Setting up post-purchase cookies in Shopify: How to implement?

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Hey everyone,

I’m trying to figure out how to add a cookie to a Shopify store right after a customer completes their purchase. I’m pretty new to this whole cookie thing in Shopify, so I could use some help.

Here’s what I’m trying to do:

  1. Customer buys something
  2. They finish paying
  3. A cookie gets added to their browser

I’ve got this app called OptinMonster, and it has some cookie function. My plan is to use this to show a pop-up message after someone buys stuff.

Has anyone done something like this before? Any tips or advice would be super helpful. I’m kind of stuck and not sure where to start.

Thanks in advance for any help you can give!

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Having worked with Shopify for several years, I can offer some insight into implementing post-purchase cookies. While OptinMonster is a useful tool, it may not be the most efficient solution for this specific task. Consider leveraging Shopify’s native capabilities instead.

Shopify provides a ‘Thank You’ page that loads after a successful purchase. You can inject custom JavaScript into this page to set your cookie. This approach is more reliable and doesn’t require additional apps.

To implement this, navigate to your Shopify admin panel, go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Checkout’, and scroll down to the ‘Additional scripts’ section. Here, you can add your cookie-setting script. Ensure you’re compliant with privacy laws and provide clear information to customers about cookie usage.

Remember to test thoroughly across different browsers and devices to ensure consistent functionality.

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I’ve actually implemented something similar for my Shopify store. Here’s what worked for me:

Instead of relying solely on OptinMonster, I used a combination of Shopify’s liquid templating and some custom JavaScript. In the order status page template, I added a script that sets a cookie when the page loads. This ensures the cookie is set immediately after purchase.

The tricky part was getting the timing right. I found that setting the cookie expiration to 30 days worked well for my needs. Also, make sure to test thoroughly across different browsers and devices.

One caveat: be mindful of privacy regulations like GDPR. You might need to adjust your approach depending on your target market.

If you’re not comfortable with coding, you might want to consider hiring a Shopify developer. They can implement this cleanly and ensure it doesn’t conflict with other store functionality.

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hey there, i’ve done this before! u can use shopify’s thank you page to set the cookie. go to settings > checkout in ur admin panel and add a script in the additional scripts box. just make sure ur script sets the cookie when the page loads. test it out on different browsers tho, sometimes it can be finicky. good luck!

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I’ve tackled this issue in my store before, and here’s what worked for me:

Instead of relying on OptinMonster, I used Shopify’s built-in functionality. There’s a ‘Additional scripts’ section in the checkout settings where you can add custom JavaScript.

My approach was to create a script that sets a cookie when the thank you page loads. This ensures the cookie is set right after the purchase is completed. Here’s a basic example of what the script might look like:

document.addEventListener(‘DOMContentLoaded’, function() {
document.cookie = ‘post_purchase=true; expires=’ + new Date(new Date().getTime() + 30 * 24 * 60 * 60 * 1000).toUTCString() + ‘; path=/’;
});

This sets a cookie named ‘post_purchase’ that expires in 30 days. You can then use this cookie to trigger your pop-up or any other post-purchase actions.

Remember to test thoroughly and consider privacy regulations in your implementation. Good luck with your project!