BigCommerce Order Alerts Made Easy with Smart Automation

Learn how to automate BigCommerce order alerts with Pabbly Connect. This step-by-step guide shows you how to integrate Slack for instant notifications. Build sophisticated automated workflows in less time than you think. This guide translates complex integrations into straightforward steps for immediate implementation.

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1. Accessing Pabbly Connect for Automation

To begin automating BigCommerce order alerts, first, access Pabbly Connect. Open your web browser and navigate to pabby.com/connect. This is where you will set up the integration between BigCommerce and Slack.

Once on the Pabbly Connect homepage, you’ll see options to sign in or sign up. New users can sign up for free and receive 100 free tasks monthly, while existing users can log in to their accounts. After logging in, navigate to the Pabbly Connect app by clicking on the ‘Access Now’ button.

2. Creating a Workflow in Pabbly Connect

After accessing Pabbly Connect, you can create a new workflow. Click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button, which leads you to choose between the new beta workflow builder or the classic version. Select the beta version for a modern experience.

Enter a name for your workflow, such as ‘BigCommerce Order Alerts Made Easy with Smart Automation’ and select a folder for organization. Click on the ‘Create’ button to proceed to the workflow page where you will set the trigger for your automation.

• Click ‘Add Trigger’
• Search for BigCommerce as the trigger app
• Select ‘New Order Created’ as the event

Once you’ve set the trigger, click on the ‘Connect’ button to establish a connection with your BigCommerce account. This will allow Pabbly Connect to fetch order data automatically.

3. Configuring BigCommerce for Integration

To connect BigCommerce with Pabbly Connect, you’ll need to create an API account in your BigCommerce store. Go to the settings in your BigCommerce dashboard and find the API accounts section.

Click on ‘Create API Account’, name it appropriately, and enable the necessary permissions such as ‘Orders’, ‘Customers’, and ‘Products’. After saving, you will receive a Client ID, Access Token, and Store Hash Key, which you’ll need to input into Pabbly Connect.

• Copy the Client ID and paste it into Pabbly Connect
• Paste the Access Token in the corresponding field
• Find and paste the Store Hash Key

After filling in these details, click on ‘Save’ to establish the connection. This setup allows Pabbly Connect to receive new order notifications directly from BigCommerce.

4. Testing the Integration with a Sample Order

With the connection established, it’s time to test the integration. To do this, place a sample order in your BigCommerce store. Navigate to the checkout page, fill in the required customer details, and complete the purchase.

Once the order is placed, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This action will prompt Pabbly Connect to fetch the latest order data from BigCommerce.

Verify that the order details appear in Pabbly Connect Ensure all customer information is correctly received

This successful test confirms that Pabbly Connect is properly receiving new orders from BigCommerce.

5. Integrating Slack for Order Notifications

Now, let’s set up Slack to receive notifications about new orders. In your Pabbly Connect workflow, add a new action step and search for Slack as the next application.

Select ‘Send Channel Message’ as the action event. You will need to connect your Slack account by entering your token type and allowing access for Pabbly Connect. After connecting, select the channel where you want to receive order notifications.

Compose a message for the Slack channel Map the order ID and customer details from BigCommerce Click ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to finalize

Once completed, check your Slack channel to confirm that the new order alert has been successfully sent. This integration streamlines communication, ensuring your team is always informed in real-time through Pabbly Connect.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we demonstrated how to set up BigCommerce order alerts using Pabbly Connect and Slack. With this automation, your team can receive instant notifications about new orders, enhancing operational efficiency and coordination.

By integrating these applications through Pabbly Connect, you can eliminate manual tracking and ensure timely updates. Start automating your order alerts today for better business growth!