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BuildYourStore: AI-powered Shopify store creation platform

Launch your fully designed Shopify store in minutes with AI technology, no technical skills required.

Updated over a month ago

Introduction

BuildYourStore (BYS) is an AI-powered platform that helps you launch a fully designed Shopify store in minutes, even without technical skills. The platform automates store creation, niche selection, domain setup, and product import using AutoDS, making it easy for you to start your dropshipping business quickly.

Key benefits of using BuildYourStore:

  • AI-powered store creation: The platform uses AI to automatically create a niche-specific Shopify store with a selected theme and structure for you.

  • Pre-designed themes: Your store comes with professionally designed themes optimized for your chosen niche.

  • Fast setup: Complete your store creation in minutes without any coding knowledge.

  • Domain registration: Purchase a domain during setup, with BuildYourStore assisting you in the registration process.

  • AutoDS integration: Add products to your store by connecting your AutoDS account for seamless product sourcing.

  • Two plan options: Choose between the Free Beginner Store or the Pro One Product Store for advanced features.

Watch this video to see how BuildYourStore ()BYS) works: BuildYourStore Tutorial - Create Your Store in Minutes

Note: If you search for BuildYourStore (BYS) in the Shopify App Store, you'll find it listed as AI Store Builder. Don't worry - this is the same platform. The name AI Store Builder is used only in the Shopify App Store, while BuildYourStore (BYS) is the official platform name you'll see everywhere else, including the website, dashboard, and support communications.


Plans and pricing

The BuildYourStore (BYS) platform offers two plans to match your business needs and budget.

Feature

Free Beginner Store

Pro One Product Store ($97)

Store theme

Free Shopify theme

Expert-designed store theme

Product setup

10 pre-loaded products

Handpicked one-product store

Banners

2 predesigned banners (not customized)

Custom-branded banners

Copywriting

Not included

Proven copy that sells

Shipping

Not included

Fast US shipping setup, shipping protection included

Conversion-optimized design

Not included

Included

Total price

Free

One-time payment of $97

Important: In addition to your BuildYourStore (BYS) plan, you must budget for external costs that are essential to run your online store:

  • Shopify subscription: Required to keep your store published and accessible to customers (typically $29-$39 per month).

  • AutoDS subscription: Required for product sourcing and order fulfillment.

  • Domain renewal fees: Annual fees charged by your domain provider.

BuildYourStore does not control these costs, as the respective service providers manage them separately.


How BuildYourStore (BYS) works

Understanding the BuildYourStore user flow helps you navigate each step confidently. Here's how you interact with the platform from registration to launch:

The store creation process

To create your store with the BuildYourStore (BYS) platform:

  1. Register through BuildYourStore to begin the store creation process.

  2. The platform uses AI to create a niche-specific Shopify store with a selected theme and structure automatically.

  3. Create a Shopify account and activate a paid plan.

  4. Buy a domain during setup if you want one, as BuildYourStore helps register it but doesn't manage DNS settings afterward.

  5. Connect your AutoDS account to add products via AutoDS to your store.

  6. Once the process is completed, you receive a live Shopify store link and access to your BuildYourStore dashboard.

After setup: You are responsible for customization, marketing, and driving traffic to your store.


What BuildYourStore does and what you manage

What BuildYourStore handles for you

BuildYourStore takes care of:

  • Technical store creation: Builds your complete Shopify store structure automatically based on your niche selection.

  • Theme installation: Installs and configures a professionally designed theme optimized for your market.

  • Initial product setup: Adds 10 pre-loaded products (Free plan) or 1 handpicked winning product (Pro plan) to get you started.

  • Domain registration assistance: This option helps you register a new domain during the setup process.

  • AutoDS integration: Connects your store with AutoDS for seamless product sourcing and management.

What you manage after setup

After BuildYourStore completes the initial setup, you take over all ongoing operations:

  • Store customization: Edit colors, layouts, banners, product displays, and personalize your store to match your brand vision.

  • Product management: Add new products, update descriptions, adjust pricing, remove items, and manage your inventory as your business grows.

  • Marketing and traffic: Implement advertising strategies, run social media campaigns, and drive customers to your store through paid ads or organic content.

  • Order fulfillment: Manage order processing, shipping, and delivery through AutoDS or your chosen fulfillment method.

  • Customer service: Respond to customer inquiries, handle complaints, process returns or exchanges, and maintain positive customer relationships.

What BuildYourStore does not provide

BuildYourStore does not:

  • Provide ongoing management after the initial setup is complete.

  • Offer Shopify login, billing, or subscription support (contact Shopify Help Center for these issues).

  • Control AutoDS subscription or account management (contact AutoDS support for these issues).

  • Handle domain DNS settings or email setup (contact your domain provider directly for these technical settings).

Note: The BuildYourStore platform creates the foundation for your store, but growing your business and generating sales are entirely your responsibility as the store owner.


Understanding BuildYourStore as a standalone platform

The BuildYourStore platform operates as an independent platform with its own dashboard, branding, and user flow. While the platform integrates with Shopify for store hosting and requires AutoDS for product sourcing, BuildYourStore functions separately from both services.

This means you work with three separate platforms:

  • BuildYourStore: Handles your store creation process, plan selection, and initial setup flow.

  • Shopify: Manages your store hosting, billing, subscriptions, and technical infrastructure for your live store.

  • AutoDS: Provides product sourcing, order fulfillment automation, and inventory management.

Each platform requires its own account and subscription, and each has its own support team:

  • BuildYourStore support: Handles questions about the store creation process, plan features, and setup flow.

  • Shopify support: Manages issues related to Shopify subscriptions, login problems, billing questions, or platform-specific features. Visit the Shopify Help Center for assistance.

  • AutoDS support: Addresses product sourcing questions, fulfillment issues, or AutoDS account management.


Common misunderstandings about BuildYourStore

These are common misconceptions you may have about the BuildYourStore platform. Understanding them helps you set realistic expectations and avoid confusion during your store setup.

What you might think

What actually happens

"BuildYourStore charged me for Shopify"

Shopify processes all subscription charges directly. When you see charges from Shopify, these are your Shopify subscription fees, not BuildYourStore charges.

The BuildYourStore platform does not control or process Shopify payments. For billing questions, visit the Shopify Help Center.

"Why did I receive a new email address?"

This usually happens when you accidentally select the AutoDS AI store builder instead of BuildYourStore during setup.

The AutoDS flow creates a separate email and stores it automatically.

BuildYourStore uses the email address you provide during registration and does not create new email addresses for you.

"I thought BuildYourStore was part of Shopify or AutoDS"

BuildYourStore is a standalone platform with its own dashboard and branding.

While BuildYourStore integrates with Shopify for store hosting and requires AutoDS for product sourcing, it operates independently from both platforms. BuildYourStore support does not handle Shopify or AutoDS issues directly.


Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How can I access my domain dashboard to manage DNS settings or email?

To access your domain dashboard and manage DNS settings or email, you need to log in through your domain provider's website using the credentials they provided during registration. BuildYourStore helps you register the domain during the initial setup, but your domain provider manages all login credentials, DNS settings, and email configurations.

You can manage your domain settings through the name.store platform. Log in using the credentials you created when registering your domain during the BuildYourStore steps (these are different from your BuildYourStore login). From there, you can access and update the DNS settings required to link your domain to your Shopify store.

If you need password recovery or account access assistance for your domain dashboard, contact your domain provider's support team directly for help.

Can I upgrade from the Free plan to the Pro plan after my store is created?

The Pro One Product Store features are available during the initial setup phase when you first create your store with BuildYourStore. Plan selection happens at the beginning of the store creation process, as BuildYourStore focuses on building your foundation. If you started with the Free Beginner Store and want professional design elements later, you have two options: hire designers and copywriters independently to add custom banners, proven copywriting, and conversion-optimized design to your existing store, or create a new store through BuildYourStore selecting the Pro plan option to get all professional features included from the start.

Can I customize my store after BuildYourStore creates it?

Yes, you can fully customize your store after BuildYourStore creates it. After BuildYourStore completes the initial setup, you have full control to customize every aspect of your store through your Shopify account. You can edit colors, layouts, fonts, banners, product descriptions, pages, and any other design elements to match your unique brand vision. BuildYourStore provides the professional foundation, while you personalize it to stand out from competitors.

How long does the store creation process take with BuildYourStore?

The BuildYourStore store creation process takes only a few minutes for the AI-powered store creation itself. However, the complete setup process depends on how quickly you complete each step, including creating your Shopify account, activating your subscription, setting up your domain, and connecting your AutoDS account. The BuildYourStore platform creates your store structure automatically within minutes, but completing all external integrations typically takes 15-30 minutes, depending on your familiarity with the platforms.

Can I use BuildYourStore with an existing Shopify store?

The BuildYourStore platform is designed to work only with brand-new Shopify stores created through our setup flow. To ensure everything connects properly (theme, apps, and setup steps), your store must be registered from scratch using the BuildYourStore process.

If you already have an existing Shopify store, our app won’t be able to integrate with it or apply the automatic setup. In this case, you would need to create a new Shopify store and follow the BuildYourStore steps from the beginning to experience the full features and benefits.

How do refunds work with BuildYourStore?

BuildYourStore plans are generally non-refundable, as explained in our Terms of Service. However, in rare cases (such as accidental plan selection or clear technical issues), our team may review the situation and, as a gesture of goodwill, approve an exception.


If you believe you were charged under the wrong conditions, please contact support with your order details, and we’ll be happy to review your case.

What happens to my store if I cancel or receive a refund from BuildYourStore?

If our team approves a refund or cancellation, we will request that you remove the BuildYourStore theme from your Shopify store, as it will no longer be supported under your account.

Your Shopify account will remain active as normal, and you will still have full access to your store through Shopify. From there, you can install and use any other theme you see fit from the Shopify theme library or other providers.

Any future billing, domains, or apps connected to your store will continue to be managed directly through those providers (for example, Shopify, your domain provider, or AutoDS).



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