# Tag Shopify Products on a Set Date 7 min setup No coding required Runs automatically Automate Shopify product tagging on a schedule to ensure precise, error-free timing for promotions, launches, and merchandising updates. This template tags products from a selected Shopify collection at the exact date and time you choose—reducing manual work and streamlining your operations. ## How it works 4 steps to start adding product tags automatically on schedule ### Schedule **Why this matters:** This trigger runs the tag addition at exactly the right moment—when your promotion launches or season begins—ensuring product tags appear precisely when you want them visible on your storefront without requiring you to be available to manually tag products. This scheduled trigger runs once at a specific date and time that you configure during setup. Select the exact date and time when you want the tags added (like "November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM" for Black Friday), and the workflow will activate at that moment to tag your products. The trigger uses a one-time execution model, so after it runs at the scheduled time, it stops. If you need recurring tag additions (like monthly or weekly), you can set up multiple scheduled runs or modify the trigger to use a recurring schedule instead of a one-time datetime. ### Get List of Collections' Products **Why this matters:** Retrieves all products from your promotional collection so the workflow can tag only the relevant products without affecting your entire catalog, providing surgical precision in your product organization. This step retrieves products from a specific Shopify collection using the collection_id you provide during setup. ### Loop **Why this matters:** Processes each product in the collection individually, ensuring every product gets tagged regardless of how many items are in your promotional collection. This loop step iterates through each product in the {{shopify}} array returned from the collection. For every product, the loop executes the tag addition step using {{loop.id}} as the product identifier. The loop continues until all products in the collection have been tagged, handling collections of any size from a few products to hundreds. ### Product Add Tag **Why this matters:** Adds the promotional tag to each product, making them visible in filtered collections, search results, or automated discounts that rely on tags to identify eligible products. This step adds a specific tag to each product using {{loop.id}} as the product identifier. You configure which tag to add during setup—enter the exact tag text you want applied (like "Black Friday Sale," "Summer 2025," "Clearance," or "On Sale"). The tag is added to the product's existing tags without removing any other tags. **Frequently asked questions** ### Can I schedule multiple different dates to tag different collections? Yes, create separate workflows for each date/collection combination. Each workflow can have its own schedule, collection, and tag configuration, enabling you to queue up multiple promotional launches in advance. ### What if I want to tag products repeatedly on a schedule instead of just once? Change the trigger's type from "one-time" to "schedule" and configure a recurring schedule options. This is useful for seasonal promotions that recur. ### Will this workflow add duplicate tags if the product already has the tag? No, Shopify's tag system prevents duplicates. If a product already has the tag you're adding, it won't create a duplicate—it simply leaves the existing tag in place. The workflow runs without errors in this case. ## Make this template your own! Customize this workflow even further: - Schedule tag removal for promotion end - Add multiple tags at once - Update product status or visibility - Send launch notifications ## You're in good company Avg. App Store rating 4.9/5 Merchant reviews 157 Avg. time saved per week 3.5 hrs "MESA has been a game changer for us. And, if you ever get stuck, their support team is always super helpful." **PetFriendly** "It's like Zapier but exactly designed for Shopify. I have been able to complete all the workflows that I've needed." **Zailys** "The MESA team has been amazing at helping us set up our automations. We would highly recommend this app!" **Rothy's** ## Ready to start adding product tags automatically on schedule? 7-day free trial • 7 min setup • Cancel anytime Need help? Our automation experts will help you personalize this workflow for free.