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Embed Shopify Products on Ghost
Ghost is for publishing, not selling products. Native integrations are scarce.
Why Use Shopify with Ghost?
Ghost is a powerful cms that gives you incredible control over your website design. But when it comes to e-commerce, things get complicated.
Ghost is for publishing, not selling products. Native integrations are scarce.
The traditional approach—migrating everything to a new platform or building complex integrations—takes weeks and creates maintenance headaches. There's a better way.
Common Memberships only (no physical products) Limitations:
- ×No native product sales functionality
- ×Memberships don't support physical products
- ×Limited third-party e-commerce integrations
- ×Must link out to external stores
The Solution: PopupShop for Ghost
PopupShop lets you embed your entire Shopify store on your Ghost site as a beautiful, floating widget. Visitors can browse products, add to cart, and checkout—all without leaving your page.
The integration uses Ghost's Code Injection or HTML Card feature, so you don't need any coding knowledge. Just copy, paste, and start selling.
Why PopupShop + Ghost Works:
- Sell physical products alongside memberships
- No redirect away from your Ghost publication
- Perfect for creator merchandise
- Simple code injection setup
How to Add Shopify to Ghost
Install PopupShop
Add PopupShop to your Shopify store. Set up your products and widget.
Access Ghost Code Injection
In Ghost Admin, go to Settings → Code Injection → Site Footer.
Paste PopupShop code
Add your PopupShop script to the Site Footer code injection. This adds it to all pages.
Save and verify
Save your settings. The shop widget now appears on your Ghost publication.
PopupShop vs Memberships only (no physical products)
| Feature | PopupShop | Memberships only (no physical products) |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 5 minutes | Hours to days |
| Monthly Cost | $14.99 | N/A for products |
| Full Product Catalog | ||
| Shopify Checkout | ||
| Inventory Sync | Manual | |
| Multi-currency | Limited |
Use Cases for Ghost + Shopify
Publication Merchandise
Publishers can sell branded merchandise to readers directly from their Ghost publication.
Author Book Sales
Authors using Ghost can sell books and related products alongside their blog posts.
Newsletter Swag
Newsletter writers can offer merchandise to subscribers without linking to external stores.
Pro Tips for Ghost Users
- Use Code Injection for site-wide widget, or HTML cards for specific posts
- Feature products related to your content using HTML cards in posts
- Combine with Ghost memberships—offer exclusive products to members
- Match widget colors to your Ghost theme
Ghost + Shopify FAQ
Start Selling on Ghost Today
Install PopupShop and embed your Shopify store on Ghost in under 5 minutes. Free 7-day trial.