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Getting Started

This guide will help you create your first discount campaign and get familiar with the Datora Multi-Discount App interface.

Your First Discount Campaign​

Let's create a simple discount campaign to get you started. In this example, we'll create a percentage discount for a product collection.

Step 1: Access the App​

  1. Log into your Shopify admin
  2. Navigate to Apps in the left sidebar
  3. Click on Datora Multi-Discount
  4. You'll see the main dashboard

Step 2: Create a New Discount​

  1. Click the Create Discount button on the dashboard
  2. Choose Multi-Discount Campaign as the discount type
  3. You'll be taken to the discount creation form

Step 3: Configure Basic Settings​

Fill in the basic information:

  1. Discount Title: Give your discount a descriptive name (e.g., "Summer Sale - 20% Off")

    • This is for internal use and won't be shown to customers

  2. Discount Code (Optional):

    • Leave empty for automatic discounts applied at checkout
    • Enter a code (e.g., "SUMMER20") for code-based discounts

  3. Start Date & Time: When the discount becomes active

  4. End Date & Time: When the discount expires (optional)

Step 4: Set Discount Values​

Configure the discount amount:

  1. Discount Type: Choose from:

    • Percentage: Discount by percentage (e.g., 20% off)
    • Fixed Amount: Discount by specific amount (e.g., $10 off)

  2. Discount Value: Enter the discount amount

    • For percentage: Enter number without % sign (e.g., 20 for 20% off)
    • For fixed amount: Enter the dollar amount (e.g., 10 for $10 off)

Step 5: Select Products​

Choose which products the discount applies to:

  1. All Products: Apply to entire store
  2. Specific Products: Search and select individual products
  3. Collections: Select one or more product collections
  4. Product Variants: Target specific variants (size, color, etc.)

Step 6: Set Conditions (Optional)​

Add purchase requirements:

  1. Minimum Purchase Amount: Customers must spend at least this amount
  2. Minimum Quantity: Customers must buy at least this many items
  3. Customer Eligibility:
    • All customers
    • Specific customer segments
    • First-time customers only

Step 7: Review and Activate​

  1. Review all settings in the preview pane
  2. Click Save Discount to create it
  3. Toggle the Active switch to enable the discount
  4. Click Activate to confirm

Viewing Your Discounts​

After creating a discount:

  1. Return to the main dashboard
  2. You'll see your discount listed with its status
  3. View key metrics:
    • Total uses
    • Revenue impact
    • Active status

Testing Your Discount​

Before announcing your promotion:

  1. For Code-Based Discounts:

    • Visit your store as a customer
    • Add qualifying products to cart
    • Enter the discount code at checkout
    • Verify the discount is applied correctly

  2. For Automatic Discounts:

    • Add qualifying products to cart
    • Proceed to checkout
    • Verify the discount appears automatically

Managing Multiple Discounts​

As you create more campaigns:

  1. Organize by Status: Use filters to view active, scheduled, or expired discounts
  2. Search: Find specific campaigns by name or code
  3. Bulk Actions: Edit or delete multiple discounts at once
  4. Performance Tracking: Monitor which discounts perform best

Understanding Discount Priority​

When multiple discounts apply to the same product:

  1. The app follows Shopify's discount stacking rules
  2. Typically, only one discount code can be applied per order
  3. Automatic discounts can combine with discount codes
  4. Check your Settings to configure priority rules

Quick Actions​

Common tasks you'll perform regularly:

Edit a Discount​

  1. Click on the discount name in the dashboard
  2. Make your changes
  3. Click Save to update

Duplicate a Discount​

  1. Hover over a discount in the list
  2. Click the Duplicate icon
  3. Modify the copy as needed
  4. Save the new discount

Deactivate a Discount​

  1. Find the discount in your list
  2. Toggle the Active switch to off
  3. The discount will stop applying immediately

Delete a Discount​

  1. Click on the discount to open it
  2. Scroll to the bottom
  3. Click Delete Discount
  4. Confirm the deletion

Best Practices​

To get the most from your discount campaigns:

  1. Use Clear Names: Make discount titles descriptive for easy management
  2. Set End Dates: Create urgency and prevent discounts from running indefinitely
  3. Monitor Performance: Check metrics regularly to optimize your strategy
  4. Test First: Always test new discounts before announcing them
  5. Communicate Clearly: Make sure customers understand the discount terms
  6. Plan Ahead: Create seasonal campaigns in advance and schedule them

Next Steps​

Now that you've created your first discount, explore more features:

Getting Help​

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