What is live selling on Shopify?

Live selling is the most engaging way to connect with your customers in real time. With LiveMeUp, you can host live shopping events directly on your Shopify store, showcase products, answer questions, and let shoppers buy instantly without leaving your site.

Do I need technical skills to use LiveMeUp?

Not at all. LiveMeUp is designed to be simple and intuitive. If you can run your Shopify store, you can start live selling with us. Our Customer Success team is always here to guide you every step of the way.

Can I stream live shopping events on social media too?

Yes! With LiveMeUp, you can go live on your Shopify store and broadcast to platforms like Instagram, Facebook or Youtube at the same time. This way, you meet your customers where they are — and bring them back to your store to complete checkout.

What’s included in the free trial?

Our free plan includes 30 minutes of live streaming each month so you can test live selling at no cost. You’ll also get access to shoppable videos, seamless Shopify integration, and analytics to help you understand your audience.

How to Integrate Live Shopping Into Your Online Store

Intro

One of the most common questions we hear from brands is: “How hard is it to add live shopping to my existing store?”

The good news: it’s easier than you think. LiveMeUp was built to integrate seamlessly with Shopify. That means no heavy dev work, no custom coding, and no need for complex third-party tools.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to integrate live shopping into your online store — smoothly, quickly, and in a way that feels native to your brand.

Step 1: Connect to Your E-Commerce Platform

Integration begins with a simple connection.

Shopify users: LiveMeUp installs directly from the Shopify App Store.
Other platforms: quick setup through our plug-and-play integration.
Time required: most brands are live within a single day of onboarding.

👉 Pro Tip: If you can upload a product photo to Shopify, you can integrate LiveMeUp. That’s how easy it is.

Case Snapshot: A jewelry brand installed LiveMeUp in under 30 minutes, tested their first stream the same day, and hosted a live event the next week without a single dev involved.

Step 2: Sync Your Product Catalog Automatically

Once LiveMeUp is connected, your products sync instantly. That means:

Real-time inventory updates: sold-out items disappear from the live event automatically.
Shoppable product cards: viewers can click and buy without leaving your stream.
Bundles and drops: create exclusive live-only offers directly from your catalog.

👉 No manual updates, no extra spreadsheets — your live shopping experience pulls directly from your store.

Step 3: Embed Lives Directly Into Your Store

A key advantage of LiveMeUp is that your events live inside your own storefront. Customers don’t have to leave for a third-party platform.

Homepage embeds: feature lives or replays where traffic is highest.
Product pages: show product demos right where customers are deciding.
Replay hubs: build a “Watch & Shop” library that lives permanently on your site.

👉 Pro Tip: Treat your store like a stage. The more visible your lives, the more conversions you drive.

Step 4: Customize the Look and Feel

Your live shopping events should look like an extension of your brand, not a bolt-on.

Custom overlays: brand your live with your logo and colors.
CTA styling: match fonts and tones to your existing site.
Replay layouts: curate thumbnails and banners so your replay library feels on-brand.

Case Snapshot: A beauty brand customized their live player to match their pastel palette and minimalist aesthetic. Customers reported that it felt like a seamless part of the store — not a separate app.

Step 5: Test and Optimize Before Launch

Before your first public live, run test events to ensure everything flows.

Check checkout flow: simulate a purchase to confirm it’s smooth.
Test product syncing: feature items and confirm stock updates instantly.
Stream rehearsal: run a 5–10 minute private live to test audio, video, and chat.

👉 Pro Tip: Encourage a small internal group (team or friends) to join your test live. You’ll catch small issues before launch day.

Step 6: Promote Your Live Integration

Once integrated, don’t keep it a secret. Let your customers know you’re now live-enabled.

Add a “Live Shopping” tab to your site navigation.
Create banners or pop-ups announcing your first event.
Use email and social channels to drive traffic to your new live hub.

👉 The more visible your integration, the faster adoption grows.

Step 7: Use Analytics to Track Performance

Integration isn’t just about setup — it’s about measurement. LiveMeUp’s analytics dashboard helps you see:

Conversion lift vs. static pages.
Engagement metrics (chat activity, polls, clicks).
Incremental revenue from replays.

These insights allow you to prove ROI and refine your strategy over time.

Conclusion

Integrating live shopping into your store doesn’t have to be complicated. With LiveMeUp, it’s as simple as connecting your Shopify account, syncing products, embedding lives on your site, and customizing the experience to match your brand.

Within days, you can transform your static storefront into a dynamic, interactive shopping destination that engages customers and drives sales.

👉 Ready to integrate live shopping into your store? Book a demo with LiveMeUp today and start turning browsers into buyers in real time.