Prerequisites

Shopify Store - An active Shopify store with at least 30 days of sales data

Admin Access - Admin access to your Shopify store for API connection

Sales History - Transaction history for meaningful customer and product analysis

Product Catalog - Complete product information including costs for profitability analysis

Connection Methods

Shopify App Install

Install the Datapad app directly from the Shopify App Store for seamless integration.

API Key Connection

Connect using Shopify Admin API for custom integration setup.

Connection Guide

Step 1: Access Shopify Integration

Navigate to Integrations in Datapad and select Shopify:

Shopify connect screen on Datapad UI

Step 2: Install Datapad App

Click "Install from Shopify App Store" to connect your store:

Shopify app installation

Step 3: Authorize Data Access

Review and approve the data access permissions:

Shopify authorization screen

Data Access Requested:

Orders and transaction history
Customer information and behavior
Product catalog and inventory
Analytics and reports data

Datapad only requests read-only access to your Shopify data and never modifies your store settings or customer information.

Step 4: Configure Analysis Scope

Select which data you want to analyze:

Shopify analysis configuration

Available Analysis:

Customer segmentation and lifetime value
Product performance and profitability
Sales trends and seasonality
Marketing campaign attribution
Inventory optimization recommendations

Example Queries

Here are some example questions you can ask once your Shopify data is connected:

"Which products have the highest profit margins and should I promote them more?"

"Who are my most valuable customers and how can I retain them?"

"What's the average customer lifetime value by acquisition channel?"

"Which products are likely to go out of stock based on current trends?"

"How does customer behavior differ between mobile and desktop purchases?"

"What's my cart abandonment rate and how can I improve it?"

💬 E-commerce Tips

Include product costs in Shopify for accurate profitability analysis

Use customer tags to segment audiences for personalized insights

Ask about seasonal trends for better inventory planning

Request cohort analysis to understand customer retention patterns

Behind the Scenes

Datapad connects to the Shopify Admin API and Analytics API to fetch your store data, including orders, customers, products, and marketing performance. Our AI analyzes customer behavior patterns, product performance, and sales trends to provide actionable insights for growing your e-commerce business and maximizing customer lifetime value.

Troubleshooting

App installation failed

If Shopify app installation fails:

Ensure you have admin access to your Shopify store
Check that your store plan supports third-party apps
Verify your store isn't in development mode
Try installing the app directly from your Shopify admin

Missing order data

If order data is missing:

Verify the app has been properly installed and authorized
Check that you have order history in your Shopify store
Ensure the date range includes periods with sales activity
Contact support if specific order data appears incomplete

Customer analysis incomplete

If customer analysis is incomplete:

Ensure customer data collection is enabled in Shopify
Check that customer profiles contain sufficient information
Verify email marketing permissions are properly set
Add customer tags and segments for more detailed analysis