Request: An app that promotes a free (or discounted) add-on on the product page, lets shoppers add the offer directly, and automatically adds the correct SKU (stock keeping unit) to the cart so inventory tracks properly. Also needs scheduling (start/end times). The built-in Shopify discount flow is insufficient because it requires customers to manually add the extra item and they may not notice the offer.
Suggestions:
Status: No decision made. Options are custom development vs. off-the-shelf apps; key needs are on-page promotion, automatic add, accurate inventory via SKU, and time-based availability. Discussion remains open.
So need an app the will show the customer that a free (or possibly discounted) item can be added when the purchase the main item.
The built in shopify discount system relies on the person adding the other item to their cart to get it.
If they don’t know there is a sale thats useless.
So needs to display the offer on the product page.
Give the option to add the offer
And add the proper squ to the cart so inventory is handled properly.
Also have the availability to set start and end times.
@JustinNJ This functionality can be achieved through the development of a custom app tailored to your specific needs.
It sounds like what you need is a “gift with purchase”/“auto add to cart” app.
These apps allow you to automatically add a product to customer’s carts when they buy other products.
There are tons on the App Store.
Hi,
To inform customers about the current free gift offer and automatically add the gift to the cart when they meet the conditions, you can set up a Buy X Get Y promotion using a gift-with-purchase app like BOGOS.
This app allows you to display the active gift offer via the “Today Offer” widget, so customers clearly see the promotion.
When a customer purchases the main product, the free gift will be auto-added to the cart without any manual action needed. The correct SKU will be added, so inventory is synced properly and easy for you to manage.
Today offer widget:
A demo showing how a free gift is automatically added to the cart:
