Step-by-Step Ordering

Lead users through multiple products in sequence

When customers are ordering multiple products or components to be used together there is often a logical sequence they should be added in. For example the first product choice might affect which products are suggested to customers next to ensure compatibility. Leading users through a sequence can also ensure they don't miss adding required components.

iKustom used this feature to allow customers to easily place complex orders for custom kitchen doors and panels. Different product choices are presented at each step according to customers' initial style choices. See it in action →

How it works

The best approach depends on the "rules" for creating the product sequence, but typically a custom metafield is added to each product allowing store owners to choose the next product to be presented. Sometimes rules are coded into the product page template to interrogate the cart contents and make the correct decision about which product should come next.

A progress bar can show users where they are in the sequence and allow them to navigate back and forth by dynamically adding the correct product URL to each of the steps.