What to Do After Installation
You’ve installed Looksy—now what? This guide walks you through the first 24 hours to ensure you launch successfully and start seeing results immediately.Virtual try-on works automatically once installed. This guide helps you test, customize, and promote the feature for maximum impact.
Hour 1: Test & Verify
Goal: Confirm virtual try-on is working correctly.Desktop Testing
- Visit a product page on your store
- Look for the “Try On” button on the product image (appears as a corner badge)
- Click the button to open the try-on modal
- Upload a test selfie (or use your phone’s camera)
- Wait 15-20 seconds for the result
- Verify the try-on looks realistic
If the button appears and try-on works, you’re all set on desktop.
Mobile Testing
- Open your store on your phone (actual device, not browser resize)
- Navigate to a product page
- Tap “Try On” on the product image
- Take a selfie or upload from photo library
- Verify the result displays correctly
Mobile accounts for 70%+ of try-ons. Mobile testing is critical.
Troubleshooting
If the button doesn’t appear:- Check app embed is enabled: Go to Online Store → Themes → Customize → App embeds → Looksy Try-On Button → Toggle ON
- Clear browser cache and test in incognito mode
- Verify you’re on a product page (not collection or homepage)
Hours 2-4: Customize & Configure
Goal: Make the feature match your brand and optimize placement.Customize Button Appearance
Go to Looksy Dashboard → Customize Button to adjust: Button Text Options:- “Try On” (default, highest engagement)
- “See it on you” (benefit-focused)
- “Virtual try-on” (descriptive)
- Custom text (your choice)
- Top Left (default, most visible)
- Top Right (alternative placement)
- Use theme styling (automatic, recommended)
- Or customize colors to match your brand
Review Product Selection
By default, all products are enabled for virtual try-on. You may want to disable certain products: Products to consider disabling:- Very revealing garments (lingerie, swimwear)
- Products without clear product images
- Items that don’t work well (accessories, pants - if results aren’t good)
- Go to Looksy Dashboard → Products
- Browse or search for products
- Toggle off specific products
- Click Save
Start with all products enabled. Disable only if you see poor results or high error rates for specific items.
Check Analytics Setup
- Go to Looksy Dashboard → Analytics
- Verify data is tracking (you should see your test try-ons)
- Note your current credit balance (starts at 25 credits on free plan)
Hours 4-8: Plan Promotion
Goal: Let customers know virtual try-on is available.Draft Homepage Banner
Create a banner to announce the feature: Headline options:- “Try before you buy with virtual try-on”
- “See how it looks on you”
- “New: Virtual try-on available”
- “Shop now” → Links to collection page
- “Try it” → Links to featured product
- Top of homepage (high visibility)
- Above product grid
- In hero section
Plan Email Announcement
Subject line ideas:- “New feature: Try on before you buy”
- “See yourself in our products”
- “Virtual try-on is now available”
- Announce the feature
- Explain how it works (simple 3-step process)
- Highlight benefits (confidence, fewer returns)
- Include product images with “Try On” button visible
- Call-to-action to shop and try
Schedule Social Media Posts
Platform-specific content: Instagram:- Post showing before/after try-on
- Story with “Swipe up to try”
- Reel demonstrating the feature
- Announcement post
- Link to featured product
- Encourage comments and shares
- Quick demo video
- Show customer using feature
- “POV: Shopping online just got easier”
- Short announcement
- GIF showing try-on process
- Link to store
Add to Product Descriptions
Update product descriptions to mention virtual try-on: Example copy:“Use our virtual try-on feature to see how this looks on you. Just click ‘Try On’ above the product image and upload a selfie.”Add this to:
- Top-performing products (first priority)
- New arrivals
- Products with high return rates
Hours 8-12: Optimize Visibility
Goal: Ensure the button is visible and obvious to customers.Check Button Visibility
On desktop:- Is the button visible without hovering?
- Does it stand out from the product image?
- Is it clearly labeled?
- Is it large enough to tap easily?
- Does it appear above the fold?
- Is text readable?
Test on Multiple Browsers
Test on:- Chrome (desktop & mobile)
- Safari (desktop & mobile)
- Firefox
- Edge
Gather Feedback
Ask team members to test:- How intuitive is the button placement?
- Is the try-on process clear?
- Any confusion points?
Hours 12-24: Monitor & Iterate
Goal: Track initial usage and identify any issues.Check Analytics
Go to Looksy Dashboard → Analytics and review: Key metrics:- Total try-ons: How many customers have used it?
- Top products: Which products are getting tried on most?
- Credit usage: How fast are you using credits?
- 5-20 try-ons (depending on traffic)
- 1-5 products tried on
- 5-20 credits used
Note Any Issues
Common issues to watch for:- Button not appearing on certain products
- Try-on errors for specific products
- Mobile layout issues
- Slow loading times
Monitor Credit Usage
Credit consumption:- Free plan: 25 credits
- Each try-on uses 1 credit
- Monitor daily usage
- Running low on credits (< 10 remaining)
- High engagement (> 100 try-ons/month)
- Want advanced features
Plan Next Steps
Week 1 priorities:- Promote the feature (homepage, email, social)
- Monitor performance (engagement, credits, issues)
- Optimize images (ensure high quality product photos)
- Gather customer feedback (surveys, comments)
- Analyze data (which products perform best?)
- A/B test button copy (if engagement is low)
- Expand promotion (ads, influencers, partnerships)
24-Hour Checklist
Use this checklist to track your progress:Testing (Hour 1)
- Desktop try-on test completed
- Mobile try-on test completed
- Button appears on all product pages
- Try-on results look realistic
- No errors or issues
Customization (Hours 2-4)
- Button text reviewed (default or customized)
- Button position checked (visible and intuitive)
- Button colors match brand (if customized)
- Product selection reviewed (disabled if needed)
- Analytics verified (tracking test try-ons)
Promotion (Hours 4-8)
- Homepage banner drafted
- Email announcement planned
- Social media posts scheduled
- Product descriptions updated
Optimization (Hours 8-12)
- Button visibility checked (desktop & mobile)
- Cross-browser testing completed
- Team feedback gathered
- Any issues addressed
Monitoring (Hours 12-24)
- Analytics checked (try-ons, products, credits)
- Any issues documented
- Credit usage monitored
- Next steps planned
Quick Wins for Maximum Impact
Top 3 actions with highest ROI:- Promote on homepage (10x increase in awareness)
- Send email to subscribers (40% engagement spike)
- Test on mobile first (70%+ of try-ons happen on mobile)
Common Questions
How many try-ons should I expect in the first 24 hours?
Typical range: 5-20 try-ons Factors that increase usage:- High traffic (> 500 visitors/day)
- Active promotion (homepage banner, email)
- Clear button visibility
- Mobile-optimized experience
Should I promote the feature immediately?
Yes. Customers won’t know virtual try-on is available unless you tell them. Promote from day 1 for maximum impact.What if no one uses it in the first 24 hours?
Normal for low-traffic stores. If you have < 100 visitors/day, it may take a few days to see usage. Action steps:- Verify button is visible
- Test on mobile
- Promote via email and social media
- Check product page traffic
When should I upgrade to a paid plan?
Upgrade when:- You’ve used 20+ of your 25 free credits
- You’re seeing consistent daily usage
- You want more try-ons/month