=== Shopify ===
Contributors: shopifyinc
Tags: shopify, ecommerce, e-commerce, store, products, collections, cart, checkout
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.8
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Sell on WordPress with Shopify. With 17% higher conversion,* 99.9% uptime, and 5.5B+ orders processed, Shopify will keep your checkout cha-chinging, wherever your business takes you.

== Description ==

Sell on WordPress with Shopify. With 17% higher conversion,* 99.9% uptime, and 5.5B+ orders processed, Shopify will keep your checkout cha-chinging, wherever your business takes you.

**TURN YOUR SITE INTO A STORE**
Add products to pages and blog posts with ease.

**Connect simply:** Download the plugin and follow step-by-step instructions to connect Shopify to WordPress.
**Add your products:** Set up products in Shopify, bringing them to life with eye-catching imagery and compelling descriptions.
**Build your pages:** Create pages and blog posts in WordPress and add Shopify products to them in a single click using the WordPress Editor.

**MANAGE EVERY SALE IN SHOPIFY**
Make Shopify the commerce engine behind your website.

**Sell your products:** Get your store online in no time and start selling with the world's best-converting checkout, delivering conversion rates up to 17% higher than WooCommerce.*
**Manage your orders:** Once a customer makes a purchase, view the order in Shopify and take care of fulfillment with built-in shipping tools.
**Sync automatically:** Add new products and update existing ones in Shopify—watch changes appear instantly in WordPress.

**BUILD A BUSINESS THAT THRIVES**
It's not just commerce, it's everything you need to run your business.

**Powerful back office:** Save time when you can manage everything in one place.
**Payments:** Take payments instantly and securely, from credit cards to digital wallets.
**Shipping:** Fulfill orders faster for less with built-in shipping tools and compelling discounts.
**Marketing:** Use integrated tools to find new customers and keep them coming back.
**Analytics:** Monitor performance and make informed decisions with real-time insights.
**Sales channels:** Sell on Meta, TikTok, Amazon, and more—and manage it all in Shopify.
**Security:** Rest easy with data encryption, network security, and fraud protection built in.
**Support:** Get help every step of the way with dedicated support whenever you hit a roadblock.

**WHY PARTNERS PREFER SHOPIFY**
Replace a suite of commerce plugins with just one. Spend less time maintaining sites and refocus your team on tasks that make you and your clients more money.

Use advanced settings to customize client sites. You can...

* Add custom fields to product cards to support SEO
* Change where the shopping cart appears in site navigation

**CONNECTION TO SHOPIFY**
You can connect WordPress to Shopify and publish products on your website without leaving the WordPress admin. Connection to Shopify also enables you to sync products, sales, orders, and other business information between the two platforms. By using the Shopify service and this Shopify plugin, you agree to the Shopify [Terms of Service](https://www.shopify.com/ca/legal/terms) and [API License and Terms of Use](https://www.shopify.com/ca/legal/api-terms). If you would like more information about what data is gathered and how it is used, please refer to our [Privacy Policy](https://www.shopify.com/ca/legal/privacy).

**PRICING**
The Shopify plugin is free. Pair it with any Shopify plan, starting at $1/month for your first 3 months.

*On average based on a study completed in April 2023 in partnership with a Big Three global management consulting company. This plugin is built by Shopify and is not associated with WordPress.

== Installation ==

**Requirements**

* Admin access to your WordPress site with permission to install and activate plugins
* A supported WordPress theme (block themes are recommended)
* A Shopify account or development store
* Shopify admin or staff access with permission to install apps and manage the Storefront API

**Getting started**

* Download and install the Shopify plugin on WordPress
* If you're new to Shopify, you'll need to sign up for a Shopify account. You can start with Shopify's free trial and pick a paid plan later
* If you already have a Shopify store, you can connect your account to WordPress

**Connect WordPress to Shopify**
1. After installing the Shopify plugin, follow the prompts to either sign up for Shopify or connect your existing Shopify account
2. Once you're in the Shopify admin, navigate to the Sell on WordPress sales channel.
3. In the sales channel, find and copy your Shopify access token
4. Return to the Shopify plugin, and go to **Settings > General**. Paste your Shopify access token into the relevant field and click **Connect**
5. To start selling on your WordPress site, you'll need to set up payments and shipping in Shopify, and remove your Shopify store's password

== Screenshots ==

1. Add product block
2. Product added successfully
3. Buyers add products to cart
4. Buyers checkout

== FAQ ==

= How do I connect my WordPress site to Shopify? =

After installing the Shopify plugin, follow the prompts to sign up for Shopify or connect your existing Shopify account. Once in Shopify, navigate to the Sell on WordPress sales channel. In the sales channel, copy your Shopify access token. Return to the Shopify plugin, and go to Settings > General. Paste your Shopify access token into the relevant field and click Connect.

= After installing the Shopify plugin, can I connect it to my existing Shopify store? =

Yes. You can connect your existing Shopify store to WordPress. Simply install the Shopify plugin on WordPress and follow the prompts to connect an existing Shopify store.

= Do I need a paid Shopify plan to use the plugin? =

Yes. To sell on WordPress, a paid Shopify plan is required. You can start with Shopify's free trial and pick a paid plan later.

= What are the requirements for using the Shopify plugin? =

To use the Shopify plugin, you'll need:

* Admin access to your WordPress site with permission to install and activate plugins
* A supported WordPress theme (block themes are recommended)  
* A Shopify account or development store
* Shopify admin or staff access with permission to install apps and manage the Storefront API

= Do I need to add my products to Shopify to display them on WordPress? =

Yes. To display products on your WordPress site, you first need to add products or collections in your Shopify admin. You can add and update products from the Products page in your Shopify admin. To display a product or collection on a WordPress page, start in the WordPress dashboard and click on Pages. There, you can add products and collections to new and existing pages.

= Do I have to maintain both a Shopify and WordPress store? =

No. The Shopify plugin lets you sell on WordPress using Shopify's world-class checkout. You can sell exclusively on your WordPress site or on both platforms—whichever fits your business best.

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Shopify plugin for WordPress.
