A promo code, discount, and coupon often look the same in the ad unit, but work differently in the cart. This determines whether the benefit is cumulative with the sale, whether a code is required, and whether the offer can be applied to a specific product.
Who will find it useful?
This article is needed for those who compare several saving options and want to choose the most profitable one without unnecessary experiments in the shopping cart.
Procedure
- First, determine the type of benefit: automatic discount, merchant coupon, code in the promo code field, or affiliate promotion.
- Check to see if the offer can be combined with a sale, bonus, points or new user discount.
- See if the benefit applies to the entire cart or just a specific category.
- Fix the total amount, not the percentage in the banner: it is this that shows the real savings.
What to check before moving
- code entry field
- summation rules
- seller restrictions
- exception products
- delivery and commission
Where people often go wrong
Do not consider a coupon and promo code interchangeable. The coupon can be activated in your personal account, and the promo code must be entered in checkout. Because of this difference, good offers are often missed.
How ShopTools helps
In ShopTools, promotion cards are divided by type: the code can be copied, and a promotion without a code can be opened directly. This reduces the risk of choosing the wrong scenario.
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