Learn how to send coupon codes to VBOUT contacts when they abandon a cart on Shopify using Pabbly Connect. Follow our step-by-step tutorial for seamless integration.

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1. Introduction to Pabbly Connect for Shopify and VBOUT Integration

Pabbly Connect serves as the central automation platform that allows you to send coupon codes to customers who abandon their carts on Shopify. This integration not only helps recover lost sales but also enhances customer retention by providing timely incentives.

To set up this automation, you will first need to access Pabbly Connect and create a new workflow. This process requires no coding skills and can be completed through a user-friendly interface.


2. Setting Up Pabbly Connect Workflow

To begin, log in to your Pabbly Connect account and click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button. Name your workflow something like ‘Send Coupon Codes to VBOUT Contacts on Cart Abandonment.’ This name will help you identify the workflow later.

  • Click on the ‘Create’ button to load your workflow page.
  • Choose Shopify as your trigger application.
  • Select the ‘New Abandoned Checkout’ event.

After selecting the trigger, you will be prompted to connect your Shopify account. Follow the on-screen instructions to authorize Pabbly Connect to access your Shopify store. This connection will allow the automation to trigger when a cart is abandoned.


3. Capturing Abandoned Cart Details from Shopify

Once your Shopify account is connected, Pabbly Connect will automatically check for abandoned carts every 10 minutes. To test this, add a product to your cart on Shopify and proceed to the checkout page without completing the purchase.

After abandoning the cart, return to Pabbly Connect and click on ‘Save and Send Test Request.’ This action will fetch the details of the abandoned cart, including customer email and product information, which will be used for sending coupon codes later.

  • Ensure that the test request returns the correct customer details.
  • Verify that the email address and product information are accurate.

With the abandoned cart details captured, you can now proceed to the next step of fetching coupon codes from Google Sheets.


4. Fetching Coupon Codes from Google Sheets

In this step, you will integrate Google Sheets with Pabbly Connect to retrieve coupon codes for your customers. Start by adding a new action step and selecting Google Sheets as the application.

Choose the ‘Get Row’ action event to fetch the coupon code based on the sequential order. Connect your Google Sheets account and specify the spreadsheet and sheet names where your coupon codes are stored.

Map the row number using a counter to ensure sequential coupon code distribution. Test the connection to ensure the coupon code is fetched correctly.

With the coupon code retrieved, you can now create the coupon in Shopify and send it to the customer.


5. Sending Coupon Code to VBOUT Contacts

Now that you have the coupon code, the next step is to check if the customer exists in your VBOUT application. Add another action step and select VBOUT, then choose the ‘Get Contact by Email’ action event. using Pabbly Connect

Map the customer email from the Shopify trigger to verify their existence in VBOUT. If the contact exists, you can proceed to update their information with the coupon code.

Use the ‘Update Contact’ action in VBOUT to assign the coupon code. Map the appropriate fields to ensure the coupon code is added to the contact’s profile.

Finally, send an email to the customer using Gmail, mapping their email address and including the coupon code in the email content. This completes the automation process, ensuring customers receive their coupon codes promptly.


Conclusion

Using Pabbly Connect to send coupon codes to VBOUT contacts upon cart abandonment on Shopify streamlines your sales recovery process. This automation not only saves time but also enhances customer engagement, ultimately leading to increased sales.

Ensure you check out Pabbly Connect to create business automation workflows and reduce manual tasks. Pabbly Connect currently offer integration with 2,000+ applications.

By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can effectively implement this integration and ensure that your customers receive timely incentives to complete their purchases. Start using Pabbly Connect today to maximize your e-commerce success!