The difference between Order Forms and Shopping Cart in Infusionsoft

by | Jul 8, 2011 | Blog, Infusionsoft, Training

I get asked this question a lot! What is the difference and when do I use each one. Here is my SHORT answer from a lesson in the April Infusionsoft training class I taught with Tina Forsyth:

There are actually several differences between order forms and using the shopping cart links in Infusionsoft. I mostly prefer to use the order form. Mostly because I like how I can connect a thank you page to my order form without any additional steps. If you want to have a unique thank you page using shopping cart links, you have to first create a customized “theme” that redirects to that particular thank you page which in my opinion can take more time.

As an Infusionsoft VA, my first step in deciding which way to go is actually deciding a few things up front as order forms are limited in a few ways:

1. Will we want to offer paypal as a checkout option?

Yes? Then use the shopping cart. You cannot use paypal as a checkout option using an order form.

2. Will we want to offer any coupon codes or discount codes?

Yes? Then use the shopping cart. You cannot use coupon codes using an order form.

3. Are we wanting to offer more than 2 pay plan options (full pay, 2 payments, 5 payments?)

Yes? Then use the shopping cart. You can only provide two payment plan options using an order form. This might be a pay in full or 2 payments. If you wanted to offer more than that, use the cart.

4. Do we want to give customers the option to continue shopping?

Yes? Then use the shopping cart. The order form is that…an order form to checkout and purchase.

And there you have it – my short answer of the main differences 🙂 Hope this helps!

Infusionsoft Training – last day for early bird pricing!

by | May 14, 2010 | Blog, Infusionsoft

Today is the last day to register for the Infusionsoft training at the early bird rate (savings of $200). So be sure to go ahead and grab your spot now at:

http://www.obmacademy.com/infusionsoft/

Still not sure you need this cutting edge training?

Infusionsoft Training is definitely for you if:

  • You are a high-end virtual support professional — Online Business Manager, Virtual Assistant or otherwise — who wants to stay on top of the latest trends and tools.
  • You want to add a profitable new skill set to your toolbox, one that you can start using immediately and with confidence.
  • You want to be ready, willing and able when your client asks, “What is Infusionsoft all about? Should we be using it?”
  • You want to make a bigger impact for your clients by contributing directly to their bottom-line GROWTH.

Without a doubt, Infusionsoft will change how you and your colleagues play the game online! But know that this isn’t just a passing trend.

Infusionsoft is well on it’s way to being THE tool successful online business owners insist on using. The question is – will you be ready when your clients start asking for your help with implementing and using Infusionsoft?

Join us for the training and you’ll be set:
http://www.obmacademy.com/infusionsoft/

Amber Miller and Tina Forsyth
OBM Academy Infusionsoft Course OBMAcademy.com