Microsoft Sway is a fantastic digital storytelling app that lets you create and share interactive presentations, newsletters and reports. If you’re looking to enhance your Shopify store with engaging Sway presentations, you’re in the right place!

What You’ll Need

A Shopify store
The EmbedAny app installed
A Microsoft Sway presentation to embed

Step 1: Install EmbedAny

First, you’ll need to install the EmbedAny app from the Shopify App Store:

Visit EmbedAny on the Shopify App Store
Click “Add app” and follow the installation instructions
Activate the app on your store

Step 2: Find Your Microsoft Sway Link

To embed a Sway presentation, you’ll need its shareable link:

Open your Microsoft Sway presentation
Click on the “Share” button in the top right corner
Copy the link provided in the sharing dialog

The link should look something like: https://sway.office.com/abcdefghijklm

Step 3: Add the Link to Your Shopify Store

Now for the easy part:

Go to your Shopify admin
Navigate to the page, product description, or blog post where you want to embed your Sway
Click to edit the content using the rich text editor
Paste your Microsoft Sway link
Important step: Highlight the link and click the italic button in the editor (or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+I / Cmd+I)
Save your changes

That’s it! EmbedAny will automatically detect your italicised Microsoft Sway link and transform it into a fully interactive embedded presentation.

Why Embed Microsoft Sway in Your Store?

Microsoft Sway presentations can enhance your Shopify store in several ways:

Product tutorials: Create interactive guides showing how to use your products
Company stories: Share your brand journey in a visually appealing format
Portfolios: Display your work in an engaging, swipeable presentation
Educational content: Provide valuable information to your customers

Tips for Embedding Sway Presentations

Choose the right size and location for your embeds to maintain good page layout
Ensure your Sway presentations load quickly by keeping media files optimised
Create mobile-friendly Sway presentations as many shoppers use smartphones
Use Sway’s analytics to understand how visitors interact with your content

By embedding Microsoft Sway presentations into your Shopify store, you’ll create a more engaging shopping experience that can help inform your customers and showcase your products in a dynamic way.