Squarespace Discounts Guide: How to Create and Customize Store Promotions

Squarespace Discounts Guide: How to Create and Customize Store Promotions

By Michael Turner

November 19, 2024 at 04:12 AM

Here's a concise guide on creating discounts in Squarespace:

Types of Discounts Available

  • Percentage off orders or products
  • Fixed amount discounts
  • Buy X, Get Y promotions
  • Free shipping or local delivery
  • Discounts on digital product pricing plans

Creating a New Discount

  1. Open the Discounts panel
  2. Click "Add Discount"
  3. Customize settings
  4. Save changes

Key Discount Settings

Discount Type:

  • Percentage off (whole numbers only)
  • Fixed amount
  • Buy X, Get Y (Advanced Commerce only)
  • Free shipping

Application Methods:

  • Promotional code (customer enters at checkout)
  • Automatic discount (applies when conditions are met)

Discount Targets:

  • Complete orders
  • Orders over specific amount
  • Single products
  • Product categories
  • Digital product pricing plans

Setting Limitations

  • Total order limits
  • One-per-customer restriction
  • Subscription payment limits
  • Date range (start and expiration)

Subscription Discount Rules

  • First payment only
  • All recurring payments
  • Exclude subscription products
  • Maximum usage limits

Tips for Success:

  • Use short, memorable promotional codes
  • Set clear expiration dates to create urgency
  • Monitor usage through the Discounts panel
  • Consider combining different limit types for better control

All discounts are available on Business, Commerce, and Digital Product plans, with some advanced features exclusive to Advanced Commerce plans.

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