Skip to main content

​
Welcome to Atom Commerce

Atom Commerce helps Shopify merchants create, manage, and optimize offers. This quickstart guide helps you connect your store and launch your first offer in just a few steps.
You will connect your store, launch one production-safe offer, and know which guide to use next.
Time required: setup (5-10 minutes), first offer (5 minutes), total (~15 minutes).

​
Step 1: Connect Your Shopify Store

Before creating offers, you need to connect Atom Commerce to your Shopify store.
1

Install the App

Go to the Atom Commerce Connector on Shopify App Store and click Add app.
2

Complete Onboarding

After installation, you’ll be directed to a short survey and getting started page. You can use the AI Assistant if you need help.
3

Enable App Embed

Turn on the Shopify App Embed. Atom Commerce needs it to apply discounts in your store. Follow the prompts on the getting started page to enable it.
Once installed, Atom Commerce will always be available under the Apps menu in your Shopify Admin. Click Atom Commerce Connector to open your dashboard.
For detailed setup instructions, see First-Time Setup.

​
Step 2: Create Your First Offer

Now create a simple product discount to get familiar with the workflow.
1

Navigate to Offers

  1. Open your Atom Commerce Dashboard
  2. Click Offers in the left menu
  3. Click Create New Offer in the top right corner
2

Choose Offer Type

For your first offer, we recommend starting with a Product Discount:
  • Simple: Easy to understand and set up
  • Flexible: Works with single products or entire collections
  • Effective: Direct discounts drive immediate sales
Select Product Discount or Collection Discount from the offer type options.
3

Configure Basic Settings

  • Name: Give your offer a clear name (e.g., “Summer Sale - 20% Off”)
  • Method: Choose Automatic (applies automatically) or Discount Code (requires code entry)
  • Discount: Set your discount amount (e.g., 20% off or $10 off)
4

Select Products or Collections

  • For Product Discount: Select specific products
  • For Collection Discount: Select one or more Shopify collections
5

Set Schedule (Optional)

  • Start Date: When the offer begins
  • End Date: When the offer expires (optional)
6

Save and Activate

  1. Review your offer settings
  2. Click Save Offer
  3. Toggle Activate to launch your offer
Your offer is live. If you chose Automatic, eligible customers will see the discount at checkout. If you chose Discount Code, customers must enter the code.

​
What’s Next?

Now that you’ve created your first offer, explore these resources to get the most out of Atom Commerce:

Choose an Offer Type

Compare offer types and choose the right one

Create More Complex Offers

Learn about qualifiers, targets, exclusions, and scheduling

Best Practices

Strategies for creating effective offers

Offer Priority and Stacking

Understand how multiple offers work together

Gift With Purchase

Learn how gifting, qualifier sharing, and exclusions work

Analytics

See which offers perform best

​
Common First Offers

Here are some popular first offers to try:
Type: Collection Discount
Discount: 20% off
Collection: Choose a seasonal collection (e.g., “Summer Apparel”)
Why: Easy to set up, works immediately, great for seasonal offers
Type: Buy More Save More (BMSM)
Tiers: Buy 2 items, save 10%; Buy 3+ items, save 15%
Why: Encourages larger orders, increases average order value

​
Need Help?

Ready to create more advanced offers? Check out our Creating Offers Guide for detailed step-by-step instructions.