{"id":2046,"date":"2024-04-02T12:05:44","date_gmt":"2024-04-02T12:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/?p=2046"},"modified":"2025-05-19T12:55:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T12:55:50","slug":"how-to-do-pre-orders-on-shopify-ultimate-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/shopify-development\/how-to-do-pre-orders-on-shopify-ultimate-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Do Pre Orders On Shopify? [Ultimate Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>To <strong>quicken the buying process<\/strong>, <strong>increase sales<\/strong>, and <strong>enable fast delivery<\/strong> of goods to clients is what <strong>eCommerce companies<\/strong> always seek out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, <strong>pre orders<\/strong> are an <strong>effective way to increase sales<\/strong> because they allow a possible transaction to be turned into a sale, thus <strong>helping you grow your business<\/strong> and <strong>enhance your relationship with clients<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result, they <strong>give customers an opportunity to relive the age-old excitement<\/strong> of eagerly waiting for their new favorite item\u2014your product\u2014to be delivered to their doorstep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>enables your firm to acquire transparency<\/strong> and <strong>visibility<\/strong> that would help accurately forecast incomes and traffic demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin with, <strong>pre orders are a thrilling shopping opportunity<\/strong> that you can offer right now in your shop using Shopify&#8217;s convenient pre order feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This POST will tell you <strong>how to set up pre orders<\/strong> and <strong>why they could be useful<\/strong> for your online store instead of waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Pre Order on Shopify?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/What-is-a-Pre-order-on-Shopify.jpg\" alt=\"What-is-a-Pre-order-on-Shopify\" class=\"wp-image-2060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/What-is-a-Pre-order-on-Shopify.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/What-is-a-Pre-order-on-Shopify-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/What-is-a-Pre-order-on-Shopify-768x456.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre Order is <strong>receiving an advance for part of a product&#8217;s total sales price<\/strong>, <strong>dispatching it<\/strong>, and <strong>invoicing the balance<\/strong> using the customer&#8217;s saved payment source, sometimes later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre Orders work as <strong>reservations that guarantee availability<\/strong> for customers whenever the product becomes in stock or is about to be released.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, they can <strong>aid in enhancing cash flow<\/strong>, <strong>building rapport<\/strong> with clients, and <strong>correctly determining demand levels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of Pre Orders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Pre-Orders.jpg\" alt=\"Types-of-Pre-Orders\" class=\"wp-image-2061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Pre-Orders.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Pre-Orders-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Types-of-Pre-Orders-768x456.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various types of pre orders that you can consider. These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pay Now:-<\/strong> This option allows customers to go through their ordinary checkout process. Once placed, funds are collected instantly. However, one should know how to manage customer expectations while keeping up with committed shipping timeframes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pay Later:-<\/strong> Money never changes hands until the product is made available to the customer. This method is appropriate for gathering information on a specific product or collecting contact lists for future marketing campaigns. Ensure you adhere strictly to the applicable data and privacy regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crowdfunding:-<\/strong> Similar to the Pay Now option, funds are collected before orders are dispatched. This method is effective for new businesses that need many visitors and want customers who can wait sometime before receiving their orders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Set up Pre Order on Shopify?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-set-up-Pre-Orders-on-Shopify.jpg\" alt=\"How-to-set-up-Pre-Orders-on-Shopify\" class=\"wp-image-2063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-set-up-Pre-Orders-on-Shopify.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-set-up-Pre-Orders-on-Shopify-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/How-to-set-up-Pre-Orders-on-Shopify-768x456.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin by enabling pre orders on Shopify. You need to set the payment capture to be done manually and once the order is processed, you can accept payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step involves creating a different product page template for the pre order products and assigning them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are free Shopify pre order apps but you can also do this on your store without having one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is how it\u2019s done:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Capture Payments Manually<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin, open your Shopify admin and navigate to Settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"963\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Capture-Payments-Manually.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Capture-Payments-Manually.png 963w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Capture-Payments-Manually-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Capture-Payments-Manually-768x434.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the left-hand side menu, choose \u201c<strong>Payments<\/strong>.\u201d After that go to Payment capture method and select Manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"969\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Payments.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Payments.png 969w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Payments-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Payments-768x475.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 969px) 100vw, 969px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose Manual from the payment capture method drop-down list then click on &#8220;<strong>Save<\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Manual-Payment.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Manual-Payment.png 953w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Manual-Payment-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Manual-Payment-768x445.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Enable out-of-stock items ordering by customers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In step two, you will have to enable the option of enabling customers to order products that are out of stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here is how it can be done.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to products from your <strong>Shopify admin page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"698\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Products.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Products.png 952w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Products-300x220.png 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Products-768x563.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you click on \u2018<strong>Products<\/strong>\u2019, it will take you to your <strong>product page<\/strong>. <strong>Select the product<\/strong> that you want to <strong>enable out-of-stock selling<\/strong> for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"958\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Pre-order-Products.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Pre-order-Products.png 958w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Pre-order-Products-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Pre-order-Products-768x394.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 958px) 100vw, 958px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will <strong>land on product details page<\/strong> which has all information about the product you selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scroll down until you see \u201c<strong>Continue selling when out of stock<\/strong>\u201d option which should not be checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should <strong>uncheck this option because it is likely set as default<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"983\" height=\"794\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shopify-Product.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shopify-Product.png 983w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shopify-Product-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shopify-Product-768x620.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 983px) 100vw, 983px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This <strong>must be checked in order for it to work properly<\/strong> in your store, so check the box. On the top right, <strong>click save<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shopify-Save-1024x469.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shopify-Save-1024x469.png 1024w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shopify-Save-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shopify-Save-768x352.png 768w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Shopify-Save.png 1045w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Making a Template for Pre Order Product Page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You <strong>cannot allow your customers to make pre orders<\/strong> in the standard product pages with an added cart button. As such, there is need for another template that would allow them to place orders or book the products in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how you can make a <strong>Shopify pre order template<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In <strong>Shopify admin<\/strong>, <strong>select Themes<\/strong> in the Online Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"978\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/make-a-Shopify-pre-order-template.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/make-a-Shopify-pre-order-template.png 978w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/make-a-Shopify-pre-order-template-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/make-a-Shopify-pre-order-template-768x380.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 978px) 100vw, 978px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the <strong>three dots next to customize<\/strong> and <strong>choose Edit Code<\/strong> from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"947\" height=\"716\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/customize-and-choose-Edit-Code.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/customize-and-choose-Edit-Code.png 947w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/customize-and-choose-Edit-Code-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/customize-and-choose-Edit-Code-768x581.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the <strong>left menu<\/strong> click <strong>add a new template<\/strong> and have your <strong>new product page template<\/strong> as below made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Choose Template type as product<\/strong>, <strong>JSON type<\/strong> and give it a name. Press \u201c<strong>Done<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Right now, this will open up on <strong>Shopify\u2019s theme code editor<\/strong> as a new template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put here the following <strong>Shopify preorder product page template code<\/strong>. This is one sample of such codes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>{\n  \"sections\": {\n    \"main\": {\n      \"type\": \"main-product\",\n      \"blocks\": {\n        \"vendor\": {\n          \"type\": \"text\",\n          \"settings\": {\n            \"text\": \"{{ product.vendor }}\",\n            \"text_style\": \"uppercase\"\n          }\n        },\n        \"title\": {\n          \"type\": \"title\",\n          \"settings\": {\n          }\n        },\n        \"pre_order_note\": {\n          \"type\": \"text\",\n          \"settings\": {\n            \"text\": \"This item is available for pre-order. Please check the description for the expected availability date.\",\n            \"text_style\": \"italic\"\n          }\n        },\n        \"price\": {\n          \"type\": \"price\",\n          \"settings\": {\n          }\n        },\n        \"variant_picker\": {\n          \"type\": \"variant_picker\",\n          \"settings\": {\n            \"picker_type\": \"button\"\n          }\n        },\n        \"quantity_selector\": {\n          \"type\": \"quantity_selector\",\n          \"settings\": {\n          }\n        },\n        \"buy_buttons\": {\n          \"type\": \"buy_buttons\",\n          \"settings\": {\n            \"show_dynamic_checkout\": true,\n            \"show_gift_card_recipient\": true\n          }\n        },\n        \"description\": {\n          \"type\": \"description\",\n          \"settings\": {\n          }\n        },\n        \"share\": {\n          \"type\": \"share\",\n          \"settings\": {\n            \"share_label\": \"Share\"\n          }\n        }\n      },\n      \"block_order\": &#91;\n        \"vendor\",\n        \"title\",\n        \"pre_order_note\",\n        \"price\",\n        \"variant_picker\",\n        \"quantity_selector\",\n        \"buy_buttons\",\n        \"description\",\n        \"share\"\n      ],\n      \"settings\": {\n        \"enable_sticky_info\": true,\n        \"color_scheme\": \"background-1\",\n        \"media_size\": \"medium\",\n        \"constrain_to_viewport\": true,\n        \"media_fit\": \"contain\",\n        \"gallery_layout\": \"stacked\",\n        \"media_position\": \"left\",\n        \"image_zoom\": \"lightbox\",\n        \"mobile_thumbnails\": \"hide\",\n        \"hide_variants\": false,\n        \"enable_video_looping\": false,\n        \"padding_top\": 24,\n        \"padding_bottom\": 24\n      }\n    },\n    \"related-products\": {\n      \"type\": \"related-products\",\n      \"settings\": {\n        \"heading\": \"You may also like\",\n        \"heading_size\": \"h2\",\n        \"products_to_show\": 4,\n        \"columns_desktop\": 4,\n        \"color_scheme\": \"background-1\",\n        \"image_ratio\": \"adapt\",\n        \"image_shape\": \"default\",\n        \"show_secondary_image\": false,\n        \"show_vendor\": false,\n        \"show_rating\": false,\n        \"columns_mobile\": \"2\",\n        \"padding_top\": 36,\n        \"padding_bottom\": 68\n      }\n    }\n  },\n  \"order\": &#91;\n    \"main\",\n    \"related-products\"\n  ]\n}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>And <strong>save Shopify preorder product page template<\/strong> by clicking \u201c<strong>Save<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"813\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/json-file.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/json-file.png 813w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/json-file-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/json-file-768x494.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 813px) 100vw, 813px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Assign Products into Pre Order Template<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, you can <strong>assign the products to be offered<\/strong> as pre orders on Shopify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Move to products<\/strong> in the <strong>admin panel<\/strong> and <strong>edit the product<\/strong> that is going to accept pre orders for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, <strong>select pre order template<\/strong> that we had made earlier in <strong>Theme templates option<\/strong>.<br>After applying changes, <strong>click Save button<\/strong> with at least one new product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"812\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Choose-a-preorder-template.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Choose-a-preorder-template.png 812w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Choose-a-preorder-template-300x243.png 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Choose-a-preorder-template-768x621.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 812px) 100vw, 812px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alternatively<\/strong>, create a <strong>new product<\/strong> and <strong>choose a preorder template<\/strong> for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it. The <strong>chosen item will appear on the front end<\/strong> as if they are available for preordering only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"806\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Adjusting-theme-customization-settings.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Adjusting-theme-customization-settings.png 806w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Adjusting-theme-customization-settings-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Adjusting-theme-customization-settings-768x471.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>adjusting theme customization<\/strong> <strong>settings<\/strong>, you can <strong>change the layout of the product<\/strong> <strong>page <\/strong>or even <strong>reorder messages<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements and Restrictions of Pre Orders on Shopify<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you use pre orders, go through the <strong>terms and conditions below<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>product must have a reasonable basis<\/strong> for stating that it will be shipped within some time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there is <strong>no date indication<\/strong>, you must believe in good faith that the item will reach its destination within 30 days of purchase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you cannot ship within the promised time, you should <strong>give the customer a fresh shipping date<\/strong> and <strong>explain his right to void or refund<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No custom checkouts<\/strong> are allowed for stores <strong>that have not implemented pre orders<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shop Pay<\/strong>, <strong>Apple Pay<\/strong>, <strong>Google Pay<\/strong>, and <strong>Meta Pay<\/strong> do not support buying pre orders on this store.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some local payment methods, including <strong>Klarna<\/strong>, <strong>Mollie iDEAL<\/strong>, and <strong>Sofort<\/strong>, cannot be used to pay for pre orders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only online store and <strong>custom storefront sales channels<\/strong> can handle pre order products&#8217; requirements and restrictions on Shopify<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Use Pre Orders on Shopify?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Why-Use-Pre-Orders-on-Shopify.jpg\" alt=\"Why-Use-Pre-Orders-on-Shopify\" class=\"wp-image-2062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Why-Use-Pre-Orders-on-Shopify.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Why-Use-Pre-Orders-on-Shopify-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Why-Use-Pre-Orders-on-Shopify-768x456.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some best reasons why you should consider adding pre orders to your Shopify strategy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Assessing Demand:-<\/strong> Pre orders reveal customer intentions for the next items. The number of these orders helps estimate the required production quantity, thus minimizing risks of stock shortages or pile-ups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set Off a Frenzy:-<\/strong> Pre orders will ensure people talk about your new launches. By allowing customers to buy before the actual release date, you make them anticipate and anticipate it more, resulting in a possible increase in sales during launch day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improving Cash Flow:-<\/strong> Pre orders can boost your financial situation since payments are collected before orders are met. This is greatly beneficial because it can assist in paying off production costs or kick-starting projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimizing Risk:-<\/strong> You can reduce risks when making things that no one will buy by measuring demand before they&#8217;re produced. This is particularly true for expensive or exclusive items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Better inventory management:-<\/strong> The data from pre orders also helps in better inventory planning. 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