Klevu AI Search Setup for Shopify Stores

Shopify’s native search works well for basic keyword matching but struggles with natural language, misspellings, or intent-based queries. Klevu helps large-catalog stores show more relevant products through AI search, merchandising rules, and smarter filtering. Shero implements Klevu, so search becomes a stronger product discovery and conversion tool from day one.

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Search and merchandising for Alto Music

We set up Klevu search and category merchandising for Alto Music, and its team manages merchandising in Klevu day to day. Results depend on search configuration, merchandising rule quality, and catalog data completeness.

Best sellers

Klevu best-seller ranking for WorshipHouse Kids

For WorshipHouse Kids we set up Klevu search with best-seller and just-added sorting, using legacy order data synced into Klevu, so top products come first in results.

Zero-result searches

Searches that return nothing, fixed first

Klevu reports which searches return no results. We review that list, add synonyms and fix missing product data so shoppers who search for a product you sell can find it.

Merchandising rules

Products pinned and boosted by search term

Klevu lets merchandisers pin, boost or bury products for a given search term or category. We set the first rules with your team based on margin and stock as part of our conversion work, and show your team how to update them.

This has been the most impressive vendor partnership I have experienced. Every meeting felt purposeful, every milestone was clear, and the process was incredibly well-supported from start to finish.

Kendra Borkholder, Operations Support, GEN-Y Hitch

When Klevu is worth the investment

Klevu is best suited for Shopify stores where search is a major part of product discovery and native search is no longer enough. Shero helps determine whether the investment makes sense, then implements Klevu around the catalog, customer search behavior, and merchandising goals.

Klevu AI search implementation
Semantic search for intent, synonyms, and misspellings
Collection filtering and AI-powered sorting
Product recommendation widget setup
Merchandising rules for boosts, pins, and campaigns
Shopify Markets configuration for multi-region catalogs

Compared on	Klevu setup partner	Install it yourself	The Klevu team (Athos Commerce)	Shopify Search & Discovery
Klevu on live stores	WorshipHouse Kids: Klevu Smart Search set up in its move to Shopify	You learn Klevu on your store	Klevu's own team	No Klevu needed
Search results page in your theme	Results page and quick search styled to your theme	Default templates	Covers Klevu	Your theme's search page
Synonyms and no-result searches	Synonyms set from your real search terms	You add synonyms by hand	Guidance from Klevu	Synonyms you add
Merchandising campaigns	Your team trained to boost items for sales and seasons	You learn it	Klevu training	Basic boosts
How you pay	Paid discovery, then an accurate estimate.	Quoted annual plan	Included in your Klevu contract	Free app from Shopify

Klevu setup partner

Klevu on live stores WorshipHouse Kids: Klevu Smart Search set up in its move to Shopify

Search results page in your theme Results page and quick search styled to your theme

Synonyms and no-result searches Synonyms set from your real search terms

Merchandising campaigns Your team trained to boost items for sales and seasons

How you pay Paid discovery, then an accurate estimate.

Compared with

Install it yourself

Klevu on live stores You learn Klevu on your store

Search results page in your theme Default templates

Synonyms and no-result searches You add synonyms by hand

Merchandising campaigns You learn it

How you pay Quoted annual plan

The Klevu team (Athos Commerce)

Klevu on live stores Klevu's own team

Search results page in your theme Covers Klevu

Synonyms and no-result searches Guidance from Klevu

Merchandising campaigns Klevu training

How you pay Included in your Klevu contract

Shopify Search & Discovery

Klevu on live stores No Klevu needed

Search results page in your theme Your theme's search page

Synonyms and no-result searches Synonyms you add

Merchandising campaigns Basic boosts

How you pay Free app from Shopify

01

Catalog data quality assessed before search goes live

Klevu's search quality is directly tied to the completeness of product metadata: titles, descriptions, tags, and attributes. Incomplete or inconsistent catalog data limits the AI's ability to return relevant results. Shero audits your catalog data quality as part of the implementation and addresses gaps before Klevu goes live.

02

Semantic search configured for the catalog's specific terminology

Klevu's NLP handles synonyms, misspellings, and natural language queries. Stores with industry-specific terminology need synonyms configured so 'trainers' returns the same results as 'sneakers', and brand-specific product names show up correctly for partial queries. Shero configures the synonym library and query rules for the catalog's vocabulary.

03

Merchandising rules that reflect commercial priorities as well as relevance

Klevu's default ranking puts the most statistically relevant products first. A merchandising team needs to override that for new launches, high-margin products, overstocked items, and seasonal campaigns. Shero configures the merchandising dashboard with pinned products, boosted categories, and campaign schedules so the team can act on commercial priorities without developer involvement.

04

Collection page filtering and sorting powered by Klevu

Klevu replaces Shopify's collection page filters with real-time faceted navigation: color swatches, price ranges, multi-select attributes, and dynamic sorting by relevance, bestseller, or price. Collection pages are often where the conversion lift is most visible, and improving them is part of the conversion rate optimization work Shero does for Shopify stores.

05

Shopify Markets multi-language search from a single integration

Klevu handles multi-market product feeds from a single integration and supports search in multiple languages. For brands using Shopify Markets across multiple regions, this means language-appropriate search results without maintaining separate search configurations per market. Shero configures the Markets feed as part of the Klevu implementation for international stores.

06

Search analytics used to improve catalog and content gaps

Klevu's analytics show zero-result searches, low-click queries, and conversion rate by search term. These gaps are catalog or content problems as much as they are search problems. A product that generates no-result searches for common variations probably has a tagging or description problem. Shero reviews your search analytics post-launch and feeds findings back into catalog improvement.

Candy

VTEXcatalog moved from VTEX to Shopify, with personalization codes updated daily through Matrixify

-14%non-indexed pages after the technical SEO cleanup

Just CandyShopify

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Tattoo supplies

3 tiersretail, pro and wholesale pricing on one Shopify store

Bulk ordersbulk order form on product pages, with store credit and wish lists carried over from Magento

Painful PleasuresShopify

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Musical instruments

Custom browsinggrid and list view, image and video toggle and frequently bought together for drums, cymbals and percussion

CounterpointNCR Counterpoint connected through iPaaS.com

Memphis Drum ShopShopify

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Drums and Percussion

Memphis Drum Shop

Memphis Drum Shop sells drums, cymbals, and percussion instruments. To cut costs and modernize their platform, they moved from Magento to Shopify with Shero, with a CounterPoint ERP integration through iPaaS and 3 custom browsing features. Average session duration rose 22% after launch.

Memphis Drum Shop

Candy and Party Favors

Just Candy

Just Candy sells personalized candy and party favors from a catalog of more than 16,000 SKUs. On VTEX, the brand had a rigid and expensive tech stack, a dip in sales caused by user experience issues, and site management that depended on heavy custom development. Shero moved the full catalog to Shopify and kept personalization and performance intact. Indexed pages increased 66% after the migration.

Just Candy

Backup Camera Systems

Camera Source

Camera Source, a Wisconsin-based manufacturer of backup camera systems for automotive, agricultural, and commercial use, built a loyal D2C and B2B customer base over 15+ years. Outgrowing a self-hosted Magento setup, the brand partnered with Shero to migrate to Shopify, delivering a native B2B dealer portal, a custom Vehicle Fitment Search, and a faster, more flexible storefront for retail customers and dealers alike.

Camera Source

Musical Instruments

F-Musiikki

F-Musiikki is one of Finland's leading music instrument retailers, serving both consumers and businesses with over 15,000 products. Looking to reduce costs and modernize their platform, the brand partnered with Shero to migrate from Magento to Shopify Plus and launch a hybrid B2C/B2B store in just two months.

F-Musiikki

Set up right the first time

App problems usually come from a rushed install: missing data, theme conflicts and scripts that slow the store. We set it up, connect the data and check the speed.

Data connected
Customer, order and product data synced both ways with Shopify.
Theme ready
Widgets and blocks placed in your theme without breaking the layout.
Speed checked
Scripts reviewed so the app does not drag down Core Web Vitals.
Hand off
Your team trained on the settings that matter.

Adding Klevu search to Shopify? Let's talk.

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01

Discovery and catalog audit
We review catalog size, product data quality, Shopify Markets and current search terms before recommending Klevu, and agree scope and acceptance criteria.
02

Search setup
We install Klevu, sync the product feed, turn on semantic search and create a synonym list for your terms.
03

Collection filters
We connect collection pages to Klevu and set filters and sort options per collection type.
04

Merchandising
We set pinned products, boosted categories and campaign schedules, and place recommendation widgets.
05

Testing and UAT
We test common and odd queries, fix zero-result terms, you sign off in UAT, then we switch native search over to Klevu.

Frequently asked questions.

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01

What is Klevu and why would a Shopify store use it instead of native search?

Klevu, now part of Athos Commerce, is an AI-powered search and product discovery platform that replaces Shopify's native keyword-matching search with semantic understanding, behavioral learning, and merchandising automation. Shopify's native search matches exact keywords. Klevu understands intent, handles misspellings and synonyms, learns from past shopper behavior, and lets merchandising teams control what shows up for commercial priorities without developer involvement. The investment is typically justified for stores with large catalogs where search is a primary discovery channel.

02

How much does Klevu cost for Shopify?

Klevu is now part of Athos Commerce, which lists its three pricing tiers on the Athos Commerce site. Pricing scales with catalog size and traffic volume. The platform is positioned at mid-market to enterprise stores. Small stores with a few hundred SKUs are unlikely to see enough search-driven revenue to justify the monthly cost compared to simpler alternatives.

03

What is the difference between Klevu and Algolia for Shopify search?

Klevu is made for eCommerce with merchandising, collection page management, and product discovery features designed for retail teams. Algolia is a more general-purpose search API that offers greater raw speed and customization but requires more developer effort to implement eCommerce-specific functionality like merchandising rules and faceted navigation. Klevu is typically the better choice for brands with active merchandising teams who need to act on search data without developer involvement. Algolia is better suited when a development team wants maximum API control.

04

Does Klevu work with Shopify Markets?

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What catalog data does Klevu need to work correctly?

Klevu indexes product titles, descriptions, tags, attributes, and variants. Search quality is directly tied to how complete and consistent that metadata is. Products with missing descriptions, inconsistent tagging, or no attribute data produce lower-quality search results regardless of the AI engine behind them. Shero audits catalog data quality before implementation to identify gaps that would limit Klevu's performance.

06

Does Klevu support headless Shopify stores?

Klevu provides APIs, SDKs, and documentation for custom storefront integration, including compatibility with Shopify Hydrogen. For headless stores, the integration needs developer work with Klevu's APIs, and the standard Shopify app install does not apply. Shero implements Klevu on headless stores as part of the broader Hydrogen development practice.

What our clients say.

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Benchmade Knife Co.

"Working with Shero Commerce for the past three years has been a game-changer for our B2B eCommerce business.Their expertise in email marketing, website support, and eCommerce strategy has significantly improved our online presence and optimized our B2B operations.The team’s dedication to our success is evident, and we’re excited to continue our partnership with them. If you’re looking for a reliable and results-driven eCommerce agency, look no further than Shero."

Joe Prebich

VP of Marketing / Benchmade Knife Co.

STX

"Since partnering with Shero Commerce, our eCommerce revenue has grown by 200%. Their 24/7 support and innovative solutions have been game-changers for our business."

James McKenna

Senior Commerce & CX Manager / STX

Justrite Safety Group

"The collaboration between us and Shero Commerce on the Justrite multi-store site went beyond what we had hoped for. They are a terrific partner to work with. Their team’s dedication to understanding our unique requirements and delivering a high-quality, customized solution has greatly enhanced our online presence. The new website not only showcases our products effectively but also streamlines the shopping experience for our customers. We couldn’t be happier with the results and look forward to working with Shero Commerce on future projects."

Douglas J. Stang

VP of eCommerce / Justrite Safety Group

Invisible Bead Extensions®

"Working with Shero Commerce on our migration from WordPress to Shopify was honestly such a pleasant experience. We’d been on WordPress for five years with tons of content and very specific styling, and moving all of it into one cohesive Shopify site was no small feat, this was a genuinely complex, highly technical migration. But they pulled it off on deadline with zero errors and zero issues. Their team showed up with everything we needed: a project manager, multiple developers, marketing leads, email specialists, and CRO experts, all coordinated through dedicated meetings and a real task management system. They also designed several high impact conversion pages so our digital presence didn’t just function better, it looked beautiful too. Since migrating, we’ve seen an increase in revenue thanks to having one simplified, cohesive platform. I’m so grateful for how seamlessly they executed this, and I’d recommend Shero Commerce to anyone facing a migration like ours."

Jasmine Hadjis

CEO, IBE / Invisible Bead Extensions®

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Klevu AI Search Setup for Shopify Stores

When Klevu is worth the investment