Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Get AIPersonalize360 up and running in just 5 minutes! This quick start guide will help you display intelligent product recommendations on your WooCommerce store immediately.

Step 1: Install and Activate

Install the plugin from the WordPress plugin repository:

1. Go to Plugins → Add New
2. Search for “AIPersonalize360”
3. Click Install Now, then Activate

The plugin is now active and ready to use with your WooCommerce data.

Step 2: Configure Basic Settings

Set up your recommendation display preferences:

1. Navigate to AIPersonalize360 → Settings
2. Configure these options:
   • AI Engine: Leave as “Select one” (uses WooCommerce data)
   • Title: “Recommended Products” (or your preference)
   • Description: “Products you may like” (optional)
   • Show Number of Items: 3 (adjust as needed)
3. Click Save Changes

Step 3: Add Recommendations to Your Site

Display product recommendations using shortcodes:

Option A: Add to Home Page

1. Edit your home page
2. Add a shortcode block
3. Enter: [aipers_product_recommendations]
4. Save and preview

Option B: Add to Product Pages

1. Edit your single product template
2. Add: [aipers_related_product_recommendations]
3. This shows products related to the current item

Option C: Add to Any Page

Add recommendations to posts, pages, or widgets:

[aipers_product_recommendations title="You May Like" description="Based on popular items"]

Step 4: Test Your Recommendations

1. Visit the page where you added the shortcode
2. You should see a recommendations block with:
   • Your custom title
   • Product images
   • Product names and prices
   • Sale badges (if applicable)
   • “Add to cart” buttons
3. Click on products to verify links work
4. Test “Add to cart” functionality

How It Works (Without AI)

Without AI integration, AIPersonalize360 uses smart fallback strategies based on WooCommerce data:

• Best Rated: Products with highest customer ratings
• Best Selling: Products with most total sales
• On Sale: Currently discounted products
• Recent: Recently added products

The plugin intelligently combines these factors to show the most relevant products.

Optional: Add AI Personalization

Want personalized recommendations based on individual user behavior? Enable AI:

1. Sign up for free at Recombee.com
2. Create a database and copy credentials
3. In AIPersonalize360 → Settings:
   • Select “Recombee” as AI Engine
   • Enter Database Name
   • Enter Private Token
   • Enter Region (e.g., “us-west”)
4. Save changes
5. Products and users sync automatically

See the Recombee Integration Guide for detailed setup.

Customization Tips

Adjust Number of Products

Show more or fewer recommendations:

• In settings, change “Show Number of Items”
• Or use shortcode attribute: [aipers_product_recommendations number="6"]

Custom Titles Per Page

Use different titles on different pages:

• Home page: [aipers_product_recommendations title="Trending Now"]
• Product page: [aipers_related_product_recommendations title="Similar Items"]
• Blog posts: [aipers_product_recommendations title="Featured Products"]

Multiple Blocks

Add multiple recommendation blocks to the same page with different settings.

Best Practices

• Strategic Placement: Add recommendations where users make decisions (product pages, checkout)
• Clear Titles: Use descriptive titles like “Customers Also Bought” or “You May Like”
• Optimal Number: Show 3-6 products for best conversion
• Test Locations: Try different page locations to see what performs best
• Monitor Results: Track sales to see which placements work

Quick Troubleshooting

No products showing

• Ensure WooCommerce has published products
• Check shortcode syntax is correct
• Verify “Show Number of Items” is set to 1 or higher

Wrong products displaying

• Without AI, products are based on ratings/sales/discounts
• Add AI integration for personalized recommendations

Styling looks off

• Check your theme’s product grid styling
• Add custom CSS if needed
• Test with a default WordPress theme

Next Steps

You’re now showing intelligent product recommendations! Explore these topics next:

• Shortcode Usage – Learn all shortcode options
• Product Recommendations – Understand recommendation logic
• Recombee Integration – Add AI-powered personalization