Reviews: Shopify Collabs

Customer reviews: Shopify Collabs

Reviews (295)

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What Merchants Think

Overall feedback for the "Shopify Collabs" app is quite polarized among merchants. Some appreciate the app for its ease of use and ability to automate affiliate processes, which helps in building relationships with creators. However, many users express significant frustration due to scams, lack of vetting for creators, and financial losses stemming from fraudulent activities and unresponsive influencers.

Key Strengths

Easy to set up and use, simplifying the management of affiliate links and collaborations.
Facilitates efficient communication with influencers and creators through automation features.
Valued by some for enhancing affiliate and influencer strategies by providing a platform to connect with potential partners.

Common Concerns

Widespread issues with fraudulent activities including fake creators and scam orders.
Lack of accountability and follow-through from creators after receiving free products.
Insufficient vetting process for creators, leading to misuse of the platform.
Limited communication features and customization options for managing collaborations.
Merchants often incur financial losses due to unauthorized commission payouts.

Final Thoughts

The "Shopify Collabs" app has potential as a tool for managing influencer and affiliate collaborations, greatly simplifying some aspects of these relationships. However, its reputation is marred by frequent reports of scams and fraud, a lack of creator accountability, and a need for more robust features to enhance collaboration security and merchant control. Considerable improvements are needed for the app to gain wider trust and provide a truly beneficial experience for users.

National Park Posters

Oct 15, 2024 on Shopify

The Collabs interface and overall app is very helpful and easy to use - however it feels extremely limiting in terms of how brands can search for and discover creators that fit what they're looking for. Priority suggestions/wishlist from a brand using Collabs: -Better/more demographic search filters (Age, Interests, Local Regions) -Would love a "Top Suggested Influencers" page or tab that offers intelligent suggestions on creators we should reach out to -Make it easy to see when creators are ACTIVE on Shopify Collabs or add a "Badge" to creators who are more active than others (this would be HUGE for brands using Collabs)

Razzo Studio

Sep 25, 2024 on Shopify

So far not many complaints but think there are a ton of improvements that could be made. Would love to see a way to rate the creators so as a brand we understand the past experiences with that creator. Also when recruiting would be nice to have more data to filter on, like age, interests. Thanks

Bare Hands

Sep 23, 2024 on Shopify

Shopify doesn't do enough promotion/recruiting to attract high level creators to the Collabs app. Having influencers with larger audiences would make it more of a go-to for brands and creators alike. And solve the "which affiliate platform should we use" dilemma that small brands and creators go through. As a small brand, Collabs is the most affordable, user-friendly way to share profits. Making Collabs the obvious choice should be a priority for Shopify.

Shilohboards

Aug 19, 2024 on Shopify

we've been "scammed" and taken advantage of several times, due to to the fact that Collabs doesn't "vet" their creators. We ship products to our partners and there's zero communication or response after. After talking with other brands ,it seems as if this is a common problem with Shopify Collabs.

stok.

Jul 14, 2024 on Shopify

I have only just activated this - and the idea is that I have given a Collaborator 10% off their first purchase and from there they will get 15% on every item sold. The items AOV is $250 plus. It remains to be seen if anyone will bite, however, I see I have nothing to lose and the process to get it set up and reach out to legit micro-influencers is easy. Let's see. I am new to this.

WhollyKaw

Jul 13, 2024 on Shopify

Conversions are not happening.

Sleep Zone

Jul 06, 2024 on Shopify

Just Cats - Gifts for Cat Lovers

May 02, 2024 on Shopify

The app is good, but unfortunately all but one, of collabs, including those who initiated contact, just took the free gifts but did nothing to promote them, even after contacting them. Maybe there should be a rule that anyone receiving a gift via this app is committed to doing at least one promo.