Create promo codes that can trigger discounts or a free trial. After you create a promo code a new field will appear on your Shop Page to allow customers to enter a promo code. You also have the option to disable promo code usage on any specific Template.
Create a New Promo Code
Note that discounts triggered by promo codes will apply only on the first billing cycle of a recurring subscription. For example if a membership costs $49 per month and a $10 off promo code is used, the first month charge will be $39 and the price will revert to $49 in the second month. To create a permanent discount on a Subscription add a value in the Discount field on the Subscripiton detail page.
- Go to Submatic Settings > Business > Store Settings
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the "Manage Promo Codes" button
- Click "+ Create Promo Code"
- Enter Promo Code, the code should be alphanumeric and between 4 and 32 characters
- Select Promo Type:
- Fixed Discount: a fixed dollar amount discount such as $5 off. Enter the amount.
- Percentage Off: a percentage discount such as 10% off. Enter the percentage.
- Free Trial: Enter the trial length
- Set promo Active Dates. You may schedule the promo code to be active immediately or in the future. You may optionally set an end date. The dates are inclusive: a promo that starts on June 1 and ends on June 8 will be effective beginning 12:00 AM (midnight) on June 1 and ending on June 8 at 11:59 PM.
- Optionally Limit Redemptions. If the promo may only be used a set number of times select "Yes" for the Limit Redemptions field and enter the maximum number of redemptions.
- Define which template(s) the promo can be used with in the Applies To field. If the promo code should only be able to be used with specific templates select "Specific Templates" and add a check mark for the Templates that are applicable. Otherwise select "All Templates"
- Click Save
Disable a Promo Code
- Go to Submatic Settings > Business > Store Settings
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the "Manage Promo Codes" button
- Click the "Disable" button on the right hand side of the page
- Click "Yes" to confirm
Once disabled, a promo code cannot be re-enabled but you can always create a new one with the same code and settings as the original.
Prevent Promo Usage on a Template
You may exclude a Template from being eligible for promo code usage. This setting can be managed individually per Template and it will prevent promo codes from being applied when the Template is purchased online. To do this:
- Go to your Templates page
- Click on Manage > More Settings
- Under "Promo & Trial Settings" select "No" for "Promo Code Allowed?"
- Click Save