Boost Engagement & Drive Traffic: The Ultimate Guide to Zotabox Social Share Bar for Shopify Merchants

Why Social Sharing Matters for Shopify Store?

In today’s fast-paced e-commerce environment, social media is one of the most effective tools for Shopify merchants to increase visibility, build social proof, and drive organic traffic. When customers share your products or promotions on their personal social media feeds, your store gains exposure to their friends and followers—expanding your reach without additional advertising costs.

The Zotabox Social Share Bar is designed to help merchants easily leverage this social sharing power directly from their Shopify store, encouraging seamless sharing from any mobile device.

What is Zotabox Social Share Bar?

Zotabox Social Share Bar is a mobile-first Shopify app that allows merchants to add a customizable social sharing bar and contact buttons to their online store. With support for multiple social platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, and more, it helps Shopify merchants turn casual visitors into brand advocates.

Unlike traditional social plugins, this social share bar focuses exclusively on mobile optimization—making it easier than ever for mobile shoppers to share store links or contact stores directly.

Best Practices for Using Zotabox Social Share Bar

• Prioritize Mobile-Friendly Platforms – Focus on WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, which are popular for mobile users.
• Keep It Simple – Display no more than 4 to 6 buttons to avoid cluttering the screen.
• Customize Messages – Use the default message feature to add hashtags, product names, or promo codes directly into shared posts.
• Pair with Other Zotabox Apps – Combine the social share bar with Zotabox Popups or Zotabox Header Bars to create consistent promotional messaging across your store.

Key Features of Zotabox Social Share Bar

• Supports Multiple Social Platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp, X, Pinterest, etc.)
• Combines social sharing buttons (customers share store links to their feeds) and contact buttons (direct contact options for your store).
• Designed specifically for mobile devices.
• Customizable design – Change button colors, background color, and behavior settings to match your branding.
• Real-time preview when customizing settings.

Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Zotabox Social Share Bar

Step 1: Install Zotabox Social Share Bar from Shopify App Store

• Visit the Shopify App Store and search for Zotabox Social Share Bar.
• Click Install and connect the app to your Shopify store.
• Once installed, log into the Zotabox dashboard to begin setup.

Step 2: Choose Accounts and Add Social Buttons

• Go to the Choose Accounts section from the left menu.
• In this section, you’ll see two columns:
  • Contact Buttons – These allow customers to contact your store directly via phone or messaging apps like Facebook Messenger.
  • Social Sharing Buttons – These enable customers to share your store’s product or promotion links directly to their social feeds (e.g., Facebook posts or tweets).
• Tick the checkboxes next to the buttons you want to include in your bar.
• All selected buttons—contact and sharing—will appear together on a single social share bar on your mobile store.

Step 3: Update Accounts and Customize Sharing Messages

• In the Update Accounts section, you can:
  • Add your store’s contact methods like phone numbers or Messenger links for the contact buttons.
  • Set up default messages for social sharing buttons. For example, when a customer shares your store’s product, the shared post could automatically include:
    “This product is really nice! Check it out: #url”
• Note: You cannot add links that direct to your store’s social pages under social sharing buttons. These buttons are strictly for customers to share your store’s link on their personal feeds, not for following your accounts.

Step 4: Customize Button Appearance

• In the Styles section, you can adjust:
  • Button Color – Customize each button’s color to match your store’s branding.
  • Background Color – This acts like a transparent banner behind the buttons, with shading options ranging from light to dark (white to black).
  • Behavior Settings – Choose between:
    • Smart Mode – The bar hides when customers scroll down and reappears when they scroll up.
    • Fixed Mode – The bar stays fixed and visible at all times, even while scrolling.

Step 5: Set Display Rules and Options

Under Display Rules, you can fine-tune who sees the social share bar, where it appears, and how often:

• Who to Show – Display for all visitors, new visitors only, returning visitors, or active visitors.
• Max Display Frequency – Set frequency to show every visit, once per day, or once per week.
• Location (Geo) – Control visibility based on the visitor’s country or region.
• Where to Display – Choose:
  • Show on all pages.
  • Show only on selected pages (e.g., homepage, product pages, blog posts).
  • Exclude the bar from specific pages you don’t want it to appear on (e.g., cart or checkout pages).

Step 6: Save and Test on Mobile Devices

• After completing your setup, click Save.
• Visit your store from a mobile device to review how the social share bar looks and functions.
• Test the sharing and contact features across different platforms to ensure seamless user experience.

Final Thoughts

For Shopify merchants aiming to increase store visibility and boost organic traffic, the Zotabox Social Share Bar is a must-have tool. It’s designed specifically for mobile shoppers, making it easy for customers to share your products or contact your store in just one tap.

By enabling customers to become your brand advocates, you’re not only growing your audience but also strengthening social proof—a key factor in e-commerce success.

Start using the Zotabox Social Share Bar today and turn your Shopify store’s visitors into powerful social promoters.

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