Connecting RankPill to your Shopify store is a powerful way to turn AI-generated content into published blog posts that drive traffic to your online store. The integration allows you to push fully formatted articles—complete with images, meta descriptions, and proper structure—directly into your Shopify blog. This eliminates the tedious work of copying and pasting, preventing typos and formatting errors while letting you schedule posts in advance or publish them instantly.
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- Admin access to your Shopify store
- At least one blog set up in your Shopify store
Connecting Your Shopify Store
Navigate to Settings → Integrations in your RankPill dashboard and click Connect on the Shopify card.
Connecting your Shopify store is quick and secure using OAuth authentication:
- Enter your Shopify store URL (e.g.,
your-store.myshopify.com) - Click "Connect with Shopify"
- You'll be redirected to Shopify to authorize the connection
- Click "Install app" in Shopify to authorize RankPill
- After authorization, you'll be redirected back to RankPill
- Select which blog you want to publish to from the dropdown menu
- Click "Complete Setup" to finalize the connection
That's it! The connection automatically handles all permissions and setup, connecting your store in seconds.
Store URL Format
When entering your store URL, you can use any of these formats:
your-store.myshopify.comhttps://your-store.myshopify.comyour-store(we'll automatically add.myshopify.com)
If you're using a custom domain, you must use your original .myshopify.com URL for the API connection.
Selecting Your Blog
During the setup process, you'll choose which blog to use for your articles. Shopify stores can have multiple blogs like "News" (default), "Blog", "Articles", or custom blog names you've created. Select the one where you want your AI-generated articles to be published.
Once connected, RankPill automatically maps your article fields to Shopify's structure: title, content (HTML), meta description, slug (handle), and featured image. You can then publish immediately, schedule articles for future publication, or enable autopilot for fully automated content publishing.
Updating Published Articles
After publishing an article to Shopify, you can update it directly from RankPill. Simply make your changes in the RankPill editor and click the "Update Article" button. Your changes will be pushed to your Shopify store automatically.
Troubleshooting
Connection Failed:
- Verify your store URL is formatted correctly (use
.myshopify.comURL, not custom domain) - Make sure you're using your Shopify admin URL, not your storefront domain
- Check your internet connection and try again
Authorization Error:
- Make sure you clicked "Install app" in Shopify when prompted
- Verify you're logged into the correct Shopify store
- Try starting the connection process again
Blog Selection Issues:
- Make sure you have at least one blog created in your Shopify admin
- Go to Content → Blog posts in Shopify to create a blog if needed
- If you don't see your blogs, try disconnecting and reconnecting
Publishing Errors:
- Check the integration health status in Settings → Integrations → Shopify
- Verify the RankPill app is still installed in your Shopify store (Settings → Apps and sales channels)
- Try disconnecting and reconnecting
Can't Find Published Articles:
- Go to Content → Blog posts in your Shopify admin to see all published articles
- Articles will appear in the blog you selected during setup
- Check that you're looking in the correct blog if you have multiple
Custom Domain Issues:
- Always use your original
.myshopify.comURL for connections - Custom domains won't work for the integration
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I publish to multiple Shopify stores?
A: Currently, each RankPill business can connect to one Shopify store. Contact support if you need to manage multiple stores.
Q: Will published articles appear on my live store immediately?
A: Yes! Articles published from RankPill appear immediately in your Shopify blog and are visible on your live store.
Q: Does this work with Shopify's free plan?
A: The integration works with all Shopify plans, including Basic, Shopify, and Advanced plans.
Q: What's the connection process?
A: The connection uses OAuth for secure authentication. You enter your store URL, authorize RankPill in Shopify, select which blog to publish to, and you're done. The entire process takes less than a minute.
Q: What happens if I uninstall the RankPill app from Shopify?
A: If you uninstall the app, RankPill will lose access to publish articles. Your existing published articles will remain on your Shopify blog, but you won't be able to publish new ones until you reconnect. Simply go through the connection process again to reinstall.
Q: Can I switch to a different blog after connecting?
A: Yes! Disconnect your current integration from Settings → Integrations → Shopify, then reconnect and select a different blog during the setup process. All your previously published articles will remain in their original blog.
Q: Can I switch from Manual Connection to Quick Connect?
A: Yes! Simply disconnect your current integration, then use the Quick Connect method to reconnect. All your published articles will remain on your Shopify store.
For additional support, contact our team through the in-app support chat.