Tiny Store, Big Robot
An online store with abandoned-cart emails and an AI chat that answers "where's my order?"
The problem
Shoppers leave carts behind and ask the same five questions every day.
The tools
| Tool & job | Plan | Monthly | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShopifyOnline store | Basic (billed yearly) | $29card fees | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| KlaviyoAbandoned-cart and welcome emails | Free (≤250 profiles) | $0 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| TidioLive chat + order-status answers | Starter | $24.17 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| CanvaProduct images and ads | Pro (monthly) | $18 | Pricing pagechecked Nov 3, 2026 |
| Total | $71.17+ | card fees | |
Optional: add Grok Bot ($30/mo) to draft product descriptions and handle supplier email.
How it works
- Launch on Shopify Basic.
- Install Klaviyo's abandoned-cart flow.
- Turn on Tidio and load your FAQ.
- Batch a month of product graphics in Canva.
Prices are starting list prices from each vendor's pricing page, checked on the date shown; some are promos and can change at renewal. Tool picks are editorial: paid listings never change a setup. Time saved is our estimate for a typical small business, not a measurement.
Rather have John set this up for you?
No tutorials, no trial and error. John comes to your business, sets this up on your accounts, tests it, trains you and your team, and keeps it running.
Free 20-min chat to start. Most setups land between $3,000 and $6,000, fixed price agreed before we start. Monthly support from $750/month: check-ins, fixes, and new automations as you grow.
Rather have John set this up for you?
He comes to your business anywhere in Maryland or DC, sets it up, trains your team and keeps it running. Free 20-min chat to start.