In this answer we are going to show you how to create a global discount and how to setup a notification that will show users they are close to getting a discount. (this will encourage users to add more to the cart in order to get a savings.)
You will find this by going to your E-commerce module, clicking on "Global Discounts/Coupons". *NOTE a global discount is a discount that will automatically apply when an order meets the discount criteria. A coupon requires the user to enter a code AND have the criteria of the discount met. (Example, if you have the discount set at 10% off when more than $5 is purchased then the criteria for your discount is that there be at least $5 in the cart to get the discount) For a more detailed instruction on setting up discounts see this article.
Step 2. Setup the notification |
You will need to setup the notification by checking the check box to "Show popup message about discounts". Then customize your message.
You will need to set how much of a difference you want between what is in the cart currently and when they get a notification about the discount. In my video example at the bottom you can see I set the trigger to go off when they are within $2 of their discounted price.
Be sure to save your work when done and test using the "preview site" link at the top of your members area.