Overview #
The Shipping theme setting group is designed to manage how shipping options, particularly free shipping, are presented across the shop. These settings are applied globally but can be overridden at the section or block level if needed. They play a crucial role in shaping the overall shopping experience by providing incentives for customers to increase their order value.
Key components and functionality #
Free shipping information
This setting group allows you to control the visibility and criteria for free shipping, encouraging customers to meet a minimum order value to qualify for free shipping.
Display free shipping
This setting determines whether free shipping information is shown to customers. Enabling this option provides visibility about the availability of free shipping, which can be a significant motivator for customers.
- Default: true
Free shipping threshold
This setting specifies the minimum order value that customers must reach to qualify for free shipping. It is an effective tool to encourage larger purchases by setting a target for customers to achieve.
- Default: 40
Usage examples #
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Encouraging larger purchases: By setting a free shipping threshold, you can motivate customers to add more items to their cart to reach the minimum order value, thereby increasing the average order size.
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Promoting free shipping events: Temporarily lowering the free shipping threshold during promotional events can attract more customers and boost sales.
These settings are essential for enhancing the shopping experience by providing clear incentives for customers to increase their order value, ultimately benefiting both the customer and the store.
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