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Upsells: Cart Upsells Setup

Display upsell offers in your sidebar cart or cart page to increase average order value before checkout.

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Written by Daniel Andrade
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Cart upsells appear when customers view their cart, whether in a sidebar/drawer cart or on the full cart page. Offers are triggered based on what's in the cart, and customers can add upsell products directly.

How Cart Upsells Work

  • Upsell offers display within or near the cart

  • Triggered based on what's currently in the customer's cart

  • Customers can add upsell products directly to their cart

  • Discounts apply automatically when conditions are met

Installation

1. Enable the App Embed

Navigate to Online Store > Themes > Customize.

In the theme customizer, go to App Embeds and ensure the GOAT app embed is enabled.

2. Create a Cart Upsell in GOAT

In the GOAT app, go to Upsells and click "Create Upsell".

Select Cart as the upsell type.

3. Configure Trigger Conditions

Set when this upsell should appear:

- Product in Cart: Show when specific products are in the cart - Cart Value Minimum: Show when cart total exceeds an amount - Cart Value Maximum: Show when cart total is below an amount - Collection: Show when products from a specific collection are in cart

Multiple conditions use AND logic - all must be met for the upsell to display.

4. Select the Upsell Product

Choose the product to offer as the upsell.

5. Configure Discount (Optional)

Add a discount for the upsell: - Percentage off: e.g., 15% off - Fixed amount off: e.g., $5 off

6. Set Priority

If multiple cart upsells could apply, priority determines which shows first.

Widget Configuration

Navigate to Upsells > Settings > Cart Widget to customize appearance:

  • Section Title: The heading above upsell offers

  • Layout: How products display

  • Styling: Colors and fonts to match your theme

  • Max Products: Limit how many upsells show at once

Troubleshooting

Cart upsell not appearing?

  • Check that app embed is enabled in theme settings

  • Verify trigger conditions match current cart

  • Ensure upsell is set to "Active"

Discount not applying?

  • Make sure the discount function is deployed

  • Verify discount is configured on the upsell offer

  • Check that trigger product is still in cart at checkout

If you need help, reach out via our Intercom chat widget or email us at [email protected].

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