1. Install Arbor App & Create Arbor Account
- In Shopify's App Store, search for "Arbor ‑ Carbon Management" in the top search bar and install it
- Visit app.arbor.eco to sign up and confirm your account
2. Setup your Website with Arbor
In Arbor's platform (app.arbor.eco):
- Navigate to the "Install" tab
- Click the "Setup" button on the Arbor Shopify App option
- Add the domain name or URL of the website you want to use to showcase product emissions on the Install page of Arbor's platform
- Then, click "Generate a Private API Key" and copy the API Key
3. Connect Arbor to Shopify
In your Shopify admin portal (admin.shopify.com):
- Click on "Apps" then click on or search for "Arbor - Carbon Management"
- Paste the API Key you generated and click "Save"
- Click "Sync Products"
4. Customize Shopify Theme Settings
In your Shopify admin portal (admin.shopify.com):
- Under Sales channels, click "Themes" then click the "Customize" button
- Click the "App embeds" icon on the left navigation panel, then set Arbor's app to enabled (blue)
- Now, in the top navigation bar, click on the page selector dropdown and choose "Products" then your "Default product" template (it may be named differently)
- Then on the left, click "Add block" and find Arbor's app block. Place it wherever you would like Arbor's showcase widget to appear
- Click "Save" in the top right to save the changes you made
Additional Tips
Security Note: Keep your API Key confidential, as it grants access to sensitive information.
Visibility Note: Arbor will only display a widget on your store if you've specified allowed domains in step 2 and your product emissions are less than the category average for that product.
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How to install Arbor's widget on your Shopify store