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Shopify pre-orders vs Kickstarter
1. Introduction The following guide is going to look at the very important debate between Shopify pre-orders vs Kickstarter and choosing which is best for launching a new product. The Rising Importance of Pre-orders in E-Commerce Pre-orders are increasingly becoming more important in e-commerce, this is due to several factors; some are listed below; The…
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Are pre-orders legal?
Introduction Quick Answer: Pre-orders are legal in most countries, including the US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia. However, specific regulations require clear delivery dates, accurate product descriptions, and proper handling of customer funds. Keep reading for country-specific requirements and compliance tips. Pre-order sales are a great way to gauge customer interest and generate revenue before…
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How to set up pre-orders on Shopify
1. Introduction Pre-orders can be a great tool for your online store, with potential to increase hype around new releases whilst solving your cash flow problems. It’s beneficial to understand how to set up Shopify pre-orders. What is a pre-order? A pre-order is where customers can place orders for products or services before they become…
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How to do pre orders on Shopify
1. Introduction Pre orders are advance orders placed by consumers for a product or service that is scheduled for future release. They are a marketing strategy used by e-commerce businesses to enable customers to purchase a product before it is officially released or available for purchase as well as for out of stock products. Understanding…
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Adding pre-orders to the Shopify Turbo theme
The Turbo Shopify Theme The Turbo Shopify theme is one of Out of the Sandbox’s flagship themes and a favourite of Kurt Elster. This article will go through adding pre-orders to the Shopify Turbo theme. Turbo is fully featured and performant, as well as being Shopify store 2.0 compatible. Meaning it’s pretty straight-forward to add third-party apps. However,…