If you’re just starting out on Shopify you’re going to want to make sure everything is running correctly, and you can do this by using test mode.
What is test mode on Shopify???
Test mode allows you to check out on shopify without a real credit card so you can see exactly what it’s going to look like for your customers. Here’s how.
How to use test mode on Shopify:
- First click on settings, and then go to payments.
- Then next to Shopify payments click on Manage.
- From there, scroll all the way to the bottom, and then under test mode, just click on Enable Test Mode.
- Just go through your checkout process.
- When it’s time to put in a credit card use this info:
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After that, just click on pay now. And then you can see all the confirmation verbiage and all that good stuff.
Don’t forget to go and disable test mode when you’re done, but unchecking the box and clicking save.
Why should I test my checkout process?
This is a super important step in your website design because you want to make sure the experience for your clients is just right. Especially when it’s time for them to give you all their payment info – if they don’t feel comfortable with the process, it’s super easy to just hit that x and never look back.
While you’re at it, don’t forget to brand your checkout page! You can read more about how to do that on my post about 3 mistakes I see in Shopify and how to fix them. Branding your checkout page builds trust, and makes sure your clients are feeling comfortable in the space where they’re actually giving their money to you.
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