🌟 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:

  • An idea of the layout you want (optional: screenshot or design image)

  • 50,000 free tokens (included in the Free plan)

  • 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:

  • Upload a screenshot or sketch (PNG/JPG)

  • 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:

  • Analyze your prompt/image

  • Generate Shopify-ready Liquid + HTML + CSS code

  • Auto-install the section into your theme (if connected in Theme Settings)

  • 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:

  1. Click "Customize Theme" (button above the preview box)

  2. In Shopify Theme Editor, scroll to "Add Section"

  3. Look for the section name shown in Step 3

  4. Click to insert and start customizing

That’s it – your section is now live on your store!

🚀 Next Steps:

  • Generate more sections from different layouts or industries

  • Use AI to edit or improve styling/content

  • 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.