Automatic Discounts

This document explains all fields, configuration steps, and preview settings inside the Automatic Discounts tab of the CartLift app.
Note: In the screenshot above, only the Automatic Discounts tab is active. Other tabs are blurred to maintain focus on this configuration section.
1. Overview of Automatic Discounts
The Automatic Discounts tab allows merchants to create automatic cart-based discount rewards triggered by minimum purchase thresholds.
Unlike Shipping Rules (Free Shipping & Reduced Shipping), this section applies percentage or fixed discounts automatically when the customer meets conditions.
2. Step-by-Step Field Explanation

Step 1: Add Automatic Rule
Click 'Add automatic rule' to create a new discount campaign.
Step 2: Enable Toggle

Enable checkbox activates or deactivates the automatic discount rule.
Step 3: Discount Type
Choose the type of discount:
- Percentage (%)
- Fixed amount (₹)
Step 4: Value (%) or Amount
Define the discount value.
Example: 10 means 10% discount on eligible products.
Example: 10 means 10% discount on eligible products.
Step 5: Minimum Purchase
Set the cart subtotal required to unlock the discount.
Example: 1000 means discount activates when cart reaches ₹1000.
Example: 1000 means discount activates when cart reaches ₹1000.
Step 6: Scope
Choose where the discount applies:
- All products
- Specific products
- Collections
Step 7: Rule Icon
Select an icon (e.g., Tag icon) displayed near the progress bar or preview.
3. Content Settings Section

Text Above Preview (Before Goal)
Displayed before the minimum purchase threshold is achieved.
Supports dynamic variables:
Supports dynamic variables:
- {{goal}} – Remaining amount to unlock
- {{discount_value_with_off}} – Discount with label
Example:
Add {{goal}} more to unlock {{discount_value_with_off}} Discount!
Add {{goal}} more to unlock {{discount_value_with_off}} Discount!
Text Above Preview (After Goal)
Displayed after the discount condition is satisfied.
Example:
Congratulations! {{discount_value}} off Discount!
Congratulations! {{discount_value}} off Discount!
Text Below Preview
Optional supporting message shown below the progress bar.
Campaign Name
Internal campaign name used for analytics and tracking.
Cart Step
Choose when the discount appears (Cart Step 1, Checkout step, or None).
Save Rule
Click 'Save Rule' to activate and apply the automatic discount.
4. Preview Panel Explanation

The Preview panel simulates how the discount progress bar appears in the cart drawer.
Use the slider to adjust subtotal value and test:
- Before reaching threshold
- After unlocking discount
5. Difference from Shipping Rules
Shipping Rules support two reward types:
Automatic Discounts instead provide cart-level price reductions.
- Free Shipping
- Reduced Shipping
Automatic Discounts instead provide cart-level price reductions.
6. Best Practices
- Use round numbers for thresholds (₹999, ₹1499).
- Combine with Free Shipping for higher AOV.
- Keep reward messages short and benefit-focused.
- Test multiple discount percentages for optimization.
