Shopify - Webflow Integration

About Shopify

Shopify is one of the most popular platforms for running an online store. It handles everything from product listings and payments to inventory, shipping, and order management — all in one place.

It’s a go-to choice for businesses of all sizes because it takes care of the technical side of e-commerce while offering flexibility through its app marketplace and built-in features.

While Shopify offers ready-made themes for storefronts, many teams choose to combine it with Webflow when they want more creative freedom on the design side — using Shopify for the back end and Webflow for the front. You can learn more about Shopify & Webflow, and which may be a better e-commerce hosting option for you in our Shopify Vs. Webflow Comparison blog.

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How to Integrate Shopify with Webflow

There are a few different ways to connect Shopify with Webflow, and each comes with its own trade-offs. Whether you're looking for something quick and simple or a more advanced setup with complete design control, here are the main options available.

1. Shopify Buy Button (Quick & Simple)

This is the fastest way to start selling through your Webflow site. Shopify gives you a Buy Button — basically an embeddable product widget — that you can drop into any Webflow page.

How it works:

• You generate a Buy Button from your Shopify dashboard.
• Copy the embed code and paste it into an Embed element in Webflow.
• The button links directly to Shopify’s cart and checkout.

Best for:

• Single-product stores or very small catalogs
• Creators or founders who want a fast e-commerce setup
• Sites where styling flexibility isn’t a top priority

Things to keep in mind:

You’re limited to the design and functionality of the Buy Button. It’s great for speed — but not for customization.

2. Shopyflow (No-Code Sync + Full Webflow Control)

Shopyflow lets you sync your Shopify product data with Webflow’s CMS — so you can fully design and build your storefront in Webflow, while Shopify handles checkout, payments, and fulfillment in the background.

How it works:

• Shopyflow pulls in your product data from Shopify (like name, price, image, etc.)
• You display those products using Webflow’s CMS collection lists
• Add a “Buy” button that links to Shopify’s cart & checkout

Best for:

• Designers and teams who want full layout control in Webflow
• Businesses with multiple products, but no need for complex logic
• Agencies building headless e-commerce sites with familiar tools

Things to keep in mind:

Cart functionality still happens on Shopify — so you’re blending platforms. Also, it’s a third-party tool, so make sure you’re okay with relying on an external service.

3. Udesly (Convert Webflow to a Shopify Theme)

Udesly lets you design your Shopify storefront inside Webflow, then convert that design into a fully functional Shopify theme — using a structured system of custom attributes and export tools.

Once converted, your site is hosted on Shopify, and all future content and design changes are managed through Shopify’s theme editor.

How it works:

• Use Udesly’s attribute system in Webflow to define how your elements should map to Shopify (like products, blog posts, cart sections, etc.)
• Export your Webflow project as a .zip file
• Convert the project using Udesly’s desktop app
• Upload the resulting theme into Shopify
• Shopify automatically recognizes your theme’s dynamic structure, and you manage it like any other Shopify theme

Best for:

• Designers who want to use Webflow as a visual theme builder
• Shopify-focused teams who want more design freedom
• Projects that need to live entirely on Shopify after setup

Things to keep in mind:

This is a one-time (or repeatable) conversion, not a live sync. Once converted, you no longer update or manage the site inside Webflow — all content and edits happen in Shopify.

4. Smootify (Two-Way Sync between Shopify and Webflow)

Smootify is a new Webflow app that enables seamless two-way sync between your Shopify backend and Webflow frontend — all within a no-code environment. Unlike Udesly, you stay inside Webflow during design and use Smootify’s app to bring in real-time Shopify product data and collections.

How it works:

• Install the Smootify Webflow app.
• Connect your Shopify store and import products/collections into Webflow CMS.
• Design your storefront in Webflow using CMS bindings for products.
• Any changes in Shopify automatically sync with Webflow via the Smootify backend.

Best for:

• Designers and marketers who want full creative control in Webflow without leaving the platform.
• Projects that need a synced, real-time product catalog from Shopify.
• Teams looking for a no-code or low-code solution with an intuitive UI.

Things to keep in mind:

• It maintains live sync from Shopify to Webflow CMS.
• The Shopify checkout flow is preserved — Smootify adds Buy buttons that redirect to Shopify.
• Setup is simple with guided onboarding.

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Common Challenges When Connecting Shopify to Webflow

Even though combining Webflow and Shopify can give you the best of both platforms, it also comes with a few bumps along the way — especially depending on which method you choose.

Here are some of the most common challenges people run into:

1. Limited Styling with the Buy Button

If you’re using Shopify’s Buy Button, your control over styling is pretty limited. You can tweak some things, but it may not match your Webflow site perfectly without custom CSS.

2. CMS Syncing Issues

If you’re using a tool like Shopyflow to sync Shopify products into Webflow’s CMS, things can get tricky if products are updated frequently or if you’re managing large catalogs. Syncing errors or delays can lead to mismatched data.

3. No Native Cart Experience in Webflow

Since checkout and cart functions are still handled by Shopify, you can’t build a full native shopping cart experience directly inside Webflow — unless you go fully headless, which adds complexity.

4. Complex Setup with Udesly

While Udesly gives you full flexibility, it does require some technical setup. You’ll need to follow specific attribute rules, export code, and understand how Shopify’s theme system works — which can be a learning curve if you're new to it.

5. Maintaining Two Platforms

With any method, you’re working across two platforms — Webflow for design and Shopify for e-commerce. That means you’ll need to manage updates, syncs, and changes across both sides to keep things running smoothly.

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How Amply Helps with Shopify - Webflow Integration

If you're looking to connect Webflow and Shopify without the usual headaches, that's where we come in. We've helped brands and agencies set up everything from simple Buy Button embeds to fully custom storefronts — making sure the design looks great, the data syncs properly, and the buying experience works smoothly.

Whether you're just getting started or working with a more advanced setup, we tailor the integration to fit your site and your goals — without forcing you into a cookie-cutter solution.

Here’s what we help with:

• Choosing the right integration method for your use case
• Embedding and styling Shopify Buy Buttons inside Webflow
• Setting up and testing Shopyflow product sync
• Designing Webflow layouts that work with synced product data
• Converting Webflow designs into Shopify themes (via Udesly)
• Building a fully functional E-commerce store with Webflow and Smootify.
• Troubleshooting sync issues, styling problems, or broken cart flows
• Making sure everything works well — from first click to checkout

If you're not sure where to start or want to make sure it's done right, we’re happy to help.

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