What is the recommended approach for integrating a store pickup solution with Webflow for a restaurant business, if I previously used Zapiet on Shopify?
TL;DR
- Integrate a headless e-commerce tool (e.g., Snipcart, Foxy, or Shopify Buy Button) with Webflow for checkout and pickup support.
- Add a custom pickup selection form using embedded tools like Jotform or Calendly.
- Use Airtable with Zapier or Make to manage orders and automate workflows.
- Optionally, retain Shopify + Zapiet via Shopify Lite and embed Buy Buttons in Webflow.
- Customize the UX with Webflow CMS, third-party widgets, or JavaScript for time slot selection.
To replicate a store pickup solution in Webflow similar to Zapiet on Shopify, you'll need to integrate third-party tools, as Webflow doesn't have built-in advanced e-commerce pickup features.
1. Use a Headless E-Commerce Platform
- Consider integrating Snipcart, Foxy, or Shopify Buy Button with Webflow for cart and checkout functionality.
- These platforms allow you to embed product and cart functionality while handling back-end logic for things like pickup options.
2. Embed a Pickup Field in Checkout
- Use a custom form element to let customers select Pickup vs Delivery, and if pickup:
- Choose pickup time slots (manual scheduling or integration with platforms like Calendly or Zotabox).
- Limit available pickup days/times using conditional logic via tools like Jotform or Typeform, embedded via their no-code widgets.
3. Use Airtable + Zapier/Make for Order Management
- Create an Airtable base to store order data and pickup info.
- Connect Webflow forms or your cart provider to Airtable via Zapier or Make (Integromat) to automate:
- Creating order records with pickup info.
- Sending order confirmations to both the customer and your team.
4. Optional: Use Shopify Lite for Pickup Features
- If you liked Zapiet, keep your Shopify backend using Shopify Lite ($9/month).
- Embed Shopify Buy Buttons in Webflow for your products.
- Configure Zapiet within Shopify to manage pickup scheduling, inventory, and locations.
- Customers interact through Webflow but complete purchases via Shopify + Zapiet.
5. Customize the Customer Experience
- Use Webflow CMS to display location info, pickup instructions, and flexible UI for time slot selection.
- Add custom JavaScript or third-party plug-ins (like Flatpickr) for date/time pickers if needed.
Summary
To replicate Zapiet in Webflow, embed a flexible checkout with a custom pickup selector, manage data with Airtable + Zapier/Make, or keep Zapiet by using the Shopify Buy Button. Combine this with tools like Snipcart or Foxy to fully control your pickup workflow.