Shopify Inbox , 1,856 reviews

UPDATE: Is there a way to block the spammers from Nigeria? I've had 4 in four days... seems that telling them to F*** OFF and GO AWAY and TAKE ME OFF YOUR LIST doesn't work on them!!!!

I'm not going to hit you with lower stars, because it does do what it's supposed to do... It's an AWESOME app... the customers love it. And I like the way it can come into my cell phone and I can respond quickly and personally. The customers rave over that.

The ONLY thing is that we do own two Shopify Stores and we can't figure out how to have both of them come in to my phone. While my son runs the other store, it's *me* the customers are used to dealing with - so I want to be the one answering the questions.

The glory of this app is NOT having to go log in to see if anything is there a few times a day - so this not being able to have multiple stores come in to the app is a problem.

IF you add the multiple stores, please make sure that we can see where the message is coming from when the customer sends one.

THanks so much.

[ Update: Rating this app from 3 to 4 stars. The Shopify Inbox team actually listened to my feedback, enabled customers to upload images, and fixed the integration page on their app. Thanks for that. However, I discovered a few more issues: 1. I integrated Shopify Inbox with Instagram, and when a customer chats from Instagram, it doesn’t show the customer’s name or username but instead shows, "Shop Visitor xxx." So we would need to go back to Instagram to check on the customer’s name or username, which is a hassle. It would be fantastic if you could display the customer's name or username, similar to how Facebook Messenger does. 2. I like the fact that this chat is visible on the checkout page as a button under the Total line, and when the chat button is clicked, the chat box is opened, but the color no longer corresponds to the theme’s chosen color. It appears to be black. It would also be great if this was fixed to correspond to the chosen color. ] __ [ Switched from tawkto for ease of sharing products directly from the chat itself and so that customers could track their orders directly from the chat. However, it would be better if customers are able to share images instead of having it sent through other means especially if they receive wrong or damaged goods or if they’re having issues on the website where they would need to share screenshots etc. Not having this feature would create additional hassle to the customer to email or WhatsApp us the issue. Also, there is a bug when the customer gets disconnected while chatting and when the customer resumes the chat, Shopify Inbox still marks them as ‘Customer is offline. Your reply will be emailed.’ Another bug is that the integrations are not working. The integrations page is just blank when clicked. Nothing happens. Will update this review if the customer upload image feature is introduced and if the bugs are fixed. ]

OMG I wish we had had this a year ago when starting Ive no idea why this is an app and not standard for all shopify stores. Ive been after a thing where i can log in check mail and orders all in once place. I hate going to my emails to read what customers want via a contact form thats linked to the email account. I've found it much better than shifting through hundreds of emails where customers who want things are mixed up with sales emails.

Reliable & consistent. Limited in 'options' and controls, but it gets the job done and is presentable.
Suggestions for future updates:
- settings to send only a single notification when a customer starts a conversation. Being flooded with 10+ emails in 2 minutes is a definite turn off from this app!
- customization of e-mail reply to customers when they are offline. Current 'default' template is quite unprofessional looking
- controls to add/make particular information, such as a phone number, mandatory when starting the conversation.

Great potential BUT so many flaws that I'm looking for an alternative now....

1-Like all other reviews, I don't like that profiles are being created when someone enters their email address - I doubt this is even legal (following current privacy/GDPR regulations)

2-The fact that customer have to screenshot an image so I can see what product they're talking about is not practical. The app should be able to automatically "capture" whatever product-page they're contacting me from (other apps do this).

3-I should be able to reply to these people via text (instead of -or as well as - email). I've lost sales because of this. A customer may not see a reply if it's sent to their email inbox, even if I reply within minutes. That email may even end up in their spam folder and I don't have the time to be chasing POTENTIAL-customers individually.

Good things: the design is beautiful. Installing the application super easy. The FAQs feature is beautifully designed and so easy to use/customise (the faq-suggestions given are amazing).

There is one annoying problem we'd love Shopify Inbox to fix. When a customer starts a chat with you, Shopify Inbox detects their location and lists it under their name at the top of the chat. eg. (United Kingdom).

However, there is no way you can search for that information in Shopify. As an example we had a lot of customers from (United States) contact us and ask when we would be open in USA. Once we were open in USA we went to create a customer segment of all those US enquiries but weren't able to. There is a Search box in Shopify Inbox but it only searches what you or the customer have written in the chat. It doesn't find other customer details like their location.

Surely this would be an easy fix? If so, when Shopify Inbox automatically creates a customer card for Chat customers, capture their location too please!!

Title: Seamless Customer Connection Made Easy with Shopify Inbox!

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)

As a business owner, connecting with our customers has always been a top priority. We've tried various tools and platforms, but none have come close to the efficiency and effectiveness of Shopify Inbox. This app is an absolute game-changer when it comes to communicating with our customers, and it has significantly improved our overall customer experience. Here's why we highly recommend Shopify Inbox:

1. Centralized Communication: Shopify Inbox brings all customer interactions under one roof. From emails to chat messages and social media inquiries, everything is organized in a simple and intuitive dashboard. No more juggling between different platforms to reply to customers.

2. Real-time Messaging: The app's live chat feature allows us to respond to customer queries instantly. Customers love the quick response times, and it has undoubtedly boosted our reputation for excellent customer service.

3. Mobile Accessibility: Running a business often means being on the go. The Shopify Inbox mobile app enables us to stay connected with customers, answer questions, and manage orders even when we're away from our desks. It's incredibly convenient!

4. Automated Responses: With the help of customizable autoresponders, we can handle common queries effortlessly. Whether it's a shipping update or a simple thank-you message, Shopify Inbox takes care of it, saving us valuable time.

5. Order Tracking: Keeping customers informed about their orders is crucial for satisfaction. Shopify Inbox allows us to send tracking updates directly to customers, reducing the number of "Where is my order?" inquiries.

6. Personalization: The app also allows us to view customer profiles and order history. This data helps us personalize our responses and offer tailored recommendations, making customers feel valued and understood.

7. Tagging and Categorization: Managing a growing customer base can be overwhelming, but Shopify Inbox's tagging and categorization features simplify the process. We can sort conversations based on priority, order status, or any other criteria we choose.

8. Integration with Shopify: As expected from a Shopify app, Shopify Inbox seamlessly integrates with our store, making it a natural extension of our workflow. There's no need for a steep learning curve; we were up and running in no time.

In conclusion, Shopify Inbox has revolutionized the way we connect with our customers. It has not only streamlined our communication but also helped us build stronger relationships with our clientele. The convenience, automation, and personalization options are worth every penny. If you're looking for a tool to elevate your customer service game, we wholeheartedly recommend Shopify Inbox. It's an invaluable asset for any business wanting to create an exceptional customer experience.

Pros: great integration with shopify. Customer info at finger tips. Cons: It needs more features: Provide email support, so that we can use the same tool for chat and email support. Provide levels of instant responses, so that we can have more of them available in a categorized way, allow customers to easily upload attachments. Better options styling and layout options to help avoid overlapping with cart page buttons.

This app really helps with customer service however there are a few glitches. In the open category for messages there should be a blue indicator if i still have new unopened messages there. Also a button that could reorder the messages so we can go through the ones on the weekends first. Every time we would scroll to a message for example on a Saturday when our offices are closed and reply to it, it will reset the whole inbox and I'd have to scroll all the way to the bottom again. Also an autocomplete for quick message replies like instagram has would also be kinda cool. Or the option to toggle that feature. These are just a few UI adjustments that i think could make this Shopify Inbox Feature even more spectacular.

Overall good and super simple to use, but could be improved. Please add a way to research conversations by name/order number. Another useful feature would be the ability to tag customers with custom-tags.