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Enable express checkout on Squarespace to streamline purchases by directing customers straight to checkout with a 'Purchase' button, ideal for single-product stores. Disable it for multiple item purchases to avoid limitations.
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Streamline Your Sale: Squarespace Express Checkout Guide
Learn how to enable and manage express checkout on Squarespace.
TL;DR: Key Points
- Express checkout directs shoppers straight to checkout, skipping the cart
- Ideal for Squarespace stores with a single product
- Replaces 'Add to Cart' with a 'Purchase' button
- Not suitable for stores requiring multiple item purchases
- Can be enabled or disabled via the Cart panel in settings
Optimising Your Squarespace Store with Express Checkout
What is Express Checkout?
Express Checkout is a feature that speeds up the buying process by allowing customers to bypass the shopping cart. Instead of adding items to a cart, customers go directly to the checkout page after selecting a product. This can significantly reduce cart abandonment, especially for stores focused on a single flagship product.
Setting Up Express Checkout
- Access the Cart panel within your Squarespace dashboard
- Find and enable the toggle next to 'Enable express checkout'. This changes the 'Add to Cart' button to a 'Purchase' button on product detail pages, and removes the shopping cart icon from your site
Using Express Checkout in Your Store
Once express checkout is enabled, your product pages will show a 'Purchase' button instead of the typical 'Add to Cart' option. This small change simplifies the purchasing path, sending shoppers directly to checkout for a quicker and smoother transaction.
When to Disable Express Checkout
If your store expands to include multiple products, you'll likely need to revert to the standard checkout process to allow the purchase of multiple items.
To disable express checkout:
- Go back to the Cart panel
- Turn off the toggle next to 'Enable express checkout'
Pixelhaze Tip: Always consider your inventory and product range when activating express checkout. It's perfect for streamlined, single-item sales, but can be limiting if you plan to expand your product offerings.
FAQs
Q: How do I enable express checkout on Squarespace?
A: Go to the Cart panel and switch the toggle on next to Enable express checkout.
Q: Can customers still order multiple items with express checkout enabled?
A: No, express checkout is designed for single-product transactions. For multiple items, it's best to disable this feature.
Q: How do I troubleshoot issues with customers ordering multiple items at a time with express checkout?
A: Ensure your customers clear their carts to reflect accurate totals, or provide partial refunds where necessary.
Jargon Buster
Express Checkout: Directs customers straight to the checkout page, skipping the cart.
Add to Cart: A button that lets users add items to their virtual shopping cart.
Cart Abandonment: The scenario where a customer adds products to their cart but does not complete the purchase.
Toggle: A control setting that switches a feature on or off.
Setting up express checkout can transform the shopping experience by making it faster and more direct, particularly useful for specialist stores with a focused product range. Remember, the option to turn this feature on or off as your store grows is just a few clicks away, ensuring flexibility in how you manage and scale your ecommerce operations.