How to Create and Manage Store Discounts in Squarespace
Store owners can offer various types of discounts to boost sales and encourage customer spending. Here's how to create effective discounts:
Types of Available Discounts:
- Entire orders
- Orders over a specific amount
- Orders with quantity requirements
- Individual items
- Product categories
- Digital product pricing plans
Creating a New Discount:
- Access the Discounts Panel
- Click "Add Discount"
- Enter discount details
- Save your changes
Customization Options:
- Discount Type:
- Percentage off
- Fixed amount
- Buy X get Y
- Free shipping/delivery
- Trigger Method:
- Promotional code (customer enters at checkout)
- Automatic application (qualifying orders)
- Application Rules:
- All orders
- Orders over specified amount
- Single item
- Product categories
- Digital products/pricing plans
- Usage Restrictions:
- Total order limit
- One-per-customer limit
- Subscription limitations
- Start/end dates
Additional Settings:
Subscription Rules:
- First payment only
- All recurring payments
- Exclude subscription items
Date Ranges:
- Schedule future promotions
- Set expiration dates
- Make indefinite
Tips for Success:
- Keep promotional codes simple and memorable
- Set clear conditions and limitations
- Monitor usage through the discounts panel
- Promote discounts through email campaigns and announcement bars
Important Considerations:
- Discounts cannot exceed order total
- Shipping costs excluded from percentage discounts
- Free shipping applies after shipping option selection
- Time zones follow device settings
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