Collecting address before checkout?

[fraizor]

Hello 

As you know customizing checkout is not possible on normal Shopify plans ...

I need to use a different method to collect customer address (use drop down for city or use Google maps to pin location...)

As a workaround I was thinking if I can do some sort of a custom page to collect customer address in the UI I want, then add the adress to his account , now when he go to checkout the adress is already filled...

Is this possible? Any other ideas or apps ?

[Brett_Helium]

Hey @fraizor!

Most themes have a built in address feature already to allow customers to add/edit/delete addresses on their account. As long as a customer is already logged in, they should be able to access this at /account/addresses. However, this would not include a dropdown for cities but rather a freeform text box, and likely will not include any sort of Google Maps integration for auto-completion.

Another alternative could be an app like Helium Customer Fields, which would allow you to create a custom registration or account form to collect a default address for the customer account. The app's default city field is still a text box, but it would be possible for you to create your own custom dropdown field which could be mapped to the address's city field. We also have an option for integrating with Google Maps to provide an autocomplete feature for the address (https://help.heliumdev.com/en/articles/5614383-enable-autocomplete-for-address-fields-using-google-m...)

[Anshad__]

Hi @fraizor,

Try Pinpointly Location Finder  to easily add location selection widgets to your Shopify store. Customers can pinpoint their exact delivery location on a map, with the details automatically added to your order sheet. The app offers a free plan, so you can test it out risk-free!

Features:

• Simple Google Maps API integration
• Seamless Shopify theme customization
• Enhanced customer experience with precise location selection
• Free plan available

[davidbg]

Hello @fraizor , you could also check out the app Wayfinder. It allows you to insert a highly customizable map anywhere on your site for your customers to pin drop their delivery locations. The address gets autofilled in checkout and the coordinates and location link get stored in your shopify admin.