Customize Your Store's Checkout Experience: A Complete Guide

Customize Your Store's Checkout Experience: A Complete Guide

By Michael Turner

January 13, 2025 at 06:59 PM

Cart and checkout settings allow you to create a streamlined purchasing experience for your customers. Here's how to customize your store's checkout process:

Basic Cart Settings

  • Choose the 'Continue Shopping' destination page
  • Enable 'Buy Now' option to skip cart and go directly to checkout
  • Customize cart abandonment recovery emails

Checkout Configuration

  • Set up checkout on your custom domain
  • Configure minimum order amounts
  • Customize order number sequences
  • Add newsletter subscription options
  • Set default shipping/billing countries
  • Enable automatic address matching

Empty Shopping Cart

Empty Shopping Cart

Additional Checkout Features

  • Collect phone numbers
  • Create custom checkout forms
  • Add Return Policy
  • Include Terms of Service
  • Display Privacy Policy
  • Set up gift card and promotion code fields

Styling Options

Cart Page Customization:

  • Edit fonts through Site Style
  • Modify background colors
  • Customize button appearances
  • Adjust text styles and headings

Checkout Page Styling:

  • Match branding with your site
  • Customize colors and typography
  • Maintain consistent visual elements

Post-Purchase Communication

  • Customize order confirmation emails
  • Set up automated marketing campaigns
  • Configure customer feedback surveys through Delighted integration

Important Limitations

You cannot modify:

  • Direct collection item links
  • Default checkout field text
  • 'Continue Shopping' button text
  • 'Checkout' button text
  • Index page direct links

Additional Features

  • Enable customer accounts
  • Set up Link by Stripe for saved payment details
  • Configure tax and shipping settings
  • Add custom checkout form templates
  • Create accessible commerce features

Best Practices

  1. Run test orders before launching
  2. Review all automated emails
  3. Ensure policies are clearly visible
  4. Keep the checkout process simple
  5. Maintain consistent branding throughout

For advanced customization needs, consider working with a certified Squarespace Expert.

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