{"id":735,"date":"2025-04-10T22:51:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T06:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/?p=735"},"modified":"2026-03-17T22:45:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T06:45:15","slug":"pre-orders-on-shopify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wholesalehelper.io\/blog\/pre-orders-on-shopify\/","title":{"rendered":"How to take Pre-Orders on Shopify?","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Offering pre-orders on your Shopify store is a great way to increase anticipation for your upcoming product launches and a great way to book orders for current out-of-stock items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having a pre-order section on your product page will not only help you take pre-orders from your customers but also help you with having sufficient funds to procure or manufacture your product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below, we will discuss everything you need to know about pre-orders on Shopify. We will cover how to set them up, what to include in your terms and conditions, the 4 best Shopify pre-order app<\/a>s<\/strong>, tips to market your pre-order offerings, and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, let\u2019s begin!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Shopify Pre-orders?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A Shopify pre-order is an order placed for an item that is not yet available for sale. When a customer places a pre-order on your store, they usually pay the product costs at the time of purchase. The product or an item is then shipped to the customer on an estimated date or as soon as it is manufactured or available in stock.

Pre-orders are commonly used for any type of product launch or out-of-stock products in your ecommerce store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Offer Pre-orders on Shopify?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several reasons you might want to offer pre-orders on Shopify for your products:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. To generate buzz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Offering pre-orders is a great way to create excitement for your upcoming product launch. By allowing customers to reserve their products in advance, you can generate buzz and build anticipation leading up to your launch date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. To manage inventory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are worried about your product running out on launch day, pre-orders on Shopify can help you manage inventory. By taking pre-orders, you can get a better idea of how many products to produce and have a better chance of meeting customer demand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, if you\u2019re a B2B wholesale<\/a> distributor, then your wholesale buyers also get benefits from pre-ordering for a specific event. For example, if a toy store wants to stock Christmas gifts in their inventory before Christmas arrives, then they can pre-order these Christmas gifts at discounted rates from a wholesale supplier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. To raise capital<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Implementing pre-orders on Shopify can also help you raise funds for your business. If you are manufacturing products yourself, the upfront cost of materials can be expensive. By taking pre-orders, you can ensure that you have a sufficient amount of bank balance or capital to cover the costs of production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Also: Shopify Wholesale \u2013 All You Need to Know<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to set up pre-orders on a Shopify store?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that we’ve covered the basics of pre-orders, let’s discuss how to set pre-orders on Shopify so that customers can pre-order one or multiple products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Add product(s) to your Shopify store<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Step 2: Install a 3rd-party pre-order app from Shopify App Store<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step 3: Setup Pre-order on Shopify using Pre-order Helper<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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