Shopify Sidekick is a no‑code tool that lets merchants create and schedule complex discount campaigns—such as flash sales, gift‑with‑purchase offers, and volume‑tier pricing—directly within Shopify. Users can design, preview, and publish campaigns in minutes while accessing performance insights, eliminating the need for developer assistance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Shopify merchants often need to rely on developers to create advanced discount structures, schedule timed promotions, and analyze campaign performance, which slows time‑to‑market and increases operational costs.
Solution
Shopify Sidekick is an in‑app builder that lets merchants design, schedule, and launch complex discount campaigns—such as percentage discounts, gift‑with‑purchase, free shipping, and volume‑tiered offers—without writing code. Users can create flash sales, VIP drops, and seasonal promotions in minutes, set automatic start and end times, and preview campaigns directly within the Shopify admin. The platform provides real‑time performance dashboards that surface key metrics, enabling merchants to adjust offers and maximize return on investment. By consolidating multiple discount functions into a single interface, Sidekick reduces reliance on external developers and accelerates promotional workflows.
Target Audience
Primary customers are Shopify store owners and e‑commerce managers who need to run sophisticated discount programs quickly and without developer assistance.
Features
- Drag‑and‑drop campaign builder supporting combined discounts, gift‑with‑purchase, free shipping, and tiered volume pricing
- Calendar‑based scheduling for flash sales, VIP drops, and seasonal promotions with automatic activation/deactivation
- Live preview mode that shows how offers will appear to shoppers before publishing
- Real‑time analytics panel displaying conversion rates, average order value, and ROI for each campaign
- One‑click publishing from the Shopify admin without external code changes
- Support for multi‑channel promotions, including on‑site, in‑app, and in‑store touchpoints