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Guide on Linked Products Module

Connect your Shopify products to Instagram/FB posts. When someone comments, they get a DM with the product link. Makes buying super easy.

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Key Elements Explained

  1. Post

    • Displays the social media post (from Facebook or Instagram) that can be linked with products.

    • You’ll see the post’s title, date, and thumbnail here.

  2. Channel

    • Shows which platform the post is published on.

    • Icons indicate whether it’s Instagram (IG) or Facebook (FB).

  3. Type

    • Identifies the type of content, such as Ads, Stories, or Organic Posts.

    • Helps you quickly distinguish between promotional and non-promotional posts.

  4. Items Linked

    • Indicates whether products have been linked to the post.

    • Not Linked means no product is currently associated; you’ll need to add one.

  5. Comments

    • Displays the number of comments on the post.

    • Useful for gauging engagement levels.

  6. Sent

    • Number of automated DMs already sent to users who interacted with the post.

  7. Clicked

    • Tracks how many users clicked the product link in the automated DM.

  8. Orders

    • Shows the number of confirmed orders generated directly from that post’s linked product.

  9. Sales

    • Tracks revenue attributed to this post from linked product sales.

  10. Add Product(s)

  • Button to link products to the post.

  • Once clicked, you can select from your product catalog and attach items.

11. Filters

  • Lets you filter posts by type: All, IG Ads, IG Posts, IG Stories, FB Ads, FB Posts.

  • Useful for narrowing down to a specific campaign or channel.

12. Tabs (Link Products / Settings)

  • Link Products: Where you connect and manage product links for posts.

  • Settings: Adjust automation preferences for how DMs are sent when users comment.

13. Sync Ads

  • Refresh button to sync the latest posts and ads from your connected accounts.

14. Enable/Disable Toggle

  • Master switch to turn the automation on or off.

  • When enabled, Spur automatically sends DMs when users engage with your posts.

What this does: Pick up to 10 products or collections to attach to the post. When the automation triggers, Spur sends a DM carousel in the exact order you set here.

Tabs

  1. Products

    • Shows individual catalog items.

  2. Collections

    • Lets you select a collection as a single carousel card that leads to that collection page.

    • Counts toward the 10 item limit.

  3. Reorder

    • Drag to set the display order of your selected items.

    • The first item becomes the first carousel card in the DM.

Search bar

  • Type to quickly filter by product or collection name.

Table fields

  • Products Selected

    • Left column with checkboxes. Check to include the item in your selection.

    • Thumbnail + product name. Clicking the small external-link icon opens the product page in a new tab.

    • The short description snippet helps you confirm you are picking the correct item.

  • Inventory

    • If your inventory is synced, you will see a badge such as 47 items.

    • Not Tracked means Spur is not receiving stock counts for this item.

    • Tip: prefer in-stock items to avoid a poor customer experience.

  • Type

    • Shows the product type or category when available.

Selection summary and actions

  • Count

    • Bottom left shows two numbers: the total items in the list and how many you have selected.

    • Example: 3 products/collections selected and COUNT: 25 of 61.

  • Save

    • Commits your selection. You return to the Link Products table, where the post now shows Items Linked.

Workflow

  1. Open Add Product(s) on the post you want to enrich.

  2. Use Products or Collections to find items.

  3. Tick the checkboxes next to the items you want.

  4. Go to Reorder and drag items to set the exact carousel order.

  5. Click Save.

Tips and best practices

  • Stay within the cap: You can mix products and collections, but the combined total must be 10 or fewer.

  • Prioritize placement: Put your hero product first. The first card usually gets the highest attention.

  • Mind inventory: Avoid linking items that are out of stock or Not Tracked if you cannot fulfill demand.

  • Keep it relevant: Match the items to the content of the post for higher CTR and conversion.

  • Use collections for breadth: Collections are great when the post is about a theme rather than a single SKU.

  • Refresh data: If you do not see a new item, close the modal, click Sync ads on the main page if needed, then reopen


Best Practices

  • Always link relevant products: Make sure the product linked matches the content of the post to avoid confusing users.

  • Use filters: Quickly navigate posts and focus on ads or stories where ROI tracking is most valuable.

  • Monitor performance metrics: Keep an eye on clicks, orders, and sales to identify top-performing posts.

  • Test different product links: Experiment with variations (e.g., different products in similar posts) to find what resonates best with your audience.

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