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Mailchimp
1. Choose trigger event
Shopify
Shopify
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Campaign" from Mailchimp.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Line Item to Order" in Shopify.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Order
Required
Parent Transaction
Required
Amount
Currency
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Name
Required
ExternalId
A note about the company
Company_contact
Contact Email
Contact First Name
Contact Last Name
Contact Phone
Contact Title
Contact_locale
Location
Billing same as shipping address?
Company_shippingAddress
Shipping Address Line 1
Shipping Address Line 2
Shipping Address City
Shipping Address Country Code
Shipping_firstName
Shipping_lastName
Shipping Address Phone
Shipping Address Recipient
Shipping Address Zip
Shipping Address Zone Code
Location External ID
Location_locale
Location_name
Location_note
Location_phone
TaxRegistrationId
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Email
Product
Product Variant
Product Quantity
Required
Product Title
Product Price
Weight in Grams
Note
Discount - Type
Discount - Amount
Discount - Title
Discount - Description
Custom Attributes
Tags
ShippingAddressInstructions
Shipping Address - First name
Shipping Address - Last name
Shipping Address - Company
Shipping Address - Phone
Shipping Address - Address
Shipping Address - Address con't
Shipping Address - City
Shipping Address - State/Province/Region
Shipping Address - Postal/Zip code
Shipping Address - Country
BillingAddressInstructions
Billing Address - First name
Billing Address - Last name
Billing Address - Company
Billing Address - Phone
Billing Address - Address
Billing Address - Address con't
Billing Address - City
Billing Address - State/Province/Region
Billing Address - Postal/Zip code
Billing Address - Country
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Product ID
Required
Add New Image - File
Add New Image - Alt Text
Choose Existing Image
Price
Compare-at Price
Charge Tax On This Variant?
Cost Per Item
SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)
Barcode (ISBN, UPC, GTIN, etc.)
Track Quantity?
Continue Selling When Out of Stock?
This Is a Physical Product
Weight
Weight Unit
Country/Region of Origin
Harmonized System (HS) code
Position
Requires Components
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Adjust or Set quantity?
Required
The name of quantities to be changed
Required
The reason for the quantity changes
Required
Location
Required
Product
Product Variant
Required
Quantity to Set or Adjust
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Email
Product
Product variant
SKU
Product quantity
Product title
Product price
Currency
Weight in grams
Requires shipping
Price
Currency
Rate
Title
Note
Discount - Type
Discount - Amount
Discount - Code
Discount - Currency
Additional details
Tags
Buyer accepts marketing?
Shipping_address_instructions
Shipping address - First name
Shipping address - Last name
Shipping address - Company
Shipping address - Phone
Shipping address - Address
Shipping address - Address con't
Shipping address - City
Shipping address - Country
Shipping address - Country code
Shipping address - State/Province/Region
Shipping address - State/Province/Region code
Shipping address - Postal/Zip code
Billing_address_instructions
Billing address - First name
Billing address - Last name
Billing address - Company
Billing address - Phone
Billing address - Address
Billing address - Address con't
Billing address - City
Billing address - Country
Billing address - Country code
Billing address - State/Province/Region
Billing address - State/Province/Region code
Billing address - Postal/Zip code
Send_receipt
Send_fulfillment_receipt
Inventory behaviour
Financial status
Fulfillment status
Code
Title
Price
Currency
Source
Source name
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Product ID
Required
Channel ID
Required
Publish Date
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Product
Required
Tags
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Inventory Item
Required
Unit Cost
Track Inventory
SKU
Requires Shipping
Country of Origin
Province/State of Origin
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Product
Required
Product Variant
Required
Price
Compare at Price
SKU
Barcode
Is taxable?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Api_docs_info
Stop on error
Required
HTTP Method
Required
URL
Required
Query string parameters
Additional request headers
Body
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Query - Name
Query - Confirmation Number
Query - Email
Query - Customer ID
Query - Location ID
Query - SKU
Query - Order ID
Sort Key
Reverse results
Raw query
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Order ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Order_id
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Ids
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Product Variant Titles
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Product
Required
Product Variant Title
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Copy
Product Title or Handle
Required
Product_type
Vendor
Product Status
Product Description
Tags
Collection ID
Handle
Note
First Product Option
Values for First Product Option
Second Product Option
Values for Second Product Option
Third Product Option
Values for Third Product Option
Category
Alt Text
Media Content Type
Original Source
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
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Practical ways you can use Mailchimp and Shopify
Sync new customers with Mailchimp list.
When a new customer makes a purchase on Shopify, Zapier adds their details to a Mailchimp list automatically. This ensures accurate customer acquisition tracking and enables immediate marketing, boosting engagement rates and reducing manual data entry.
When there is a new product or order update in Shopify, Zapier triggers a notification email through Mailchimp. This helps IT teams ensure streamlined communication and keeps them updated on real-time shop changes.
When a subscriber interacts with a MailChimp email (like clicking a specific link), Zapier automatically tags this customer in Shopify. Marketers can segment Shopify customers based on email engagement, leading to better optimization on targeted campaigns and sales offers.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mailchimp + Shopify integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Mailchimp and Shopify
How do I connect my Mailchimp account with Shopify?
To connect Mailchimp with Shopify, navigate to the integrations section of your Mailchimp account and select Shopify. You will be guided through authorization steps where we request permissions to access your store data for synchronization.
Can I automate sending welcome emails when someone subscribes on my Shopify store?
Yes, once integrated, you can create an automation in Mailchimp that triggers a welcome email when a new subscriber is added through Shopify. This is facilitated by setting up specific triggers during the integration setup.
Is it possible to track purchases made by customers who receive my Mailchimp campaigns?
Absolutely! After integration, we can enable e-commerce tracking that allows you to see purchase details directly in your Mailchimp reports whenever recipients buy from your Shopify store.
How does syncing customer data from Shopify to Mailchimp work?
Customer data sync happens automatically at regular intervals once the integration is set up. We ensure that any changes in customer information like emails and purchase history are consistently updated in both platforms.
Can I segment my audience based on their purchase history in Shopify?
Yes, with the integration, you can segment audiences based on their purchase behaviors recorded in Shopify. Our system allows detailed segmentation for targeted campaigns built around this data.
What happens if I have existing email campaigns running when I integrate with Shopify?
Existing campaigns will continue to run smoothly. On integrating with Shopify, additional data-rich strategies may become available for future campaigns using triggers created during the setup.
Are there any specific products or ecommerce events in Shopify that would automatically trigger an email from Mailchimp?
Yes, actions such as cart abandonment or new order creation can trigger automated emails from Mailchimp if you've set up these rule-based sequences during configuration.
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