How do I set up post-purchase upsell discounts?

Question

I'm struggling to increase my average order value and want to leverage post-purchase upsells effectively. My current checkout process doesn't capitalize on the momentum of a completed purchase, and I know I'm leaving potential revenue on the table. I need a strategic approach to presenting additional offers that feel natural, not pushy, and actually provide value to customers who have just made a purchase. What are the best practices for implementing post-purchase upsell discounts that customers will actually appreciate?

Muhammed Tüfekyapan · Accepted Answer

Setting Up Post-Purchase Upsell Discounts
Post-purchase upsells are one of the highest-ROI opportunities in e-commerce because the customer's payment friction is already overcome - they have just committed to buying. A well-placed discounted offer at this moment converts at 2-5x the rate of the same offer shown pre-checkout.

Implementation Options by Shopify Plan

PlanMethodNotes

All plansPost-purchase page apps (ReConvert, Zipify OCU)Most flexible; customer clicks to add without re-entering payment
Shopify PlusCheckout extensibility + post-purchase extensionsNative, faster, no app fee; requires developer setup
All plansThank-you page with discount code for next orderSimpler but lower-intent than one-click add

What to Offer
The highest-converting post-purchase upsells are complementary products (not alternatives) at a clear discount (15-25% off). For example: someone buys a coffee maker - offer a 3-pack of filters at 20% off. The relationship to the original purchase should be obvious and the value should be immediately apparent.
Keep the upsell page extremely simple: one product, one price, one button. The customer's focus is on their receipt confirmation - a complex multi-product upsell page loses attention instantly.

Growth Suite Post-Purchase Funnels
Growth Suite's Post-Purchase Upsell Funnels display targeted offers immediately after checkout with one-click add functionality. For Shopify Plus stores, Checkout Upsells integrate directly into the checkout flow for even higher conversion rates by reducing the navigation step between purchase and upsell acceptance.

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Use Cases

Plan	Method	Notes
All plans	Post-purchase page apps (ReConvert, Zipify OCU)	Most flexible; customer clicks to add without re-entering payment
Shopify Plus	Checkout extensibility + post-purchase extensions	Native, faster, no app fee; requires developer setup
All plans	Thank-you page with discount code for next order	Simpler but lower-intent than one-click add