Creating A Subscription Club
Creating a subscription club allows vendors to offer products on a recurring basis, enhancing customer engagement and loyalty. Follow these steps to set up a new club.
Step 1: Navigate to Add Club
In your vendor dashboard, go to Club & Subscriptions > Subscription Clubs.
Click on Add Club to start the process.
Step 2: Fill Out Club Details
On the club details page, you will need to provide the following information:
- Club Name: Enter the name of your subscription club. This name will be visible to your customers and should reflect the nature of the club.
Club Picture: Upload a picture for your club. If you want this picture to be displayed in the widget and club details section.
Recommended size: 750px by 750px.
Sort Order: Determine the display order of the club on the front-end widget. This allows you to prioritize how your clubs are presented to customers.
Club Discount: Specify a fixed percentage discount that will be applied to all orders within this club.
Set Price: If you prefer, set a fixed dollar amount for the club membership instead of or in addition to a percentage discount.
Shipping Method: Choose the shipping method you wish to offer for your club. Options include standard shipping, flat rate, or free shipping.
Allow Pickup: Enable this option if you want to allow members to pick up their orders instead of having them shipped. Once enabled you will need to setup your pickup locations under Settings > Pickup Locations.
Minimum Products: Set the minimum number of products that a customer must select to complete their club membership. This ensures each subscription meets a minimum number of products.
Club Teaser: Enter a short, engaging teaser for your club. This text will be displayed in the “Select Your Club” section of the widget and is designed to quickly capture the customer’s interest.
Club Description: Provide a detailed description of your club’s offerings. This information will appear under the “Club Details” link in the widget and should comprehensively explain what your club offers, including any unique selling points or benefits.
Step 3: Add Club Schedule
After filling out the club details and proceeding to the next section, you will arrive at the Add Club Schedule Page. The schedule you select here will determine the available scheduling options for your club on the widget, affecting how your customers can subscribe and receive their products.
Select Your Schedule: Choose the most appropriate schedule for your club based on the product and customer needs.
Configure Options: After selecting a schedule, specify any necessary options to define the frequency and terms of the subscription.
Schedule Options
You have several scheduling options to tailor your subscription club:
Monthly Schedule: This option allows for recurring schedules with customizable frequencies, from every month up to every 12 months. It’s suitable for regular customer engagement and retention.
Custom Schedule: For maximum flexibility, the custom schedule lets customers pick any date and frequency for their subscriptions, including the option to repeat shipments yearly. This is perfect for accommodating specific customer preferences.
Weekly Schedule: This schedule facilitates recurring weekly shipments, giving customers the choice of receiving their products every week, every 2 weeks, or every 3 weeks. It’s ideal for frequent replenishments.
Specific Date Schedule: Designed for one-time clubs or special promotions, this schedule allows you to set a future shipment date for a unique subscription experience.
For a further breakdown of Club Schedules, click here.
Step 4: Save & Activate Club
Activate Your Club: Before submitting, ensure the club is set to active in the top right-hand corner. If you want the club to be available to customers immediately, make sure club is active. If the club is deactivated automatic processing will be deactivated.
Submit: With all details configured and the club activated, click Submit to save your club settings. Your subscription club will now be ready for customers to join via the widget, offering them the selected subscription options.
Congratulation! Your club is now active and ready for customers to join. Next, we will look at adding products to your club.
Add Products To Your Club
Once you have filled out your club’s details and added a schedule, you are now ready to add products to your club.
To view a club, go to Clubs & Subscription > Subscription Club > View Club > Add Product.
Step 1: Add Product
Once you have selected add product from the view club page, you can now start by searching for a product on your eCommerce store.
Step 2: Configure Product Options
Search Product: Search for any product listed on your store, if you would like to add a product this can be done on your eCommerce.
Min/Max Quantity: Control the minimum and maximum quantity for a specific product that a member can order.
Default Quantity: Set the default quantity on a particular product, this will pre-populate the cart with any particular product.
Sort Order: Adjust the order in which products are displayed when the member is selecting products.
Step 3: Save Product
Submit: With your product configured, click Submit to save your club product. Your subscription club will now have products available for selection via the widget, offering them with a selection of club products to subscribe to.
Congratulations! You have now added products to your club and your customers can now make their club selections.
Swapping A Product
If you need to swap a product, you can learn more here.
Club List Page Table
Below is a table of list page items and their functions.
Club Name | The name of this club. |
Choose File | Image for this club. |
Display on web? | You can have this club displayed on the web or not. |
Club Discount | The discount that applies to this club. |
Shipping Method | Choose your shipping method for this club: Standard shipping, Free shipping, Flat rate or Pickup. |
Minimum Products | Select the minimum number of products for this club. |
Show Club Image | Display the club image or not. |
Sort Order | The order of the club. |
Set Price | If the club has a set price. |
Allow Pickup | Yes or No? |
Club Teaser (Optional) | Craft an engaging teaser for your club, incorporating the club’s name, its unique offerings, the frequency of yearly shipments, the diversity of products included in each delivery, and any other enticing details that will captivate customers and encourage them to become members. |
Club Description (Optional) | In this section, you have the opportunity to provide a comprehensive description of your club to your customers. Delve into the club’s name, its distinctive offerings, the schedule of shipments throughout the year, and the variety of products that members will receive in each package. Emphasise the unique benefits and exclusive experiences that membership brings, painting a vivid picture of what makes your club stand out and why it’s an enticing option for prospective members. |