Enhance Your Online Shopping Experience with a Sticky Add-to-Cart Button
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The Importance of an Add to Cart Button
- Creating a Floating Cart
- Inserting a Sticky Cart Template
- Customizing Your Sticky Cart
- Positioning Your Sticky Cart
- The Z-Index and Display Order
- Choosing the Orientation
- Using the Offset Feature
- Conclusion
Creating a Floating Cart That's Always Visible
In today's digital age, it is crucial for businesses to create a seamless and frictionless online shopping experience for their customers. One of the main obstacles that can deter customers from making a purchase is the need to scroll back up a page to find the "Add to Cart" button. Moments of hesitation can lead to customers leaving the site without completing their purchase. However, there is a clever solution to eliminate this obstacle - the creation of a floating cart that is always visible to the customer as they scroll through the page.
1. Introduction
Welcome to "Learn with GemPages"! In this video, we will explore how to create a floating cart that will enhance the user experience and increase conversions. By implementing this feature, customers will no longer have to navigate back to the top of the page to add a product to their cart. The floating cart will follow them as they scroll, ensuring that the "Add to Cart" button is always within reach.
2. The Importance of an Add to Cart Button
The "Add to Cart" button plays a crucial role in the online shopping process. It serves as the gateway for customers to add products to their virtual shopping carts and proceed with the checkout process. However, if this button is not easily accessible or visible, customers may become frustrated and abandon their shopping journey. By creating a floating cart with a sticky "Add to Cart" button, businesses can significantly reduce the friction in the purchasing process and increase the likelihood of conversions.
3. Creating a Floating Cart
To create a floating cart, we will utilize pre-designed sticky cart templates from the GemPages Library. These templates provide a solid foundation and save us the time and effort of building everything from scratch. GemPages offers a variety of layouts and styles that can be further customized to match your brand's aesthetics. In the following steps, we will guide you through the process of inserting a sticky cart template and customizing it to suit your needs.
4. Inserting a Sticky Cart Template
To begin, access the GemPages Dashboard and navigate to the Product Pages section. Click on "Create New Template" to start building your floating cart. Among the available templates, select the Kitchenware template, as it already includes the desired sticky cart feature. After naming your template, click on "Create" to proceed. This will create a new template with the sticky cart section integrated into it.
5. Customizing Your Sticky Cart
The default sticky cart consists of a countdown timer, a Flash Sale section, and a Call-to-Action button, all contained within a red-background row. To make the sticky cart cohesive with your page's design, we will make some adjustments. Start by changing the background color of the row to black. Using the design tab in the left sidebar, navigate to the Background section and select the desired color from the color palette. Additionally, customize the countdown timer and other elements according to your branding guidelines.
6. Positioning Your Sticky Cart
By default, the sticky cart is positioned at the bottom of the page. However, you have the flexibility to position it in different ways. In the Design tab of the row element, go to the Position section. Here, you can choose between relative, sticky to the screen, and static positioning. Sticky to the screen is the recommended option as it ensures the cart stays visible even when the page is scrolled. Adjust the Z-index to a value of 99 to ensure that the sticky cart is always displayed above other elements.
7. The Z-Index and Display Order
When it comes to the display order of elements on a page, the Z-index property is crucial. By assigning a higher number to an element's Z-index, it is brought closer to the front, ensuring its visibility. In the case of the sticky cart, we recommend setting the Z-index to 99 to make sure it remains in front of other elements on the page.
8. Choosing the Orientation
The orientation of the sticky cart can also be modified to suit your preferences. By clicking on "More settings" in the row element, you can select the desired vertical and horizontal orientation. You can place the sticky cart at the top or bottom of the screen vertically, or opt for a side sticky cart. These options allow you to choose the most convenient and visually appealing position for your floating cart.
9. Using the Offset Feature
The offset feature allows you to add padding to the borders of the sticky cart. By entering a specific number of pixels or a percentage, you can create spacing between the cart and other elements on the page. This feature provides additional flexibility in determining the precise position and alignment of the floating cart.
10. Conclusion
Implementing a floating cart with a sticky "Add to Cart" button is a simple yet powerful way to enhance the user experience and increase conversions. By ensuring that the "Add to Cart" button is always visible, businesses can remove a significant barrier to purchase and encourage customers to complete their transactions. Additionally, the customizable options available in GemPages allow you to tailor the floating cart to match your brand's aesthetics. Don't hesitate to give this feature a try and witness the positive impact it can have on your online store's performance.
Highlights
- Creating a floating cart with a sticky "Add to Cart" button eliminates the need for customers to scroll back to the top of the page to make a purchase.
- The GemPages Library offers pre-designed sticky cart templates that can be customized to match your brand's aesthetics.
- Customizing the background color, layout, and content of the sticky cart enhances its visual appeal and aligns it with your brand.
- The position, Z-index, orientation, and offset features provide flexibility in optimizing the placement and alignment of the floating cart.
- A floating cart with a sticky "Add to Cart" button improves the user experience, reduces friction in the purchasing process, and increases the likelihood of conversions.
FAQ
Q: Do I need coding knowledge to create a floating cart with a sticky "Add to Cart" button?
A: No, with GemPages, you can create a floating cart without any coding knowledge. The pre-designed templates and user-friendly interface make it easy to customize the sticky cart to suit your needs.
Q: Can I customize the design and layout of the sticky cart?
A: Yes, GemPages allows you to customize the background color, layout, font, and other visual elements of the sticky cart. This ensures that it aligns with your brand's aesthetics and creates a cohesive shopping experience.
Q: Does the floating cart work on mobile devices?
A: Yes, the floating cart feature is mobile-responsive and works seamlessly across different devices and screen sizes. This ensures that customers can easily add products to their carts no matter what device they are using.
Q: Can I track the effectiveness of the floating cart in increasing conversions?
A: Yes, GemPages allows you to perform A/B testing to compare the performance of pages with and without a floating cart. This helps you gauge the impact of the floating cart on conversion rates and make data-driven decisions.
Q: Is the floating cart feature available in all GemPages plans?
A: The floating cart feature is available in the Business and Advanced plans of GemPages. If you're on a different plan, you can upgrade to access this powerful feature.
Q: Can I integrate the floating cart with my payment gateway?
A: Yes, GemPages supports integration with popular payment gateways, allowing customers to seamlessly proceed with the checkout process after adding items to their carts.
