How it works
Follow these 4 simple steps to start sending Shopify orders to Airtable automatically
An order is created
An order is created
Retrieve Shop
Retrieve Shop
Loop over order products
Loop over order products
Add Record
Add Record
Make it your own
Customize this workflow even further:
Add fulfillment status tracking
Create a companion workflow triggered by "Fulfillment Created" that searches Airtable for matching order records and updates a "Fulfillment Status" field with tracking information and fulfillment date.
Filter by product or order criteria
Add filters before the loop that check order tags, product types, or order values, then only send specific orders to Airtable (like wholesale orders or custom product orders) for focused tracking.
Link to customer records
Create a separate Airtable table for customers and modify this workflow to create linked records between orders and customers, enabling relationship tracking and customer-level order history views.
Calculate and track metrics
Add Airtable formula fields or rollup fields that calculate order totals, average order values, or product performance metrics, turning the order log into an analytical dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send order updates to existing Airtable records?
This workflow only creates new records for new orders. To update existing records when orders are modified (like fulfillment or cancellation), you'd need to create additional workflows that search for matching records by Order ID and update them rather than creating new records.
What happens if I deselect some columns after the table is created?
Deselecting columns in the workflow won't delete existing columns in Airtable—it just stops populating them with new data. Existing data remains intact. To fully remove columns, you'll need to delete them manually in Airtable.
Can I send this to multiple Airtable bases or tables?
This workflow sends to one base and table. To log orders in multiple locations, either duplicate the "Add Record" step with different base/table configurations, or create separate workflows for each destination with different filtering criteria.
What is a template?
MESA templates are fully pre-configured workflows built and vetted by Shopify Experts. Unlike competitor templates that provide basic scaffolds requiring extensive setup, MESA templates come with all data variables properly mapped, required fields configured, and steps ready to activate. You can turn them on immediately and start automating.
Can I customize a template?
Absolutely! While our templates work out-of-the-box, every step can be personalized to match your exact business requirements. Add conditional logic, integrate additional apps, or build more sophisticated workflows. MESA's templates provide a solid foundation that you can expand as needed.
Are templates free?
Yes! Our entire library of expert-built, production-ready templates is free to use. Unlike platforms that charge for premium templates or provide only basic scaffolds, MESA gives you access to hundreds of fully-configured, vetted workflows at no additional cost.
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