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Smile.io

The leading loyalty platform for ambitious Shopify brands.

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Smile.io is a loyalty platform built for Shopify brands, helping them run points, referrals, memberships and VIP programs across online and in-store channels. It aims to keep customers engaged after their first purchase by rewarding repeat buying, reviews, referrals and other actions.

Core capabilities include Loyalty Hub, Embedded Blocks, Checkout Extensions, Performance Benchmarks, Shopify POS support and a Promotions Engine for time-bound bonus points and multipliers. Integrations cover tools such as Klaviyo, Gorgias, Judge.me, Recharge, Tapcart, Loop Returns and Rep AI, with AI-powered analytics available through Lifetimely. Enterprise features include APIs, advanced reporting, dedicated onboarding and priority support.

Smile.io targets Shopify and Shopify Plus merchants, including DTC brands and larger retailers. It offers a free starting plan, with enterprise options for high-volume businesses.

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