The Order Placed trigger is utilized for workflows when a customer places an order through your Shopify store. Use this workflow trigger to send internal notifications of placed orders to team members, follow up with customers, and more.

To start, click Add New Trigger, then select Order Placed.

Filters #

Once selected, click Add Filters to further customize it. The main filter for this trigger will be Cart Value.

Cart Value #

The Cart Value filter is designed to enable users to select a cart value with specific customizations. Once instructions, such as cart value greater than $500, are provided, the trigger will activate. First, select the filter, then add an operator for the value.

Once the filter is set in place, click Save Trigger. After this, you can add any actions you’d like the workflow to follow. Remember to click save at the top right corner to maintain your changes and switch your workflow to Publish once you’re ready to implement the automation.

Frequently Asked Questions #

When does the Order Placed trigger fire? #

It fires when a customer places an order through your connected Shopify store.

What can I do with this trigger? #

You can send internal notifications of placed orders to team members, follow up with customers, and more.

How do I add the trigger? #

Click Add New Trigger and select Order Placed.

What is the main filter for this trigger? #

The main filter is Cart Value, which lets you activate the trigger based on conditions such as cart value greater than $500.

How is Order Placed different from Order Fulfilled? #

Order Placed fires when a customer submits an order, while Order Fulfilled fires once that order has been fulfilled in Shopify.

How do I make the workflow live? #

After setting your filter and clicking Save Trigger, add your actions, save in the top right corner, and switch the workflow to Publish.