Creating and managing discounts effectively can help boost sales in your online store. Here's everything you need to know about setting up discounts:

Types of Discounts Available:

• Percentage off
• Fixed amount off
• Buy X Get Y
• Free shipping/local delivery

Discount can apply to:

• Whole orders
• Orders over specific amounts
• Single products
• Product categories
• Digital product packages

Creating a New Discount:

1. Open the Discounts panel
2. Click "Add a Discount"
3. Configure discount settings:
   • Name (visible at checkout)
   • Discount type
   • Trigger type (promotional code or automatic)
   • Applicable items/orders
   • Usage limits
   • Time frame

Key Settings Options:

Promotional Codes:

• Can be custom or auto-generated
• Case-insensitive
• Best when short and memorable (e.g., SUMMER20)

Automatic Discounts:

• Apply without codes when conditions are met
• Limited to 100 active automatic discounts
• Available on Advanced Commerce plans

Usage Limitations:

• Total order limits
• One-per-customer restrictions
• Subscription payment rules
• Time frame (start/end dates)

Subscription Discount Rules:

• Apply to first payment only
• Apply to all recurring payments
• Exclude subscription products entirely

Tips for Success:

• Set clear expiration dates to create urgency
• Use limitations to prevent overuse
• Monitor discount usage through the Discounts panel
• Promote discounts via email campaigns or announcement bars

Remember to test your discount by adding products to cart and going through checkout to ensure proper functionality.

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