Learn how to bulk import discounts to Shopify from a CSV file. This method is particularly useful if you have a large number of discounts to create, as it saves time compared to adding them individually through the Shopify admin interface.
Do you have a CSV file containing coupon codes to import to your Shopify store?
By using a CSV file, you can define each discount’s details, such as discount codes, types (percentage, fixed amount, etc.), usage limits, and expiration dates, all at once. Once your CSV file is properly formatted, you can import it into Shopify.
In this article, we will show you how to bulk import discounts to Shopify using the WebToffee StoreRobo app.
Key Takeaways:
- Bulk importing discounts to Shopify with a CSV file saves time and reduces manual errors.
- The StoreRobo Shopify Import Export Suite app allows easy upload and management of discount codes at scale.
- Bulk importing also supports quick updates and scheduling, making managing ongoing and future promotions easier.
Shopify discounts allow merchants to offer price reductions to customers to encourage purchases and increase sales. Shopify offers several types of discounts, such as percentage discounts (e.g., 10% off), fixed discounts (e.g., $5 off), free shipping discounts, and Buy X Get Y discounts.
Store owners can create discount codes that customers enter at checkout or set up automatic discounts that apply based on pre-defined conditions, such as a minimum cart value or specific product purchase.
Shopify also supports one-time use, limited-use, and unlimited-use discounts, enabling businesses to control promotion scope. Discounts can be set to apply to specific products, collections, or entire orders and can include usage restrictions, such as:
- setting expiration dates
- usage limits per customer
- minimum purchase requirements
Bulk importing discounts to Shopify can be a game-changer for businesses running frequent or complex promotions. Instead of manually adding each discount code, you can simply import them from a formatted CSV file. This will save you time and effort and reduce errors caused by manually creating coupons.
Bulk importing allows you to efficiently upload hundreds or even thousands of discount codes at once. You can automate this task to focus more on strategic aspects of your promotions, like targeting and timing, ultimately driving sales and enhancing the customer experience.
To bulk import discounts to Shopify, we will be using the Shopify Import Export Suite App by WebToffee.
Follow the below steps to bulk import discount codes to Shopify:
Step 1: Install StoreRobo Import Export App
- Log in to your Shopify admin account.
- Go to Apps and search for “StoreRobo Import Export Suite.”
- The app is available in free and paid versions. If you are just trying out, you can start with the free version, which lets you import up to 10 discounts.
- After choosing a plan, install and activate the app on your Shopify store site.
Step 2: Upload the Discount Codes CSV File
- Go to Apps and select StoreRobo from the installed apps.
- From the Import section, choose Local as the input file location.
- Then, upload the CSV file with the discount codes.
- You can preview the input file to ensure that the discount codes are formatted correctly.
- Then click on Upload to upload the input file.
Quick Tip:
To ensure that the input file is correctly formatted, refer to the demo CSV file from here.
Step 3: Import or Update Shopify Discounts
- Enable the Update if Discounts already exist in the store checkbox. This will update existing discount codes on your Shopify store.
Updating discounts will allow you to bulk edit discount codes on your Shopify store.
- Click on Import to import discounts directly to your Shopify store.
💡Bonus Tip:
You can schedule the import for a later time, and the app will automatically import the discount codes as per the scheduler.
Once the import job is complete, you will see a detailed log report.
That’s it; you have successfully imported discount codes to your Shopify store. You can preview them from the Shopify Discounts page.
Shopify offers several types of discounts that can be applied to products, orders, or shipping. The main types include:
Percentage Discounts: A percentage off the total purchase.
Fixed-Amount Discounts: A specific dollar amount off on the total purchase.
Free Shipping Discounts: Offering free shipping on orders.
Buy X Get Y Discounts: Encouraging customers to purchase more by offering a free item or discount on another item when a specific item is bought.
To create a discount code:
1. From your Shopify admin, go to Discounts > Add discount.
2. Choose the type of discount (e.g., Amount off on products or orders).
3. Select Discount code as the method.
4. Enter a discount code and value (percentage or fixed amount).
5. Set any minimum purchase requirements and specify applicable products or collections.
6. Save the discount
Automatic discounts apply automatically at checkout without the need for customers to enter a code. You can set these up for a certain amount off on products, free shipping, or buy X, get Y offers.
You can have up to 25 active automatic discounts at any time, and they apply only when all eligible items are in the cart.
Bulk importing discount codes to Shopify using the StoreRobo Import Export app is a streamlined solution for businesses looking to manage large-scale promotions efficiently. Using a properly formatted CSV file allows you to upload and update hundreds or even thousands of discounts in one go, saving valuable time and minimizing manual errors.
This approach not only simplifies the setup of discounts but also allows you to focus on optimizing your marketing strategies to engage customers better and drive sales.
We hope this article has helped you easily import bulk discount codes to Shopify. If you have any queries, please drop them in the comments section. We’d be happy to help you.
