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Buy button

The Shopify Buy Button is a powerful tool that can help businesses of all sizes to expand their reach and increase sales. This customizable button can be added to any website or blog, allowing you to sell your products directly from Shopify without having to manage multiple eCommerce sites. In this article, we'll explore the many benefits of the Shopify Buy Button and show you how to set it up on your own website.

What is the Shopify Buy Button?

The Shopify Buy Button is a feature that allows you to embed a customizable button on any website or blog. When a customer clicks on the button, they are taken to a Shopify-hosted checkout page where they can complete their purchase. The Shopify Buy Button is a great way to sell products on multiple platforms without having to manage multiple eCommerce sites.

Benefits of the Shopify Buy Button

There are many benefits to using the Shopify Buy Button. Here are just a few:

  • Easy to set up: The Shopify Buy Button is easy to set up and can be customized to match the look and feel of your website.

  • Increased sales: By adding the Shopify Buy Button to your website or blog, you can expand your reach and increase sales.

  • Streamlined checkout process: The Shopify-hosted checkout page is secure and easy to use, providing a streamlined checkout process for your customers.

  • Inventory management: The Shopify Buy Button automatically updates your inventory when a purchase is made, helping you to manage your stock levels more effectively.

How to set up the Shopify Buy Button

Setting up the Shopify Buy Button is easy. Here's how:

  1. First, you need to add the Buy Button to your Shopify Sales Channels. 

  2. You can do this by searching for “Buy Button” in the Shopify App Store.

  3. Now, decide if you want to add a Buy Button for a Product or a Collection. 

  4. Customize your button: Pick the color, size, and font. 

  5. Pick your layout style: Basic (button without any image), Classic (button plus the image and pricing), or Full view (button plus image, pricing, and description). 

  6. Select your Buy Button Actions (decide what happens when someone clicks on the button: add product to cart, direct to checkout, open product details. 

  7. Copy the embed code and paste it into the HTML of your website or blog.

  8. Test the button to make sure it's working correctly.

That's it! With just a few simple steps, you can start selling your products directly from your website or blog using the Shopify Buy Button.