What are tiered gifts and how to set it up on Dr Free Gift, BOGO Buy X Get Y Shopify App?

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What You Will Learn in This Article

How to set up multiple gift tiers based on spending levels

How to configure progressive rewards for increased spending

How to manage transitions between gift tiers

Important considerations for tiered gift strategies

Introduction

While Shopify doesn’t offer native functionality for creating tiered gift rewards, Dr Free Gift, BOGO Buy X Get Y makes it easy to implement sophisticated multi-tier promotions. Imagine encouraging customers to spend more in your electronics store by offering increasingly valuable gifts at different thresholds: a free iWatch for orders over $1,000, and a free iPhone for orders over $2,500. This guide will walk you through setting up such a tiered reward system using our app’s Gift Goals feature, showing you how to create and manage multiple gift tiers that automatically reward customers based on their spending levels.

Understanding Tiered Gift Goals

A tiered gift system offers different rewards at different spending levels, encouraging customers to increase their purchase value to unlock better gifts. For example:

Tier 1: Spend $1,000 – $2,499 → Get a free iWatch
Tier 2: Spend $2,500 – $4,999 → Get a free iPhone
Tier 3: Spend $5,000 or more → Get both an iWatch and iPhone

The system can be configured to:

Transition smoothly between tiers as cart value changes
Replace lower-tier gifts with higher-tier ones
Stack rewards at the highest tier
Limit how many times a customer can receive each gift

Step-by-Step Implementation

Let’s implement our three-tier gift system using separate gift goals. We’ll set up each tier following the same systematic approach.

Step 1: Set Up Tier 1 – iWatch Goal

Configure Basic Settings:

Enter “Free iWatch with $1,000+ Purchase” as your goal name

Configure the Spending Threshold:

Select “Cart Subtotal” as your Goal Target
Enter “1000” in the Minimum Requirement field
Enable “Use Max Required Subtotal”
Enter “2499.99” in the Maximum Requirement field

Configure Gift Settings:

Under “Goal Reward,” select “Automatically add gifts to cart”
Click “Select Products” to open the product selection modal
Choose the iWatch as your gift product
Set Gift Quantity Award to “1”
Set “Maximum Times The Goal Can Be Met Per Order” to “1”

Step 2: Set Up Tier 2 – iPhone Goal

Configure Basic Settings:

Enter “Free iPhone with $2,500+ Purchase” as your goal name

Configure the Spending Threshold:

Select “Cart Subtotal” as your Goal Target
Enter “2500” in the Minimum Requirement field
Enable “Use Max Required Subtotal”
Enter “4999.99” in the Maximum Requirement field

Configure Gift Settings:

Under “Goal Reward,” select “Automatically add gifts to cart”
Click “Select Products” to open the product selection modal
Choose the iPhone as your gift product
Set Gift Quantity Award to “1”
Set “Maximum Times The Goal Can Be Met Per Order” to “1”

Step 3: Set Up Tier 3 – Combined Rewards

Configure Basic Settings:

Enter “Free iWatch & iPhone with $5,000+ Purchase” as your goal name

Configure the Spending Threshold:

Select “Cart Subtotal” as your Goal Target
Enter “5000” in the Minimum Requirement field
Leave “Use Max Required Subtotal” disabled for this highest tier

Configure Gift Settings:

Under “Goal Reward,” select “Automatically add gifts to cart”
Click “Select Products” to open the product selection modal
Choose both the iWatch and iPhone as gift products
Set Gift Quantity Award to “1”
Set “Maximum Times The Goal Can Be Met Per Order” to “1”

Step 4: Validate results

Subtotal below $1000

Subtotal $1000-$2500

Subtotal $2500-$5000

Subtotal > $5000

Important Considerations

Managing Tier Transitions

To ensure smooth transitions between tiers:

Configure clear, non-overlapping spending ranges
Use maximum thresholds to prevent tier overlap
Test thoroughly to ensure gifts are properly added/removed as cart value changes
Consider using progress bar messages to explain tier transitions

Inventory Management

When running tiered gift promotions:

Monitor stock levels of all gift products
Set up inventory alerts for gift items or set “Continue selling when out of stock”
Consider setting end dates based on projected gift inventory
Have a backup plan if high-tier gifts run out

Best Practices

To maximize the effectiveness of your tiered gift strategy:

Make each tier’s value proposition clear
Ensure the gap between tiers is meaningful but attainable
Keep gift values proportional to spending requirements
Use clear progress bar messages to show available tiers
Consider seasonal adjustments for peak periods

Progress Bar Messages

Configure informative messages for each tier:

Tier 1: “Spend $1,000 for a free iWatch! Add {{remaining}} more to qualify”
Tier 2: “You’ve earned a free iWatch! Spend {{remaining}} more for a free iPhone!”
Tier 3: “Congratulations! You’ve unlocked our best gifts – a free iWatch and iPhone!

Conclusion

Setting up tiered gift goals creates a powerful incentive system that encourages customers to increase their spending while providing increasingly valuable rewards. By following this guide and implementing a well-structured tier system, you can create an effective promotion that drives higher order values while delighting your customers.

Remember to regularly monitor your gift program’s performance, track inventory levels of gift products, and adjust tiers based on customer behavior and business goals.