Selling plans
Selling plans
A selling plan allows brands to offer products on a subscription basis by defining billing and delivery frequencies, such as weekly, monthly, or yearly. These plans help structure how and when customers are charged and how often they receive the product. In Loop, selling plans are created and managed through the selling plans section of the app. Each plan can be configured with various settings like frequency, discounts, anchor days, and more, giving merchants flexibility to tailor subscriptionPopularMapping products to a selling plan
After creating your selling plans, the next important step is mapping products to them. This ensures that the subscription logic, including delivery frequency, billing cycles, and discounts - is applied to the correct products. For instance, if a selling plan includes four delivery frequency options, all mapped products will display those options to customers during checkout. This mapping is crucial for enabling subscription functionality on your storefront. (https://storage.crisp.chat/userFew readersHide one-time purchase option
To maximize customer lifetime value and promote recurring revenue, you may want to hide the one-time purchase option on your product widget for certain items. This ensures that only subscription purchase options are visible to customers on the storefront, gently nudging them toward subscribing instead of making one-off purchases. This approach is especially useful for products that are consumable or intended for repeated use, such as supplements, coffee, personal care items, or pet food, whFew readersAnchor day billing
Anchor day billing allows you to charge all subscribers on a specific day, whether it’s a particular day of the week, month, or even a fixed date every year, regardless of when the subscription started. This is especially useful if you want to fulfill below use cases. Bill all customers on the 1st of each month for digital subscriptions. Meal box services that need to lock orders by every Monday to manage inventory and prep time. Fitness memberships or coaching programs where billingSome readersSubscription discounts
In this guide, we'll walk you through the different types of discounts available on Loop, how to configure them, and how they interact with Shopify’s discount system. Whether you’re offering standard incentives or building personalised retention flows, this article has everything you need. In this article Understanding discounts Discount hierarchy Types of discounts Compatibility with other disSome readers
Widgets
Adding Loop widget to non-product pages
The Loop Subscriptions widget is designed to help merchants showcase subscription offers directly on their Shopify store. While it is commonly used on product pages, you can also add the widget to non-product pages such as collection pages, landing pages, featured product sections, and even custom modals. This flexibility enables you to promote subscription options in more strategic locations throughout your store, helping boost visibility and conversion rates. In this article, we’ll guide youFew readersLoop widget setup
The Loop widget enables customers to easily subscribe to products directly from the product page. It displays subscription options like delivery frequency, discounts, and other benefits, making it simple for users to choose recurring orders over one-time purchases. For merchants, this widget acts as the key entry point for acquiring and converting subscription customers. By offering clear, customizable options right where users shop, it helps boost subscription adoption and creates a seamless pPopularWidget configuration guide
The Loop widget is highly configurable to meet diverse subscription needs. Using the settings panel, merchants can customize the widget’s appearance, behavior and text to match their brand and customer experience goals. This article will guide you through the available settings across configuration, preferences, styles, and texts, helping you deliver a seamless and branded subscription experience to your shoppers.Few readersTroubleshooting widget issues
While we've designed the Loop widget installation process to be as seamless as possible, there can be instances where the widget may not appear or function as expected. This article will walk you through the most common reasons why the subscription widget might not show up on your product page and how to resolve them. We'll also highlight important prerequisites, theme compatibility checks, and tips for verifying correct setup to ensure your subscription experience goes live without issues.Few readers
Subscription models
Gift subscription
Gift subscriptions allow a customer to purchase a subscription on behalf of someone else, such as a friend, family member, or colleague. It’s a thoughtful way to give recurring value, whether it’s a box of goodies, gift cards, wellness items, or any product delivered over time. Gift subscriptions are popular during holidays, birthdays, and special occasions, offering a simple way to give a lasting experience instead of a one-time gift. This model works as an extension of prepaid subscriFew readersGift subscription setup guide
With Loop, merchants can easily configure gift subscriptions from the admin portal, customize the storefront experience using the gift widget, and manage gifting preferences to ensure a seamless experience for both gifters and recipients. This guide walks you through the steps required to set up gift subscriptions and deliver a delightful, branded gifting experience. In this article Configuring gift programs Setting up the gift widget (5-settFew readersStandard subscription
Standard subscriptions are the most common and straightforward type of subscription. A customer subscribes to a product, and it’s delivered to them on a regular schedule - for example, every 2 weeks or once a month. You receive payments on the same recurring cycle. Standard subscriptions offer convenience for customers and provide predictable revenue for your business. Examples of standard subscriptions include Coffee beans: Weekly delivery of fresh coffee beans Pet care food: MFew readersTrial subscription
Trial subscriptions enable customers to test a product or service for a specified period at no cost. They are not charged during this time, giving them a risk-free way to experience the offering before committing. Once the trial period ends, the subscription automatically converts into a paid plan, and the customer is charged based on the regular billing cycle you’ve defined, such as 7 days, 15 days or monthly. Examples of trial subscriptions include Skincare: 7-day free trial of a daSome readersPrepaid subscriptions
Prepaid subscriptions enable customers to pay upfront for multiple orders and receive their products on scheduled dates according to the delivery frequency set in the subscription plan. Contents of the article Benefits of offering prepaid subscriptions Key features and improvementsSome readersMemberships
This guide is intended for store owners/developers who are interested in implementing membership on their storefronts using Loop Subscriptions. We highly recommend requesting a developer’s support to implement this on your storefront. Contents of the article What is a Membership Subscription Implementing Memberships with Loop Help section? What is a Membership SubscriptiFew readers
Managing Shopify checkout translations
Merchants can manage and update the translations shown on the Shopify checkout page for subscription products, ensuring subscribers see the correct language and terminology. Properly configured translations help provide a seamless checkout experience, improve clarity for customers, and maintain consistency across different subscription products and selling plans. In this article Problem statement How to handle these translations? (5-how-to-handle-theFew readersCheckout upgrades
Subscription upselling at checkout allows you to convert one-time shoppers to subscribers with just one click. This feature is designed to reduce friction, boost subscription adoption, and increase LTV, all at the critical point of purchase, i.e. checkout. In this article, we’ll guide you through the setup steps, prerequisites, and key considerations when configuring this feature on your live store. In this article Pre-requisites (5-pre-requisitesFew readersGift subscription notifications
Loop enables brands to automate and personalize email notifications for gift subscriptions, keeping subscribers informed throughout their subscription journey. These notifications are triggered automatically by key events, such as a thank-you message or when a gift is received. To enhance the user experience and avoid confusion, a dedicated section for gift subscription notifications has been introduced, keeping it separate from other Loop notification flows. In this articleFew readersCheckout links
Checkout links offer brands a powerful way to expand their subscription acquisition funnel by streamlining the purchase process. These links take customers directly to the checkout page with pre-selected subscription options, eliminating the need to navigate product pages or manually choose delivery frequency or purchase type. This article will guide you through how to generate and use checkout links effectively within Loop to boost subscription conversions. In this articleFew readers