Setting up a product recommendation engine in Klaviyo can help you deliver personalized product suggestions to your customers, enhancing their shopping experience and driving more sales. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you set up and use Klaviyo’s product recommendation engine:
Steps to Set Up a Product Recommendation Engine in Klaviyo
1. Log into Klaviyo
- Navigate to Klaviyo’s website and log in to your account.
2. Integrate Your E-commerce Platform
- Ensure your e-commerce platform (e.g., Shopify, WooCommerce) is integrated with Klaviyo. This allows Klaviyo to track customer behavior and purchase history, which are essential for generating product recommendations.
- Go to the “Integrations” tab and follow the instructions to integrate your platform.
3. Enable Web Tracking
- Set up web tracking on your site to allow Klaviyo to collect data on product views, adds to cart, and other browsing behaviors.
- Install the Klaviyo tracking snippet on your website. You can find this snippet in the “Web Tracking” section under “Account Settings.”
4. Create a Product Feed
- Ensure your product catalog is synced with Klaviyo. Most e-commerce integrations automatically sync your product feed, but you can manually upload a product feed if necessary.
- Go to “Data Feeds” under the “Account” tab and check if your product feed is up-to-date.
5. Use Product Blocks in Email Templates
- Dynamic Product Block: Klaviyo’s product recommendation engine uses dynamic product blocks to display personalized recommendations.
- Create or edit an email template:
- Go to the “Templates” tab and click “Create Template” or edit an existing one.
- Drag and drop the “Product Block” into your email template.
- Select the type of product recommendations you want to show:
- Popular Products: Shows products that are frequently purchased by your customers.
- Related Products: Displays products related to items the customer has viewed or purchased.
- New Arrivals: Highlights new products in your store.
- Best Sellers: Features top-selling products.
- Recently Viewed Products: Shows products the customer has recently viewed on your website.
- Configure the product block settings to match your email design and preferences.
6. Personalize Product Recommendations
- Recommendation Logic: Klaviyo allows you to personalize product recommendations based on customer behavior and preferences.
- Go to “Flows” or “Campaigns” and select the email where you want to include product recommendations.
- Add a product block and choose the recommendation logic that best fits your campaign goals.
- Example: In an abandoned cart email, use “Related Products” or “Recently Viewed Products” to remind customers of items they showed interest in.
- Personalization Tags: Use personalization tags to further customize the email content (e.g.,
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7. Test and Optimize
- Preview and Test Emails:
- Preview your email template to see how the product recommendations will appear.
- Send test emails to ensure the product blocks are working correctly and displaying relevant products.
- A/B Testing: Experiment with different types of product recommendations and email designs to see which perform best.
- Monitor Performance: Use Klaviyo’s analytics to track the performance of your emails with product recommendations. Pay attention to metrics like open rates, click-through rates, and conversion rates.
Example Use Cases for Product Recommendations
- Abandoned Cart Emails:
- Recommendation: Related products or items frequently bought together.
- Goal: Encourage customers to complete their purchase by suggesting complementary items.
- Post-Purchase Follow-Up:
- Recommendation: Products related to the customer’s recent purchase.
- Goal: Upsell or cross-sell complementary products to increase order value.
- Browse Abandonment Emails:
- Recommendation: Recently viewed products or related items.
- Goal: Re-engage customers who browsed products but didn’t make a purchase.
- Welcome Series:
- Recommendation: Best sellers or popular products.
- Goal: Introduce new subscribers to your top products and encourage their first purchase.
- Customer Re-Engagement:
- Recommendation: New arrivals or personalized recommendations based on past purchases.
- Goal: Re-engage inactive customers with fresh and relevant product suggestions.
Tips for Effective Product Recommendations
- Relevance: Ensure the product recommendations are highly relevant to the recipient’s interests and behavior.
- Visual Appeal: Use high-quality images and clear product titles to make the recommendations attractive.
- Clear CTAs: Include compelling calls-to-action (CTAs) to encourage clicks and conversions.
- Dynamic Content: Regularly update your product feed and recommendation logic to keep the content fresh and relevant.
- Segmentation: Combine product recommendations with segmentation to target specific groups with tailored suggestions.
By following these steps and tips, you can set up a powerful product recommendation engine in Klaviyo that helps drive engagement and sales through personalized email campaigns. If you need further assistance or have specific questions, feel free to ask!
