How to add Shopify to WordPress

Shopify is one of the world's leading e-commerce platforms. Many people are using it to sell anything from t-shirts to handbags. If you already have a WordPress website and want to incorporate an online store, you can put your Shopify store on your website under your domain name. It's a simple procedure and only takes a few minutes to complete.

 

Change the DNS domain record.

Shopify and WordPress are two different platforms , and fully integrating Shopify into WordPress is not easy. A simpler solution is to continue using WordPress on the website and run Shopify on a subdomain, such as shop.yourdomain.com.

This method is very simple and doesn't require any plugins. It involves going to your web hosting provider and adding a CNAME record. Just follow these instructions.

Go to Shopify settings and click on Domains .

 

Now, enter the domain you want to point your Shopify store to.

Now, click on Follow settings instructions and you will be taken to the settings you need to change in your web hosting provider.

Go to your web hosting provider and find the DNS settings. The exact location will vary depending on the web server , but the settings are generally the same.

Click on the CNAME tab and enter shop.myshopify.com in the Resolves to field . Remember to add a dot at the end of shop.myshopify.com.

 

Enter a subdomain name (like 'shop') in the Name field . Click Create to save everything.

Now, go back to your Shopify settings and click on Verify connection . Shopify will verify that the details you entered match. If correct, the store will appear on the domain.

Remember that this isn't something that happens instantly. The web server needs time to update, and Shopify won't give the green light until the settings take effect on the web server. So, give it some time.

Don't forget to delve into your web server's security settings and configure SSL. This is where you create encrypted HTTPS settings to protect visitors from hacking attempts.

Shopify WordPress Plugins

Many people would likely want to install a WordPress plugin. However, Shopify doesn't seem to have an official plugin anymore. Shopify's most recent offering is a Buy button for $5/month.

 

This isn't a plugin, but rather a few lines of code that allow you to embed a Shopify buy button on your website. This button connects to Shopify's payment platform. However, it doesn't allow connection to a Shopify store. It only provides access to Shopify's payment platform, which might be all someone needs.

If you're adding products to your website manually and only need a Shopify checkout button, this is the best and most cost-effective option.

Unofficial Shopify WordPress plugins

Although there isn't an official Shopify plugin, there are several third-party plugins you can try. Since these haven't been approved by Shopify, be cautious about what you install. Never install anything that hasn't been tested with your WordPress version.

1. ShopWP

The ShopWP plugin is quite expensive (starting at $199/year). But if you can afford it and are making a lot of money from your store, it might be worth it. The free version of the plugin has just been discontinued.

You can connect your Shopify store and customize many aspects of each page, including the checkout page.

2. WP-Shopify

WP-Shopify is a simple, free option that does the job well. The graphics could be improved. But sometimes simplicity is best.

3.  Import Shopify to WP

This is a slightly different offer in that you can migrate your Shopify store to a WooCommerce store on your WordPress site. If you want to abandon Shopify and instead put your products on WooCommerce for free, this plugin will transfer everything for you.