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How I Automated an Online Store Using AI (Shopify + ChatGPT + Zapier)
by Devang BhattImagine running a business that takes orders, sends emails, manages content, and replies to customers—all on autopilot.
That’s exactly what I did by combining Shopify, ChatGPT, and Zapier to build a fully automated eCommerce store.
In this blog/video, I’ll walk you through exactly how I did it—step by step—with the tools I actually use at GlobalDSIO IT Solution.
⚙️ Tools I Used for Full Automation
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Shopify | eCommerce platform for selling products |
| ChatGPT | AI content creation (descriptions, emails, captions) |
| Zapier | Connects apps & automates workflows |
| Canva | Designing product banners & social posts |
| Google Sheets | Stores customer/order data for tracking |
| MailerLite or Mailchimp | Email automation |
| Tidio / ManyChat | AI chatbot for customer support |
| Printful / DSers | Print-on-demand or dropshipping fulfillment |
🛍️ Step 1: Set Up a Shopify Store
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Choose a niche you're passionate about (e.g. jewelry, digital products, fashion).
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Set up your theme and customize the look.
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Connect your domain and enable payment gateways.
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Use apps like DSers (for AliExpress dropshipping) or Printful (for print-on-demand).
✍️ Step 2: Use ChatGPT to Create Content
Prompts I use with ChatGPT:
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“Write a persuasive product description for a minimal gold ring under 80 words.”
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“Create 3 Instagram captions for a new product launch in a trendy, casual tone.”
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“Generate email copy for an abandoned cart recovery flow.”
🔄 Repeat this process for:
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SEO product meta titles
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About Us / FAQs
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Customer service email templates
⚡ Step 3: Automate with Zapier
Here are real Zaps I set up to make the store run itself:
| Trigger | Action |
|---|---|
| New order in Shopify | Add customer to Google Sheet |
| New order in Shopify | Send order confirmation email via Gmail |
| Abandoned cart in Shopify | Send follow-up email with discount |
| Instagram Post (Canva / Buffer) | Auto-post to Twitter & Facebook |
| Form submitted on site | Auto-create draft product in Shopify |
💡 Zapier lets you run these actions 24/7 without lifting a finger.
🤖 Bonus: AI Chatbot for Customer Support
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I integrated Tidio (with ChatGPT API) to handle FAQs, order tracking, and returns.
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This saved me 90% of time responding to customer inquiries.
📈 The Results
After setting up:
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My store accepts orders and emails customers automatically.
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I get daily reports on sales and stock status in my email.
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I focus only on growth, marketing, and adding new products—the rest is handled by AI.
🧠 Time Saved: ~15 hours/week
💸 Cost of Automation: ~$50/month💥 Worth it? Absolutely.
✅ Want to Set This Up for Yourself?
At GLOBALDSIO IT SOLUTION, we specialize in building AI-powered Shopify stores that run 24/7 — even while you sleep.
🎁 DM us or visit www.globaldsio.in if you'd like:
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A done-for-you Shopify store
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Custom automation setup with Zapier
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AI content and chatbot integration
