Bluehost AI Store: Customer Journey Guide

Bluehost offers the AI Store, an AI-powered ecommerce solution that makes it easy to create, manage, and launch an online store. Using guided automation, AI Store generates key components of an online store based on your preferences and input.

This article guides you through the Bluehost AI Store journey, outlining what to expect and the key steps to launch your online store successfully.

Phase 1: Get Started with AI Store

During the free trial phase, you can explore the AI-powered store creation features and learn how AI Store works before upgrading to the paid plan to publish your online store.

The following articles can help you get started with AI Store.

• Bluehost AI Store: Getting Started with AI Store - Follow the initial setup process and begin building your online store.
• Bluehost AI Store: How to Build an AI Storefront Website Using Effective Prompts - Learn how to use effective prompts to generate a storefront that matches your business goals.
• Bluehost AI Store: Frequently Asked Questions - Find answers to common questions about AI Store features and functionality.

Outcome:

By the end of this phase, you'll learn how to use the chat interface to build your AI Store website.

Phase 2: Upgrade to Sell Online

Once you upgrade to the Sell Online plan, you can publish your online store and begin accepting orders from customers. You'll also gain access to your AI Store dashboard, where you can manage payments, products, orders, shipping and other store settings.

The following support articles will help you set up and launch your online store.

• Bluehost AI Store: Upgrade to Sell Online to Publish Website - Learn how to upgrade from the free trial experience to a paid Sell Online plan so you can publish your store and start selling.
• Bluehost AI Store: Accessing the Bluehost AI Store - Learn how to access AI Store Dashboard from your Bluehost Portal.
• Bluehost AI Store: Navigating the AI Store Dashboard - Learn how to use the dashboard to manage your online store and access key ecommerce tools.

Outcome:

By the end of this phase, you'll have upgraded to the Sell Online plan, completed the onboarding checklist, configured your online store settings, and launched a fully functional online store that is ready to accept orders and payments, and serve customers.

Phase 3: Set Up the AI Store Dashboard

Once the Sell Online plan is available in your Bluehost account, you can start setting up your AI Store dashboard.

The following article will help you with the setup process 

• Bluehost AI Store: Setting Up the AI Store Dashboard - Follow the onboarding checklist to complete your online store setup and prepare your business for launch.
• Bluehost AI Store: How to Create, Edit and Delete a Product - Learn how to add, organize, and manage your product catalog.
• Bluehost AI Store: Payments Tab - Set up payment methods so you can securely accept customer payments.
• Bluehost AI Store: How to Add, Edit, and Delete a Shipping Method - Configure shipping zones and shipping methods for your products.
• Bluehost AI Store: Settings Tab - Learn how to configure  your store details and business information.
• Bluehost AI Store: Managing Sales Channel Connections - Connect your store to supported sales and marketing channels.

Outcome:

By the end of this phase, you'll have completed the essential AI Store setup tasks, including adding products, configuring payment and shipping options, updating your store settings, and connecting sales channels. Your store will be fully configured and ready to launch to customers.

Phase 4: Continue Building Your Online Store

After launching your AI Store website, you can continue enhancing your online store to optimize your operations and expand your customer reach using the features available in AI Store. This phase focuses on maintaining your store, improving the customer experience, and making data-driven decisions to support growth.

The following articles will help you continue building and optimizing your online store:

• Bluehost AI Store: How to Connect Google Merchant Center
• Bluehost AI Store: How to Connect Meta Commerce
  • Expand your reach by connecting your store to supported sales and marketing channels.

• Bluehost AI Store: Check and Navigate AI Store Insights
• Bluehost AI Store: Understanding the AI Action Plan
  • Use AI-generated recommendations, action plans, and reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
     
• Bluehost AI Store: Editing the AI Store Website - Learn how to edit your AI Store website's content, design, and layout to keep your online store aligned with your brand and business goals.

Outcome:

By the end of this phase, you'll have the tools and knowledge needed to manage, optimize, and grow your online store while delivering a better shopping experience for your customers.

Summary

This article walks you through the Bluehost AI Store journey, from building your AI-generated storefront to launching and growing your online business. Follow the recommended knowledge base articles to set up your store, start selling online, and optimize your store for continued growth.