Create the free shipping banner
Choose the free shipping banner type and enter the goal amount.
Use case
Encourage bigger orders with a free shipping goal
Show shoppers how far they are from free shipping, right on the page. TA Banner updates the message as items are added to or removed from the cart, and shows a different message once the goal is reached.
The problem
Shoppers cannot aim for a goal they cannot see
A free shipping threshold only changes behavior when shoppers know about it and know how close they are. Each problem below has a matching fix in this setup.
Who it is for: stores that offer free shipping above a minimum order value and want shoppers to reach it.
Problem 01
Shoppers do not know how close their cart is to free shipping.
How it gets fixed
Show the gap as the cart changes
The banner updates in real time as shoppers add or remove items, and tells them how much more they need to spend.
Problem 02
One fixed message cannot say the right thing at every point in the cart.
How it gets fixed
Write a message for each stage
Set a start message, a progress message and a goal reached message, so the banner changes as the cart gets closer to the goal.
Problem 03
Your threshold may not be the same in every country you ship to.
How it gets fixed
Set the goal for each country
The free shipping goal can be set by country, so shoppers see the amount that applies to them.
Set it up
Three moves to a free shipping goal
Each card shows what the result looks like. Set the goal first, because every message builds on that amount.
Set the goal for each country
Add the countries you ship to and the amount for each one.
Need the exact clicks? Step-by-step guides:
Free shipping banner
Tips
Before you go live
The banner shows the goal, it does not grant free shipping
The app only displays the message. It does not create a free shipping rate. Set the same minimum in Shopify Shipping, or shoppers will see a goal that checkout does not honor.
It does not measure order value
TA Banner shows the goal but does not track average order value. Read that number in Shopify Analytics, and compare it with the period before you added the banner.
Check what your plan includes
The progress bar style is locked by plan, and the Free plan has text only. Check the Banner & Pop-up plans on the Shopify listing before you design around a progress bar.
What to measure
Check these after launch
Average order valueShopify Analytics
Orders at or just above the goal amountShopify admin, Orders
Free shipping rate matches the banner goalShopify admin, Settings, Shipping
Orders from countries where you set separate goalsShopify Analytics
FAQ
Common questions
Does the banner update when the cart changes?
Yes. It updates in real time as shoppers add or remove items.
Can I show a different message before and after the goal?
Yes. You can write a start message, a progress message and a goal reached message.
Does the banner give shoppers free shipping?
No. It only shows the goal. You still need to set up the free shipping rate with the same minimum in Shopify Shipping.
Can I set a different goal for each country?
Yes. The goal can be set by country.
Do I need a paid plan?
The text banner works on the Free plan. The progress bar style is locked by plan, so check the plans on the Shopify listing.
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