Hey everyone,
I’m working on a project that involves Shopify stores, and I’m wondering if there’s a way to get some specific info about store owners. When setting up a store on Shopify, the owner has to declare their industry and experience level. I’m curious to know if I can retrieve these details using the Shopify API gem. I’ve browsed through the documentation but didn’t find any clear instructions on this matter. Has anyone successfully accessed this kind of data? If yes, please share any advice or code examples that might be helpful.
Thanks a lot for your help!
I’ve dealt with this issue before, and unfortunately, there’s no direct way to access store industry and experience data through the Shopify API. These details are considered private and aren’t exposed through standard API endpoints.
However, you might be able to deduce this information indirectly. Look at the store’s product types, order history, and creation date. These can give you clues about the industry and potentially the owner’s experience level.
If you’re developing an app, consider asking for this information during the installation process. This approach ensures you get accurate data while respecting Shopify’s privacy policies.
Remember, always be transparent about data collection and usage. It’s crucial to maintain trust with store owners and comply with data protection regulations.
As someone who’s worked extensively with the Shopify API, I can tell you that accessing store industry and experience data isn’t straightforward. These details are typically considered sensitive information and aren’t readily available through the standard API endpoints.
In my experience, the best approach is to use the GraphQL Admin API. You’ll need to ensure you have the necessary permissions, usually requiring app installation or custom access tokens. Even then, you might not get direct access to industry and experience level.
A workaround I’ve used is to infer this information from other available data points. For instance, you can analyze the store’s product categories, sales volume, and account age to make educated guesses about the industry and experience level.
Remember, always respect Shopify’s data usage policies and obtain proper consent from store owners before collecting or using any data. If you’re developing an app, consider adding your own onboarding questions to gather this information directly from users.