Create and Manage Promotional Discounts in Squarespace
Here's a concise guide on creating discounts in Squarespace:
How to Create a Discount
- Open the Discounts panel and click "Add Discount"
- Choose your discount type:
- Percent off
- Amount off
- Buy X get Y (Commerce Advanced only)
- Free shipping/local delivery
Available Discount Types
Order-Based:
- Any order
- Orders over specific amount
- Single product
- Product categories
- Digital Products pricing plans
Key Settings
- Discount Trigger:
- Promo code (manual entry)
- Automatic discount (applies when conditions are met)
- Usage Limits:
- Total orders
- Per customer
- Subscription limits
- Date range
- Subscription Rules (Commerce Advanced/Digital Products plans):
- First payment only
- All payments
- Exclude subscription products
Setting Up Buy X Get Y Discounts
Requirements:
- Set quantity needed
- Choose specific products/categories
- Define discount value (free, amount off, or percent off)
- Set maximum uses per order
Best Practices
- Use short, memorable promo codes (e.g., SUMMER20)
- Set clear expiration dates to create urgency
- Consider combining different limits for targeted promotions
- Review discounts at checkout before activating
Note: Discount codes appear in uppercase but aren't case-sensitive. Maximum 100 auto-triggered discounts allowed per store.
Tips for Success
- Test discounts before promotion
- Monitor usage through the Discounts panel
- Promote via email campaigns or announcement bars
- Ensure discounts align with your profit margins
- Regularly review and update expired discounts