Ecommerce Platform Integrations
Ecommerce platform integrations are the foundation of Wakflo’s automation capabilities. These integrations allow you to connect your online stores and marketplaces, enabling automated workflows that can respond to store events and perform operations within your platforms.
Supported Platforms
Wakflo supports a wide range of ecommerce platforms to accommodate businesses of all sizes and types:
Complete integration with Shopify and Shopify Plus stores
ShopifyFull support for WordPress-based WooCommerce stores
WooCommerceConnect with Amazon Seller Central accounts
AmazonIntegrate with BigCommerce stores
BigCommerceSupport for Magento 2 Commerce and Open Source
MagentoConnect to eBay seller accounts
eBayIntegrate with Etsy shops
EtsyConnect with Walmart Marketplace seller accounts
WalmartIntegrate with Square Online stores
SquareIntegration Capabilities
Each ecommerce integration in Wakflo provides capabilities in three key areas:
Triggers
Events from your store that can start workflows, such as new orders, product updates, or customer actions.
Actions
Operations that workflows can perform on your store, like updating products, creating orders, or managing inventory.
Data Access
The ability to read and use store data within workflows, such as product details, customer information, or order history.
Integration Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues with your ecommerce platform integration, try these troubleshooting steps:
Common Issues
Authentication Failures
- Verify that your API credentials are correct
- Check if your API tokens have expired
- Ensure you have the necessary permissions in your platform
- Reconnect the integration to refresh credentials
Missing Triggers
- Verify webhook registrations are active
- Check platform-specific event settings
- Ensure your store meets minimum requirements
- Look for filters that might be blocking events
Action Failures
- Check for API rate limiting
- Verify data formats match platform requirements
- Ensure required fields are provided
- Check platform-specific restrictions
Platform-Specific Issues
Shopify
- Verify app permissions in Shopify admin
- Check API version compatibility
- Ensure webhooks are properly registered
- Validate custom app settings
WooCommerce
- Check site accessibility (must be publicly accessible)
- Verify REST API is enabled
- Ensure proper WordPress user permissions
- Check for plugin conflicts
Amazon
- Verify seller account status
- Check MWS access settings
- Ensure compliance with Amazon policies
- Verify region settings match your account
Best Practices
Follow these best practices for successful ecommerce platform integrations:
Security
- Regularly rotate API credentials
- Use only the minimum required permissions
- Monitor integration activity for unusual patterns
- Keep platform software and plugins updated
Performance
- Implement rate limit handling for high-volume operations
- Use batch operations when processing multiple items
- Schedule resource-intensive operations during off-peak hours
- Cache frequently accessed data
Maintenance
- Periodically verify integration connections
- Stay informed about platform API changes
- Update workflows when platform features change
- Document custom integration settings