How do I start using AI? Is there an app or what?
Topic summary
A user asks how to begin using AI, unsure if a specific app is needed.
Key guidance provided:
- No technical skills required – coding knowledge isn’t necessary to start
- Identify your goal first – determine what task needs help (product research, copywriting, photo editing, ad management)
- Use existing AI-integrated tools – no need to “install AI” separately; examples include:
- ChatGPT for copywriting
- Canva’s Magic Edit for images
- Product research platforms with AI suggestions
- Ecommerce automation tools for order/supplier matching
- Start small with free trials – test tools incrementally rather than committing fully upfront
The responder offers personalized tool recommendations if the user specifies which store operations they want to improve. Discussion remains open for follow-up.
Totally fair question - and a lot of people are asking the same thing right now.
You don’t need to know coding or be techy to start using AI. Here’s how to get going:
1. Start with a Use Case
Ask yourself: What do I want AI to help with?
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Finding trending products?
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Writing product descriptions?
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Editing product photos?
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Running ads?
Once you know the goal, you can find tools built for that.
2. Use Tools with AI Built-In
You don’t need to “install AI.” Just use apps or platforms that already have AI integrated. Some examples:
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Product research tools with AI suggestions
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Copywriting tools (like ChatGPT)
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AI photo editors (like Canva’s Magic Edit)
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Ecom automation tools with AI-based order flow or supplier matching
3. Play, Test, Adjust
Most AI tools offer free trials. Try them, test results, and see what works for your store. You don’t need to go all-in - even using AI for one part of your workflow can save a lot of time.
For short, you don’t need to “get AI” - just use apps that already have it. Pick a task, find the right tool, and start experimenting.
If you tell me what part of your store you’re working on, I can recommend where to plug AI in first 