How to Use FoldSpans Wishlist Plus to Prepare Your Shopify Store for Black Friday

Setting up FoldSpans on your Shopify store is simpler than most merchants expect. This step-by-step guide walks you through the entire process — from installation to going live — with every decision point explained clearly so you don’t have to guess.

Before You Start: What You Need

Before installing FoldSpans, confirm you have:

• An active Shopify store (any plan)
• Admin access to your Shopify dashboard
• 5-15 minutes for initial setup
• A clear goal for what you want the app to do for your store

You don’t need a developer, coding knowledge, or any special preparation. FoldSpans installs and configures entirely within your Shopify admin.

Step 1: Install FoldSpans from the Shopify App Store

Open the Shopify App Store and search for FoldSpans. Click the app listing, review the plan options, and click ‘Install’. You’ll be redirected to your Shopify admin to confirm the installation permissions. These permissions are standard for wishlist apps and are required for the app to function correctly.

Once installed, the app appears in your Shopify admin under Apps in the left sidebar.

Step 2: Complete the Onboarding Setup

When you first open FoldSpans, an onboarding checklist guides you through the essential configuration steps. Follow this checklist in order — it’s designed to get you to a functional setup as quickly as possible. Don’t skip steps, as each one builds on the previous.

The onboarding typically covers:

• Configuring wishlist button on product pages
• Configuring guest wishlist (no account needed)
• Configuring wishlist sharing via link
• Configuring klaviyo email integration

Step 3: Configure Your Core Settings

After onboarding, dive into the main settings. The most important settings to configure first are the ones that directly affect how FoldSpans works in your store. Take your time here — getting these right from the start prevents headaches later.

Key settings to focus on:

• Guest wishlist (no account needed): Set this up to match your store’s specific needs.
• Wishlist sharing via link: Set this up to match your store’s specific needs.
• Klaviyo email integration: Set this up to match your store’s specific needs.
• Low-stock wishlist alerts: Set this up to match your store’s specific needs.

Step 4: Customise the Customer-Facing Elements

If FoldSpans has any elements that your customers see — buttons, messages, banners, or notifications — make sure they match your brand. Use your brand colours, your store’s tone of voice, and keep any text short and clear. A well-branded customer experience increases trust and reduces confusion.

Step 5: Test Before Going Live

Before enabling FoldSpans fully, test it thoroughly. Use a test customer account, go through the journey as a customer would, and verify that everything works as expected. Check the mobile view specifically — most of your customers are on phones. Fix any issues before enabling it for all visitors.

Step 6: Enable and Monitor for the First Week

Once testing is complete, enable FoldSpans fully. For the first week, check the app’s analytics daily to confirm it’s working as intended. Look for:

• Any errors or unexpected behaviour in the app dashboard
• Customer interactions with the new functionality
• Changes in your store’s key metrics
• Support tickets that might indicate customer confusion

Common Setup Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping the mobile preview — always test on actual mobile devices
• Setting limits or rules that are too strict and frustrate customers
• Not enabling email notifications during testing — you want to experience the full customer journey
• Installing and forgetting — monitor for the first two weeks to catch any issues early

Pro Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Setup

Send an email when a wishlisted item goes on sale — these convert at 15%+ Show wishlist counts on product pages to create social proof (‘234 people want this’) Enable guest wishlist so customers don’t need to create an account

Frequently Asked Questions

Can guest customers (no account) use the wishlist?

Yes — guest wishlists are supported and linked to email.

Can I send emails when wishlist items go on sale?

Yes — through Klaviyo integration for price drop alerts.

Can customers share their wishlists?

Yes — shareable wishlist links work for gifting and social sharing.

Does it show wishlist counts on product pages?

Yes — display how many customers have wishlisted each product.

Does it integrate with Klaviyo?

Yes — full Klaviyo integration for wishlist-triggered email flows.