Why a line of its own
An insert only the warehouse knows about is something the customer sees only in the parcel. As a cart line, it tells the customer in advance that it is coming, and they can decline it.
A free insert the customer can see
As in the demo shop: a free magazine with an image of its own. The customer sees it in the cart, can remove it, and the product page announces it beforehand.
- Type
- Pseudo product, absolute
- Value
- €0.00
- Rule
- Always valid (Default)
- Removable
- Yes
The rule and the item.
On the left the rule in the Rule Builder, on the right the item's fields that matter. Everything else stays as it is when you create the item.
RuleRule Builder
- Always valid (Default)always applies
Free magazine €0.00
- Pseudo productsCatalogues
- Basic DataPosition3
- Basic DataRemovableon
- Pseudo ProductTitleFree magazine
- Pseudo ProductMediaMagazine cover
- Pseudo ProductType of surcharge/discountAbsolute
- Pseudo ProductSurcharge/discount (gross)€0.00
- Pseudo ProductTax rate19%
- Product NoteType · DisplaySuccess (green) · Above the price
What the customer sees.
Tested in the demo shop: magazine removed, then the quantity of the main product increased. The magazine did not come back.
Cart2 items
- Main product1 piece €495.95
- Free magazineautomatic removable by the customer €0.00
Subtotal€495.95
Why it is set up this way.
Why a tax rate at €0.00
With an absolute amount the tax rate is required, even if the amount is zero.
Why an image
With an image the customer recognises the insert at a glance. Without an image, the cart shows one of the 18 symbols.
What to watch out for: Removed means: for this session. In a new session the insert comes back if the rule still applies.
All examples.
Transport insurance
If product A, B or C is in the cart, the delivery goes to Austria or Switzerland and the customer is a retailer.
Shipping subsidy
For deliveries to certain countries the shop pays part of the shipping costs.
Payment method
A discount for payment in advance, a fee for cash on delivery: one item per payment method.
Bulky goods
A surcharge per bulky product when delivery is by freight.
Mandatory product for retailers
A real product from the catalogue that retailers get once, with their first order.
Free gift
Once the goods total reaches €50.00, a catalogue product is added free of charge.
Free insert
A magazine or a sample that the customer can see and remove.
Gift wrapping
In Advent, one gift wrap per product in the cart, which the customer can remove.