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.

The LiveMeUp Launch Checklist: From First Stream to First Sale

Intro

Live shopping is transforming e-commerce. Brands using LiveMeUp report 2–3x higher conversion rates compared to traditional product pages, along with longer engagement and stronger customer connections.

But if you’re just starting out, the biggest question is: where do I begin?

After guiding hundreds of brands through their first sessions, we’ve built a simple launch checklist that takes you from idea to impact — so you can go live with confidence.

Step 1: Pick Your First Product Drop

Don’t overthink it. Start with a product that’s:

Already popular with your customers, or
High margin and worth promoting.

Launching with a proven item ensures your first live has momentum — and sets you up for a win.

Step 2: Set Up Your Environment

You don’t need a studio. Here’s what works best:

Lighting: natural light from a window or a ring light.
Stability: a tripod or phone stand to avoid shaky video.
Audio: quiet room + simple microphone if possible.

Remember: live shopping audiences value authenticity over polish. A simple, honest setup feels more human than a glossy ad.

Step 3: Engage in Real Time

The biggest advantage of live commerce is interaction. Use features to keep customers active:

Encourage chat with questions and shout-outs.
Run polls to make viewers feel involved.
Trigger live product drops to create urgency.

On average, interactive streams hosted on LiveMeUp generate 8–12 minutes of watch time — far above static videos.

Step 4: Promote Before and After

Promotion is the engine behind viewership and sales.

Before: Announce your live on email, Instagram, and TikTok.
During: Share the event link in real time to boost traffic.
After: Don’t stop — share the shoppable replay across all channels.

Many brands see 20–30% of total live sales coming from replay traffic alone.

Step 5: Measure & Iterate

What gets measured gets improved. Track these KPIs after your first live:

Conversion lift: compare against normal product page sales.
Watch time: shows how engaging your content was.
Incremental sales: total uplift tied to live and replay sessions.

Use these insights to adjust your next stream — whether that’s changing the host, trying new products, or testing different formats.

Conclusion

Your first live shopping event doesn’t have to be intimidating. With the right product, a simple setup, and this five-step checklist, you can confidently go from first stream to first sale.

The best part? Every session becomes an asset — a replay that keeps working for you long after the live ends.

👉 Ready to launch? Start your first live with LiveMeUp today.