There are few apps I tell my clients they absolutely need. It doesn't matter if they have a large collection of products or just a few hundred—managing data import, export, and bulk updates is vital to a store's creation and long-term maintenance.
I won't keep you in suspense. The app is called Matrixify.
But Doesn't Shopify Already Have Bulk Import/Export?
You might say, "Hey Dana, doesn't Shopify have a built-in bulk export and import function?" And you'd be correct. However, as with some things "Shopify," the native features can be lacking. This is where the power of Matrixify comes into play.
What Makes Matrixify Different?
Matrixify has you covered when it comes to data—all kinds of data. Products, customers, Metaobjects, smart collections, orders, custom data—the list is almost endless. If it's data related to your store or business, Matrixify can help import, export, and manage it.
Store migrations? It's ideal for migrating a store into Shopify. As well as migrating it out of Shopify (even though I have no idea why anyone would do that).
Bulk pricing updates? It's incredibly useful for bulk updating product data, like changing pricing—something most of my clients do at least once a year.
Why Data Backup Matters
I always tell my clients that data backup is the most important task—one that needs to be front of mind when dealing with lots of products with lots of detail. While Shopify does a great job of safeguarding your site, you should always have a local backup just in case. And not just of product data, but sales data as well.
Matrixify makes this easy with scheduled automated backups. You can select exactly what data you want to back up, then set a frequency—weekly, monthly, or quarterly. You can create several backup schedules to cater to specific datasets.
Perfect for Small Tasks, Too
Matrixify isn't just for massive data operations. It's also great for small, targeted tasks where you don't need to export all the data. You can specify which products to export or use filters to find a known set of products. The ability to filter products before export is a game-changer.
My Take After 10+ Years
I've been building Shopify websites for over 10 years, and I have never launched a store without Matrixify. It's been a vital tool for every project—from migrating legacy sites to Shopify to building brand-new stores from scratch.
In my opinion, Matrixify is a vital tool every Shopify store owner should have.
Whether you're managing 50 products or 5,000, if you're serious about running a Shopify store efficiently, this is the app that earns its place in your stack.
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