In my previous post, I shared how my app started as a learning project and grew into a SaaS product built to make SMS marketing easier for e-commerce businesses. Today, I want to go a little deeper into the Shopify integration side of things—because that’s where the app really shines for merchants.
📤Shopify Contact List Sync
One of the first challenges with SMS marketing is keeping your contact lists up to date. My app solves this by connecting directly with your Shopify customer list:
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When you import contacts, they sync instantly with your Shopify store.
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Anytime you add a customer inside the app, your Shopify customer database is updated too.
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No more juggling spreadsheets or worrying about outdated lists—everything stays in sync.
This two-way connection means you’re always working with accurate data.
📱QR Codes for Easy Signup
Growing your list shouldn’t be complicated. That’s why every contact list in the app comes with a unique QR code.
You can:
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Print it on packaging inserts or receipts.
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Add it to in-store posters.
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Share it online in newsletters or social media.
When customers scan the code, they’re taken to a simple signup form and added directly to your store’s customer list. It’s a frictionless way to grow your SMS audience without extra manual work.
✅ Respecting Opt-Ins Automatically
One of the most important aspects of SMS marketing is compliance—you don’t want to send messages to people who haven’t agreed to receive them.
My app handles this automatically:
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Only customers who are opted in to SMS will be available as recipients.
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If someone hasn’t opted in, they won’t be included in your campaign send.
This way, you can send campaigns confidently without worrying about spam complaints or unhappy customers.
🚀 Why It Matters for Shopify Merchants
With Shopify powering your store, every customer touchpoint counts. By keeping your SMS marketing in sync with your Shopify customer list, you can:
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Save time on manual updates.
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Grow your list with QR codes and signups.
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Stay compliant with opt-in rules.
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Focus on creating campaigns that bring value rather than managing technical details.
This post connects directly to what I shared in my first article: building tools that let merchants focus on their products and messaging instead of tech headaches.
✨ What’s Next
In upcoming posts, I’ll be sharing more about how campaign analytics and product insights help Shopify merchants promote the right products at the right time.
If you’re a Shopify merchant and would like to try syncing your customers or testing QR signups, I’d love to hear your feedback.
As always you can find my app here: https://apps.shopify.com/sendperplane
