Getting Started
Install the app, set up your dashboard, and connect the widget to your theme.
Installing Bessanora
- Visit the Shopify App Store and search for Bessanora
- Click Add app to begin the installation
- Review the permissions and click Install app
- You’ll be redirected to the Bessanora dashboard inside your Shopify admin
[Screenshot: Shopify App Store listing]
First-Time Setup
When you first open Bessanora, the dashboard will guide you through a quick setup checklist:
- Connect the widget — Add the Bessanora theme extension to your store’s theme
- Configure dropdowns — Set up the occasion, tone, and relationship options your customers will see
- Choose your plan — Start with the free 30-day trial (2,000 AI credits included)
[Screenshot: Setup checklist on dashboard]
Dashboard Overview
Your Bessanora dashboard gives you a complete view of your gift message activity:
- Metrics — See total messages generated, AI credits used, and active templates at a glance
- Recent Messages — Browse the latest gift messages created on your store
- Quick Actions — Jump to templates, settings, or billing with one click
[Screenshot: Dashboard home page]
Connecting the Widget to Your Theme
The gift message widget appears on your product pages as a native Shopify theme extension:
- Go to Online Store → Themes in your Shopify admin
- Click Customize on your active theme
- Navigate to a product page template
- Click Add block and find Bessanora Gift Message under Apps
- Position the block where you’d like it to appear (typically below the Add to Cart button)
- Click Save
[Screenshot: Theme editor with Bessanora block]
The widget will now appear on all product pages where gift messages are enabled. Customers can select an occasion, tone, and relationship, then click “Inspire Me” to generate a personalized message.
Next Steps
- Configure the widget appearance — Customize labels, dropdowns, and styling
- Set up templates — Create message templates for common occasions
- Manage products — Control which products show the gift message option