A beginner's guide to setting up the Plytix Shopify Connector and syncing products to a Shopify store
This article will give an outline of the process to follow when you want to A) migrate your product data from Shopify into Plytix or B) set up a new Shopify store using the data you already have in Plytix.
Best Practices for Using Plytix's Shopify Integration
Creating and Managing a Shopify Channel
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Best Practices for Using Plytix's Shopify Integration
Before you get started with using Plytix's Shopify integration, check out these helpful guidelines to avoid common errors so you can get the best out of this tool!
Creating and Managing a Shopify Channel
Connecting Plytix with Shopify is simple. Getting your channel fully set up requires completing the information in each tab of your channel.
When you have created a Shopify channel, follow the links within the article above to learn about mapping attributes and using metafields or proceed to the next step.
Mapping Shopify Fields
Your Shopify channel in Plytix has three tabs that require setup to complete the process: products, mapping, and settings. In the last step you should have chosen your product list and adjusted the settings for your channel, so the last requirement is mapping.
Optionally, you may choose to use metafields in your Shopify store. If you want to learn about using metafields, proceed to the next step. Otherwise, continue to the last section, "Processing a Shopify Channel."
Using Shopify Metafields
Using metafields in Shopify is optional. If you want to include product information in your Shopify store that is not required by Shopify, then metafields can be useful.
Once your metafields are complete, or you've opted not to use metafields, proceed to the last step.
Processing a Shopify Channel
When your channel is complete, you're ready to process it. This will sync your product information in Plytix with Shopify so that your products appear (or are updated) in your Shopify store.
Once your channel has processed, you'll be able to see a record of it in the process log. you'll also be able to see your products in the products area of your Shopify store.
If you have any trouble using Plytix and Shopify, don't hesitate to reach out to our customer success team.
What's next?
- Learn how to map Shopify fields
- Learn how to import a Shopify CSV template into Plytix
- Learn how to process a Shopify channel
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