How Deep Linking Supercharges Shopify Mobile Apps

Shopify mobile apps drive significant revenue, but many struggle with user navigation. Deep linking solves this.

The Problem

Users click a product link and land on... the app home screen. They have to search again, losing interest along the way.

The Broken Flow

Email: "Check out this product!"
→ User clicks link
→ App opens to home screen
→ User has to search for product
→ User gives up 😞

The Fixed Flow

Email: "Check out this product!"
→ User clicks LinkShark smart link
→ App opens directly to product page
→ User adds to cart 🎉

Deep Link Types for Shopify

Product Deep Links

shopify-app://products/123

Opens a specific product page directly.

Collection Deep Links

shopify-app://collections/summer-sale

Opens a collection or category page.

Cart Deep Links

shopify-app://cart?add=456&quantity=2

Adds items to cart automatically.

Checkout Deep Links

shopify-app://checkout

Opens the checkout flow.

Account Deep Links

shopify-app://account/orders

Opens order history or account pages.

Implementation with LinkShark

Step 1: Configure Your Scheme

Register your app's URL scheme in LinkShark dashboard.

Step 2: Create Smart Links

const productLink = await linkshark.createLink({
  ios: {
    deepLink: "shopify-app://products/summer-dress-123",
    fallbackUrl: "https://myshop.com/products/summer-dress",
  },
  android: {
    deepLink: "shopify-app://products/summer-dress-123",
    fallbackUrl: "https://myshop.com/products/summer-dress",
  },
  web: "https://myshop.com/products/summer-dress",
});

Step 3: Handle Links in Your App

// React Native example
linkshark.onDeepLink((url) => {
  const productId = extractProductId(url);
  navigation.navigate("Product", { id: productId });
});

Use Cases

Abandoned Cart Recovery

User abandons cart
→ Send email with deep link to cart
→ User clicks, app opens to cart
→ Conversion!

Result: 35% higher recovery rate

Push Notifications

"Your wishlist item is on sale!"
→ Deep link to product
→ One-tap purchase

Result: 2x engagement from push

Social Media

Instagram bio: "Shop our collection"
→ LinkShark smart link
→ Opens app or web based on user

Result: 50% more app opens

Email Marketing

| Link Type | Open Rate | Conversion | | ----------------- | --------- | ---------- | | Web link | 15% | 2% | | Smart link (deep) | 15% | 5% |

Result: 2.5x conversion improvement

Results

Shopify apps using deep linking see:

• 35% higher conversion from marketing campaigns
• 50% reduction in cart abandonment from emails
• 2x engagement from push notifications
• 40% more repeat purchases

Integration Options

LinkShark integrates with all major Shopify app builders:

• Shopify's native app builder
• Tapcart
• Vajro
• Plobal Apps
• Custom React Native apps

Getting Started

1. Sign up for LinkShark
2. Add your Shopify app's URL scheme
3. Create your first smart link
4. Test on iOS and Android
5. Start driving conversions!

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