How do the automatic discounts work

Welcome to our guide on WideBundle's Automatic Discounts system! This article will explain how our automatic discount feature works and how to make the most of it.

Overview

Automatic Discounts is WideBundle's recommended bundling system that automatically applies discounts when customers add bundle offers to their cart. This system manages discounts dynamically without creating new product variants like the variant bundles.

💡 Key Benefit: Automatic Discounts allow you to create unlimited bundle combinations without affecting your Shopify variant limits compared to variant bundles.

How It Works

1. Bundle Creation Process

When you create a bundle using Automatic Discounts:

1. You select products and their quantities for each offer
2. You set up the discount amount (percentage, fixed amount, or set price)
3. WideBundle generates an automatic discount (and not a discount code)

2. Customer Purchase Flow

When a customer interacts with your bundle:

1. They select their preferred offer
2. Click the "Add to Cart" button
3. All individual products are added to their cart
4. The discount is automatically applied
5. The final discounted price is shown in cart and checkout

Key Features

Discount Types

Automatic Discounts support three types of discounts:

1. Percentage Discount
2. • Applies a percentage off the total bundle price
   • Example: 20% off when buying 3 items

2. Fixed Amount
3. • Reduces the total by a specific dollar amount
   • Example: $30 off when buying the bundle

3. Set Price
4. • Sets a specific final price for the entire bundle
   • Example: Get all items for $99.99

Inventory Management

The system tracks inventory at the individual product level:

• ✅ Each product's inventory is managed separately
• ✅ Out-of-stock products automatically hide from bundles
• ✅ Real-time inventory updates across all bundles

Benefits

For Merchants

1. Unlimited Combinations
2. • Create as many bundle offers as needed
   • No Shopify variant limits to worry about

2. Easy Management
3. • Simple inventory tracking
   • No need to create new variants
   • Quick updates to prices and discounts

3. Flexible Pricing
4. • Change discounts instantly
   • Test different offer combinations
   • Seasonal pricing adjustments

For Customers

1. Transparent Pricing
2. • See individual products in cart
   • Clear discount application
   • Easy to understand savings

2. Simple Purchase Process
3. • One-click bundle addition
   • Automatic discount application
   • No coupon codes needed

Limitations

Be aware of these considerations:

• ❌ No dynamic Add-to-Cart buttons
• ⚠️ Limited theme integration compared to Variant Bundles

Best Practices

1. Pricing Strategy
2. • Start with percentage discounts for easy testing
   • Use round numbers for fixed discounts
   • Keep pricing consistent across similar bundles

2. Bundle Structure
3. • Keep offers simple and clear
   • Use compelling product combinations
   • Test different quantity tiers

3. Display Settings
4. • Show savings prominently
   • Use clear offer titles
   • Include product images when possible

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

1. Discounts Not Applying
2. • Check bundle activation status
   • Verify product availability
   • Ensure quantities match exactly

2. Bundle Not Showing
3. • Confirm widget activation
   • Check product visibility settings
   • Verify theme compatibility

Need Help?

Having trouble with Automatic Discounts?

• 💬 Chat with us using the support widget
• 📧 Email our support team
• 📚 Browse our help center articles

💡 Pro Tip: Always test your bundles in your store's preview mode before making them live to ensure everything works as expected.

Updated on: 13/11/2024