Using MinCart for Product Previews (Pre-Order Style)
In this scenario, MinCart is configured to function as a product preview tool. This setup allows your customers to view upcoming items in your store, giving them a sneak peek at future products. However, these items will not be available for purchase at this time.
This functionality is ideal for creating a "pre-order style" experience where customers can explore products without the ability to add them to their cart or checkout.
Generate Interest: Build anticipation for upcoming products.
Seamless Browsing: Enable customers to explore your catalog without enabling purchases.
Control Availability: Decide when products become purchasable to align with your launch plans.
Navigate to the Limits section in your MinCart dashboard.
Click Create New Limit.
Limit Type: Select Collection Limit.
Limit Name: Assign a unique name to easily identify this limit's purpose (e.g., "Coming Soon Preview").
Activation Dates:
Set a date range to activate this limit only during specific dates.
To make this limit active indefinitely, select only a start date.
Note: The end date will default to 12:00 am ("midnight") in your local time zone.
Active: Keep this option checked to enable the limit immediately.
Audience Type: Select Everyone to apply this limit to all visitors.
Tags Exclusion: Leave this field blank for this setup.
Items to Target: Choose the collection you want to include in this limit (e.g., "Coming Soon").
Set Limits: Select By Quantity.
Maximum Collection Quantity: Enter 0 to prevent purchases.
Force Limit: Leave this option unchecked.
Quantity Limits Exclusions: Leave this field as is.
Quantity Limit Texts: Provide a message for customers attempting to checkout items in the restricted collection.
Example:
"Styles within the collection 'Coming Soon' will be arriving in our store soon and are not yet available for purchase. Want to be the first to know when they’re here? Email us, and we’ll keep you updated!"
Activation Rules: Leave this option unchanged for this limit.
Now click SAVE
This functionality is ideal for creating a "pre-order style" experience where customers can explore products without the ability to add them to their cart or checkout.
Key Benefits:
Generate Interest: Build anticipation for upcoming products.
Seamless Browsing: Enable customers to explore your catalog without enabling purchases.
Control Availability: Decide when products become purchasable to align with your launch plans.
Step 1: Create a New Limit
Navigate to the Limits section in your MinCart dashboard.
Click Create New Limit.
Step 2: Configure the Limit Settings
Limit Type: Select Collection Limit.
Limit Name: Assign a unique name to easily identify this limit's purpose (e.g., "Coming Soon Preview").
Activation Dates:
Set a date range to activate this limit only during specific dates.
To make this limit active indefinitely, select only a start date.
Note: The end date will default to 12:00 am ("midnight") in your local time zone.
Active: Keep this option checked to enable the limit immediately.
Step 3: Define Audience and Exclusions
Audience Type: Select Everyone to apply this limit to all visitors.
Tags Exclusion: Leave this field blank for this setup.
Step 4: Target Specific Items
Items to Target: Choose the collection you want to include in this limit (e.g., "Coming Soon").
Step 5: Set Limit Rules
Set Limits: Select By Quantity.
Maximum Collection Quantity: Enter 0 to prevent purchases.
Force Limit: Leave this option unchecked.
Quantity Limits Exclusions: Leave this field as is.
Step 6: Customize the Customer Message
Quantity Limit Texts: Provide a message for customers attempting to checkout items in the restricted collection.
Example:
"Styles within the collection 'Coming Soon' will be arriving in our store soon and are not yet available for purchase. Want to be the first to know when they’re here? Email us, and we’ll keep you updated!"
Step 7: Finalize Activation Rules
Activation Rules: Leave this option unchanged for this limit.
Now click SAVE
End Result
Updated on: 16/01/2025
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