Connect Google Docs to Thanks.io and automate your tasks

Why integrate Google Docs with Thanks.io

The Google Docs to Thanks.io integration helps you sync data, automate manual tasks, and keep your stack aligned — without writing code.

Generate order and customer documents without manual writing

When an order is placed or a customer record is updated in Shopify, MESA creates a populated Google Doc — invoice, summary, brief — using your template. Every document is ready without anyone drafting it from scratch.

Turn Shopify events into briefings your team can act on

When a wholesale order comes in, a return is filed, or a VIP customer reaches a milestone, MESA creates a Google Doc with the relevant details and shares it with the right person. Your team has context without digging through the admin.

Keep product and operational docs current automatically

When a product is updated in Shopify — new description, price change, inventory note — MESA updates the corresponding Google Doc. Your internal catalog, SOPs, and reference docs stay in sync with what's actually in your store.

Send a handwritten postcard the moment an order is placed

When a Shopify order is placed, MESA triggers a Thanks.io postcard to the customer's shipping address automatically. Your store delivers a physical, personal touch without anyone writing or mailing a single card by hand.

Reach lapsed customers with direct mail when digital channels go quiet

When a customer passes a re-engagement threshold in Shopify — no purchase in 90 days, a dropped loyalty tier, an unsubscribed email — MESA triggers a Thanks.io postcard to their address. Your win-back effort reaches them on a channel that doesn't compete with a crowded inbox.

Send direct mail at the loyalty milestones that matter most

When a customer hits a VIP tier, a spend threshold, or a significant anniversary in Shopify, MESA triggers a Thanks.io card with a personalized message. Your best customers receive a physical acknowledgment at the moment it means the most without anyone manually curating the send list.

Build any Google Docs and Thanks.io automation

MESA helps you connect apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and actions are the steps that occur when it's running.

Document Created

Starts when a document is created.

• ID
• Name
• Parents
• Created Time
• Modified Time
• Owners
• Drive ID
• Web View Link
• Trashed
• Starred

Document Updated

Starts when a document is modified.

• ID
• Name
• Parents
• Created Time
• Modified Time
• Owners
• Drive ID
• Web View Link
• Trashed
• Starred

Create Preview

Create a preview of a postcard, notecard, or letter.

• Message
• Handwriting Style
• Type

Create Recipient

Create a recipient.

• Mailing List
• Name
• Address
• Address 2
• City
• Province
• Postal Code
• Country
• Dob
• Custom1
• Custom2

Delete Recipient

Remove a recipient.

List Build Image

Obtain a list of image builder.

List Handwriting Style

Obtain a list of handwriting styles.

• Handwriting Style ID
• Name

List Image Template

Obtain a list of image templates.

• ID
• User ID
• Sub Account ID
• Type
• Name
• Image
• Canva ID
• Default
• Created At
• Updated At

List Letters

Obtain a list of letters.

• ID
• Lob ID
• Title
• Front Image URL
• Front Thumbnail URL
• Back Image URL
• Back Thumbnail URL
• Available
• Default
• Created At
• Updated At

List Mailing List

Obtain a list of mailing lists.

• ID
• User ID
• Sub Account ID
• Type
• Description
• File
• Field Map
• Shape Data
• Total Recipients
• Processed
• Created At
• Updated At
• Leads Data
• Deleted At

List Message Template

Obtain a list of message templates.

• ID
• User ID
• Sub Account ID
• Handwriting Style ID
• Name
• Content
• Default
• Created At
• Updated At
• Type

Order Stats

Obtain a summary of stats for orders.

• Delivered
• Processing
• Printed
• In Transit
• In Local Area
• Processed For Delivery
• Re Routed
• Returned To Sender
• Failed
• Total Cost
• Total Requests
• Total Sent

Retrieve Letter

Grab all details about the letter.

• ID
• Lob ID
• Title
• Front Image URL
• Front Thumbnail URL
• Back Image URL
• Back Thumbnail URL
• Available
• Default
• Created At
• Updated At

Retrieve Mailing List

Grab all details about a mailing list.

• Current Page
• Data
• First Page URL
• From
• Last Page
• Last Page URL
• Next Page URL
• Path
• Per Page
• Prev Page URL
• To
• Total

Retrieve Order

Grab all details about an order.

• Order
• Stats
• Errors
• Returned

Retrieve Recipient

Grab all details about the recipient.

• ID
• Mailing List ID
• Session ID
• Name
• Address
• Address 2
• City
• Province
• Postal Code
• Country
• Dob
• Custom1
• Custom2
• Deliverability
• Can Deliver
• Created At
• Updated At
• Mailing List

Send Letter

Mail a letter to a customer.

• Center
• Distance
• Address Count
• Cost

Send Notecard

Mail a notecard to a customer.

• Type
• Message
• Email Cc
• Method
• Style
• Front Image
• Transaction ID
• Total Estimated Recipients
• Authorization Total
• Leads Fee
• Envelope ID
• Sub Account ID
• Return Name
• Return Address
• Return Address 2
• Return City
• Return Province
• Return Postal Code
• Allow Share
• Session ID
• User ID
• Updated At
• Created At
• ID
• Display Status
• Display Trigger
• Handwriting Image
• Share URL

Send Postcard

Mail a postcard to a customer.

• Type
• Message
• Email Cc
• Method
• Style
• Front Image
• Transaction ID
• Total Estimated Recipients
• Authorization Total
• Leads Fee
• Size
• Sub Account ID
• Return Name
• Return Address
• Return Address 2
• Return City
• Return Province
• Return Postal Code
• User ID
• Updated At
• Created At
• ID
• Display Status
• Display Trigger
• Handwriting Image

Update Recipient

Modify a recipient.

• Name
• Address
• Address 2
• City
• Province
• Postal Code
• Country
• Dob
• Custom1
• Custom2

Create Document

Create a document.

• Name
• Text
• Folder

Export Document

Export a Google Doc as a file and get a URL.

• File URL

Get List of Documents

Obtain a list of documents.

• Next Page Token
• Incomplete Search
• Files

Retrieve Document

Grab all details about a document.

• ID
• Name
• Document Content
• Starred
• Trashed
• Shared
• Explicitly Trashed
• Parents
• Spaces
• Drive ID
• Web View Link
• Thumbnail Link
• Web Content Link
• Viewed By Me
• Viewed By Me Time
• Created Time
• Modified Time
• Modified By Me Time
• Shared With Me Time
• Owned By Me
• Modified By Me
• Owners
• Last Modifying User
• Sharing User
• Trashing User
• Trashed Time
• Capabilities
• Writers Can Share
• Permissions
• Size
• Has Thumbnail

Update Document's Permissions

Modify a document's permissions.

• Type
• Role
• Email Address
• Domain
• Allow File Discovery
• Expiration Time

Expert support included

MESA includes hands-on support from automation experts who know how to get things done.

Free workflow setup

We'll build your first workflow with you live. Most merchants walk away with automation saving 5+ hours/week.

Fast response times

Average first response: Same day. Critical issues: Immediate escalation. Complex builds: 24-48 hours.

Ongoing optimization

Personalized workflow reviews, and quarterly check-ins to identify new opportunities as your business grows.

Real humans, always

Chat with real automation experts (not bots). Email support 9am-5pm PST. Google Meet sessions for complex workflows.

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