How to Create Coupons and Discounts

Creating coupons and discounts in CS-Cart can be a great way to attract and retain customers. Here's how you can do it:

1. Log In to Your Admin Panel:

   Open your web browser and go to the admin panel of your CS-Cart store. Log in using your administrator credentials.

2. Navigate to Promotions:

   In the admin panel, look for the "Marketing" tab in the main menu. Click on it to access the marketing and promotions section.

3. Go to Cart-Promotions:

   Under the "Marketing" section, you'll find a subsection labeled "Cart-Promotions". Click on it to manage promotions.

4. Add New Promotion:
   • To create a new promotion, click the "Add promotion" button. This will open a form where you can enter details about the promotion.
5. Configure Promotion Details:
   • General:
     • Name: Provide a name for the promotion (e.g., "Summer Sale", "New Year Discount").
     • Active: Set whether the promotion is currently active.
     • Conditions: Specify the conditions that must be met for the promotion to apply (e.g., minimum order total, specific products, etc.).
     • Bonuses: Define the bonuses or discounts offered by the promotion (e.g., fixed amount off, percentage off, free shipping).
   • User Groups:
     • Choose which user groups are eligible for this promotion. You can select specific groups or leave it open to all.
   • Coupons:
     • If you want to create specific coupons for the promotion, you can do so in this section. This step is optional.
   • Time and Priority:
     • Set the time period during which the promotion is active, and determine its priority if you have multiple promotions.
   • Conditions and Bonuses:
     • Further, specify conditions and bonuses based on your promotional goals.
6. Save Changes:

   Once you have configured the promotion details, click the "Save" button to save your changes.

7. Check Promotion on Storefront:

   Go to your storefront and add products to the cart that meet the conditions of the promotion. Proceed to the checkout page to see if the promotion is applied.

Additional Tips:

• Test the Promotion:
  • Before launching the promotion, test it thoroughly to ensure it works as expected.
• Promotion Exclusions:
  • Consider excluding certain products or categories from promotions if needed.
• Communicate the Promotion:
  • Make sure to communicate the promotion to your customers through your website, emails, or other marketing channels.

Remember to save your settings after making any changes. This will ensure that the coupons and discounts are set up correctly on your CS-Cart store.