Get Started with CartSprinkle

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

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. Select Gift Variants (if applicable):
   • If your gift product has multiple variants (sizes, colors), select which ones to offer
   • Customers will choose their preferred option from a popup
   • Select just one variant if you want to auto-add without customer choice
4. Choose your trigger rule:
   • Spend Threshold: Customer must spend a minimum amount
   • Buy Specific Product: Customer must add a specific product to cart
   • Buy from Collection: Customer must add any product from a specific collection
5. Optional: Set discount percentage (default is 100% free, but you can offer 50% off, 75% off, etc.)
6. Optional (Shopify Plus only): Target specific customer segments for exclusive promotions
7. Optional: Set usage limit (e.g., "50 free gifts available") for limited-edition campaigns
8. Set your dates:
   • Start Date: When the promotion begins
   • End Date: When the promotion ends
9. 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. The gift popup should appear within 1 second, or the gift will auto-add to cart (depending on your settings)
4. Verify the gift shows the correct discount at checkout

Optional: Customize Your Popup (Recommended)

Make the gift popup match your brand:

1. In CartSprinkle dashboard, go to Popup Settings
2. Customize appearance:
   • Colors: Match your brand colors
   • Position: Center, left, or right
   • Button border radius: Control button styling
   • Notification badge: Enable chicklet for subtle reminders (icon-only or icon + text)
   • Timing: Control when popup appears
   • Custom CSS: Advanced styling for complete brand control
3. Click Save Changes
4. Preview in the theme editor to see how it looks

What Happens Next?

Once your promotion is active:

• ✅ Automatic Discount - Shopify Functions automatically apply discounts server-side (guaranteed to work)
• ✅ Instant Response - Customers see gift options within 1 second
• ✅ 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 automatically
• ✅ Guaranteed Pricing - Discounts always apply at checkout via Shopify Functions

Need Help?

• Check our FAQ for common questions
• Read the Troubleshooting Guide if something's not working
• Contact Support - we typically respond within 24 hours

Next Steps

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

• View All Guides - Deep dive into features and best practices
• Explore Plans - Upgrade to run multiple promotions
• See All Features - Discover what else CartSprinkle can do