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How an online retailer grew Shopify sales by 30% with an AI shopping assistant

Shopify sales lift
30%
Availability
24/7
Staff required
Zero

The challenge: A passive storefront that couldn’t sell

An online retailer had a solid Shopify presence and a quality product catalog, but the storefront was passive. Shoppers could browse, but when they had questions or needed guidance choosing between products, no one was there to help — particularly in the evenings and on weekends when purchase intent is often highest. Without an interactive layer, the store was leaving revenue on the table every time a visitor hesitated and left.

The solution: Turning a product page into a conversation

LeadWorks deployed the AI Receptionist directly inside the client’s Shopify store, building a 24/7 interactive shopping layer on top of the existing catalog:

  • Product knowledge: The AI employee was trained on the full product inventory to make specific, relevant recommendations based on what each shopper was looking for.
  • Cart integration: Rather than just answering questions, the AI could actively add items to the shopper’s cart and direct them straight to checkout.
  • Always-on coverage: The assistant engaged shoppers at any hour, capturing purchase intent that would previously have been lost to inaction.

The results: A consistent, measurable sales lift

By adding a conversational layer to an otherwise static store, LeadWorks turned passive browsers into buyers.

  • Sales growth: Since deploying the AI Receptionist, the client’s Shopify sales have increased by 30%.
  • Zero-touch conversions: Shoppers complete purchases with no staff involvement, and the AI employee handles the entire conversation through to checkout.
  • High retention: Once clients see results like this, the AI Receptionist becomes a non-negotiable part of their tech stack.

“We have the AI Receptionist for one client in their Shopify store making product recommendations and putting things in the cart and taking them right to checkout. Their sales on Shopify have gone up by 30% since we started doing that. Nobody wants to give up that receptionist.”

— Scott Regan, Founder & CEO of LeadWorks

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FAQs

How does an AI receptionist boost e-commerce sales on Shopify?

Vendasta’s AI Receptionist adds an interactive, conversational layer to a Shopify store. Rather than leaving shoppers to browse alone, the AI makes real-time product recommendations, answers questions, and guides visitors through checkout. For one LeadWorks client, this hands-free shopping assistant drove a 30% increase in total Shopify sales.

Can an AI receptionist add items to a shopping cart automatically?

Yes. Vendasta’s AI Receptionist integrates directly with e-commerce platforms like Shopify. Based on what a shopper is looking for, the AI can recommend specific products, add the right items to the cart, and direct the customer straight to checkout — no human involvement needed.

How does 24/7 availability impact retail conversion rates?

Evening and weekend shoppers represent a significant portion of e-commerce traffic, but most stores offer no live assistance during those hours. Vendasta’s AI Receptionist captures that intent in real time, turning late-night browsers into buyers who would otherwise leave without purchasing.

What products is an AI receptionist best suited for in retail?

The AI works best in stores where customers benefit from guidance — comparing options, understanding product differences, or choosing the right variant. By training the AI on the full catalog, LeadWorks ensures every recommendation is accurate and relevant, even for complex or curated product lines.

How long does it take to train an AI on a product catalog?

With Vendasta’s knowledge base, an AI receptionist can be trained on a full product catalog quickly by uploading inventory data, product descriptions, and FAQs. Once trained, the AI delivers consistent, on-brand recommendations without any ongoing manual effort from the agency or the client.
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