Running an online store can be complex, but tools like Accentuate Custom Fields and Shopify Flow make it easier by automating tasks. Let’s see how integrating these two can help you run your store operations.

Understanding Shopify Flow

Shopify Flow is an e-commerce automation platform that lets you automate tasks and processes within your store and across your apps. It’s event-based, meaning it monitors your store for specific events and triggers a sequence of actions in response. You can create automated workflows using components like triggers, conditions, and actions. Shopify Flow is available on Basic, Shopify, Advanced, and Plus plans, with most features accessible across these plans.

How Accentuate and Shopify Flow Work Together?

Accentuate Custom Fields allows you to add extra information (metafields) to your Shopify store, like additional product details or shipping estimates. When you need to update a metafield after a specific action occurs, Shopify Flow can help.

For example, if you want to update a shipping estimate whenever your inventory levels change, you can set up a workflow in Shopify Flow. Here’s how:

• Trigger: Choose a trigger event, such as a change in inventory level.
• Condition: Specify any conditions that need to be met for the workflow to proceed.
• Action: Define the action to update the metafield with the new shipping estimate.

Step-by-Step Example

Imagine you run an online store selling handmade candles. You use Accentuate Custom Fields to store estimated shipping times for each product. Whenever a product’s inventory level changes, you want to update the shipping estimate automatically.

• Set Up the Trigger: In Shopify Flow, select the trigger for when the inventory level changes. This ensures that any time you sell a candle or restock your inventory, the workflow will be initiated without requiring manual intervention.
• Define the Condition: Add any necessary conditions, like updating only if the inventory drops below a certain level. You might set a condition to update the shipping estimate only when the inventory falls below 10 units, indicating a higher demand and potentially longer shipping times due to increased orders.
• Specify the Action: Use Shopify Flow to update the metafield with the new shipping estimate. Enter the namespace and key from the metafield you use to store shipping estimates. This action will automatically adjust the shipping time displayed to customers, reflecting more accurate delivery expectations based on current stock levels.

This automation ensures your shipping estimates are always accurate without manual updates.

Limitations and Additional Options

Currently, the only metafield update trigger supported directly by Accentuate without Shopify Flow is updating the value on order creation. For other triggers, exploring Shopify Flow’s capabilities can be beneficial.

For more detailed instructions on updating metafields with Accentuate, refer to the help guide or book a call with our specialist.

Ready to Automate?

Integrating Accentuate Custom Fields with Shopify Flow can significantly simplify your store management. By automating updates to your metafields based on store events, you can ensure your store information is always up-to-date, improving your customers’ experience and saving you time.

This integration is a powerful tool for automating repetitive tasks and keeping your store running smoothly. Give it a try and see how it can benefit your business!