Customer selection flow
Customer Selection Flow
Here’s how a typical order goes through Alpaca’s widget:
Cart Review:
The customer adds items to their cart and clicks to view the cart page.Choose Fulfillment Method:
The widget displays all available methods: Pickup, Local Delivery, or Shipping.Location Selection:
If you have multiple locations, the customer chooses the one that works best for them.Address Entry (for delivery):
For delivery orders, customers enter their address to check eligibility.Schedule Date & Time:
For pickup and delivery, the customer selects a date and available timeslot.Review & Confirm:
The widget displays a summary of their choices (including fees and instructions).Continue to Checkout:
Their selections are saved and sent to Shopify’s checkout for payment.
You can require a selection:
If you want customers to pick a fulfillment method before checking out, enable “Require delivery method before checkout” in Alpaca’s theme settings.
For scheduling details, see Scheduling: calendar and timeslots.