What is checkout?
The checkout (or checkout process) refers to the multi-step journey a customer follows between confirming their cart and confirming payment.
The typical steps
A typical checkout runs through the cart summary, entering or selecting the delivery and billing address, choosing a delivery method, choosing a payment method, then confirming the order. Each step is a chance for the customer to carry on… or to abandon.
Why every step matters
The more steps, form fields or points of friction a checkout has (mandatory account creation, delivery costs revealed too late, unclear options), the higher the cart abandonment rate. Simplifying this journey, cutting the number of clicks and showing costs upfront are among the most direct levers for improving a store's conversion rate.
Frequently asked questions
How can you reduce the abandonment rate in the checkout?
Should account creation be required to place an order?
How can you identify friction points in the checkout?
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