What can you do with synced PDF catalogs?
Overview
Synced PDF catalogs are the core of Active Catalogs. By linking directly to your Shopify store’s live product data, every catalog stays accurate, up-to-date, and professional — without manual updates or repeated exports.
With synced catalogs, you can:
Eliminate errors caused by outdated pricing or inventory.
Build catalogs for different audiences, campaigns, and workflows.
Share catalogs instantly by PDF, link, or print.
Scale catalog creation without adding overhead.
But the real power comes from how these catalogs fit into six common business use cases.
Use Case 1: Curated Catalogs for Key Accounts
Create personalized catalogs for high-value customers or wholesale partners.
Hand-pick product selections that match their buying patterns.
Add custom branding or notes to emphasize relevant offers.
Keep account managers aligned with buyers by sharing catalogs that update automatically.
Benefit: Builds stronger account relationships by giving each buyer a tailored, accurate product view.
Use Case 2: Seasonal Promos and Product Launches
Launch new collections or seasonal promotions with co-branded catalogs that sync with your store.
Highlight holiday or seasonal items in a polished layout.
Run promotions knowing pricing will stay current.
Share across email, sales teams, or events without re-exporting.
Benefit: Faster go-to-market for seasonal campaigns with zero manual catalog rebuilds.
Use Case 3: Quick Order Guides for Repeat Buyers
Simplify reordering for your most frequent buyers.
Build catalogs focused on commonly purchased SKUs.
Keep titles, pricing, images, skus, and variants synced automatically.
Offer buyers a fast, frictionless way to place repeat orders.
Benefit: Reduces buyer effort and accelerates reorders by making everyday purchasing quick and dependable.
Use Case 4: Email-Ready Price List Campaigns
Turn synced catalogs into effective campaign tools.
Link live PDF price lists directly into email marketing or newsletters.
Ensure buyers always see current prices — no more static or outdated lists.
Use segmentation to send relevant catalogs to different buyer groups.
Benefit: Increases buyer confidence in pricing accuracy and supports promotional outreach at scale.
Use Case 5: Sales Tools for Trade Shows and Events
Equip your sales team with professional, print-ready catalogs.
Generate event-specific catalogs in minutes.
Feature curated selections that align with event themes.
Provide shoppable PDFs that buyers can take away digitally or physically.
Benefit: Boosts professionalism at events and ensures sales teams have the latest product information at their fingertips.
Use Case 6: Support-Ready Catalogs for Customer Success Teams
Give support teams always-current catalogs to help buyers.
Create catalogs that act as references during support calls or chats.
Ensure product information, pricing, and availability are never outdated.
Reduce back-and-forth by giving CS reps instant access to the right catalog version.
Benefit: Improves buyer experience and speeds up issue resolution with accurate reference material.
Conclusion
With synced PDF catalogs, you don’t just avoid manual updates — you unlock powerful workflows across sales, marketing, support, and account management. Whether it’s curating catalogs for key accounts, launching seasonal promos, simplifying reorders, powering email campaigns, equipping trade show reps, or supporting CS teams, Active Catalogs ensures your buyers always see the right products, at the right time, with the right details.
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