Set Up a Buy 1 Get 1 Free Promotion
This guide explains how to create and configure promotions in Shortcuts, enabling businesses to offer specials and benefits such as "Buy One, Get One Free" deals.
Step 1: Configure Promotion Details
Head to Setup > Promotions in Shortcuts
Define the basic parameters for your promotion:
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Name: Clearly label the promotion for easy identification.
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Target Audience: Specify whether the promotion is available to everyone, club members, or specific groups.
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Availability Dates: Set start and end dates using the calendar tool to ensure accurate timing.
Example: Create a "Buy One Lip Liner, Get One Gloss Free" promotion available to all customers until the end of the month.
Step 2: Define Eligibility Criteria
Determine the conditions that make customers eligible for the promotion:
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Eligibility Options: Choose from predefined options, such as specific products, categories, or spending thresholds.
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Product Selection: Select eligible items by navigating through categories or choosing individual products.
Example: Select "Lip Liners" from the category menu to make them the qualifying purchase for the promotion.
Step 3: Set Promotion Benefits
Specify what the customer will receive as part of the promotion:
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Benefit Type: Choose options like discounts on specific items or entire sales.
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Product Selection: Pick the item(s) customers will receive as a benefit.
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Discount Rate: Apply a percentage discount (e.g., 100% for a free item).
Example: Assign the gloss as the reward item with a 100% discount when purchasing a lip liner.
Finalizing and Testing the Promotion
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Save the promotion and ensure all details are correctly configured.
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Test the promotion at the Point of Sale (POS):
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Add qualifying items to the transaction.
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Confirm that the benefit (e.g., free gloss) applies correctly.
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Review discounts by clicking on the discount tile.
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Key Takeaways
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Promotions are customizable and can target specific groups or apply universally.
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Eligibility criteria ensure customers meet defined conditions before receiving benefits.
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Testing the promotion at POS verifies accurate configuration before rollout.