How to use the Blog Posts template
What is the Blog Posts Template?
The Blog Posts Template is a spreadsheet that allows you to import or update blog posts on your Shopify store via BulkFlow. This template supports fields like blog title, author, content, handle, visibility, and more — all in bulk format to save you time and effort.
Requirements
Make sure you have:
- Downloaded the correct Blog Posts Template from BulkFlow
- Blog content prepared in Excel or CSV format
- Your Shopify store connected to BulkFlow
How to fill the Blog Posts Template
Step 1: Download the Customer template
From the BulkFlow Dashboard, click on Download Template. A dropdown menu will appear — choose the option labeled Blog Posts Template.
Step 2: Fill in the required fields
You must include at least:
- A blog Title and Handle
- A blog ID if you're updating an existing blog post
NOTE: If you're creating new blog posts, leave the ID field blank. If you're updating existing posts, include their Shopify ID.
Basic Blog Info (Available Columns)
Column | Description | Value Format & Example |
ID | Shopify ID of the blog post (used only for updates) | Numeric (e.g., 123456789) |
Title | Blog post title (required) | Text (e.g., How to Choose the Right Product) |
Handle | URL slug for the post (must be unique) | Alphanumeric with hyphens (e.g., choose-right-product) |
Author | Blog post author name | Text (e.g., John Doe) |
Tags | Tags for categorization | Comma-separated text (e.g., tips, marketing, trends) |
Summary HTML | Short summary of the post in HTML format | HTML/Text (e.g., <p>Quick tips...</p>) |
Body HTML | Full content of the blog post in HTML format | HTML/Text (e.g., <h1>Welcome</h1>) |
Blog ID | ID of the blog category in Shopify | Numeric (e.g., 456789123) |
Blog Title | Name of the blog category (e.g., "News", "Blog") | Text (e.g., News) |
Published | Whether the blog post is published | TRUE / FALSE (e.g., TRUE) |
Published At | Date and time to publish the post | YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS UTC (e.g., 2024-02-07 15:30:00) |
Created At | Date the post was created | YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS UTC (e.g., 2024-02-05 10:00:00) |
Updated At | Date the post was last modified | YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS UTC (e.g., 2024-02-06 13:45:00) |
Step 3: Save the file correctly
Save your filled template before uploading to BulkFlow.
Frequently asked Questions
1. What happens if I leave the ID field blank?
BulkFlow will treat the row as a new blog post and create it accordingly.
2. Can I use both Blog ID and Blog Title?
Yes. If Blog ID is unknown, the Blog Title will be used to link or create the blog group.
3. What format should I use for Body HTML?
Use valid HTML code, including paragraphs, headings, and images if needed.
Updated on: 07/08/2025
Thank you!