🌟 How to Build Your First AI-Powered Shopify Section in 3 Minutes
Welcome to SectionAI! In this guide, you'll learn how to create a custom Shopify section using AI – in just 3 minutes, no coding required.
⏱️ What You’ll Need:
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An idea of the layout you want (optional: screenshot or design image)
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50,000 free tokens (included in the Free plan)
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A Shopify theme that supports sections (Online Store 2.0)
✅ Step-by-Step: Let’s Build
① Step 1: Go to "Dashboard"
After logging into SectionAI, click on the "Dashboard" from the sidebar.
Here you can:
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Upload a screenshot or sketch (PNG/JPG)
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Or skip the upload and just describe what you want
Tip: You can upload a hand-drawn mockup or Figma export for better accuracy.
② Step 2: Describe Your Section
In the prompt box, describe the section you want.
For example:
I want a hero banner with a full-width image background, headline, subheadline, and a call-to-action button in the center. Modern style for skincare brand.
A testimonial section with 3 columns, each showing a quote, customer name, and logo. Clean, minimal design for tech product.
A pricing comparison table with 3 plans, CTA buttons, and toggle between monthly/yearly. Ideal for SaaS landing page.
The more specific your description, the better the AI result.
③ Step 3: Click "Generate with AI"
Once you’re ready, hit the "Generate with AI" button.
In a few seconds, the AI will:
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Analyze your prompt/image
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Generate Shopify-ready Liquid + HTML + CSS code
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Auto-install the section into your theme (if connected in Theme Settings)
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Show a live preview + section title
④ Step 4: Add to Your Shopify Theme
After generation is complete, your section is already added to your theme.
To use it:
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Click "Customize Theme" (button above the preview box)
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In Shopify Theme Editor, scroll to "Add Section"
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Look for the section name shown in Step 3
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Click to insert and start customizing
That’s it – your section is now live on your store!
🚀 Next Steps:
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Generate more sections from different layouts or industries
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Use AI to edit or improve styling/content
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Browse our Library to use and remix ready-made designs
🎉 You Did It!
That’s it – you’ve built your first AI-powered section. Whether you’re a designer, merchant, or marketer, SectionAI helps you move faster, build cleaner, and launch with confidence.
Need help or want to go further? Upgrade to Pro+ to get a real dev to refine your section for you.