How do I set up my Online Store?

Get started with your Online Store. It takes under 10 minutes to get set up and selling through your account with SalonInteractive.

You’ll want to have these things ready:
     •   Your salon logo (if you have one)
     •   A valid email address
     •   Your distributor account number


What is a distributor, and why do I need an account number?
If you don’t have a distributor account number or can’t find your existing one, contact your distributor to get that information before starting your Online Store setup. You can usually find your distributor account number on your shipping invoice or store receipts.


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To sign up for your SalonInteractive account, go to saloninteractive.com and click the Get started button.
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 Fill out your business information and click Get Started at the bottom. 
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Note: You may see a window with a few additional questions. Answer the questions, then click Done.

In the next window, add your salon zip code on the new page to unlock which distributors are currently available in your area. Click Next.
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Select a distributor and click Connect.
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Enter your account number for that distributor and click Next. 
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You’ll see the brands available for that distributor on the next page. 
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A checkmark means that the brand is selected. 
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Once you have chosen the brands you want, click Next.
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On the next page, you can select another distributor for salon ordering. 
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Otherwise, click Skip to stay with the one you already selected.
How do I enable salon ordering?
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To add your booking link to the footer of your Online Store, copy and paste the link in the Appointment booking link field. This link will display as “Book an appointment” in the footer of your Online Store.

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You can also link to your website, which will display as “Visit our website” in the footer of your Online Store. Copy and paste your website link in the Website link field. Click Next when done.

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Now, let’s save your business address, upload a logo, and pick a link name.

Input your business address. This information will appear on your Online Store and in the footer of emails, so be sure it’s correct and complete.

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If you have a salon logo, you can upload it here or add it later if you wish.

If uploading now, drag and drop your logo from your computer to this section or click Browse files to find it.

If you don’t have a logo, your business name will show on your Online Store in plain text.

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Next, name your link. Your business name will auto-populate into this area and, if available, will indicate so here. Since it’s available, we’ll go ahead and click Save URL.

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Set up Online Store - -13gAfter you finish the customize portion of your Online Store set up, click Next.

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Choose the plan that works best for your business:

  • The Free plan includes an Online Store, Product Recommendations, brand marketing with On Behalf, and Salon Ordering.
  • The Essentials plan includes everything in the Free plan, plus powerful email marketing tools to maximize the success of your Online Store and reach your clients anytime, anywhere.

If you choose the Essentials plan, you get Client Connect email marketing features.

The Essentials plan is based on the number of clients with email addresses you have on your client list. Use the dropdown to find and select the number of clients on your list.

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Above the Start free trial button, you’ll see the corresponding monthly pricing that will take effect after your free 30-day trial ends. Remember that you can downgrade to the Free plan at any time.

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You also have the opportunity to level up your commissions rate by 5% with a Commissions Boost subscription. Click Add to plan to start earning more with every sale or No thanks to opt out.

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For any paid plans, you’ll need to add your payment information.

Review the order summary and note your free trial end date.

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Fill in the fields for your credit card number, expiration date, CVC, the country, and ZIP code for your credit card billing address. Click Subscribe when done. 

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Once your order is processed, you’ll see your dashboard with a banner at the top showing your subscription plan and reminding you about your free trial.

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Congratulations, your Online Store is now live! If you wish to customize your store further, click here: How do I customize my Online Store?

Next, you’ll want to upload your clients to take advantage of sending Product Recommendations and email marketing and add your bank to receive your commissions. Learn more below.

Resources:

What is a distributor, and why do I need an account number?

What is a locked brand?

How do I customize my Online Store?

How do I manage my subscription plan?

How do I upload clients?

How do I make Product Recommendations?

How do I set up my bank account?

How do I add or edit a team member?

What are the benefits of On Behalf Marketing?

How do I set On Behalf Marketing brand permissions and priorities?

How do I find my Online Store link?

Top 10 Ways to Promote Your Online Store

 

To make edits:

How do I add another distributor?

How do I manage my brands?

 

If you need help, our support team is here for you. Give us a call at 312-300-0553 or open a case at support@saloninteractive.com