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Shopify Store on Facebook Messenger: Let Customers Message You Where They Already Chat

Looking at a Shopify store on facebook messenger setup that survives Meta's changes? We use a link-based Messenger button in a duplicate theme and test on real phones. From $49, fixed price.

  • Messenger button on the store
  • Opens a chat with your page
  • Greeting and opening hours
  • A fallback if Meta changes
Shopify store with a floating Messenger chat button in the lower corner
From$49
Delivery1 to 4 working days
Revisions2 rounds
Our track record

450+ Shopify Stores Built Since 2015. Your Messenger Chat Widget Gets the Same Care.

Our team has launched more than 450 Shopify stores and holds a 4.9+ rating from verified clients. That experience goes into a task as small as a messenger chat widget, which is why the scope and price are fixed up front.

450+

Shopify stores designed and launched

4.9+

Average rating from verified clients

2015

Building Shopify stores since

Secure checkout

Pay through a protected checkout and keep a full order record.

Two revision rounds

Included in every package, so the result matches what you pictured.

Backup before changes

We work on a duplicate of your theme, never on your live store.

Problem and result

Shopify Store on Facebook Messenger: Meet Shoppers in Their Own Inbox

Many customers already use Messenger every day and prefer it to forms and email. A button that opens a chat with your page makes asking easy, and a link-based approach keeps it working when plugin options change.

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Before

A chat option that keeps breaking

Older Messenger plugins were retired, so the widget on your store may no longer load. Shoppers who want to chat see nothing, and the page inbox may not even be watched.

After

A Messenger entry that keeps working

A tidy button opens a chat with your page on phones and desktop. A greeting and opening hours set expectations, and a fallback keeps it working if Meta changes its options.

What is included

What Your Messenger Widget Includes

When you add a Facebook Messenger chat widget to Shopify, you get an option that works today and a plan for when Meta changes.

Implementation checklist

  • A Messenger button in the corner you choose
  • A chat link to your Facebook page that opens Messenger on phones and desktop
  • A greeting line in your wording
  • An optional opening hours rule with an away message
  • The button hidden on the cart and checkout pages, if you wish
  • A check that your page inbox receives messages and is switched on
  • A fallback link or contact option if Meta changes its website tools
  • Handover note explaining what to do if the option changes

Meta changes its website messaging tools from time to time, so we confirm the current option at build time and say what we used. We do not run your inbox or answer chats, and apps or tools that automate replies have their own plans and terms that we do not quote.

See how it works

From a Retired Widget to a Messenger Entry That Works

Imagine a shopper on a phone with a question. They tap the Messenger button, the chat opens with your page and the greeting sets the tone.

A Messenger chat buttonA phone showing a product page. A tap on the Chat button opens the Messenger panel, the shopper picks Fit, then closes it. Notes: One tap: Messenger opens with your page ready; Greeting set: A short line sets expectations; Fallback ready: Another contact option is there if Meta changes. Stages: Spot the button, Tap to chat, Greeting shows, Message sent.A Messenger chat buttonOne tap from product to MessengerYour storeLinen Shirt$68.00ChatAdd to cartMessengerHiFitFeeAskFitOpen chat1One tapMessenger opens with your page ready2Greeting setA short line sets expectations3Fallback readyAnother contact option is there if Metachanges1Spot the button2Tap to chat3Greeting shows4Message sent
A Messenger chat buttonA phone showing a product page. A tap on the Chat button opens the Messenger panel, the shopper picks Fit, then closes it. Notes: One tap: Messenger opens with your page ready; Greeting set: A short line sets expectations; Fallback ready: Another contact option is there if Meta changes. Stages: Spot the button, Tap to chat, Greeting shows, Message sent.A Messenger chat buttonYour storeLinen Shirt$68.00ChatAdd to cartMessengerHiFitFeeAskFitOpen chat1One tapMessenger opens withyour page ready2Greeting setA short line setsexpectations3Fallback readyAnother contactoption is there ifMeta changes1Spot the button2Tap to chat3Greeting shows4Message sent
Scope boundaries

Exactly What Is and Is Not Covered for Your Messenger Chat Widget

Before you order a messenger chat widget, here is the scope in plain terms: what is in, what is out, what we need from you and what triggers a custom quote.

Included

  • A Messenger button on your live theme
  • Greeting, hours and placement
  • Page inbox check and phone checks
  • A handover note and two rounds of revisions

Not included

  • Answering chats
  • Chatbot or automation set-up
  • Running Facebook ads
  • Checkout changes that Shopify itself controls

Access we need

  • Collaborator access to your Shopify store
  • Your Facebook page name or access
  • Your greeting and hours

Quote triggers

  • Automated replies and flows
  • Messenger plus other chat channels
  • A theme heavily rebuilt with page builder apps

Typical turnaround

  • 1 to 3 working days for most messenger chat widget jobs
  • Faster options in the calculator
  • Timing confirmed before work starts

After launch

  • Two revision rounds before go-live
  • A short handover note for your messenger chat widget
  • Questions answered; larger changes quoted on their own
Compare your options

Shopify Store on Facebook Messenger With an App, a Plugin or a Freelancer?

Weigh the common options for a messenger chat widget against each other, from a quick fix to a tested build with a handover note.

What mattersDo it yourselfMarketplace sellerFull-service agencyStore Design Expert
Works despite Meta changesNoSometimesSometimesYes
Fallback if the option changesNoRarelyRarelyYes
No monthly feeYesNoYesYes
Page inbox checkedNoNoSometimesYes
Price known before work beginsFree but time-costlyVariesQuote onlyYes
Theme backup before any changeNoRarelyUsuallyYes
Two revision rounds includedNoVariesExtra costYes
Handover note for what changedNoRarelySometimesYes
Price calculator

Price Your Messenger Chat Widget

Pick a package, adjust the options for your messenger chat widget and set your speed. The fixed price and delivery estimate update with every click, with no hidden fees.


Choose your packageRequired

Pick the depth of messenger chat widget that fits your store, then adjust it with the options below.

A Messenger button on your store that opens a chat with your Facebook page, using the option Meta currently supports for websites.

  • Messenger button on the store
  • Opens a chat with your page
  • Uses the current Meta option
  • Desktop and mobile tested

For stores that want a greeting line, the button shown only in opening hours and hidden on checkout and the cart.

  • Everything in Messenglow Basic
  • Greeting line
  • Opening hours option
  • Hidden on cart and checkout
  • Clear of other buttons

A fully tuned Messenger link: replies set up in your page inbox, a fallback if the plugin changes and checks that chats reach the right account.

  • Everything in Messenglow Standard
  • Page inbox replies set up
  • Fallback if Meta changes
  • Chats reach the right account
  • Thirty-day fix window

Automated replies and flows, Messenger plus other chat channels and themes heavily modified by page builder apps are scoped separately and quoted at a fixed price.

Where should it show?Required

Rules add testing.

Opening hours rule?Required

Time rules add testing.

How soon do you need it live?Required

Standard follows the schedule your other choices set. Pay to move up the queue and go live sooner.

Optional extrasOptional

Each one begins switched off. Turn on what you need, watch the total, switch it back off.

Request a custom quote

Automated replies and flows, Messenger plus other chat channels and themes heavily modified by page builder apps are scoped separately and quoted at a fixed price.

Request a Quote

Changed your mind? Choose Messenglow Basic, Messenglow Standard or Messenglow Plus above to return to the instant calculator.

How it works

How We Handle Your Messenger Chat Widget, Step by Step

A short, fixed sequence of six steps carries the messenger chat widget from payment to a finished store change you have approved.

  1. 1

    Purchase

    Place your messenger chat widget order in a few clicks, with the total, the timing and the scope visible before payment.

  2. 2

    Access

    Send collaborator access and the details we ask for in a short form, and you stay the store owner with no password shared for the messenger chat widget.

  3. 3

    Build in a duplicate theme

    A separate copy of your theme holds the messenger chat widget while we build, which leaves the live store untouched.

  4. 4

    QA

    A checklist drives the testing of the messenger chat widget, so you review something that already meets the agreed criteria.

  5. 5

    Handover

    Once you sign off, the messenger chat widget goes live and you receive a written note on what changed and where.

  6. 6

    Support

    Once the messenger chat widget is live we remain on hand for questions, and further changes are scoped and priced first.

Compatibility and QA

Messenger Widget Checks and Acceptance Criteria

Quality checks for the messenger chat widget are written down in advance, so you can see exactly what we test and when the job counts as finished, with your theme backed up the whole time.

What we test

  • LinkThe button opens a chat with the right page on phones and desktop.
  • InboxA test message arrives in the page inbox.
  • RulesThe hours rule and the page rules work as set.
  • DevicesEvery width from a 320 pixel phone up to a wide desktop is checked for the messenger chat widget on current devices.
  • BrowsersThe current versions of Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge.
  • FallbackA fallback contact option is present and works.

Acceptance criteria

  • The Messenger button shows on the chosen pages
  • It opens a chat with your page
  • A test message reaches the inbox
  • The button stays tidy on a small phone
  • The handover note explains what to do if Meta changes
What we need to get started

What We Need to Get Add Facebook Messenger Chat Widget Started

To begin the messenger chat widget you only need to pick an access route and answer the points below, and your live store stays untouched until you say go.

Collaborator access

Approve our collaborator request for the messenger chat widget from your Shopify admin, and you remain the owner and can revoke access the moment the work is finished.

No store yet? We build it first

If your store does not exist yet, the messenger chat widget is built inside our Partner account and the whole store moves to you when it is ready.

Prefer to share a login?

A staff account works for the messenger chat widget if you prefer one, but a collaborator request is simpler to withdraw so it is our first suggestion.

Your page

Send the Facebook page name or username and confirm that messaging is switched on.

Greeting and hours

Share the greeting you want and when someone will answer.

One decision maker

Someone with the final say on the messenger chat widget, so the two included revision rounds go as far as possible.

When you cannot decide how to give access for the messenger chat widget, tell us in the form that follows checkout and we will choose the simplest route with you.

Testimonials

What Store Owners Say Before You Order Add Facebook Messenger Chat Widget

Verified feedback from clients who trusted us with their Shopify stores and quick tasks alike.

Verified

Store Design Expert is the best. The work is very professional, they pay close attention to detail and, more importantly, they listen. Their level of cooperation is second to none, and everything was delivered in a very timely manner. I will keep them in mind for future projects.

BN
Barbara N.United States
Verified

They definitely get the job done. Very patient and understanding throughout the whole project.

BS
Brian S.United States
Verified

Thank you so much to Store Design Expert and the team. My site looks far more appealing to customers, and I will happily recommend your services to other new small businesses.

JS
Jennifer S.United States
Verified

Very patient, informative and transparent, and they did exactly what they said they would do. Thanks for all the help!

RO
Raymond O.United States
Verified

Store Design Expert is the only one I use for all things WordPress. They have a high level of understanding, deliver quality work and are easy to deal with.

SC
Scott C.United States
Verified

A pleasure to work with. They did pretty much everything I asked and definitely exceeded my expectations. I will be working with Store Design Expert again soon.

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Jerry L.United States
Verified

Superb work! Store Design Expert is incredibly patient, and even when I did not fully understand my own questions, everything was explained again in detail. My vision was implemented perfectly, and the work is worth every cent I spent.

KB
Katrin B.Germany
Verified

Very impressed with the build-out. My store is ready to get started, and I am sure I will reach out for edits down the road, but this is everything I could ask for to get the party started. Thanks again, and I will be in touch for future projects.

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Dale H.United States
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Very quick and detailed work! Store Design Expert does exactly what you want, in a very professional manner.

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FAQ

Shopify Store on Facebook Messenger Questions

Straight answers about cost, scope, timing, apps and what we need from you for your messenger chat widget.

Can you set up a Shopify store on facebook messenger chat entry, and what does it cost?

Yes. Packages start at $49. The calculator adds options such as a custom greeting, a fallback contact option, a page inbox check and styling, and shows your exact price and delivery estimate.

How quickly can the messenger chat widget be finished?

The messenger chat widget normally takes 1 to 4 working days from the moment we are in your store, and the speed options in the calculator can bring that forward.

Is Add Facebook Messenger Chat Widget safe for my live store?

Yes. We build your messenger chat widget in a duplicate of your theme and publish only after testing, so your original theme stays as a backup you can return to in a minute.

What do you need from me for Add Facebook Messenger Chat Widget?

Collaborator access to your store and your Facebook page details. If your store is not live yet, the messenger chat widget can be built in our Partner account and moved to your ownership when it is done.

What packages are available for Add Facebook Messenger Chat Widget?

There are 3 Add Facebook Messenger Chat Widget packages: Messenglow Basic at $49 (1 to 2 working days), Messenglow Standard at $89 (2 to 3 working days) and Messenglow Plus at $149 (3 to 4 working days).

What does Messenglow Basic include for Add Facebook Messenger Chat Widget?

A Messenger button on your store that opens a chat with your Facebook page, using the option Meta currently supports for websites. It includes: Messenger button on the store; Opens a chat with your page; Uses the current Meta option; Desktop and mobile tested; Greeting line. Messenglow Basic costs $49 and takes 1 to 2 working days.

What do I choose when I order Add Facebook Messenger Chat Widget?

When you order Add Facebook Messenger Chat Widget you pick a package and then answer 3 short questions in the calculator: where should it show (Every page, Not on cart and checkout); opening hours rule (Always shown, Shown in opening hours); how soon do you need it live (Standard, Sooner, Fastest).

Are there optional extras for Add Facebook Messenger Chat Widget?

Extras available with Add Facebook Messenger Chat Widget: Custom greeting line (+$5), Custom button style (+$5), Fallback contact option (+$10), Page inbox check (+$10) and Repair a Messenger widget that no longer loads (+$20).

Can I get a custom quote for Add Facebook Messenger Chat Widget?

If Add Facebook Messenger Chat Widget needs more than the packages cover, use Request a custom quote on this page. We write the scope for your job and quote one fixed price before any work starts.

Ready when you are

Shopify Store on Facebook Messenger: A Chat Entry That Lasts

Pick your package, see the exact price and delivery estimate and get a Messenger entry that works today and has a plan for tomorrow on every device. If you need automated replies or several chat channels, request a quote and we will scope it with you.

  • Fixed price
  • Two revision rounds
  • Backup before changes