Introduction
The Shopping Cart feature is a powerful tool in Empress that streamlines the online sales process. This user-friendly feature enables businesses to list products and facilitate their sale efficiently.
Activating the Shopping Cart
To start utilizing the Shopping Cart feature, follow these easy steps:
- Navigate to E Commerce Settings
- Select the Shopping Cart option to activate it.
In addition, you can create a unique landing page for your online store at a custom route. For example, you can set up your store’s landing page at /store.
Understanding Shopping Cart Item Types
The Shopping Cart feature handles items differently depending on whether they have variants or not.
Items Without Variants
Products that do not have variations each have a dedicated product page. On these pages, an Add to Cart button is available for customers to use when they want to purchase the item.
Items With Variants
For products that have multiple variants, a Configure button is available. This feature allows customers to select the specific variant of the product they wish to add to their cart.
Utilizing the Cart Quotation Feature
If the checkout function is turned off, customers can use the Request for Quotation button after adding an item to their cart. This action creates a Quotation in the system.
Enabling Cart Checkout
The checkout process can be activated from the Checkout Settings section located within the E Commerce Settings.
Conclusion: The Benefits of the Shopping Cart Feature
The Shopping Cart feature in Empress provides an intuitive and seamless shopping experience for customers. This feature enhances the online shopping process, ensuring customer satisfaction and encouraging repeat business.
By understanding the differences between items with and without variants, businesses can customize their product pages to improve the shopping experience. The Cart Quotation and Checkout features also offer customers with transparency and flexibility in their purchases, strengthening trust and loyalty in your brand.
For further assistance or more information on how to use other features, feel free to consult our additional resources or reach out to our support team.