{"id":90254,"date":"2026-06-17T14:27:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T14:27:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bloomreach.com\/?post_type=library&#038;p=90254"},"modified":"2026-06-17T14:27:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T14:27:19","slug":"instant-search-intelligence-with-loomi-and-shopify-sidekick","status":"publish","type":"library","link":"https:\/\/www.bloomreach.com\/en\/blog\/instant-search-intelligence-with-loomi-and-shopify-sidekick","title":{"rendered":"Unlocking Instant Search Intelligence With Loomi and Shopify Sidekick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Merchants shouldn&#8217;t have to think in terms of platforms. They should think in terms of results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s the shift that AI is driving across commerce. Teams are moving away from workflows where switching between tools is the norm, and toward fully integrated technology that meets you where you already are, providing solutions the moment you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/sidekick\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shopify Sidekick<\/a> \u2014 an AI-powered conversational assistant built directly into the Shopify Admin \u2014 is pushing this new standard forward. Merchants can manage, optimize, and build their online stores simply by chatting with Sidekick, asking plain-language questions and getting clear answers without ever leaving the platform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And now, thanks to Bloomreach and Shopify\u2019s partnership, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomreach.com\/en\/products\/ecommerce-search\">Loomi\u2019s search capabilities<\/a> are part of the conversation. Sidekick brings Loomi&#8217;s search and merchandising intelligence directly into the Shopify workflow, where merchants need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomreach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/in-article_1-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bloomreach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/in-article_1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bloomreach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/in-article_1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bloomreach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/in-article_1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bloomreach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/in-article_1.jpg 1462w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stay in Shopify and Get Loomi Search Intelligence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our new Sidekick extension inside the Loomi AI for Shopify app gives merchants instant access to search logic \u2014 including boosts, rules, relevance, and performance signals \u2014 to understand product rankings without ever leaving the Shopify Admin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just prompt Sidekick with the question you\u2019re trying to solve, and Loomi provides the insights and answers you need, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Active boosts<\/strong> \u2014 attribute boosts, product boosts, and the strength at which they&#8217;re applied<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Active merchandising rules<\/strong> \u2014 which rules are in effect and how they&#8217;re shaping results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relevance weighting and performance signals<\/strong> \u2014 how Loomi is influencing product rankings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Redirects, spelling corrections, and synonyms<\/strong> \u2014 the full picture of what&#8217;s shaping what a shopper sees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No need to switch platforms or get back-end access. Merchants can simply chat with Sidekick, get Loomi-powered insights, and focus on the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bloomreach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/in-article_2-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-90329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bloomreach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/in-article_2-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bloomreach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/in-article_2-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bloomreach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/in-article_2-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bloomreach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/in-article_2.jpg 1462w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Insights That Work the Way Merchants Do<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conversational Ranking Diagnostics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding why a product ranks where it does can be a meticulous process. Digging through rule configurations in a separate platform takes time that most merchants can\u2019t spare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the Loomi AI for Shopify app extension, ranking diagnostics can happen instantly in a Sidekick conversation. Just ask, get the answer, and act on it \u2014 all without breaking focus or leaving the Shopify Admin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In-Workflow Insights<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best insights are timely, contextualized, and right where you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Sidekick and Loomi integrated, search intelligence can meet merchants inside the workflow they&#8217;re already in \u2014 whether they&#8217;re building collection pages, adapting to shopping trends, or responding to seasonal demand. No platform switching, no lost context, and no interruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Faster Implementation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For new merchants, setting up and validating storefront behavior has traditionally meant undergoing a back-and-forth with support or trying to get back-end access.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, you can use Sidekick to check that rules and boosts are being applied correctly, confirm that Loomi is shaping results as expected, and validate your setup \u2014 all before going live, and without leaving the Shopify Admin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Partnership Powering Modern Commerce<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bringing Loomi&#8217;s search intelligence directly into the Shopify workflow is more than a new feature. 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