How to Use the Reward Progress Bar for Free Shipping and Promotional Offers in Atlas
The Reward Progress Bar in Atlas is a valuable tool for visually guiding customers toward free shipping or other promotional advantages. However, while it serves as a visual indicator, it does not automate shipping or discount rules in Shopify. This guide explains how to properly configure the Reward Progress Bar and align it with Shopify administrative settings to meet your needs.
Understanding the Reward Progress Bar
The Reward Progress Bar is designed to encourage customers by visually showing their progress toward a reward, such as free shipping. However, setting up the bar alone does not implement discounts or free shipping automatically. You need to separately configure the required rules in Shopify.
Key Facts:
The bar is purely a customer-facing visual tool.
Actual free shipping or discount rules must be manually added in Shopify.
Configuring Free Shipping with the Reward Progress Bar
To use the Reward Progress Bar to indicate free shipping for all orders, follow these steps:
Set the Progress Bar Amount to Zero: In the Atlas Reward Progress Bar settings, input '0' as the amount. This configuration tells the bar to display free shipping for all orders.
Create the Free Shipping Rule in Shopify Admin: Open your Shopify dashboard and manually set up a free shipping rule under the Shipping settings. Ensure this rule aligns with the conditions implied by the progress bar.
Save Your Configuration: After completing the setup in both Atlas and Shopify, save the changes to ensure the desired functionality and display.
Tips for Effective Use
Review your settings on both platforms to ensure consistency between what your customers see and the actual discounts or shipping rules applied.
Use meaningful reward levels (such as '0' for free shipping) to send clear visual cues.
Communicate reward thresholds explicitly in the cart for better customer understanding.
For more details on promotional offers or integrating Atlas with Shopify, consult our broader knowledge base or customer support.
Related Topics
Setting Up Discounts in Shopify
Best Practices for Promotional Offers and Gift Incentives in Atlas