WHY BUDDYBOOST
The upsell engine that runs itself
BuddyBoost works silently in the background — matching shoppers, tracking progress, and firing discount codes at the exact right moment. You set it once and watch your AOV climb.
Real-Time Auto-Matching
- Shoppers are paired automatically — no invite links needed
- Matching fires the moment a cart crosses your threshold
- Zero friction: shoppers opt in just by shopping
- Pairs resolve in under 2 seconds
- No multiple active shoppers? No problem. We can still show the popup to single shoppers.
Dynamic Cart Targets
- Targets are calculated per-shopper
- Each shopper sees their own individual progress bar
- Checkout shows the combined progress of both buddies
- Fully configurable cart threshold per store
Non-shareable Discounts
- Every code includes a cryptographic session suffix
- Checkout Extension validates the code — shareable codes are auto-removed
- Unique codes auto-apply at completion — no copy-paste required
- Protects merchant margins even with viral social sharing
Native Shopify Integration
- Built natively with Shopify Checkout Extensibility
- Storefront widget activates instantly via App Embeds
- Zero theme code changes required to get started
- Fully compatible with all Shopify plans, including Plus
THE USER JOURNEY
How we utilize FOMO to
drive your AOV through the roof
The Trigger
Shoppers browse your store as usual. But the moment their cart crosses your strategic threshold, our engine silently flags them for a massive AOV boost.
The Match
Instant multiplayer mode. We pair them in real-time with another live, high-intent shopper. The FOMO and excitement of "shopping together" kicks in immediately.
The Sprint
The gamification engine takes over. A shared, dynamic cart goal appears. Both shoppers race to add recommended items to their carts to unlock the VIP reward.
The Boost
Target crushed. A unique, secure discount auto-applies at checkout. Your AOV skyrockets, margins stay protected, and shoppers leave thrilled.
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SUPPORT
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about BuddyBoost. Can't find an answer? Chat to our team.
General
BuddyBoost is a real-time referral and social shopping app. It automatically pairs customers who are shopping on your store at the same time and challenges them to reach a higher cart value together. If they both hit their individual spending targets, they unlock a unique, single-use discount code.
Traditional referral programs are asynchronous: "Send a link to a friend, wait for them to buy." BuddyBoost is synchronous: "Shop with someone right now." It captures customers who are already on your site and uses social pressure/gamification to increase their order value immediately.
No! The primary "magic" of BuddyBoost is that it can auto-match two strangers who are browsing your store simultaneously. However, customers can also invite friends via a link if no one else is online.
No. BuddyBoost works entirely within your store's browser window. There are no logins, downloads, or friction for your shoppers.
Technical & Setup
Yes, BuddyBoost works with any Online Store 2.0 theme (Dawn, Sense, Prestige, etc.) via App Embeds. It does not require any code edits to your theme files.
1. Install the app from the Shopify App Store. 2. Go to the "Setup" tab in the app dashboard. 3. Click "Enable App Embed" to turn on the widget in your theme editor. 4. Set your "Cart Threshold" (the minimum cart value to join the matching queue).
Yes, the widget and popup are fully responsive and optimized for mobile shoppers.
No. BuddyBoost uses a lightweight script derived from Cloudflare's edge network. The heavy lifting (matching logic) happens on our servers, not your customer's device.
Currently, BuddyBoost is optimized for Shopify Liquid themes. Headless support is on our roadmap.
Discounts & Billing
When a match is successful, BuddyBoost uses the Shopify API to create a unique, single-use discount code for each shopper.
No. We use a proprietary security feature ("Session-Bound Discounts") that cryptographically ties the discount code to the specific shopper's session. If they send the code to a friend, our Checkout Extension will detect the mismatch and remove the code from the friend's cart.
All matching stops immediately. Any unused discount codes generated by the app will remain in your Shopify admin until they expire (usually 24 hours), but the app will no longer charge you.
We charge based on "Sessions." A session is counted when a unique visitor joins the matching queue (i.e., adds enough items to hit your Cart Threshold). We do not charge a percentage of your revenue.
The app will stop matching new customers until the next billing cycle or until you upgrade your plan. You will be notified via email before this happens.
Customization
Yes. In the "Customize" tab, you can set the primary color, background color, and text color to match your brand. You can also choose the position (bottom-left, bottom-right, etc.).
Yes. You can configure the percentage (e.g., 10%, 20%) and the validity duration (e.g., 30 minutes, 1 hour) in the Settings tab.
Not currently. The Cart Threshold is a single value based on your store's default currency.
Troubleshooting
1. Ensure the "App Embed" is enabled in your Theme Editor. 2. Check your "Cart Threshold" in the app settings. The popup only appears once a customer's cart value meets or exceeds this amount. 3. Verify you have an active subscription plan (or are in trial).
Ensure they have actually hit their individual spending target. The progress bar must be 100% full for the discount to unlock.
BuddyBoost creates standard Shopify discount codes. Whether they stack with other discounts depends on your store's "Discount combinations" settings in Shopify Admin > Discounts.
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