How to Design an E-commerce Checkout Flow – 23 Tactics to Boost Sales

Checkout flow is the centrepiece of every e-commerce store. It’s the critical part of your online shopping experience!Most retailers focus on shop design, attractive imagery
Checkout flow is the centrepiece of every e-commerce store. It’s the critical part of your online shopping experience!Most retailers focus on shop design, attractive imagery
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Checkout flow is the centerpiece of every e-commerce store. It’s a critical part of your online shopping experience!

Most retailers focus on shop design, attractive imagery, great UI and merchandising that they sometimes overlook the checkout process entirely (not to say these parts are less important).

The checkout flow takes users to the finish line, turning shoppers into paying customers.

Even a small bump in the checkout conversion rate can have a huge impact on your revenue.

But how to squeeze more people down to the very end of your checkout flow to complete the purchase?

Read on and learn 23 powerful conversion optimizations tactics that successful online retailers use to boost sales (and you can apply to yours too!)

Why checkout matters

Online retail has huge business potential if you do it right.

Amazon recently reached an unbelievable milestone, becoming a trillion-dollar company. Yeah, you heard me right. That’s a one followed by twelve zeroes!

However, such incredible growth wouldn’t be possible without being able to close the deal.

Last year we helped a client increase their conversion rate. By optimizing their checkout page the number of people that proceeded to complete the purchase rose by 5.3%, leading to a gain of additional 75 monthly sales. With an average sale of $300, their revenue jumped by $25K/month.

That was over 28% growth and an extra $270K in sales in 2017!

So, improving your conversion rate by even a small percent can lead to immense gains.

But your checkout flow is where you also stand to lose the most.

The average online shopping cart abandonment rate is 69.89%.

This can be a terrible waste, especially if you consider how much it took to drive visitors to your store, turn them from browsers to shoppers, only to have them bail at the very last moment.

The top 3 reasons that cause abandoned carts are:

  • Hidden costs at checkout (shipping, tax, other fees, etc.)
  • Having to register before buying (forced registration)
  • Lengthy/complicated checkout process

Bar graph of top reasons for cart abandonments

With so many customers lost at the very end of the buying process, it’s clear that optimizing your checkout should be high up in your priority list.

Now, let’s dive in. Follow these 23 tactics to increase your revenue today!

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Pre-checkout stage

Your checkout optimization should start early, even before the cart page.

The pre-checkout stage is not directly a part of your checkout process, but there are a few elements that greatly influence your flow.

 

1. Encourage decision-making with product pages

To master online retail, it’s good to take a page out of the e-commerce king – Amazon’s playbook.

By looking at their product page, there are a few things Amazon does really well.

Screenshot of Amazon's product page illustrating page elements that nurture decision making
Amazon product page

You’ll notice right away that all the important information is right above the fold, so users don’t have to scroll down to find the essential stuff.

On Amazon’s product page, you can see:

Everything you need to make a decision is here or can be accessed from this page.

Down the page, you can even compare this to other related products. There’s a cross-selling offer with a few complimentary items that are usually bought together.

Screenshot of the below the fold area of Amazon's product page where they offer cross sells to increase customer spending
Cross-sells below the fold

The shopper is already interested, so why not squeeze a bit more money and increase the value of the purchase.

There are so many things you can learn from big online retailers, so be sure to check out our post on 19 tactics to steal from big e-commerce sites.

 

2. Streamline your checkout process

When it comes to your checkout process, less is more!

Fewer steps mean fewer clicks and a shorter path to your end goal – purchase. Simplify the checkout flow as much as possible.

If you take a look at Made, their checkout consists of only three steps:

  • Address
  • Delivery, and
  • Payment
Screenshot of a checkout page with checkout process visualization on the top.
Streamline your checkout process

People expect checkouts to be simple and linear. Anything different will either annoy or confuse users and disrupt their flow, which can lead to high drop-offs and cart abandonment.

So, inspect how many steps it takes for your shoppers to complete the order.

You can see this in your Google Analytics (GA), Conversion reports under Goals > Goal Flow.

Screenshot of Google Analytics Goals Flow to illustrate analysis of user's checkout funnel
Goals Flow – Google Analytics

In GA you’ll see the entire checkout process with the number of shoppers that entered and went through each step.

The red strips indicate the drop-offs in your purchasing funnel. It’s critical to check where most people exit and understand what’s making them leave.

Also, remove any unnecessary steps, that don’t contribute to your conversions, especially if they have high abandonment rates.

Generally, a rule of thumb is to have 3-4 steps until the purchase is complete.

If you really want to go all the way, consider offering a 1-click checkout like Amazon.

Screenshot of Amazon's one-click checkout
One-click checkout

It can’t get any simpler and convenient than that.

 

3. Visually show the checkout process

Give reassurance to your shoppers that the checkout process won’t take long to complete.

Today’s people relish convenience; they don’t want to engage in a long and complicated process. They want to get things done quickly.

To assure your checkout flow will only take a minute, display progress indicators in your checkout page. This helps shoppers understand where they are in the process and how long it takes to complete it.

JCrew does an excellent job, with its progress bar placed on top of the checkout page.

Screenshot of a checkout page with checkout flow visualization on top
Checkout flow visualization

Having a progress indicator signals convenience to your shoppers and can significantly increase the number of people that go through with the purchase.

 

4. Remove distractions

Removing distractions from your checkout page is another tactic to boost sales. In the e-commerce world, this is also known as enclosing the checkout.

You know-how on each page of your site you want to make it easy for users to navigate to other pages, content, etc.? Well, on your checkout page you want to do the opposite!

Header, footer, navigation bar, search box, and other elements normally found on other pages, only serve as a distraction for shoppers.

Even well-known retailers like Nordstrom can’t resist the temptation of cluttering up their checkout with needless navigation elements.

Screenshot showing distractions on the cart and checkout pages
Distractions on the cart and checkout page

These can cause users to click away to other sections of your e-store and ultimately forget about their cart or second guess their decision. And you don’t want that, do you!?

Stripdown your checkout page from any unnecessary distractions that don’t contribute to making a purchase.

Give users a distraction-free checkout experience. Walmart does a very good job at this with clean page design and a clear Call-to-action (CTA) on what to do next.

Screenshot showing a clean, distraction-free checkout page design
Distraction-free checkout page design

Everything on your checkout page should drive users one step closer to your ultimate goal – completing the order.

 

5. Infuse credibility with trust signals

Online security is a major concern for most users nowadays. Scam, phishing and other fraudulent activities made people reluctant to give out their sensitive information.

To counteract this, infuse your site with credibility by displaying trust seals throughout your checkout process.

Screenshot of a collection of trusted logos and seals for websites
Trust seals

Baymard Institute analyzed which trust marks have the highest perceived security for online shopping. Norton, Google, and BBB were the top 3 most trusted badges.

Bar chart showing the most trusted seals with Norton Security leading as the most trusted one

Place your trusted logos strategically in your checkout process, especially on pages that require sensitive information such as your billing/payment page.

Screenshot of trusted seals on a payment page of an e-commerce site checkout
Secure payment

You should also sprinkle other trust signals throughout your buyer’s journey wherever it makes sense. These could include:

  • SSL certificate
  • Logos of available payment options
  • Social proof like ratings and reviews
  • Customer policies such as returns, privacy, etc.
  • Any other verifications and accreditations

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Add to cart stage

The “add to cart” stage of your checkout flow is all about user convenience. You want to make it as simple and convenient as possible to move from this stage to the cart.

Furthermore, now’s the time to increase the value of those sales and make them more profitable. The following 3 tactics will boost your sales and revenue.

 

6. Add to cart convenience

Once a user is ready to buy, make adding to the cart as easy as possible.

Newegg has a great “add to cart” section design.

Screenshot of a well designed add to cart section nurturing convenience and decision making
Add to cart

Add to cart section looks clean, yet provides all the important information for this stage. You see the final pricing as well as the amount you save if you take this offer.

It’s super convenient to select the number of items you want to add since you don’t have to type. Simply select the exact number from the drop-down, and you’re good to go.

The CTA stands out with bright contrasting colours, clearly signalling what the user should do next.

Free shipping is displayed on top to lure you in and reinforce the benefit of shopping here.

For those still on the fence, there are 3 more options:

  • Add to compare (compare to other similar products)
  • Price alert (get notified once the price drops)
  • Add to wishlist (save for later)

Screenshot of add to compare, price alert and add to wish list on the bottom of a add to cart section to foster convenience

The takeaway here is that the “Add to cart” section should encourage action. The main focus is on proceeding to cart, but if the user is still undecided, there are alternative actions that they can take.

 

7. Confirm cart add with visual cues

Once the item’s in the cart, what’s next?!

There are two main approaches to what should be the next step:

  1. Confirm the item is added to the cart and remain on the same page. This approach has good and bad sides. The good thing is users might consider adding more items to the cart before checking out. The disadvantage is that they might not know what to do next, so they may continue browsing and get sidetracked, leading to an abandoned cart.
  2. Take the user to the cart page. The biggest advantage of this method is that it takes the user one step closer to the final purchase. The drawback is that users might not consider buying anything else.

Which one you go for really depends on your industry and average cart value, make sure to do some A/B testing to find the best strategy for your e-commerce store.

If you go for the first option, make it obvious that the user added an item to their cart. You can do this with visual cues like pop-ups or animations. This is optimal because human eyes react to movement and they will shift their attention to the checkout.

JCrew does this well with a small pop-up box appearing in the top righthand corner as soon as you add an item to your shopping bag.

Screenshot of a visual cue when users add an item to cart, the cart pops up to signal the item has been added.
Cart pop-up – a visual cue

What I love about their pop-up box is it only has one CTA – checkout. This moves the shopper along the checkout flow and on to the next step.

Amazon, on the other hand, takes users right to the cart page.

Screenshot showing Amazon's approach of add to cart process, the site takes the user immediately to the cart to encourage them to move closer to the end of checkout
Taking users immediately to the cart after an item has been added

They want to take users closer to the checkout as fast as possible. This small nudge can help reduce abandoned carts.

But Amazon wouldn’t be the king of online retail if they didn’t have another trick up their sleeve. Amazon’s cart page is also full of cross-sells and upsells to allow shoppers to add a few more items before they finalize their purchase.

Screenshot of Amazon's cart page with cross-sells and upsells
Upsells and cross-sells on the cart page

It’s full of relevant products shoppers might buy along with the item already in the cart. And it’s easy to add them just by hovering over the item and clicking the “add to cart” button.

Which leads to the next tactic to boost sales…

 

8. Upsell, cross-sell and down-sell for more profitable sales

Upselling and cross-selling are tactics to boost the average order size. They increase the value of each transaction and make for more profitable sales.

In the previous section, you’ve seen how Amazon adds upsell offers to their checkout page. But there are other ways to do this as well.

Home Depot tries to upsell you a 2-year protection plan for an additional $25 when you’re buying one of their power tools.

Screenshot of Home Depot upselling with a protection plan on their cart page
Upselling with protection plans

There are many upselling strategies, but the goal is always to increase the value of each order.

It’s the same thing you encounter in brick-and-mortar stores while waiting in line at the cash register. You’ll see conveniently placed items like candy, condoms, razors, etc., meant to boost the sale size.

Screenshot of a supermarket checkout counter illustrating upsells at the checkout
Supermarket checkout counter

Upsells really work because it’s easier to sell accessories and add-ons to someone who already intends to make a purchase then it is to someone just browsing.

 

Cart page

Clarity and control are the names of the game for your cart page. Allow shoppers to review their cart in the same way they would in a physical store.

 

9. Clearly display cart details

Your cart page should help users easily understand what’s in the cart and how much they have to pay for it.

Unexpected costs are the number one reason for abandoned carts. Make sure all the pricing and cost information is obvious and easy to understand.

Cartier takes a minimalist approach with its cart design.

Screenshot of an e-commerce site having a clear and easy to understand cart with all the relevant details displayed
Clear cart details

You see product images, quantity, size, pricing and a few add-ons like engraving and complimentary gift messages.

They also get the visual hierarchy right with clear CTAs shown one above and one below the cart. It’s easy to understand what the priority action for this page is – continue to the next step.

Next to the cart, you can see a progress indicator of their checkout flow (mentioned earlier), along with the total cost for this order.

Screenshot of a checkout process displaying total costs to provide all the necessary details to shoppers
Total costs

It’s also a good time to remind them about the good stuff like your free shipping, guarantee, return policy, etc. (more on that in a bit).

Screenshot of a checkout page displaying warranty, shipping, security and returns policies
Boost confidence with relevant policies

The intention is to clearly show all the contents and information useful for this stage, in order to push users onto the next stage of the checkout process.

 

10. Give customers full control

Allow users to change their minds, and offer full control over their cart contents.

Give shoppers the option to easily:

  • Edit (size, colour, etc.)
  • Remove
  • Change the quantity

They should be able to make changes from within their cart with just a few clicks.

Screenshot of a cart page allowing users full control do modify their cart contents
Cart contents full control

Sometimes shoppers might mistakenly add the wrong option such as colour, size, quantity or even the wrong product. Other times they might simply change their minds.

If you don’t allow them to review the contents, in most cases, they’ll just abandon the cart. So it’s best to give shoppers the full control on your cart page.

 

11. Save cart content for later

Not everyone will be ready to buy despite getting all the way to the cart page. Save their carts to allow them to continue where they left off.

Persistent shopping carts appear the next time users visit your e-commerce shop even if they don’t register for an account.

Most well know e-stores use this tactic nowadays, but J’Crew goes a step further showing a “welcome back” pop-up reminding shoppers that they still have their cart ‘waiting’.

Screenshot of a persistent shopping cart greeting the user next time he returns to the e-commerce store
Persistent shopping cart

You can also allow users to save their cart items for later.

Screenshot of the option to save cart for later
Save cart for later

54% of shoppers say they would gladly purchase products left in shopping carts if those products are offered at a lower price.

If you give users the option to save cart for later, you can use cart abandonment emails and retargeting ads to bring people back with personalized offers and discounts.

 

Billing and shipping stage

Now it makes it or break it time. Shoppers have officially entered the checkout phase, and it’s time to reel them in with your payment and shipping options.

The critical areas of this stage are choice and security.

 

12. Offer up multiple shipping options

Different people have different needs and schedules, so It is ideal to have multiple shipping options available.

Some people don’t mind waiting if it’s going to save them a few bucks, while others don’t care about the cost, they just want the product at their doorstep as fast as possible.

Offer them at least two options: one free with slower shipping (taking 3 or more days) and one paid but faster (within two or fewer days to ship).

Additionally, if you do have a physical store, you can offer in-store pickup.

The North Face allows for two options, home delivery and in-store pickup.

Screenshot of shipping options where the user can choose between shipping to an address and store pickup
Shipping options

 

If you opt-in for shipping to your address, you have more options depending on how long you want to wait. 3-day shipping is free, while more rapid options will set you back from %17.8 to $25. The choice is yours.

Screenshot of a page showing different shipping speeds, 2 day, 3 day and overnight shipping
Shipping methods – fast vs slow

It really pays to appease the various schedules and needs of your customers by allowing a range of delivery options and methods.

Shipping can be used as a marketing strategy to improve the shopping experience and increase conversion rate.

 

13. Ask for credit card info last

The trick is to have users fill out the shipping info first, before getting to the payment forms.

The reasoning behind this is that once people start doing something they feel they have to finish it. It’s a psychological principle of commitment and consistency explained by well know Cialdini, master of persuasion.

If you want to increase conversions of your checkout flow, ask for billing information after the shipping form.

Dsquared2 does this right with their billing and shipping page.

Screenshot of a checkout process where the e-commerce store asks for payment info last, after shipping information
Ask for billing info last

Users already typed in their bio (name, address, phone, etc.) so they don’t need to enter that information again, only the card details and they can proceed to order.

 

14. Provide an abundance of payment options

Customers have various preferences when it comes to payment options, so the more you offer, the better.

40% of consumers have more confidence in online shops with multiple payment options, and 59% will abandon a transaction if their preferred payment method is not in place.

Give your shoppers the convenience to select from a large variety of payment methods – credit and debit cards (Interac), and perhaps even PayPal.

Graphic showing the importance of having multiple payment options for your e-commerce site

PayPal is becoming super popular (60% of web transactions) because of its convenience. Users don’t have to dig through their wallets and look for their card numbers. They can simply log in with their PayPal account and quickly complete the purchase.

Asos is offering a solid selection of payment cards, plus a quick checkout with PayPal.

Screenshot of a checkout page offering multiple payment options to users
Multiple payment options

For more expensive items you can also offer financing. This can boost sales on high-ticket items.

You may even consider integrating with digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, etc.

Screenshot of an e-commerce site offering digital wallets as payment options
Digital wallets – payment option

Digital wallets are especially important for your mobile e-commerce experience. With predictions that mobile retail will hit over 50% of sales by 2021, this can have a huge impact on your overall business.

56% of shoppers expect to see a variety of payment options, so don’t let them down. You got them so far, don’t lose them just because you don’t offer their preferred payment method.

Check out our comprehensive e-commerce payment processing guide to learn how to choose the right solution for your shop.

 

15. Be careful with coupons/promo codes

It might sound counterintuitive, but don’t’ make coupon fields prominent on your payment page.

And there’s a very good reason for this.

Most shoppers won’t have a coupon code.

If you place a prominent coupon field that invites users to “Enter promo code here,” they will instantly think, “How come I don’t have a coupon?” and “Where can I get one?”

Screenshot of a coupon code field on a e-commerce checkout page
Prominent coupon code field

 

People love discounts so they’ll instantly go over to Google for coupon codes, which increases the chance of an abandoned cart. Many users will simply get distracted and may not return, while others may decide to hold off the purchase until they can find a coupon code.

Distractions are a real bane to your checkout process. If users leave your checkout flow, even for a moment to find promo codes, they’ll encounter even more distractions. They might find deals for other stores, check Facebook, etc., and get lost in the

Never take shoppers away from the purchasing progress, or you risk losing them entirely.

The best practice for coupon code fields is to actually use a text link that says something like, “Have a promo code?” Home Depot is a good example of how this should be done.

Screenshot of a hidden promo code field on an e-commerce checkout
Hidden promo code field

Their promo code field is tucked away under a link text, so it doesn’t stick out. The goal is that only those who actually have a coupon would look for this field and others won’t even notice it’s there.

 

16. Have easy to use payment information forms

This is a small touch that can go a long way. Make it easy to enter card information with a well-designed payment form that’s clear, easy to understand and has as few form fields as possible.

Your payment form should make it obvious what information shoppers need to input. Ask only for essential information such as:

  • Card number
  • Expiration date
  • Security code
  • Name on card
Screenshot of a well designed payment for on an e-commerce checkout page with as few form fields as possible
Well designed payment form

For added clarity, give users a hint of where they can find the security code on their card since not all cards have the same layout and number of symbols.

Screenshot of a security code explanation on an e-commerce checkout page
Security code explanation

Don’t forget to make entering the information as easy as possible. Reduce friction with:

  • Autoformatting
  • Support copy/paste
  • Make suggestions
  • Disable autocorrect for certain fields like names, addresses, and emails…

Payment forms are easy to complicate and tough to design. Users won’t input their card info in forms that are poorly designed and confusing.

So, make sure to give them the most straightforward form design with as few fields as possible. Such attention to detail can give you a big boost in conversions and sales.

 

17. Make the payment form look secure

Security plays a critical role in e-commerce, and it’s especially important for your billing page.

We already discussed spreading signs of online security all over your e-store, but now let’s focus on users’ main concern – secure payment.

Graphic showing the importance of secure payment for an e-commerce checkout with 80% of users feeling safer seeing trusted card logos on the payment page

Pet Only encourages users with a sense of security on their payment page with Secure checkout and Norton security trust marks.

Screenshot of a secure payment logo on a checkout page
Secure payment logo

Credit card, PayPal and other trusted logos can also reinforce the trust in the security of your e-commerce checkout. Reduce customer fear, and it will surely lead to more finalized purchases.

 

18. Simplify checkout by storing card info in your system

This is another small trick that can boost sales. By storing their credit card info in your payment processing system,you’re making it easier for returning customers to make a purchase.

Storing customers’ card info is also known as “card vaulting”, and it’s a secure way to keep sensitive payment details on your payment gateway.

They won’t have to fill in all the forms once again, which can be tedious and may cause some users to abandon their cart.

Returning customers are more likely to buy something than new shoppers. It also costs much less to get them shopping again then acquiring new visitors.

For card vaulting, you need to be using a compatible payment gateway, such as:

  • Stripe
  • Braintree
  • Authorize.net
  • Adyen
  • Moneris
  • Bambora, etc.

This also requires PCI compliance. However, the increase in sales will definitely justify all the effort.

 

Summary and review page

It’s the final step! Get this one right, and you’ve effectively converted shoppers into paying customers.

 

19. Avoid forced registration

Forcing shoppers to register for an account can be detrimental to your checkout flow and your conversions!

If you remember from earlier, the second biggest reason for cart abandonments (claimed by 37%) is forced registration.

Registering for an account can be such a hassle. Users have to fill out a bunch of forms, create passwords, verify the account with email, so on and so on.

For many people, this can be a deal-breaker!

So, unless you don’t mind losing almost 40% of customers due to registration, you can force them to create an account at checkout like Zappos!

Screenshot of forced registration on a popular e-commerce store
Forced registration

On the other hand, if you want to boost your conversions and sales, offer users a choice.

Lowes allows new customers to join for free or use “guest checkout”.

Screenshot of a guest checkout option on an e-commerce checkout page
Guest checkout

If you insist on having shoppers create an account on your e-store, offer them social login.

With social logins, users can forego the registration process completely and create an account using their existing profiles on Google, Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Screenshot of social login options on an e-commerce checkout page
Social Login

Once they fill in their shipping and billing information, you already have all the necessary details about your customers.

 

20. Bribe users to register

If social login is not your thing and you still want to have registered users, then consider offering an incentive to users who sign up for an account.

This can be a gift card, a special discount, store points or any other bribe that can motivate them to open an account.

A cunning way to get users to register is by offering them an incentive after they’ve placed the order. You already have all the necessary info about them, just offer them a cool discount on their next purchase.

Screenshot of an e-commerce site offering a discount in exchange for account registration
Bribe users to register with discounts

This way you don’t interrupt their checkout flow, and you get them to sign up and finalize their purchase. A win-win if you ask me.

 

21. Boost shopper’s confidence with tax, returns and security policies

Allow your users to review all the purchase details as well as your policies on returns, exchanges, and privacy.

This is the final confidence booster that can solidify trust in even the wariest of customers.

Amazon does a good job of understanding user behaviour and displaying all the relevant information before the customer places the order.

Screenshot of how to boost user confidence on a checkout page with cost details and policies displayed prominently
Boost shopper confidence with cost details and policies

Timberland also allows users to review the total amount, Terms and Conditions as well as their Privacy Policy, among other purchase details.

Screenshot of links to Terms and conditions and privacy policy on a checkout page
Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy

That’s it, now all that’s left is for your customer to push the final button and place the order.

There are two more Bonus tactics to boost sales with your checkout, which you should definitely consider.

 

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22. Capture emails early

No matter what you do, it’s unlikely that you’ll convert 100% of your visitors into customers. In fact, 99% of all online store visitors don’t buy anything during their first visit?!

But the good news is 75% of them have future intentions of returning to continue the buying process.

That’s why it’s important to remind your shoppers of their abandoned carts with email remarketing.

But this requires you to collect their emails early.

As soon as new users land on your e-commerce store, ask them for their email address. You can surprise them with a pop-up form like JCrew.

Screenshot of an email pop-up form on an e-commerce website asking for contact info in exchange for a 15% discount
Email pop-up form

To make this strategy effective offer them an incentive in the form of a special discount if they provide you with their contact information.

 

23. Recover abandoned carts with retargeting ads

Retargeting ads are especially effective ad recovering interested users who haven’t converted on their previous visit to your online store.

Visitors are 70% more likely to convert if they see a retargeting ad.

Screenshot of retargeting ads on a random website
Retargeting Ads

Add tracking codes to your web stores like Facebook Pixel and Google Ads Conversion Tracking.

Once installed on your e-commerce store, they’ll keep track of all the visitors and their interactions with your site. So, you can target them with specific ads relevant to their latest visits even when they’re away from your site.

Retargeting hot leads with relevant ads can greatly boost your sales and skyrocket your revenue.

For a more in-depth guide, read our Retargeting 101 post and learn how to bring back lost shoppers and turn them into paying customers.

 

Wrap-up

Your checkout flow is probably the most important part of your e-commerce website. It’s directly responsible for driving sales, and it works towards your business bottom-line.

Streamline your checkout to provide a distraction and interruption-free experience. Shoppers get distracted easily, so make sure your checkout process is quick and simple.

Also, give the user a sense of security and control. Offer different options to bolster their convenience.

There’s no such thing as a perfect checkout flow for your business. Implement the recommended tactics above but make sure to A/B test everything to see what works for you and your customers.

Let us know down in the comments, what conversion optimization tactics are you using in your checkout.

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