Customize Your Store's Checkout Process & Settings
Cart and checkout settings allow you to customize your store's purchasing experience for customers. Here's a comprehensive guide on available options:
Cart Settings
- Choose where "Continue Shopping" links to (defaults to home page)
- Enable direct checkout option to skip cart (uses Purchase buttons instead of Add to Cart)
Checkout Settings
- Set up custom domain checkout pages
- Enable abandoned checkout recovery emails
- Set minimum order amounts
- Allow multiple service product purchases
- Customize order number sequences
- Edit receipt information
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Additional Customization Options:
- Add newsletter subscription option
- Auto-select "Use Shipping Address"
- Set default country for shipping/billing
- Collect phone numbers
- Create custom checkout forms
- Add Return Policy, Terms of Service, and Privacy Policy
Styling Options:
- Customize fonts through Site Styles
- Modify colors for:
- Background (Sitewide: Section background)
- Buttons (Primary button tweaks)
- Text (Heading and Paragraph styles)
Post-Purchase Features:
- Customize automated order confirmation emails
- Create marketing email campaigns
- Send customer feedback surveys via Delighted extension
Important Limitations:
- Cannot edit checkout field default text
- Cannot modify Continue Shopping/Checkout button text
- Cannot remove Continue Shopping button
- Cannot change shopping cart header text size
For optimal results:
- Test checkout flow with sample orders
- Enable customer accounts
- Consider accessibility best practices
- Use custom checkout forms for gift messages and delivery instructions