Configuring a BigCommerce store involves dozens of settings — from branding and taxes to advanced APIs. Vortex IQ’s AI Agent allows merchants to set up their entire store using simple natural language prompts, without touching the backend interface.

Task Sub Task Sample Prompt
Set Store Identity Set store name, contact details,country, address “Set my store name as ‘RedCedar Outdoors’, and add phone +44 20 1234 5678”
Localisation Set timezone, currency, and language “Set timezone to GMT+1, currency to GBP, language to English”
Branding Upload logo and favicon “Upload my company logo and favicon to store settings”

Storefront Configuration

Task Description Sample Prompt
Storefront Status Open or under construction “Put the store in maintenance mode”
Homepage Setup Configure homepage layout “Set the homepage to feature our top 5 products and a banner”
Navigation & Footer Customise menus and footers “Add ‘About Us’ and ‘FAQs’ to the footer menu”
Product Filters Enable filtering by size, colour, price, etc. “Enable product filters for size and colour”
Sorting & Display Define product sort order “Set default sort to ‘Best Selling'”

Security & Privacy Settings

Task Description Sample Prompt
Password Policy Set complexity rules “Require 8-character passwords with numbers and symbols”
SSL Configuration Enable secure HTTPS “Enable SSL certificate for my store”
Two-Factor Authentication Enhance admin security “Enable 2FA for all staff accounts”
Data Protection Configure retention and deletion “Set customer data to auto- delete after 24 months”
GDPR Compliance Enable GDPR features “Enable cookie consent bar for EU visitors”

Shipping & Fulfilment Settings

Task Description Sample Prompt
Shipping Zones Define countries/ regions “Add shipping zone for Europe with DHL Express”
Shipping Methods Set flat rates, real- time, free shipping “Add free shipping for orders over £50”
Handling Fees Additional fulfilment charges “Add £2.99 handling fee to standard shipping”
Dropshipping Enable supplier fulfilment “Enable dropshipping from CJDropshipping”
Packaging Define box sizes and weights “Set packaging to 10x10x5 inches, 0.5kg”

Tax Configuration

Task Description Sample Prompt
Zones & Rates Define applicable tax regions “Create 20% VAT zone for UK orders”
Inclusive Pricing Show prices with tax included “Enable VAT-inclusive prices on product pages”
Exemptions Set up tax-exempt groups “Add NHS as tax-exempt customer group”
VAT Settings Enable for European customers Enable for European customers

Email & Notification Settings

Task Description Sample Prompt
Email Addresses Set order notification address “Use [email protected] for order notifications”
Email Templates Edit order confirmation, refund, etc. “Customise email template with brand tone”
Abandoned Cart Set up recovery sequence “Enable cart recovery emails 1hr and 24hr after abandonment”
Status Updates Notify customers of fulfilment “Send email when order status changes to ‘Shipped'”

Multi-Storefront Management

Task Description Sample Prompt
Additional Storefronts Create new sub-stores “Create EU-facing storefront in French and Euros”
Product Assignment Show specific products per storefront “Assign men’s collection to US site only”
Theme Customisation Configure look and feel per storefront “Use minimalist theme for B2B storefront”
Per-Store Settings Set tax, shipping, payments individually “Enable PayPal for US storefront only”

Advanced Settings

Task Description Sample Prompt
API Access Create/store API credentials “Generate API key for ERP sync”
Webhooks Enable real-time event notifications “Add webhook for new order event to webhook.site URL”
Custom Scripts Insert JS or HTML “Add custom JS for exit-intent popup on checkout page”
Domains Map to a custom URL “Set domain to shop.redcedaroutdoors.com”

All this with just a prompt. Vortex IQ’s AI Agent enables every BigCommerce setting to be configured automatically using secure, compliant, and prompt-driven workflows.

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