How to automatically update product info between Shopify and spreadsheet apps?

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I’m looking for a way to keep my product data in sync between Shopify and either Google Sheets or Airtable. Here’s what I want to do:

  1. Store product details (names, descriptions, prices) in a spreadsheet
  2. When I change stuff in the spreadsheet, update Shopify automatically
  3. If I add images or make other changes in Shopify, update the spreadsheet too

Is this possible? I’ve heard about some tools that might work but I’m not sure which is best. Has anyone done this before? What worked for you?

I’m pretty new to e-commerce so any advice would be great. Thanks!

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I’ve been using Exportify for this exact purpose and it’s been a game-changer for my Shopify store. It seamlessly integrates with both Google Sheets and Airtable, allowing for two-way syncing of product data. The setup was straightforward, and it automatically updates changes made in either platform.

One caveat: while it handles most product details well, I’ve noticed occasional hiccups with complex variant structures. For those, I still do some manual checks. Overall, though, it’s saved me countless hours of data entry and reduced errors significantly.

If you’re just starting out, I’d recommend giving Exportify a try. There’s a learning curve, but the time savings are worth it in the long run.

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I’ve been handling this sync issue for my store using a combination of Zapier and custom API scripts. It’s not a perfect solution, but it gets the job done reliably.

For spreadsheet to Shopify updates, I set up Zapier triggers that watch for changes in specific columns. When triggered, it pushes those updates to Shopify via their API. It took some trial and error to get the workflows right, but now it’s pretty smooth.

The trickier part was getting Shopify changes back to the spreadsheet. I ended up writing a small script that runs daily, checks for Shopify updates, and syncs them back. It’s not real-time, but it works for my needs.

One tip: make sure to implement some kind of version control or change logging. It’s saved me more than once when things got out of sync. Good luck with your setup!

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hey, i used to have the same problem. check out SheetSync - it’s pretty sweet for keepin shopify n spreadsheets in sync. it updates both ways automatically, even handles images. setup’s not too bad either. saved me loads of time n headaches with my store. give it a shot!