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Shopify Product Validation

Automatically validate new Shopify products and update metafields with optimization scores based on Google's published GMC requirements

Difficulty
Beginner
Setup Time
10 minutes
Benefit
GMC Compliance
Status
✅ Validated

Automation Workflow

1

Shopify: New Product Created

Zapier detects when a new product is added to your Shopify store

2

ValidationCore: Validate Product

Product data is automatically sent to ValidationCore API for GMC compliance validation

3

Shopify: Update Metafields

Validation results are stored back in Shopify metafields for admin and theme access

Zapier Configuration

{
  "trigger": {
    "app": "shopify",
    "event": "new_product"
  },
  "action": {
    "app": "validationcore", 
    "endpoint": "validate_product",
    "data": {
      "products": [{
        "title": "{{title}}",
        "description": "{{description}}",
        "price": "{{price}}",
        "gtin": "{{variants__barcode}}",
        "brand": "{{vendor}}"
      }]
    }
  },
  "output": [
    {
      "app": "shopify",
      "action": "update_product_metafield",
      "data": {
        "product_id": "{{id}}",
        "metafield": {
          "namespace": "validationcore",
          "key": "compliance_score",
          "value": "{{data.products.0.gmcCompliance.percentage}}",
          "type": "number_integer"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "app": "shopify",
      "action": "update_product_metafield",
      "data": {
        "product_id": "{{id}}",
        "metafield": {
          "namespace": "validationcore",
          "key": "revenue_opportunity",
          "value": "{{data.products.0.totalRevenueImpact}}",
          "type": "number_decimal"
        }
      }
    },
    {
      "app": "shopify",
      "action": "update_product_metafield",
      "data": {
        "product_id": "{{id}}",
        "metafield": {
          "namespace": "validationcore",
          "key": "gmc_status",
          "value": "{{data.products.0.gmcCompliance.status}}",
          "type": "single_line_text_field"
        }
      }
    }
  ]
}

Understanding Shopify Validation Scores

This Zapier template automatically validates your Shopify products against Google Merchant Center guidelines and updates product metafields with compliance scores for easy integration into your store management workflow.

GMC Compliance Score

(0-100%)

Purpose: Validates against Google Merchant Center guidelines for product approval

Automation: Automatically stored in Shopify metafields for admin and theme access

Metafield: compliance_score

Updated automatically when products change

Validation Status

(Pass/Fail)

Purpose: Clear status indicator for GMC approval readiness

Integration: Easy status checking for store management workflows

Metafield: gmc_status

Pass/Fail status for quick assessment

Shopify Integration Benefits

Automated GMC Validation Real-time compliance checking
Metafield Integration Admin and theme access
Workflow Automation Zero manual validation time

Getting Started

Set up Shopify product validation in minutes

1

Get ValidationCore API Key

Sign up at ValidationCore.dev and generate your API key

Learn more →
2

Create Zapier Account

Set up a Zapier account if you don't have one

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3

Copy Template Configuration

Use the JSON configuration provided above

4

Test & Go Live

Test with a sample product and activate automation

Usage-Based Pricing

Pay per validation with no monthly minimums

$0.02 per validation
2¢ each additional validation
No setup fees or monthly minimums
First 100 validations free for new accounts
Volume discounts available for high-volume stores

Ready to Automate Your Shopify Validation?

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