"Automation"

Shopify Order Tracking: How to Configure, Automate & Optimize the Post-Purchase Experience

- Shopify

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Shopify order tracking is more than just a convenience — it’s a necessity for modern e-commerce. Customers expect real-time updates, clear shipping details, and a seamless post-purchase experience. Without an efficient tracking system, support teams are overwhelmed with “Where is my order?” inquiries, and customer satisfaction drops.

Shopify’s built-in tracking tools, combined with third-party apps and automation solutions, help merchants streamline fulfillment, minimize errors, and build trust. Whether you’re managing order tracking manually, looking to automate updates, or optimizing your store’s fulfillment process, this guide covers everything you need to know.

This guide covers everything from how Shopify’s built-in tracking system works — for both customers and admins — to the benefits of automating order tracking with apps and bulk import tools. We explore the step-by-step process of manually adding tracking numbers, the challenges of scaling fulfillment operations, and how automation tools like Firebear’s Import & Export Tool can simplify bulk data imports. Additionally, you will find a curated list of top Shopify order tracking apps to further streamline the tracking experience. Continue Reading

Shopify Order Fulfillment Explained: How to Manage, Automate, and Optimize It

- Shopify

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Every successful online store thrives on fast, efficient order fulfillment — and Shopify makes it easier than ever. Whether you’re shipping from your own warehouse, using dropshipping, or leveraging third-party logistics (3PL), Shopify order fulfillment streamlines the process to keep customers happy and sales flowing.

This guide breaks down everything you need to know: how built-in fulfillment works in Shopify admin, the best third-party apps for automation, how to import order fulfillment data, and mistakes to avoid when you optimize your operations. Whether you’re scaling up or just starting, nailing your fulfillment strategy can mean the difference between repeat customers and abandoned carts. Let’s dive in. Continue Reading

Mastering eCommerce Integration: A Comprehensive Guide for 2025

- E-Commerce

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The fast-evolving landscape of eCommerce regards efficiency as a survival skill. And what is the main aspect of your online business efficiency? Right, it is eCommerce integration that represents the seamless connection of your online store with critical business systems like inventory management, customer relationship management (CRM) tools, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms. By automating and synchronizing these processes, businesses can operate with agility, precision, and scalability, all while delivering a superior customer experience.

Throughout this guide, we dive deep into the benefits of eCommerce integration, addressing why it’s indispensable for modern operations. We explore common challenges businesses face during implementation and outline actionable best practices to overcome them. Real-world case studies will offer insight into how leading companies leverage integration to streamline workflows and boost profitability. And finally, we’ll take a forward-looking approach, examining the emerging trends and technologies shaping the future of eCommerce integration.

Whether you’re a seasoned retailer or a startup navigating the complexities of digital commerce, this article is your roadmap to mastering integrated eCommerce. Stay tuned as we unlock the strategies that drive seamless operations and sustainable growth in today’s interconnected world. Continue Reading

How to Export Orders from Shopify Automatically

- Our extensions, Shopify

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Welcome to our guide to Shopify order export automation. Below, we briefly explain the platform’s default order export routine and then proceed to a more advanced approach that adds automation, mapping, and other benefits absent in default data transfers. 

Automating the export of order data from Shopify can improve your daily duties and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of your order management efforts. Eliminating the need for manual data entry will help you save time and reduce human error. At the same time, scheduled export processes will provide all the connected systems with near-real-time updates.

In this article, you will learn how to export orders automatically in Shopify. Furthermore, we explain how to export the latest orders, transfer your information straight to a receiving party, and modify order data when you transfer it from your store. These features will help you seamlessly integrate your e-commerce website with ERP, accounting, shipping, and fulfillment systems, streamlining the entire order fulfillment cycle.

Can Shopify export orders automatically? Let’s look at the default order export to find the answer.  Continue Reading

Shopware 6 Export Automation: Scheduling Made Easy

- Our extensions, Shopware

If you deal with regular updates, export automation is a very desired feature. However, Shopware 6 doesn’t support it by default, so you have to run every Shopware export manually. It won’t take much time if data transfers occur once a week, but what if you have to deal with hourly transfers? In this case, manual export becomes extremely annoying and time-consuming. However, if you need to automate data exports in Shopware 6, consider using the Improved Import, Export, and Mass Actions app. This app allows you to schedule data exports at your preferred intervals, whether it’s hourly, daily, or weekly. By setting up export schedules, you can save time and eliminate the need for manual exports, especially when dealing with frequent data updates. The following tutorial will teach you how to export data to Shopware 6 on schedule. You can find other helpful suggestions in our Shopware Cookbook. And don’t forget to explore the Shopware 6 import automation. Continue Reading

The Ultimate Guide To ERPNext Integration (API, IPAAS, ESB, ETL, automation, no-code, solution architecture, consultancy)

- System Integration

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Below, we shed light on what ERPNext is and what ERPNext integrations are possible. You will learn key areas where the ERP system operates and the tools available with ERPNext (accounting, order management, HR, CRM, etc.). After that, we proceed to the ERPNext integrations. You will discover what native connectors are at your disposal and where to find third-party integrations. The advantages and opportunities associated with iPaaS-based ERPNext integrations are also described in this chapter, after which we briefly discuss custom connectors. The last part of the article is dedicated to the most popular ERPNext integrations. You will learn how to connect your ERP system to Magento 2, WooCommerce, Quickbooks, Salesforce, and Gmail with the help of iPaaS.  Continue Reading

The Ultimate Guide To Pipedrive Integration (API, IPAAS, ESB, ETL, automation, no-code, solution architecture, consultancy)

- E-Commerce, System Integration

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In the following article, we explain what Pipedrive is and how to create Pipedrive integrations. You will learn the platform’s key features along with its advantages over other competitors. After that, we discuss four types of Pipedrive integrations: vendor-built and third-party connectors, iPaaS approach, and custom-built tools. The most popular system integrations are also described below. You will discover Pipedrive integrations with Stripe, Asana, Slack, Gmail, and Zendesk. We explain what key objects can be synchronized between the two systems, how to establish a workflow to maintain the integrations, and what actions can be automated.  Continue Reading

The Ultimate Guide To System Integration (API, iPaaS, ESB, ETL, automation, no-code, solution architecture, consultancy)

- E-Commerce, System Integration

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Engineering defines system integration as a process of connecting the component subsystems into a single whole with the system’s overarching functionality. Information technology, in its turn, describes this process as different computing systems and software solutions combined to act as a coordinated whole. Both system integration definitions share the same idea: two independent entities are bound together and merged into something powerful, stable, and coherent. System integration incorporates a range of methods to achieve this goal, including manual programming, business process management, enterprise application integration, and computer networking. Can you imagine that such complex processes may happen automatically and without a single line of code written by the person who creates the integration?

That’s how system integration can be implemented! In the following article, we explore how it happens nowadays and what its background is. You will first find out what automation is. We explain four types of automation and the impact of IT automation on system integration. After that, we proceed to the no-code principle. You will learn what it is and how it helps to create system integrations for non-technical users. Next, we briefly describe what API is and how important it is in integrating two systems. The chapter sheds light on the basics of API architecture and different types of APIs.

In the next chapter, you will learn what system integration is, what methods it uses, and what data integration patterns it incorporates. We also highlight the core types of system integration solutions along with system integration examples and ideas.

A separate chapter is dedicated to iPaaS as the most modern, powerful, and user-friendly way to integrate multiple systems. You will discover common iPaaS features and workflow. Also, we briefly explore ESB and ETL and their role in system integration. Continue Reading

ActiveCampaign Ultimate Guide

- E-Commerce

SaaS systems are common in the current e-commerce landscape. These platforms are used by many various businesses of all sizes. Organizations no longer need to install and run apps on their own PCs or in their own data centers thanks to SaaS. This removes the cost of purchasing, procuring, and maintaining hardware as well as purchasing, installing, and supporting software. Likewise, there is also business flexibility. That is why they are well-liked. Today, we’ll examine ActiveCampaign, one of these platforms. We’ll discover every aspect of this solution, including its features, costs, and other aspects.

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Best E-Commerce Tools And Services: Email Marketing Software

- E-Commerce

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In the following article, we explore email marketing software that includes various tools, platforms, and services. You will find an email marketing software list that consists of Mailchimp, Mailjet, ActiveTrail, and other email marketing software reviews. Also, the writing includes the definition of what email marketing is, along with the exploration of how to select an email marketing instrument that perfectly suits your business need. You will learn what four types of email marketing are always at your disposal. Besides, we share five steps of an effective marketing campaign that can be implemented with all the tools mentioned in this article. You will discover the key parameters to compare email marketing services. In addition to that, we describe the advantages of email marketing, share tips on how to build your email marketing list, and shed light on what email marketing automation is. You can find more blog posts describing instruments for enhancing your business here: Best E-Commerce Tools And Services. Continue Reading