Shopify stores designed and launched
Shopify + Smile, set up for you
Shopify Smile App, That Survives Real Orders
A Shopify Smile app setup runs points, VIP tiers and referrals from the Shopify admin and shows them in checkout, customer accounts and POS. Pricing sources conflict: a free plan limited to 200 orders, $15 or $49 entry plans, $79 to $199 mid plans and $999 Plus. VIP tiers need Growth or higher. Referrals reward both sides. We configure and test, from $390.
- Earning rules, redemption rewards and tiers
- Referral rewards for both sides
- POS and customer account display tested
- Test log and a recorded handover
From$390
Delivery3 to 14 working days
Revisions2 rounds
Our track record
Over 450 Stores Built Since 2015. Here Is What That Means for Your Smile Link.
Long experience with hundreds of Shopify stores shows up in small decisions: which id to key on, when to retry, which field wins a conflict. Those decisions make a loyalty or growth app integration steady and dependable.
Average rating from verified clients
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.
Who this is for
Who Our Shopify Smile App Service Is For
Loyalty tools differ most on what each plan unlocks. These are the cases we build for.
You are a good fit if
- Your store runs on Shopify
- You have, or will open, a Smile account
- You want a fixed price and a written scope
- You can share the access we ask for
Stores starting loyalty
The free plan offers points and referrals with an order limit.
Stores wanting VIP tiers
Tiers need Growth or higher, based on points, spend or referrals.
Stores with referrals
Referrer and friend are rewarded with points, discounts or free shipping.
Retailers with POS
Points can be earned and redeemed in store.
Owners comparing price
Sources list $15, $49, $79, $199 and $999 tiers; verify.
Teams reading competitor posts
A competitor's claim that Smile lacks referrals conflicts with others.
Problems solved
Shopify Smile App: Six Faults We Fix First
Loyalty programmes fail on plan limits and rewards cost. These are the six faults we fix.
The problem
Wrong plan
The outcome
VIP tiers are locked. We map needs.
The problem
Rewards too generous
The outcome
Margins thin. We model.
The problem
Points not reversed
The outcome
Refunds keep points. We reverse.
The problem
POS mismatch
The outcome
In-store points vanish. We configure.
The problem
Duplicate members
The outcome
Guest and account clash. We match.
The problem
No handover
The outcome
Rules are unwritten. We document them.
What we can do
Shopify Smile App: What We Set Up Inside Smile and Shopify
How we set up Smile on Shopify, in order.
Plan
Choose.
Rules
Points.
Tiers
VIP.
Referrals
Rewards.
Tests
Earn and redeem.
Handover
Notes and recording.
What is included
The Smile Integration Checklist, Group by Group
Here is the full list, grouped by job. Entry packages cover the first items in each group; larger ones go further.
Connection
- Live read before we build
- Health check on a schedule
- Shopify permissions kept to the minimum
- Access roles checked together
Triggers
- Every trigger proven separately
- Event handled: an order is paid
- Late and early events handled
- Filters set by tag, country or value
Mapping
- Points balance and tier mapped with formats
- A winner chosen for each field
- Mapping for customer id
- Order total mapped, with blanks handled
Safety
- Failure alerts to a named person
- Opt-outs travel with the data
- Platform limits respected
- Retries that update, not duplicate
Testing
- Test on a paid order
- First live runs watched
- Refund and edit cases checked
- Tested with a refund
Handover
- Support for early questions
- Two rounds of changes included
- Accounts stay yours
- Written notes on every setting
You give access, answer a brief and approve the test results. Everything else, from the first connection to the final log, is ours.
How the link works
What Happens When an order is paid: The Smile Flow
Each connection follows the same path. The store sends an event, we check it against what Smile already holds, the right record is written and the change is logged where your retention team can see it. The picture shows the pieces we connect and test before handover.
Portfolio
Shopify Stores We Have Built That Are Ready for Smile
We build the stores and the links behind them. These launches show the standard your Smile connection will be built on.
Harvest Table Wholesale Restaurant ingredients Shopify Visual
Restaurant ingredients
Verdure Lab Skincare Shopify Visual
Skincare
Still House Home decor Shopify Visual
Home decor
Amora Fine Jewelry Shopify Visual
Jewelry
First Light Coffee Shopify Visual
Coffee
Specialty Coffee Subscription Shopify Store
Specialty coffeeProcess and timeline
How We Build Your Smile Integration, Step by Step
Six stages, in order. Nothing touches live data until you have seen it work on a copy, and your calculator choices decide how long each stage takes.
- 1
Brief and scope
We ask what you sell, how Smile is used and which events matter. A short review of your orders and members shows where the flow should start and what it must never do.
- 2
Access and connection
You grant limited access to Shopify and Smile through an API key from the app settings. Before building, we read live data to prove both connections.
- 3
Map and rule
Together we map customer id, points balance, tier and order total, decide which system wins each clash and write down how blanks behave.
- 4
Build in a copy
We build against test data, not your live records, and show you the plan and a recorded run where it helps.
- 5
Test on real cases
We test a paid order, a tier change and a refund, plus refunds and edits, then compare the results with what Shopify shows.
- 6
Go live and hand over
On your approval the flow is switched on and monitored through its first runs, and you receive notes, a diagram and a quick video tour.
Compare your options
Four Ways to Connect Smile and Shopify, Compared
Each route has a place. Read across the rows that matter to you and see which one you would trust with your orders.
| What matters | Do it yourself | No-code platform | Freelancer | Store Design Expert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fields matched deliberately | Basic defaults | Yes, if you build it | Hit and miss | Yes |
| Duplicate protection built in | Rarely handled | Possible | Seldom | Yes |
| Failures alert a named person | No | Only if you add it | Rarely | Yes |
| Refunds and edits included in testing | Seldom | When you test | Hit and miss | Yes |
| Cost agreed before any work | Subscription only | Plan fees plus your time | Yes | Yes |
| A written and recorded handover | No | No | Not usually | Yes |
| You own every account | Yes | Yes | Varies | Yes |
| Help after go-live | Vendor help desk | Platform support | Varies | Support window included |
Inside every project
Six Safeguards Built Into Every Smile Integration
Integrations move customer data between systems, so mistakes are costly. These practices come with every package and explain why a fixed fee can still be a careful one.
Narrow access, in your name
The smallest workable access, set up through an API key from the app settings, with all accounts in your name.
A written definition of done
A flow is finished when it handles a paid order, a tier change and a refund correctly and the results are logged.
Nothing sent without approval
Emails, texts and posts that reach customers are approved by you before they are enabled.
Build in a copy, never live
The flow is built and tested against test data. Your live orders and members are untouched until you approve.
Counts compared, not assumed
Once data is loaded, we count both sides, so missing or doubled records show up early.
Failures raise a flag
A named person receives an alert, with the order and the reason, whenever a run fails.
Interactive price calculator
Choose Your Smile and Shopify Package
Start with the scope that matches your store, then adjust for volume, direction and history. You see the fixed price before you pay.
Request a custom quote
Custom objects, unusual authentication, several Shopify stores feeding one Smile account, stores above 10,000 orders a month, and builds that need your own servers are quoted separately at a fixed price.
Request a QuoteChanged your mind? Choose Single Workflow, Core Workflows or Full Integration above to return to the instant calculator.
Packages and comparison
Smile Integration Package Comparison
Here is each package line by line. When you compare our fee with a marketplace listing for Shopify Smile app, count how many of these checks the cheaper offer actually names.
| What is included | Single Workflow $390 | Core Workflows $790Recommended | Full Integration $1,490 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smile linked with an API key from the app settings | Included | Included | Included |
| Trigger for the event: an order is paid | Included | Included | Included |
| Mapping for customer id, points balance and tier | Included | Included | Included |
| Every write protected from duplicates | Included | Included | Included |
| Written test log and video handover | Included | Included | Included |
| Three triggers: an order is paid; a customer reaches a VIP tier; an order is refunded | Not included | Included | Included |
| Order total and custom fields added to the map | Not included | Included | Included |
| Tag, country and value filters | Not included | Included | Included |
| Retries and failure alerts | Not included | Included | Included |
| Two-way sync, each field with its own rule | Not included | Not included | Included |
| One-off history load of past members | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Two weeks of monitoring after go-live | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Written runbook for your team | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Typical delivery | 3 to 5 days | 5 to 9 days | 8 to 14 days |
The calculator above is the source of truth for your final price and delivery estimate.
Why Store Design Expert
Why Owners Choose Our Shopify Smile App Over Doing It Alone
Templates cover the happy path. We cover the rest, and we put the result in writing.
Safety designed in
Every build includes retries, alerts, unique keys and narrow access; none are paid extras.
We live inside Shopify
Orders, refunds, edits and metafields are what we handle every day, which is a different skill from knowing Smile's menus.
Notes a colleague can follow
We document what moves where and which settings we picked, so the next developer starts informed.
Tested on your real cases
Tests use the cases your store really sees, for example a paid order, a tier change and a refund.
4.9+ from verified clients
Reviews on this page come from verified Store Design Expert clients, so you can see how projects went before paying.
Experience since 2015
Over 450 Shopify stores since 2015 mean we have seen most of the odd cases that break integrations.
What we need to get started
Getting Started: What We Ask For
We need a way into your store, a Smile account and a short brief. Pick the access route that suits you.
Approve a collaborator request
Selling already? Send the address and accept a collaborator request. You keep ownership, we get a limited role, and you can revoke it at any moment.
Starting from nothing? We build first
Without a store, we build one in a Partner account with Smile connected, then transfer it to you. You pick a plan once everything works.
Or share a staff login
A staff login works if that is easier. We still recommend the collaborator route, since it can be revoked in one click and leaves no password in circulation.
Your Smile access
Create the account yourself and invite us, or ask us to create it with your email. Either way you hold the owner role, and we use an API key from the app settings.
Sample records
Send two or three typical records from each side, or tell us where to find them. Real examples show us how your data is actually shaped.
A decision-maker
Name the person who approves the plan and the test, and tell us which system should win when Smile and Shopify disagree.
Your Shopify owner password and card details never reach us. Changes are made in a copy, and we note every setting we touch.
Testimonials
Client Words, Not Ours
Real owners, real stores, in their own words.
Verified
Store Design Expert delivered an outstanding website development experience! Their professionalism and attention to detail exceeded my expectations, and their proactive communication kept everything running smoothly. Truly impressed by their deep understanding and dedication.
WG
Warren G.United States
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.
DH
Dale H.United States
Verified
Very quick and detailed work! Store Design Expert does exactly what you want, in a very professional manner.
LF
Lena F.Germany
Verified
Store Design Expert did an outstanding job with top-notch professionalism on my website project. Everything was delivered quickly without compromising quality. I could not have asked for better!
JM
Jason M.United States
Verified
The website development work was nothing short of professional, with top-notch quality. Their exceptional level of cooperation made the collaboration seamless and enjoyable. Highly recommend working with Store Design Expert!
JC
Jeremy C.United States
Verified
Super great to work with, and super fair!
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Robert O.United States
Verified
The website development work was truly impressive. Their attention to detail and ability to exceed expectations made the project a success. Working with them was a breeze, thanks to quick responsiveness and a willingness to go above and beyond.
KD
Kevin D.United States
Verified
Store Design Expert was very knowledgeable about what I needed done to fix my Shopify store and how to improve the store layout. The project was completed very quickly, and I will definitely use them for support as my business grows.
ST
Samuel T.United States
Verified
Very satisfied with the work. Most importantly, Store Design Expert responded promptly to my questions and concerns. Thank you!
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Kyle B.United States
FAQ
Shopify Smile App FAQs
Everything owners ask us before booking.
How much does Shopify Smile app cost?
Single Workflow costs $390, Core Workflows $790 and Full Integration $1490. Order volume, data direction, existing Smile data and add-ons change the total, and the calculator shows it before you pay. Most projects land between about $390 and $2090, with delivery from 3 to 14 working days.
How long does the Smile integration take?
Single Workflow takes 3 to 5 working days, Core Workflows 5 to 9 and Full Integration 8 to 14. The usual variables are how much history you want loaded and how quickly you approve the test results. The Sooner and Fastest options shorten the schedule when a launch date is fixed.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, with an order limit per one review. Another way to phrase it: "shopify to smile sync"; this page covers that too.
Which plan has VIP tiers?
Growth or higher, per several sources. Searches like "smile io vip tiers growth plan shopify" lead to the same build.
Do referrals reward both sides?
Yes. The same job is behind "shopify smile io app".
Does it support POS?
Yes. Queries such as "smile shopify app store" describe the same work.
What does it cost?
Sources conflict; check smile.io/pricing. The same job is behind "shopify smile rewards".
Are competitor claims reliable?
Treat them with caution. The same job is behind "shopify smile theme".
Can you set it up?
Yes. You may also see it searched as "shopify smile loyalty"; the same build answers that too.
Ready when you are
Ready for a Smile Integration That Just Works?
Select a package, watch the fixed price settle and book a Shopify Smile app build from a team that has launched 450+ Shopify stores. The connection is tested on real cases before you are asked to approve anything.
- Secure checkout
- Two revision rounds
- Test log and walkthrough included