Klevu AI Search Setup for Shopify Stores

Shopify’s native search works well for basic keyword matching but struggles with natural language, misspellings, or intent-based queries. Klevu helps large-catalog stores surface more relevant products through AI search, merchandising rules, and smarter filtering. Shero implements Klevu, so search becomes a stronger product discovery and conversion tool from day one.

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Years in business

500+

Projects Delivered

50+

Team Members

98%

Client Retention

52%

Search conversion lift reported by Klevu merchants

Klevu reports search-led conversion rate improvements of up to 52% for merchants who implement it correctly. That figure depends on search configuration, merchandising rule quality, and catalog data completeness. Stores with incomplete product metadata see smaller lifts until the underlying data is improved.

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Languages supported by Klevu search

Klevu supports search in 30+ languages and is fully compatible with Shopify Markets, handling multi-market product feeds from a single integration. For brands selling across multiple regions with different languages, this is the primary reason Klevu is preferred over simpler search alternatives.

98%

Client Retention

98% of Shero's clients stay on retainer after their project closes. Klevu configurations need ongoing merchandising rule updates as new products launch, seasonal search patterns shift, and catalog data quality improves.

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Premier Partner

Shero holds Shopify Premier Partner status, one of fewer than 150 agencies globally. Klevu implementations on Shopify Plus involving custom facet configuration, Shopify Markets multi-feed setup, and Hydrogen headless integration require platform and search depth to implement correctly.

The collaboration between us and Shero Commerce on the JustRite multi store site went beyond what we had hoped for. Their dedication to understanding our unique requirements has greatly enhanced our online presence.

Douglas J. Stang, VP of eCommerce, Justrite Safety Group

What Klevu does and when it is worth the investment

Klevu is best suited for Shopify stores where search is a major part of product discovery and native search is no longer enough. Shero helps determine whether the investment makes sense, then implements Klevu around the catalog, customer search behavior, and merchandising goals.

  • Klevu AI search implementation
  • Semantic search for intent, synonyms, and misspellings
  • Collection filtering and AI-powered sorting
  • Product recommendation widget setup
  • Merchandising rules for boosts, pins, and campaigns
  • Shopify Markets configuration for multi-region catalogs

Why brands work with Shero on Klevu setup

Klevu installed with default settings produces better search than Shopify native. Klevu with correct merchandising rules, catalog data, and facet configuration produces search that converts.

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Catalog data quality assessed before search goes live

Klevu's search quality is directly tied to the completeness of product metadata: titles, descriptions, tags, and attributes. Incomplete or inconsistent catalog data limits the AI's ability to return relevant results. Shero audits your catalog data quality as part of the implementation and addresses gaps before Klevu goes live.

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Semantic search configured for the catalog's specific terminology

Klevu's NLP handles synonyms, misspellings, and natural language queries. Stores with industry-specific terminology need synonyms configured so 'trainers' returns the same results as 'sneakers', and brand-specific product names surface correctly for partial queries. Shero configures the synonym library and query rules for the catalog's vocabulary.

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Merchandising rules that reflect commercial priorities, not just relevance

Klevu's default ranking surfaces what is statistically most relevant. A merchandising team needs to override that for new launches, high-margin products, overstocked items, and seasonal campaigns. Shero configures the merchandising dashboard with pinned products, boosted categories, and campaign schedules so the team can act on commercial priorities without developer involvement.

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Collection page filtering and sorting powered by Klevu

Klevu replaces Shopify's collection page filters with real-time faceted navigation: color swatches, price ranges, multi-select attributes, and dynamic sorting by relevance, bestseller, or price. Collection pages are often where the conversion lift is most visible, and improving them is part of the conversion rate optimization work Shero does for Shopify stores.

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Shopify Markets multi-language search from a single integration

Klevu handles multi-market product feeds from a single integration and supports search in 30+ languages. For brands using Shopify Markets across multiple regions, this means language-appropriate search results without maintaining separate search configurations per market. Shero configures the Markets feed as part of the Klevu implementation for international stores.

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Search analytics used to improve catalog and content gaps

Klevu's analytics surface zero-result searches, low-click queries, and conversion rate by search term. These gaps are catalog or content problems as much as they are search problems. A product that generates no-result searches for common variations probably has a tagging or description problem. Shero reviews your search analytics post-launch and feeds findings back into catalog improvement.

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Looking to scale alongside growing global markets and competitor consolidation, the premium American manufacturer of lacrosse, field hockey, and ice hockey equipment, partnered with Shero to migrate from Adobe Commerce (Magento) to Shopify, delivering a unified D2C and B2B experience, custom ERP integration, and a refined storefront that reflects the engineering quality of their products.

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F-Musiikki is one of Finland's leading music instrument retailers, serving both consumers and businesses with over 15,000 products. Looking to reduce costs and modernize their platform, the brand partnered with Shero to migrate from Magento to Shopify Plus and launch a hybrid B2C/B2B store in just two months.

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Valentine Coffee Co.

With an existing Shopify build that no longer reflected its premium positioning, the Milwaukee specialty coffee roaster, serving both D2C customers and a growing B2B wholesale base, partnered with Shero to deliver a full design and functionality refresh in 8 to 10 weeks ahead of the holiday season. The project included a refined dark-mode aesthetic, native RoasterTools integration, and a B2B wholesale flow integrated into the storefront.

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Towing equipment and aftermarket accessories

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Looking to scale beyond a WooCommerce setup that no longer aligned with their goals, the American manufacturer of heavy-duty towing hitches and accessories partnered with Shero to migrate to Shopify, delivering a unified B2B and D2C experience, NetSuite ERP integration, and use-case-driven navigation.

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Klevu replaces native search for stores where search is a meaningful discovery channel. Shero will assess whether that describes your store before recommending the investment.

The audit session is free. It maps your catalog size, search volume, and metadata quality before any Klevu implementation begins.

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How a Klevu AI search implementation engagement runs

01

Catalog Audit and Scope Assessment

Catalog size, metadata quality, Shopify Markets configuration, and current search performance reviewed. Klevu cost-benefit assessed before implementation is recommended.

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Klevu Installation and Configuration

Klevu app installed. Product feed synced. Semantic search enabled. Synonym library built for the catalog's terminology.

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Collection Page and Facet Setup

Collection pages connected to Klevu. Faceted navigation configured per collection type. Sorting options enabled.

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Merchandising Rules and Recommendations

Pinned products, boosted categories, and campaign schedules configured. Product recommendation widgets placed on PDPs, cart, and homepage.

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QA and Go-Live

Search results tested across common and edge-case queries. Zero-result terms identified and addressed. Collection page filtering verified before Klevu replaces native search.

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Benchmade Knife Co.

"Working with Shero Commerce for the past three years has been a game-changer for our B2B eCommerce business.Their expertise in email marketing, website support, and eCommerce strategy has significantly improved our online presence and optimized our B2B operations.The team’s dedication to our success is evident, and we’re excited to continue our partnership with them. If you’re looking for a reliable and results-driven eCommerce agency, look no further than Shero."

Joe Prebich

VP of Marketing / Benchmade Knife Co.

STX

"Since partnering with Shero Commerce, our eCommerce revenue has grown by 200%. Their 24/7 support and innovative solutions have been game-changers for our business. "

James McKenna

Senior Commerce & CX Manager / STX

Justrite Safety Group

"The collaboration between us and Shero Commerce on the Justrite multi-store site went beyond what we had hoped for.  They are a terrific partner to work with.  Their team’s dedication to understanding our unique requirements and delivering a high-quality, customized solution has greatly enhanced our online presence. The new website not only showcases our products effectively but also streamlines the shopping experience for our customers. We couldn’t be happier with the results and look forward to working with Shero Commerce on future projects."

Douglas J. Stang

VP of eCommerce / Justrite Safety Group

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Working with Shero Commerce on our migration from WordPress to Shopify was honestly such a pleasant experience. We’d been on WordPress for five years with tons of content and very specific styling, and moving all of it into one cohesive Shopify site was no small feat — this was a genuinely complex, highly technical migration. But they pulled it off on deadline with zero errors and zero issues. Their team showed up with everything we needed: a project manager, multiple developers, marketing leads, email specialists, and CRO experts, all coordinated through dedicated meetings and a real task management system. They also designed several high impact conversion pages so our digital presence didn’t just function better — it looked beautiful too. Since migrating, we’ve seen an increase in revenue thanks to having one simplified, cohesive platform. I’m so grateful for how seamlessly they executed this, and I’d recommend Shero Commerce to anyone facing a migration like ours.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

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