Can I Integrate External Project Pages with My Shopify Store?

Shopify Discussion

Topic summary

A user is exploring ways to integrate their existing bioscience content site, PS Bios, with a new Shopify store for selling related products like digital resources and lab tools.

Key Question: Should they keep the sites separate with seamless linking, or migrate everything into Shopify?

Recommended Integration Options:

  1. Shopify Buy Button - Embed purchasing functionality directly on PS Bios while maintaining it as the main content hub. Allows checkout without leaving the site.

  2. External Links - Add “Shop Now” buttons directing users to the Shopify store for transactions.

  3. Subdomain Approach - Host the store at shop.psbios.com, keeping content and commerce separate but linked.

  4. Full Migration - Move all content into a Shopify theme for unified platform management.

Consensus: The Buy Button integration offers the easiest, most seamless solution for maintaining PS Bios as the primary site while adding e-commerce functionality. Full migration provides more control but requires greater effort.

The discussion remains open for additional perspectives from others who have implemented similar setups.

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I’m currently managing a separate project site called PS Bios, which focuses on bioscience content and services. I’m now exploring the idea of launching a Shopify store to sell related products (e.g., digital resources, lab tools, or themed merchandise).

My question is:

  • Is there a smooth way to integrate an external site like mine with a Shopify store?

  • For example, can I keep PS Bios as the main content site and link seamlessly to a Shopify-powered shop for checkout?

  • Or would it be better to migrate everything into a Shopify theme and host the entire project there?

If anyone has done something similar—running a Shopify store alongside a standalone informational site—I’d love to hear how you approached it.

Thanks in advance for the insights!

Best,
David

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Hello @David100 You can definitely integrate your external site, PS Bios, with a Shopify store in a way that maintains a seamless experience for your visitors. Here are a few approaches you can consider:

  1. Linking Shopify Store to PS Bios (Best for Maintaining Content Focus)
    . Shopify Buy Button: You can integrate a Shopify Buy Button on your PS Bios site. This allows you to keep PS Bios as the main content site, while still enabling the Shopify store for transactions. The Buy Button can be customized to match your site’s look, and users can shop and checkout directly on Shopify without leaving the PS Bios page.

. External Links to Shopify Store: Another option is to add links or buttons that direct users to the Shopify store when they want to purchase. This could be via a “Shop Now” button or dedicated sections for product categories that lead to specific Shopify collection pages.

. Embedding Shopify Store Pages: If you want to display products directly within the PS Bios site, you can embed Shopify product pages as if they are part of your existing site. The checkout process would still happen on Shopify, but it would look integrated into your content.

  1. Migrating Everything to Shopify (Full Integration)
    . Dedicated Shopify Theme for PS Bios: If you want a unified experience where both the content and products are managed from the same platform, you could migrate the entire PS Bios content into a Shopify theme. Shopify can handle both e-commerce and content-focused sites, and there are many apps that can enhance content capabilities (e.g., blog integration, informational pages).

. Customizing the Shopify Theme: You could build a custom Shopify theme to reflect the branding and design of your PS Bios project. This would give you control over both content and e-commerce on one platform, but you’ll need to migrate your existing content (like articles, services, etc.) into Shopify’s structure.

  1. Hybrid Approach (Content on PS Bios, Store on Shopify)
    . You can combine the best of both worlds by keeping PS Bios as the primary site and setting up a Shopify store for e-commerce. The Shopify store could be housed on a subdomain like shop.psbios.com (separate from your content site), and you can link to it directly from PS Bios. This way, your main site remains focused on content and services, while the store is dedicated to products and purchases.

Example Approach:
. PS Bios Site: You maintain PS Bios as an informational site with articles, resources, and services.

. Shopify Store: A separate, yet linked Shopify store houses your products. You can use the Shopify Buy Button or create an intuitive flow with a seamless navigation system between the content and the store.

Each option has its pros and cons, but the Buy Button integration would likely be the easiest and most seamless if you want to keep PS Bios as the central hub without fully migrating content. If you are looking for an integrated approach with more control over both content and e-commerce, then migrating the content into Shopify could work well.

Thank you :blush: