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Experiment types & delivery — found from sitemap — Webtrends Optimize

Checked for Webtrends Optimize on 1 Oct 2026

Page: https://docs.webtrends-optimize.com/en/articles/8886361-server-side-experimentation-in-shopify
Checked: 1 Oct 2026, 10:57 UTC
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Shopify server side support Report an error

“This is a unique integration of Webtrends Optimize with Shopify, allowing users to quickly utilise feature-flags in their Liquid Templates code.”
Shopify version compatibility Report an error

“The method works for all versions of Shopify, including Starter/Basic through to Plus.”
Shopify liquid backend access Report an error

“Shopify’s Liquid Templates are the only back-end code that users have access to, and it’s only a templating language.”
Server side limitation first page load Report an error

“The Liquid Templates will not have data available on the first page load.”
Server side benefits Report an error

“Access to otherwise inaccessible code for experimentation. Zero latency.”
Feature flag not for split tests Report an error

“Note: This is not appropriate for Split tests, where we're looking to redirect the user immediately to another page.”
Manual pageviews required Report an error

“You will also need to send pageviews to Optimize manually”
Feature flag content hiding Report an error

“You are also able to not show content based on the same feature-flag using != or else.”
Segmentation liquid conditions Report an error

“We can achieve this with Webtrends Optimize, and refined use of Shopify’s Liquid Templates:”
Feature flag via cart update js Report an error

“fetch(window.Shopify.routes.root + 'cart/update.js', { method: 'POST',”