The Ultimate Guide to Clearing Your Shopify Store

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Exporting Data from Shopify Store
3. Deleting Metafields
4. Deleting Redirects
5. Deleting Blog Posts
6. Deleting Pages
7. Deleting Orders
8. Deleting Draft Orders
9. Deleting Discounts
10. Deleting Customers
11. Deleting Custom Collections
12. Deleting Smart Collections
13. Deleting Products
14. Importing File to Delete Data
15. Reviewing Results
16. Conclusion

Introduction

In this tutorial, I will guide You through the process of deleting everything from your Shopify store. Whether you want to start fresh or clear out a test shop, this step-by-step guide will help you accomplish your goal. We will be using the Matrixify (Excelify) app to export and delete the data. So let's get started and learn how to delete everything from your Shopify store!

Exporting Data from Shopify Store

To delete everything from your Shopify store, we first need to export all the Relevant data. We will use the Matrixify (Excelify) app for this purpose. Start by selecting the data you want to delete, such as products, collections, customers, orders, and more. Make sure to export only the basic columns to speed up the process. Some data, like payouts and activity, cannot be deleted, so we can skip exporting them. Once you have selected the data, run the export and wait for it to finish. If you have a large store, you can close the browser and wait for an email notification.

Deleting Metafields

Metafields are special data fields in Shopify that store additional information about products, collections, or the shop itself. To delete the metafields, locate the "Metafields" column in the exported file. Clear out the values in these cells but keep the metafield columns intact. By importing this modified file, the metafields will be cleared from the shop.

Deleting Redirects

Next, we will delete the redirects from your Shopify store. Locate the "Redirects" sheet in the exported file and change the "Command" column to "DELETE" for all the rows. This ensures that all redirects are marked for deletion. Import the modified file to delete the redirects.

Deleting Blog Posts

If your store has any blog posts, we will now delete them. Find the "Blog Posts" sheet in the exported file and change the "Command" column to "DELETE" for all the rows. You may need to copy the command down to Apply it to all the blog posts. Import the modified file to delete the blog posts.

Deleting Pages

Now it's time to delete the pages in your Shopify store. Locate the "Pages" sheet in the exported file and change the "Command" column to "DELETE" for all the rows. Similar to previous steps, copy the command down for all the pages. Import the modified file to delete the pages.

Deleting Orders

To delete orders in your Shopify store, go to the "Orders" sheet in the exported file. Change the "Command" column to "DELETE" for all the rows. It's important to note that some orders may not be deletable due to payment-related restrictions. However, for test stores and generated data, you should be able to delete all orders. Import the modified file to delete the orders.

Deleting Draft Orders

If you have any draft orders that need to be cleared out, find the "Draft Orders" sheet in the exported file. Change the "Command" column to "DELETE" for all the rows. Copy the command down if necessary. Import the modified file to delete the draft orders.

Deleting Discounts

Now let's delete the discounts from your Shopify store. Locate the "Discounts" sheet in the exported file and change the "Command" column to "DELETE" for all the rows. Copy the command down to apply it to all the discounts. Import the modified file to delete the discounts.

Deleting Customers

To delete customers from your Shopify store, go to the "Customers" sheet in the exported file. Change the "Command" column to "DELETE" for all the rows. Keep in mind that if a customer has an associated order, Shopify may not allow their deletion. Import the modified file to delete the customers.

Deleting Custom Collections

If you have any custom collections that need to be deleted, find the "Custom Collections" sheet in the exported file. Change the "Command" column to "DELETE" for all the rows. Import the modified file to delete the custom collections.

Deleting Smart Collections

Now let's delete the smart collections from your Shopify store. Locate the "Smart Collections" sheet in the exported file and change the "Command" column to "DELETE" for all the rows. Import the modified file to delete the smart collections.

Deleting Products

To delete products from your Shopify store, go to the "Products" sheet in the exported file. Change the "Command" column to "DELETE" for all the rows. Copy the command down if necessary. Import the modified file to delete the products.

Importing File to Delete Data

After modifying the exported file to mark all the data for deletion, save the file with a suitable name. Then, go back to the Matrixify (Excelify) app and choose the file you wish to delete from your store. The app will analyze the file and Show the number of items it identified in each sheet. If there are any warnings, review them to ensure the file is correct. When ready, press the import button to begin the deletion process.

Reviewing Results

Once the import is complete, review the results to see if any errors occurred during the deletion process. The results file will indicate which items were successfully deleted and any issues encountered. Some orders or customers may not be deletable due to dependencies. Make note of these errors and investigate further if necessary.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully deleted everything from your Shopify store using the Matrixify (Excelify) app. Your store is now clean and ready for a fresh start or testing. If you have any further questions or need assistance, visit the Matrixify (Excelify) Website for documentation and tutorials, or reach out to their support team through the contact page. Thank you for following along, and best of luck with your Shopify store!