Installation and Setup

Step 1: Install the App

1. Go to the Shopify App Store and search for the Multi-Location Stock Info App.
2. Click Add App and follow the prompts to install it on your Shopify store.

Step 2: Enable Location Tracking

1. Navigate to Settings > Locations in your Shopify Admin Panel.
2. Ensure all your store locations are added and enabled.
   • Click Add Location to include any missing locations.
   • Make sure each location has an address and is marked as active for inventory tracking.

Step 3: Configure the App

1. Open the app from your Apps section in the Shopify Admin.
2. Configure Location Rule and Display Settings:
   • The app will automatically sync your store’s inventory with the registered locations.
   • Verify that all products are correctly assigned to their respective locations in the app’s dashboard.
3. Enable Geolocation:
   • Turn on the geolocation feature to detect customers’ locations for nearby inventory display.
   • Use the app’s configuration settings to customize distance limits and fallback locations if geolocation fails.
4. Sync Product Tags & Metafields:
   • Use the app to sync locations as product tags or metafields for filtering and organizing inventory.
   • Access the Product Metafield Sync section in the app, choose the attributes you want to sync, and save the settings.

Step 4: Customize Product Page Display

1. Enable Stock Display:
   • In the app settings, activate the feature to display real-time stock levels and locations on the product page.
2. Customize Appearance:
   • Adjust the layout and design of the stock availability display using the app’s editor or Liquid snippets.
   • Access the Customization tab and match the display style to your storefront’s theme.

Step 5: Add Location Selector

1. Enable the Location Selector in the app to allow customers to choose their preferred shopping location.
2. Configure the default location or set up a prompt to auto-detect customers’ locations using geolocation.
3. Test the selector functionality on your storefront to ensure smooth integration.

Step 6: Create Location-Based Collections

1. Navigate to Collections in your Shopify Admin.
2. Use the synced product tags or metafields to create dynamic collections showcasing location-specific inventory.
   • Example: Create a collection for “Available in New York” products by filtering with location-based tags.

Step 7: Test the Setup

1. Preview your product pages to ensure stock availability and location details are displayed correctly.
2. Simulate a customer flow by selecting a location and adding products to the cart to confirm the functionality.
3. Test the geolocation feature by accessing the storefront from various locations or using VPN tools.

Step 8: Monitor and Optimize

1. Regularly check the app’s dashboard to ensure inventory data remains accurate across all locations.
2. Use analytics provided by the app (if available) to track customer preferences for specific locations and adjust inventory or promotions accordingly.

This setup ensures your customers have a seamless and personalized shopping experience while enabling efficient multi-location inventory management.