Coupons & Discounts
Create promotional codes to offer discounts and drive sales.
Creating a Coupon
- Go to Marketing > Coupons
- Click Create Coupon
- Configure your coupon settings
Basic Settings
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Code | The code customers enter at checkout (e.g., SUMMER20) |
| Discount Type | Percentage off or fixed amount |
| Discount Value | The discount amount (e.g., 20 for 20% or $20) |
| Description | Internal note about the coupon |
Discount Types
Percentage Off
- Reduces the order total by a percentage
- Example: 20% off = $100 order becomes $80
Fixed Amount
- Subtracts a fixed amount from the order
- Example: $10 off = $100 order becomes $90
Usage Limits
Control how coupons can be used:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Uses | Maximum times this coupon can be used across all customers |
| Uses Per Customer | Maximum times a single customer can use this coupon |
| Minimum Order | Minimum cart value required to use the coupon |
| Maximum Discount | Cap on the discount amount (for percentage coupons) |
Date Restrictions
Set when coupons are valid:
- Start Date - When the coupon becomes active
- End Date - When the coupon expires
- Timezone - Your store's timezone for date calculations
Product Restrictions
Limit coupons to specific products or categories:
- All Products - Coupon applies to everything
- Specific Products - Select which products are eligible
- Specific Categories - Select which categories are eligible
- Exclude Products - Products that cannot use this coupon
Customer Restrictions
Target coupons to specific customers:
- All Customers - Anyone can use the coupon
- First Purchase Only - Only for new customers
- Specific Customers - Only selected customers can use it
- Email Domain - Restrict to certain email domains
Coupon Codes Best Practices
Code Format
- Use short, memorable codes:
SAVE20,WELCOME,VIP50 - Avoid confusing characters:
0vsO,1vsI - Consider seasonal codes:
SUMMER23,BLACKFRIDAY
Distribution
- Share on social media
- Include in email campaigns
- Display on your storefront banner
- Reward loyal customers directly
Tracking
- Use unique codes for different channels
- Monitor redemption rates
- Track which coupons drive the most revenue
Managing Coupons
Viewing Usage
Click on any coupon to see:
- Total redemptions
- Revenue generated
- Which customers used it
- Average order value with coupon
Editing Coupons
You can modify:
- Discount value
- Usage limits
- Date restrictions
- Product restrictions
WARNING
Changing a coupon code creates a new coupon. The old code will no longer work.
Disabling Coupons
To temporarily disable a coupon without deleting it:
- Edit the coupon
- Toggle Active to off
- Save changes
Deleting Coupons
Permanently remove coupons you no longer need. This cannot be undone.
Coupon Analytics
Track coupon performance on the Coupons page:
- Total redemptions
- Revenue generated
- Which customers used each coupon
- Average order value with coupon applied
INFO
Only one coupon can be used per order.
