Get Started with CartSprinkle

Set up your first gift promotion in just 5 minutes

What is CartSprinkle?

CartSprinkle helps you create compelling gift-with-purchase promotions that increase your average order value. Offer free gifts when customers:

  • Spend a certain amount (e.g., "Spend $50, get a free tote bag")
  • Buy a specific product (e.g., "Buy this shirt, get free socks")

Quick Start (5 Minutes)

Step 1: Install the App

  1. Visit the Shopify App Store and search for "CartSprinkle"
  2. Click Add app
  3. Review the permissions and click Install app
  4. You'll be redirected to the CartSprinkle dashboard

Step 2: Activate Theme Extension

Before creating promotions, you need to activate the theme extension so gifts can display on your storefront.

  1. From your Shopify Admin, go to Online Store → Themes
  2. Click Customize on your active theme
  3. In the left sidebar, click App embeds (bottom of the list)
  4. Find CartSprinkle Gift Auto-Add and toggle it ON ✅
  5. Click Save in the top right

💡 Tip

The theme extension works automatically - you don't need to add any code or modify your theme files!

Step 3: Create Your First Promotion

  1. In the CartSprinkle dashboard, click Create Promotion
  2. Fill in the basic details:
    • Title: Internal name for your promotion (e.g., "Holiday Gift Bag Promo")
    • Gift Product: The product customers will receive (use the search)
    • Marketing Message: What customers see (e.g., "Get a FREE gift bag!")
  3. Choose your trigger rule:
    • Spend Threshold: Customer must spend a minimum amount
    • Buy Specific Product: Customer must add a specific product to cart
  4. Set your dates:
    • Start Date: When the promotion begins
    • End Date: When the promotion ends
  5. Click Create Promotion

Step 4: Test Your Promotion

  1. Open your online store in a new incognito window
  2. Add items to your cart that meet your promotion criteria
  3. Go to the cart page - you should see your gift product automatically added!

⚠️ Testing Tips

  • Use an incognito/private browser window (clears cookies)
  • Make sure your promotion dates include today
  • Check that your cart meets the trigger criteria (minimum spend or specific product)

What Happens Next?

Once your promotion is active:

  • ✅ Automatic Discount - A Shopify discount is created automatically
  • ✅ Cart Integration - Gifts are added to cart when conditions are met
  • ✅ Theme Display - Promotional messages appear on your storefront
  • ✅ Inventory Management - Gift product inventory is tracked

Need Help?

Next Steps

Now that you've created your first promotion, learn more about: