Overview
A conditional checkout block allows you to display specific messaging or content to customers who have entered your store through an affiliate link. This can be useful for:
- Emphasizing exclusive discounts
- Acknowledging the affiliate relationship
- Providing specific instructions or information
- Building trust and transparency
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Create a New Block
- Navigate to your Shopify checkout settings
- Select "Add new block"
- Choose a block type (e.g., Banner, FAQ, or another template that suits your needs)
- Give your block a descriptive name (e.g., "Creator Support Banner")
2. Add Your Content
- Click "Edit" on your new block
- Add your desired messaging. Some effective approaches include:
- Discount confirmation (e.g., "You're receiving an exclusive 40% discount")
- Affiliate acknowledgment (e.g., "Complete your checkout to support [Creator Name]")
- Value proposition (e.g., "You're shopping through a creator's affiliate link")
3. Set Display Rules
This is the crucial step that makes your block appear only for affiliate purchases:
- Click on "Display Rules"
- Select "Cart attribute" as the condition
- Choose "contains" as the operator
- Enter "
cc-creator-id
" as the attribute - Leave the value field open to check for any value
Note: The CC Creator ID attribute is automatically added when a shopper enters through an affiliate link.
4. Additional Configuration (Optional)
For discount-specific messaging, you can add an additional display rule:
- Add a condition for "Discount code is not blank"
- This ensures discount-related messages only appear after the discount is applied
5. Implementation in the Checkout Editor
- Save your block and note the assigned block ID
- Open your checkout editor
- Navigate to the section where you want the block to appear
- Add a dynamic content placeholder
- Link it to your block using the assigned block ID
Best Practices
- Keep messaging clear and concise
- Test the display rules thoroughly
- Consider creating different blocks for different scenarios (e.g., one for discounts, another for general affiliate acknowledgment)
- Ensure your messaging aligns with your brand voice and affiliate agreements
Advanced Options
You can enhance your blocks by:
- Personalizing content using cart data
- Incorporating meta object data about the creator
- Using different block types for various purposes
- Adding visual elements that match your brand
Troubleshooting
If your block isn't displaying:
- Verify the CC Creator ID attribute is being properly set
- Check your display rules configuration
- Ensure the block ID is correctly linked in the checkout editor
- Test the checkout flow through an actual affiliate link
For additional support or advanced implementations, please contact our support team at help@creatorcommerce.shop.