Bambuser’s Social Commerce solution is a plug and play app for Social Commerce (Live, Shoppable Video) available to download on the Shopify App Store. In this article, you will learn how you download the Bambuser Video Shopping app and get started with video commerce on your Shopify site. 

How to Download & Install the App

1. Install the Bambuser Video Shopping app on Shopify
2. Choose your preferred plan & set up billing
3. Fill in the form to register for a Bambuser account
4. You have the option to create a Channels page at this stage if you’d like
5. Add Bambuser shows (Live or pre-recorded) or Shoppable Videos directly to your Shopify theme.

How to Start Streaming

1. Download the Bambuser mobile app
   
   1. iOS
   2. Android
2. If you want to set up a show from your desktop, please see the full guide here
3. You can also set up a show straight from the mobile app, please see the full guide here
4. To upload shoppable videos from your computer or straight from your mobile device, see full guide here 

Bambuser Bam Hub (Desktop) 

After completing the five steps in How to Get Started, please continue with the below to go live through desktop:
 

1. Check your email from your computer and click the magic link in the email from Bambuser
2. A new tab will open and you will be logged in to the Bambuser Bam Hub
3. Click Shows in the left-hand menu and then click New Show in the top right corner
4. Name the show, and proceed to Create Show. Before going live for the first time, it can be a good idea to create a Test Show. In the Video Source dropdown, you can choose between 'Bambuser App', 'External Camera' (for RTMP streaming), or 'Pre-recorded'.
5. Add products from your brand to make your video shoppable. More information here: Add products
6. When you have created the show, you will get a notification on your phone that a new show has been set up. Click the notification or access the show directly from the app
7. When in the app, click the show you want to stream, and simply click Start Show when you are ready to go live. More information here: Go live from the mobile app 
8. See the live or pre-recorded show on the product page within your Shopify store (and on your Channels page, if you choose to add it)

Bambuser iOS/Android App

After completing the five steps in How to Get Started, please continue with the below for going live through your mobile phone:

1. Check your email on your mobile phone and click the magic link in the email from Bambuser
2. The link will redirect you to the Bambuser iOS/Android that you just downloaded
3. Click on ‘+’ to open the Create show set-up page
4. Give your show a title and set the schedule
5. It is optional to give your show a title. However, we always recommend adding a description to give your viewers as much information as possible
6. Your show will then be displayed on the show listing page
7. Click the show to add products
8. Done! You can start streaming straight away by clicking the purple button Start Show (or go live at the scheduled time)

Adding Product to Product Detail Pages (PDP)

As visualized in the above demo video How to Create a Show, once you stream a video and include products in the show settings, the video will seamlessly integrate into the Product Detail Pages (PDP) of those designated products. This automated process ensures that the relevant video content populates the PDP pages instantly upon streaming, eliminating the necessity for further manual work. 

Channels

Channels serve as the central hub where you can effortlessly add shows, making it the ultimate destination for managing your collection of both existing and upcoming shows.

1. Navigate to the left-hand side menu and select Navigation under the Online Store section
2. Next, choose Main Menu and click on Add menu item
3. Provide a name for the module, such as "Live Shows," or and select Pages from the dropdown menu
4. Wait momentarily for the dropdown menu to load, then select your module Video Shopping from the list
5. Click Add located in the lower right corner
6. Save your changes by clicking on Save in the upper right corner
7. Open your Shopify website in a new tab to observe the addition of the Channels page to your site menu
8. To access your Channels page, simply click on Channels from the menu
    

Floating Action Button (FAB)

The Floating Action Button (FAB) is a high-visibility widget that follows users as they browse your site, showing live or recorded video previews. This is highly effective for driving traffic to your shows from any page on your store.

Read this article on how to get started: Increase visibility with the Floating Action Button

See FAB demo here: Demo of Floating Action Button (FAB) 

Steps to Enable and Configure the FAB

1. Locate your FAB ID: Log in to your Bambuser Hub. Navigate to Widgets > FABs, select the correct FAB, and copy the unique FAB ID.
   1. If you do not have FAB configured, read more here on how to configure it in your BamHub.
2. Open Theme Editor: In your Shopify Admin, click the Add Floating Action Button to theme button or navigate manually to your Theme Editor.
3. Add the App Block: In the template sidebar, navigate to the page where you want the FAB displayed. Click Add section or Add block, select the Apps tab, and choose Bambuser FAB.
4. Input FAB ID: In the block settings on the right-hand side, paste your unique ID into the FAB ID field.
5. Save: Click Save in the top right corner to push the changes live to your store.

Key Features:

• Promote live and recorded shows: Let visitors know about upcoming live events or watch recorded shows at their convenience.
• Automatic video preview: Captures a video preview from live or recorded content.
• User control: Visitors can choose to keep watching the show or close the widget easily.
• Flexible placement: Present the widget on any page where JavaScript is supported.
• Visibility on PDPs: Ensure product detail pages showcase relevant content.  

Shoppable Video

Unlike the live Shows block, the Bambuser Shoppable Video block is designed to display on-demand, pre-recorded content anywhere on your site. This allows you to integrate video playlists or specific shoppable clips directly into your theme's layout. 

You can switch to Shoppable Video on the top navigator within the Bam Hub.

Steps to Add the Shoppable Video Block

Read this article on how to get started: Shoppable Videos

1. Navigate to the Page: In your Shopify Theme Editor, use the top dropdown to navigate to the template (e.g., Homepage, Collection page, or custom Landing Page) where you want the videos to appear.
2. Add the Block: In the sidebar, click Add section, switch to the Apps tab, and select Bambuser Shoppable Video. 
3. Configure the Playlist: Once the block is added, you will see settings in the right-hand sidebar. Enter your Playlist ID or select the specific video content you wish to display.
   • Note: You can manage and create these playlists in the Bambuser Bam Hub under the Videos or Playlists section.
4. Position the Block: Use the drag-and-drop handles in the Shopify sidebar to move the video block to your desired location on the page.
5. Customize Appearance: Adjust layout settings such as Grid or Carousel, and choose interaction behaviors like Autoplay or Play on Hover.
6. Save: Click Save in the top right corner to publish the video block to your live store.