How to integrate Squarespace with Slack to receive notifications in Slack when order information is created in Squarespace

An era where apps are utilized in various tasks.
There are many apps specialized in creating and managing e-commerce sites, right?
But don't you sometimes wish to reduce manual work a bit more?
In this article, we introduce a flow where Squarespace and Slack are integrated without code, and notifications are automatically sent to Slack when order information is created.
Automation can lead to more efficient business operations!
This blog also explains a method that allows easy integration without programming knowledge.
Let's all take on the challenge together!

Benefits of Integrating Squarespace and Slack

Benefit 1: Streamlining Order Management

When a new order occurs on Squarespace, you can automatically send notifications to Slack.
This reduces the time spent on regularly checking apps and manually sending notifications.
Since order confirmation tasks can be performed smoothly, you can also expect to secure time for other tasks.
Moreover, automation can help prevent human errors such as oversights and duplications that tend to occur manually.

Benefit 2: Smooth Information Sharing

With order information being notified to Slack, it becomes easier for the person in charge to check tasks, leading to quicker responses.
For example, when an order is placed, the person in charge can receive the information and quickly start inventory checks or shipping preparations.
This is especially beneficial when there are multiple people in charge or in a remote work environment, as accurate order information can be shared immediately.
This can lead to faster and more efficient operations, potentially improving customer satisfaction through quicker responses.

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Now, let's integrate using Yoom!

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How to Create a Squarespace and Slack Integration Flow

Step 1: Register/Login to Yoom and Register Apps

First, please access the official Yoom website and create an account.
If you already have an account, please log in.
Yoom Account Issuance Page

Once logged into your Yoom account, register the apps you will use.
1) Click "My Apps" and select "New Connection."

2) Select the app you want to register and log in with the account you use for each app.
Once the first app is registered, click "New Connection" again to register the second app.

3) Once registered, icons will appear in My Apps.
Check if the icons for the two registered apps are displayed.
For detailed instructions on registering Slack apps, please refer to this.
How to Register Slack My Apps | Yoom Help Center (intercom.help)

Step 2: Select a Template

This time, we will create a flow called [Notify Slack when order information is created on Squarespace].
By using this template, notifications are automatically sent to Slack triggered by order occurrences on Squarespace.
This allows you to quickly grasp order status and achieve speedy and accurate customer responses.
Additionally, being freed from manual notification tasks can improve work efficiency, allowing more time to be allocated to other tasks.
Furthermore, automatic notifications to Slack can facilitate smooth information sharing within the team and promote communication.

Step 3: Setting Up Integration Between Squarespace and Slack

1) Click on the "Try this template" icon of the template introduced earlier to copy it to My Projects.

2) The following display will appear.

Follow the instructions and click on the flow icons with "!" on the right in order, and edit them.
You can change the title and details by clicking on them.
Make changes to make the flow content easy to understand.

3) Click on "App Trigger: When Order Information is Created".

4) Select the action "When Order Information is Created/Updated" and click "Next".

5) Select the trigger activation interval, and once entered, click "Test". If the test is successful, click "Save".

6) Once back in the flow, click on the "Integrate with App: Notify Slack" icon.

7) Select the action "Send a Message to Channel" and click "Next".

8) Enter the required fields.
You can reference the output information from Squarespace integrated earlier, so please reference it as needed when creating messages, etc.
Once entered, click "Test", and if the test is successful, click "Save".

9) This completes the flow of [Notify Slack when Order Information is Created in Squarespace].

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Step 4: Testing and Verification

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10) Once everything is set up, the following display will appear, so click "Turn ON Trigger".
Start the flow bot and verify that it operates correctly.

Here is the template used this time

Other Automation Examples Using Squarespace and Slack

Yoom also offers automation templates using Squarespace and Slack, which we would like to introduce.
Utilize these templates according to the tasks you want to automate and the combination with the apps you are currently using.

1. Register Order Information in Notion When Order is Created in Squarespace
This template automatically registers order information in Notion when an order is created in Squarespace, reducing manual work and improving operational efficiency.
Additionally, automating the registration process in Notion can prevent human errors such as incorrect entries or omissions, thereby improving the accuracy of the information.
Furthermore, by customizing the flow, you can notify chat tools of the order information registered in Notion, facilitating smooth information sharing among team members.

2. Create and Register Product Information from Google Sheets to Squarespace
This template allows product information added to Google Sheets to be automatically registered in Squarespace, which can improve work efficiency.
Additionally, it is possible to import product information from another file into Google Sheets and create and register product information in bulk.

3. Notify Slack when a row is added in Google Sheets
This template automatically sends a notification to Slack when information is added in Google Sheets, facilitating quick information sharing within the team.
Additionally, by creating chat content that quotes the added information, it is expected to improve the accuracy of the information.

Summary

By integrating Squarespace with Slack, notifications are automatically sent to Slack when order information is created.
This enables efficient order management and quick task assignment, leading to smoother business operations.
With Yoom, you can easily set up integrations without programming knowledge, allowing anyone to achieve advanced integrations.
Starting by copying the template introduced here is very simple!
Use this blog as a reference to leverage app integrations to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.