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Setup guides, answers, and troubleshooting for collecting video testimonials from your Shopify customers after delivery.

Quick start

Get set up in five steps

Follow the in-app setup guide to go from install to live in a few minutes. Here’s the path most merchants take.

1

Customize your request email

Set your sender name, subject line, message, logo, and thank-you note so the testimonial request sounds like your brand.

2

Choose when emails are sent

Turn on Email on Delivery and set a delay in days, so requests land once the customer has actually received their order.

3

Add your interview question

Write the prompt your customer answers on camera. Keep it open-ended to get more natural, usable responses.

4

Set a reward Optional

Attach a discount code to thank customers for recording a testimonial. Skip this if you’d rather not offer an incentive.

5

Preview, then go live

Use the preview to experience exactly what your customer sees. When it looks right, enable live sends with confidence.

Email settings

Email settings

Control when testimonial request emails are sent and customize the message your customers receive, so every request feels on-brand.

Turn Email on Delivery on or off

Toggle Email on Delivery to start or pause automatic requests. Leave it off while you finish setup, then switch it on to go live.

Set the delay after delivery

Choose how many days to wait after an order is delivered before the email sends, giving customers time to use the product first.

Customize sender name and email

Set the sender name and email so requests appear to come from your store. Use an inbox you monitor in case customers reply.

Edit the subject line

Write a clear, friendly subject that earns the open. A short, personal line tends to perform better than a salesy one.

Customize the email body

Edit the message, add your logo, and keep the ask brief. One clear request to record performs best.

Edit the thank-you message

Customize what customers see after submitting their video, so the experience ends on a warm, branded note.

Personalize with template variables. Use {{customer_name}}, {{testimonial_link}}, and {{email_from}} in your subject or body — they’re filled in automatically when the email sends. Always include {{testimonial_link}} so customers have a way to record.

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Rewards & discounts

Rewards & discounts

Optionally offer a discount to thank customers for recording a testimonial. A small incentive can lift response rates — but it’s entirely up to you.

Set up an optional discount reward

Enable the reward in your discount settings and select the discount code customers receive after submitting a testimonial.

Leave rewards off if you prefer

Don’t want to offer an incentive? Simply leave the reward disabled — testimonials still work exactly the same way.

Make sure the discount is valid

Confirm the selected code is active and configured correctly, so customers can actually redeem the reward they’re promised.

Check it in the customer flow

The code is delivered as a thank-you after submission — so confirm it appears at the right step once a testimonial is completed.

Preview before going live

Walk through the experience yourself to make sure the reward shows up correctly before enabling live sends.

Reward not appearing? Double-check that it’s enabled with a valid code — and remember it only shows after a customer finishes recording their testimonial.

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Interview questions

Interview questions

Customize the question customers answer on camera. The right prompt is the single biggest lever for getting natural, usable testimonials.

Edit the current question

Update your interview question anytime in the question settings. Changes apply to new requests going forward.

Write open-ended questions

Prompts like “What problem did this solve for you?” invite richer answers than yes/no questions.

Keep it short and on-camera friendly

A single, easy-to-answer question lowers the pressure of recording and improves completion rates.

Guide more useful testimonials

Phrase your question to surface the outcomes you want highlighted — results, ease of use, or a favorite feature.

Want more than one question? The current plan supports a single interview question. Some advanced question functionality may require an upgrade.

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Managing testimonials

Managing testimonials

Review and manage every submission in one place, then curate your strongest videos for use across your store and marketing.

View submitted testimonials

All submissions land in a table inside the app, so you can see everything you’ve collected at a glance.

Review the details

Check who submitted each testimonial and when, so you can keep track of recent responses and follow up if needed.

Preview video submissions

Play back each video right in the app to judge quality and pick the ones worth featuring.

Archive when needed

Tidy your list by archiving testimonials you don’t want active, keeping your view focused on the best.

Save approved testimonials

Curate a shortlist of your strongest videos to reuse in future content, product pages, and campaigns.

Tip: Review submissions regularly so you can act on great testimonials while they’re fresh — and archive the rest to keep your list clean.

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Best practices

Get better testimonials

Small choices in setup make a big difference in how many customers respond — and how usable their videos are.

Keep the email short and personal

Use {{customer_name}} and a friendly tone. A brief ask gets more responses than a long one.

Ask an open-ended question

Prompts like “What problem did this solve for you?” produce richer answers than yes/no questions.

Offer a simple reward

A modest discount can lift response rates. Keep it straightforward so it’s easy to honor.

Preview before enabling live sends

Walk the full flow yourself first. It’s the easiest way to catch wording or timing issues.

Set delivery timing thoughtfully

Give customers a few days after delivery to use the product before asking — the feedback will be more genuine.

Review submissions regularly

Check the table often, archive what you don’t need, and curate a shortlist of your strongest videos.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions merchants ask most. Use the search above to jump straight to a topic.

What does ClipCred do?

ClipCred helps you collect authentic video testimonials from your Shopify customers after their order is delivered. It automatically emails customers a request, gives them a simple link to record a short video answering your question, and collects everything in one place so you can review, manage, and reuse the best ones.

How do I get started?

Open the setup guide inside the app and work through it top to bottom: customize your request email, choose when it sends after delivery, add your interview question, optionally add a reward, and preview the experience. Once everything looks right, enable live sends.

The whole setup usually takes just a few minutes.

When is the testimonial request email sent?

When Email on Delivery is enabled, ClipCred sends the request after an order is marked delivered. You also set a delivery delay in days, so the email arrives a set number of days after delivery rather than immediately — giving customers time to actually use the product first.

Can I customize the testimonial request email?

Yes. You can edit the sender name and email, subject line, email body, logo, and the thank-you message customers see after recording. This lets the entire request feel like a natural part of your brand’s post-purchase experience.

What template variables can I use in the email?

You can personalize the email with these variables, which are replaced automatically when the message is sent:

  • {{customer_name}} — the customer’s name
  • {{testimonial_link}} — the unique link to record their video
  • {{email_from}} — your configured sender email

Always include {{testimonial_link}} so customers have a way to record.

Can I use my own sender email?

Yes. You can set the sender name and sender email so requests appear to come from your store rather than a generic address. Use an inbox you monitor, since customers occasionally reply with questions.

Can I reward customers for leaving a testimonial?

Yes — it’s optional. You can attach a discount code as a thank-you for recording a testimonial. A small reward often increases response rates, but you can leave it off if you’d prefer not to offer an incentive.

How do discount rewards work?

When the reward is enabled, customers receive a discount code after submitting their testimonial as a thank-you for their time. Set this up in the discount/reward settings before going live so the code is ready to be delivered.

Can I customize the interview questions?

Yes. You can write the question your customer answers on camera in the interview question settings. Choose a prompt that invites a specific, genuine response — for example, asking what problem the product solved for them.

Why can’t I add more than one question?

Adding multiple interview questions is part of a higher plan. On the current plan you can configure one question, which keeps the recording quick for customers and tends to produce the highest completion rates.

If you need more questions, upgrading unlocks the ability to add them.

How can I preview the customer experience?

Use the preview option in the app to see exactly what your customer receives and the screen where they record their video. Previewing before you enable live sends is the best way to catch wording, branding, or question issues early.

Where can I see submitted testimonials?

All submissions appear in a table inside the app, where you can review each video, see who submitted it, and manage them in one place. Check in regularly so you can act on new testimonials while they’re fresh.

What can I do with a submitted testimonial?

You can preview each testimonial, archive ones you don’t want to keep active, and manage your collection from the table view. This makes it easy to curate a shortlist of your strongest videos for use across your store and marketing.

Why are no testimonial requests being sent?

The most common reasons are that Email on Delivery is turned off, your delivery delay hasn’t elapsed yet, or orders haven’t been marked delivered. Confirm the setting is enabled, check the delay length, and make sure recent orders show a delivered status.

Why is my discount code not appearing?

Check that the reward is enabled in the discount/reward settings and that a valid discount code is configured. The code is delivered as a thank-you after a customer submits a testimonial — so it won’t appear until a submission is completed.

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Troubleshooting

Fix common issues fast

Quick checks for the situations merchants run into most.

Emails are not sending

Requests rely on delivered orders plus your timing settings.

Try this: Confirm Email on Delivery is on, check your delivery delay hasn’t passed the order date, and verify recent orders are marked delivered in Shopify.

No testimonials are appearing

Submissions only show once customers complete a recording.

Try this: Make sure requests are actually sending, then allow time for customers to respond. Use the preview to confirm the recording flow works end to end.

Reward or discount is not showing

The code is sent as a thank-you, after submission.

Try this: Enable the reward in discount settings and confirm a valid code is configured. Remember it only appears once a customer finishes their testimonial.

I can’t add more questions

The current plan supports a single interview question.

Try this: Refine your one question to be as effective as possible, or upgrade your plan to unlock multiple questions.

I want to test before going live

You don’t need to risk a real customer email to check things.

Try this: Use the preview to walk through the exact customer experience — email, recording screen, and thank-you — before enabling live sends.

Still stuck?

Some features are unlocked on higher plans.

Try this: If a setting looks locked, check whether it requires an upgrade. Otherwise, reach out to support and we’ll help you sort it out.

Still need help?

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our support team is happy to help you get the most out of ClipCred.

Email us at support@clipcred.co — we typically reply within one business day.