Is there a way to integrate Webflow and Shopify without relying on Shopify for checkout, potentially using Zapier or Integromat to handle the ordering process in Webflow and the order management in Shopify?
TL;DR
- Use Webflow for frontend and payments (via Stripe or Foxy), then automate order syncing to Shopify with Zapier or Make.
- Shopify’s checkout can't be bypassed via API, so it can't act purely as a backend; use it for inventory and fulfillment tracking instead.
You want to integrate Webflow and Shopify without using Shopify’s checkout, relying instead on tools like Zapier or Integromat (Make) to sync orders between platforms. While this is possible with some effort, there are important limitations and workarounds involved.
1. Understand the Checkout Limitation
- Shopify does not expose its checkout via API, so you cannot use Shopify exclusively as a backend while processing payments entirely in Webflow.
- Shopify Lite or Buy Button options embed products into other sites but still redirect to Shopify’s secure checkout.
2. Use Webflow for Full Frontend and Order Processing
- You can design your product pages and entire shopping experience in Webflow.
- Use Webflow Forms or third-party tools (like Foxy.io or Stripe Checkout) to handle actual order submissions and payments.
- After the form is submitted and payment succeeds, you can trigger automation via Zapier or Make to pass order data to Shopify for inventory syncing or record-keeping.
3. Send Orders to Shopify Using Zapier or Make
- Either tool can create a manual order in Shopify via the Shopify API once payment is collected elsewhere.
- Requirements:
- Use the “Create Order” action in Shopify from Zapier or Integromat.
- You may need to push info like product SKUs, customer email, phone number, and shipping address.
- Set the order status manually such as "Paid".
4. Consider Alternatives to Shopify for Backend
- If your goal is to fully control checkout in Webflow, Shopify may not be the most flexible backend.
- Alternatives like Foxy.io or Snipcart allow full cart, checkout, and product management inside Webflow with complete API access.
5. Maintain Inventory and Fulfillment in Shopify
- Even without Shopify handling checkout, you can use its backend for:
- Inventory tracking
- Fulfillment apps
- Shipping label creation
- Your automation must sync product purchases made on Webflow to Shopify to keep inventory consistent.
Summary
You can connect Webflow and Shopify using Zapier or Integromat to pass order data, but Shopify cannot be used solely as a backend without using its checkout. For independent checkout in Webflow, use Stripe or Foxy for payment, then sync orders to Shopify via automation for inventory and fulfillment.