How to Boost AOV with a One-Click Upsell on Your Shopify Horizon Theme

Want to increase your store's Average Order Value (AOV) without being pushy? The best time to offer a complementary product is right when your customer is about to make a purchase. A well-placed upsell block on your product page can significantly boost your revenue.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how to add a clean, high-converting upsell block to the Shopify Horizon theme. We'll be using the "Upsell" conversion block from the Section Store app, which allows you to implement this in minutes without writing a single line of code.

Watch the quick video tutorial below to see it in action, then follow the step-by-step instructions.

Step-by-Step Guide

Follow these simple steps to get your upsell block up and running on your Horizon theme:

1. Get the App: First, ensure you have the Section Store app installed on your Shopify store.
2. Find the Block: Open the app and navigate to the "Conversion Blocks" tab. Scroll down until you find the "Upsell" block.
3. Add to Theme: Click on the block and select "Add to theme". Choose your active Horizon theme to inject the new section.
4. Open Theme Editor: Go to your Shopify Admin, navigate to Online Store > Themes, and click the Customize button for your Horizon theme.
5. Go to Product Page: In the theme editor, use the top dropdown menu to navigate to your Products > Default product template.
6. Add the Block: In the left-hand sidebar, look for the "Product information" section. Click "Add block" and select the "Upsell" block you just added.
7. Position It: Drag and drop the upsell block to your desired location. A prime spot is typically right below your main "Add to Cart" or "Buy Now" buttons.
8. Customize: Click on the upsell block to open its settings. Here you can:
   • Select the specific product you want to upsell.
     
   • Adjust styling options like border color, background color, and border radius to seamlessly match your brand's design.
9. Save: Once you're happy with how it looks, hit the Save button in the top right corner. Your upsell is now live!

By adding this simple block, you make it incredibly easy for customers to add more to their cart with just one click, instantly increasing your sales potential.