How to update Shopify product information when SPIRAL product information is updated by integrating SPIRAL with Shopify

SPIRAL is a convenient tool that allows you to create websites and business applications without any programming knowledge, making it easy for beginners to use.
However, manually updating each product information on Shopify by referring to SPIRAL data can be inefficient and burdensome.
In this article, we will clearly explain the benefits of integrating SPIRAL with Shopify and the steps for automation.

Benefits of Integrating SPIRAL with Shopify

Benefit 1: Understanding the Latest Inventory Status

When SPIRAL's product information is updated, it is automatically reflected in Shopify, allowing you to always maintain the latest inventory information.
This helps prevent inventory shortages or excesses, aiming for balanced inventory management.
For example, even if the stock of a popular product runs low, you can quickly respond with replenishment, reducing the risk of missing sales opportunities.
Additionally, proper inventory management can contribute to the effective use of warehouse space and prevent wasteful spending of funds.
Furthermore, streamlining inventory management may improve the overall business process.

Benefit 2: Reduction of Errors Due to Manual Work

When entering product information manually on multiple platforms, it is easy to make mistakes in pricing or inventory input or overlook information.
However, by automating the update process, you can expect to reduce such errors.
By utilizing automation, product details, prices, and descriptions are accurately reflected on each platform, maintaining the most up-to-date information.
For example, even if there is a price change, information can be quickly unified across all platforms, preventing different price displays.
As a result, you can aim to reduce the occurrence of errors due to manual work while improving business efficiency.

This time, we will use Yoom for integration.
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How to Create an Integration Flow Between SPIRAL and Shopify

It's just 4 steps, so it's easy to set up.

1. Register SPIRAL and Shopify as My Apps
2. Set up a trigger to activate when a record is created or updated in SPIRAL
3. Set up an action to update product information in Shopify
4. Test and verify

Step 1: Integrate SPIRAL and Shopify as My Apps

1. Log in to your Yoom account.

If you do not have an account, please create one on the Yoom account issuance page first.

Click "My Apps" and select "New Connection".

2. Click on New Connection.

3. You can search by app name from the red frame. This time, search for SPIRAL and Shopify respectively and register them.
Once registration is complete, the SPIRAL and Shopify icons will be displayed in My Apps. Please confirm.

For more details on integrating Shopify as My Apps, please refer to the link below.

How to Register Shopify as My Apps

Please note that Shopify is an app available only on the Team Plan and Success Plan.
If you are on the Free Plan or Mini Plan, the operations or data connections set in Flowbot will result in errors, so please be careful.
Additionally, some paid plans such as the Team Plan and Success Plan offer a 2-week free trial.
During the free trial, you can use apps that are subject to restrictions.

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Selecting a Template and Preparing a Storage Location

This time, we will create a flow where [When SPIRAL's product information is updated, Shopify's product information is also updated].
By using this flow, when SPIRAL's product information is updated, the content is automatically reflected in Shopify, eliminating the need for duplicate entries.

1. Click "Try it" from the link below.

2. When the following display appears, the template copy is successful.

Step 2: Setting a Trigger to Activate When a Record is Created or Updated in SPIRAL

1. First, click on "When a record is created or updated" at the top.

2. Set the title freely.
Enter the account information to link with SPIRAL.
Select "When a record is created or updated" for the trigger action.
After entering, click "Next".

3. Set the trigger activation interval, app ID, and database ID.
You can choose an activation interval of 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes.
After setting, perform a test and save if there are no issues.

※ Please note that the shortest activation interval varies depending on the plan.

Step 3: Setting an Action to Update Product Information in Shopify

1. Return to the flow.
Click on the "Update Product Information" icon.

2. Enter the account information to link with Shopify.
Select "Update Product Information" for the execution action.
After setting, click "Next".

3. Let's set the product information to be updated.
Clicking on each item will display the output obtained from SPIRAL. Product ID is required, so be sure to set it.
Other items can be set optionally.
After setting, perform a test and save if there are no issues.

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4. This completes the flow of [Updating Shopify product information when SPIRAL product information is updated].

Step 4: Testing and Confirmation

Once the setup is complete, the following screen will be displayed.
Click the "Turn ON Trigger" button to activate the flow bot.

With Yoom's template, even beginners can complete the setup intuitively.
Try this convenient flow from the link below.

Other Automation Examples Using Shopify and SPIRAL

Yoom offers a wide range of automation examples utilizing Shopify and SPIRAL. Here are a few examples.

1. A flow to register product information from SPIRAL to Shopify.
By using this template, product information registered in SPIRAL is automatically reflected in Shopify.
This helps prevent errors and omissions from manual entry, making it easier to maintain data accuracy between applications.

2. This is a flow to add orders to SPIRAL when they occur on Shopify.
By using this template, when an order is placed on Shopify, the order data is automatically registered in SPIRAL.
This eliminates the need for manual entry, reducing the risk of human error.

3. This is a flow where a folder is created in Google Drive when order information is created in Shopify.
Shopify is a platform used by many e-commerce sites, but as orders increase, managing related files can become cumbersome.
By using this flow, a folder is automatically created in Google Drive for each order, making it easier to manage related files.

Summary

By integrating SPIRAL with Shopify, whenever product information is updated in SPIRAL, it is automatically updated in Shopify as well.
Even if product prices or stock levels change frequently, you can smoothly update the information on Shopify, making management easier.
Yoom supports those who are trying automation for the first time. No specialized skills are required; simply follow the guide and complete the setup by entering the necessary information.
By linking the apps you regularly use, you can expect improved business efficiency. As part of reviewing your business processes, please give it a try.