A Total Commerce exclusive for the flavor-obsessed merchant
Welcome to the kitchen, commerce connoisseurs!
Today, we’re trading our mixing bowls for storefronts, because with Shopify Functions, you can season your online store exactly how you like it.
Think of Functions as Shopify’s new secret ingredients: they let you customize discounts, shipping, payments, and checkout experiences, without burning down your tech stack.
Let’s open the cookbook and get cooking.
Recipe 1: The “VIP Discount Dressing”
Perfect for: Rewarding your most loyal customers without going full buffet mode.
Ingredients:
- One dose of Shopify’s “Discounts” Function
- A pinch of logic (like: “spend $200 this month = 10% off next order”)
- A generous pour of customer appreciation
How to make it:
- Use Shopify’s discount customizations to serve just the right customers. Want to offer 15% off to newsletter subscribers only? Easy. Or a buy-one-get-one for your seasonal sale? Done.
Chef’s note: Don’t drown your store in discounts. A good dressing enhances flavor, it doesn’t hide it.
Recipe 2: The “Shipping Surprise Carbonara”
Perfect for: Keeping delivery prices fair and flavorful.
Ingredients:
- Shopify’s “Delivery Customization” Function
- A scoop of logic based on cart size, product type, or location
- Optional garnish: free shipping for high-value customers
How to make it:
- Set up your shipping rules so the experience feels personalized. Example: “Free shipping for orders over $100” or “Flat $5 for local deliveries.”
- You decide the recipe, Shopify just cooks it automatically.
Chef’s note: Balance your flavors. Too many fees can make customers lose their appetite.
Recipe 3: “The Payment Topping Bar”
Perfect for: Giving shoppers exactly the payment options they want (and hiding the ones they don’t).
Ingredients:
- Shopify’s “Payment Customization” Function (Shopify Plus only)
- A sprinkle of logic for which methods appear when
- 1 cherry on top: better checkout conversion
How to make it:
- Offer “Buy Now, Pay Later” for larger carts. Hide cash on delivery if the order’s international. Make checkout feel like dessert, smooth, sweet, and easy.
Chef’s note: Let customers choose their toppings, but keep the counter clean (too many options = choice overload).
Recipe 4: “The Checkout Gateau”
Perfect for: Keeping your checkout process on-brand, on-message, and error-free.
Ingredients:
- Shopify’s “Checkout Validation” Function
- A scoop of creative messaging (“Oops! You can’t mix fresh and frozen in one order.”)
- A dash of personality
How to make it:
- Add rules that match your business needs, like restricting shipping for certain items, or asking for age verification.
- Use friendly, branded messages to explain what’s happening.
- Think of it like decorating your cake: same base, but your frosting makes it yours.
Chef’s note: Never serve a bland checkout. Add your personality. It’s your store’s final impression.
Recipe 5: “Deployment Espresso”
Perfect for: Getting that quick boost from new customizations.
Ingredients:
- 1 Shopify app or partner developer
- A shot of clear direction
- Optional: A sprinkle of testing before you go live
How to make it:
- Tell your developer or Shopify partner what you want the Function to do.
- They’ll whip it up in the background while you run your business.
- You sip your espresso. They handle the code.
Chef’s note: You don’t need to be a barista (or a coder) to enjoy a perfect brew. Just know what flavor you want.
Final Course: The Total Commerce Takeaway
Shopify Functions are the new spices in your eCommerce pantry. They don’t change the recipe, they make it yours.
Whether you’re a small-batch artisan or a full-blown brand kitchen, these tools let you:
- Personalize your discounts
- Simplify shipping
- Tailor payment experiences
- Keep checkout smooth and branded
No more one-size-fits-all menus. Just your flavor, your way.
Ready to Cook with Shopify Functions?
At Total Commerce, we help merchants turn these digital recipes into Michelin-star experiences. Whether you need a pinch of customization or a full-on store revamp, we’ll bring the right tools, and the right flavor, to your Shopify kitchen. Let’s cook something brilliant together. Talk to us.
