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guidelines

Cart

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Display Cart Total Clearly
Builds Transparency
Reduces Confusion
Increases Checkout Conversions
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If users can't easily see their cart total, they may hesitate, feel uncertain about their purchase, or abandon their cart altogether. Hidden or unclear totals create unnecessary friction.

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200
Display Total Price on Checkout Button
Builds Trust
Increases Checkout Conversions
Improves Subscription Retention
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If users don't see their final total on the checkout button, they may second-guess their purchase, go back to review, or abandon the cart altogether. Uncertainty creates friction in the buying process.

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197
Show a Clear Cart Total Breakdown (But Keep It Collapsible)
Builds Trust
Reduces Hesitation
Increases Checkout Conversions
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Users want to understand their total cost, but displaying subtotal, taxes, shipping, and savings all at once could make the cart. Too much information upfront can be overwhelming.

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198
Reinforce Shopping Benefits Below Checkout CTA
Reduces Hesitation
Builds Confidence
Increases Checkout Conversions
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Users may hesitate at checkout due to security concerns or uncertainty about your policies. If they don't feel assured, they might second-guess their purchase and abandon their cart.

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196
Make Upsells Easy to Add to Cart
Reduces Friction
Boosts Conversions
Increases Aov
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If users have to go through multiple steps to add an upsell item, they're less likely to complete the action. Complicated buying processes kill momentum and reduce conversion rates.

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195
Use Upsells in Cart to Boost AOV
Increases Average Order Value
Enhances Product Discovery
Increases Conversions
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Once users are in the cart, they're already shown intent to buy. If there's no strategic upsell, you may miss easy opportunities to increase order value.

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194
Keep Upsells Relevant to Cart Items
Improves Engagement
Enhances User Experience
Increases Aov
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Generic upsells feel pushy and irrelevant, leading to user frustration or ignored promotions. If the recommendations don't logically fit with what's in the cart, it won't drive conversions.

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193
Keep Upsell Cards Short & Impactful
Increases Aov
Reduces Clutter
Improves Engagement
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Overloading upsell cards with too much information can make the cart look cluttered and overwhelming. If users are bombarded with details, they may ignore the upsell entirely.

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192
Upsell "Subscribe & Save" Directly in the Cart
Increases Ltv
Boosts Recurring Revenue
Improves User Convenience
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If a user has added a product as a one-time purchase, they may not realize there's a subscription option that offers more value. If they have to go back to the product page to switch, they are less likely to do it.

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191
Keep Your Cart Fast & Lightweight
Reduces Load Times
Prevents Friction
Increases Checkout Conversions
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A slow or clunky cart experience can frustrate users, leading to abandoned purchases. Overloading your cart with heavy JavaScript or third-party apps can delay interactions, making it harder for users to proceed smoothly to checkout.

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186
Keep Your Cart Clean & Easy to Scan
Improves Clarity
Reduces Friction
Increases Checkout Conversions
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A cluttered or poorly structured cart makes it hard for users to review their selections and adjust their order, creating friction on what should be a simple process for readying to order to check out.

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190
Make Cart Actions Simple & Intuitive
Improves Usability
Reduces Frustration
Increases Checkout Conversions
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If users struggle to update quantities, remove items, or make changes in the cart, they may abandon their purchase out of frustration. A clunky cart experience creates unnecessary friction.

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189
Incentivize Bigger Carts with Threshold Rewards
Improves Engagement
Boosts Conversions
Increases Average Order Value
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Users often hesitate to add more items to their cart, especially if they feel they're spending too much. Without a compelling reason, they may checkout with fewer products or abandon their cart altogether.

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188
Make the Checkout CTA Loud, Clear & Sticky
Reduces Friction
Enhances Product Discovery
Increases Checkout Conversions
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If users have to scroll to find the Checkout button, they may get distracted or second-guess their purchase, creating unnecessary barriers to completing a purchase.

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187
Reinforce "Subscribe & Save" in the Cart
Reduces Confusion
Increases Ltv
Improves Subscription Retention
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If a user adds a "Subscribe & Save" product to their cart, but the checkout isn't clearly labeled, they may think they're making a one-time purchase or get confused and miss signing up to potential subscriptions available.

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184
Make Incentive Thresholds Clear & Actionable
Encourages Larger Carts
Reduces Friction
Increases Conversions
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If users don't know how close they are to unlocking free shipping, a bonus, or discount, they may not be motivated to add more products. This can leave revenue on the table as opportunities may pass over.

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185
Display Cart Item Count for Clarity
Improves Transparency
Reduces Confusion
Increases Checkout Conversions
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Users need a clear visual cue to know how many items they have in their cart. If they can't see their selection or gauge how their cart is growing, they may lose track of their purchase or second-guess their checkout experience.

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183
Use Empty Cart Space to Guide Users
Improves Product Discovery
Reduces Drop Offs
Increases Conversions
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An empty cart is a dead end if left blank. Instead of letting users leave, use this space to guide them back into shopping mode.

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182
Use Branded & Clear Imagery in Empty Cart Suggestions
Improves Engagement
Enhances Product Discovery
Increases Conversions
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A plain list of text-based product recommendations in an empty cart feels uninspiring and easy to ignore. Without engaging visuals, users may not feel compelled to continue shopping.

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180
Add a "Shop All" Option in Empty Cart
Improves Product Discovery
Reduces Friction
Increases Conversions
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Some users may not have a specific product in mind but are still interested in browsing. If your empty cart only suggests a few collections, they might feel limited in their choices.

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181
Make Collection Names Readable in Empty Cart Suggestions
Improves Clarity
Enhances Engagement
Increases Conversions
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If collection names in the empty cart section lack contrast or are difficult to read, users may miss key product recommendations, reducing the effectiveness of this space.

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