Attentive
Overview
Attentive is a conversational commerce platform that enables personalized SMS and email marketing. Order Editing integrates with Attentive to sync order changes, ensuring your marketing data stays accurate and up-to-date.
Integration method required: Data Sync Integration
What Syncs to Attentive
When customers edit their orders through Order Editing, the following changes are automatically synced to Attentive:
Shipping edits - Address changes, shipping method upgrades
Line item changes - Products added, removed, or quantity modified
Payment methods - Updated payment information
This ensures your Attentive customer profiles and marketing automation workflows have accurate order data.
How the Integration Works
Data Sync Flow:
Customer completes checkout → Order data syncs to Attentive
Customer edits order → Changes detected by Order Editing
Edit is processed → Order Editing syncs changes to Attentive
Attentive updates → Customer profile reflects the edited order
Setting Up Attentive Integration
Step 1: Connect Attentive
Navigate to Order Editing settings in your Shopify Admin
Find the Attentive integration section
Connect your Attentive account
Authorize the data sync permissions
Step 2: Configure Sync Settings
Choose which order changes to sync:
- Shipping edits
- Line item changes
- Payment method updates
Save your configuration
Step 3: Verify Connection
Place a test order
Make an edit to the order
Verify the change appears in Attentive
Benefits of Integration
**Accurate customer data** - Order edits are reflected in Attentive profiles
**Better segmentation** - Marketing segments based on actual order contents
**Personalized messaging** - Send relevant communications based on current order status
**Automated workflows** - Trigger flows based on order edit events
Key Configuration Notes
Attentive integration syncs order edit data automatically
Shipping edits sync to update delivery information
Line item changes sync to keep product data accurate
Payment methods sync to maintain financial accuracy
Important Notes
Changes sync in near real-time
Historical orders are not retroactively synced
Only orders placed after integration is enabled will sync edits
Verify your Attentive account permissions allow data updates
Testing Your Integration
Required Tests:
Before going live, test the following scenarios:
Test 1: Shipping Edit Sync
Place a test order
Edit the shipping address
Check Attentive → Verify new address appears
Test 2: Line Item Change Sync
Place a test order with multiple items
Remove one product from the order
Check Attentive → Verify updated line items appear
Test 3: Shipping Upgrade Sync
Place a test order with standard shipping
Upgrade to express shipping during editing window
Check Attentive → Verify shipping method update appears
Verification Checklist:
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