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Discount Upsells: Turn “Almost” Into “Yes!”

Atom Commerce helps you maximize your store’s revenue by automatically showing customers what they need to do to unlock your best promotions. Our Discount Upsell system detects when a shopper is close to qualifying for a discount and displays a friendly, actionable message—right in the cart or as a store banner.

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What Are Discount Upsells?

Discount Upsells are smart notifications that:

  • Tell shoppers how close they are to a reward (like a discount or free shipping)
  • Suggest exactly what to add or spend to qualify
  • Highlight relevant products to help them reach the goal

This turns missed opportunities into extra sales, and helps your customers feel rewarded for buying more.

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How It Works

Every promotion you create in Atom Commerce can be configured to show upsell messages when a customer is close to qualifying. These messages are tailored to the type of promotion:

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1. Product Discounts (Buy X, Get Y, Volume, etc.)

When a shopper is just short of a product-based deal, they’ll see a message like:

Add 1 more to save $X!

Example:

  • Promotion: “Buy 3, get 1 free” on light bulbs
  • Cart: Customer has 2 boxes
  • Upsell: “Buy one more box of light bulbs and get the next one free!”

If the promotion targets specific products or brands, the upsell can highlight those items (e.g., “Add 1 more Brand X windbreaker to save 20%!”).

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2. Order Discounts (Spend Thresholds)

For order-wide discounts, Atom Commerce will show:

Spend $25 more to get 10% off your order

Example:

  • Promotion: “10% off orders over $100”
  • Cart: $75 subtotal
  • Upsell: “Spend $25 more to qualify for 10% off your order!”

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3. Shipping Upsells (Free Shipping Bars)

For free shipping promotions, you can display a dynamic bar or message:

Spend $100 more for FREE DELIVERY

Example:

  • Promotion: “Free shipping on orders over $2500”
  • Cart: $2400 subtotal
  • Upsell: “Spend another $100 to qualify for free shipping. Check out our Brand X windbreakers!”

You can even suggest specific products that would help the customer reach the threshold.

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Why Use Discount Upsells?

  • Increase Average Order Value: Shoppers are more likely to add items when they see a clear, achievable reward.
  • Reduce Cart Abandonment: Customers know exactly what’s needed to unlock a deal, so they’re less likely to leave.
  • Personalized Experience: Upsell messages are tailored to each shopper’s cart and your active promotions.
  • No Coding Required: All logic is handled by Atom Commerce—just configure your promotions and enable upsells.

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How to Enable Upsells

  1. Create or Edit a Promotion in Atom Commerce.
  2. Enable Discount Upsells (closeness qualifiers) for that promotion.
  3. Customize Your Message (optional):
    • Use default messages, or
    • Add your own text and product suggestions
  4. Publish and Go Live!

Atom Commerce will automatically detect when a customer is close to qualifying and show the right upsell message at the right time.

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Real-World Examples

  • Buy X Get Y: “Add 1 more box of gloves to get the next one free!”
  • Order Discount: “Spend $50 more to unlock 20% off your order.”
  • Free Shipping: “Spend 100moreforfreedelivery.Seeour100 more for free delivery. See our 100+ jackets!”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which products are suggested in the upsell? A: If the shopper has not yet qualified for your offer, the products you chose as your condition will be suggested. For example, in a “Buy 2, get the 3rd item free” offer, if the shopper already has two items, the upsell product will be the third item. However, if your discount is different—such as “Buy 2 pairs of shorts, get 50% off a belt”—then when 2 pairs of shorts are already in the cart, the belt will be the suggested upsell.

Q: Will customers see multiple upsell messages? A: If a customer is close to qualifying for more than one promotion, Atom Commerce will prioritize and show the most relevant upsell(s) based on your settings.

Q: Is this compatible with Shopify’s checkout and cart? A: Yes, Atom Commerce is designed for seamless integration with Shopify stores.

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Get Started

Discount Upsells are available for all Atom Commerce merchants. To start using them, just enable upsells on your next promotion and watch your average order value grow!

For more details, see our Offers Setup Guide.