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Optimize live while shoppers are actually on your site

Ten things to stay on top of while traffic is peaking. Six live in Intelligems, two in Shopify, and two are just keeping your own team synced.

Before BFCMNow – Oct 31During BFCMNov 1 – Dec 17After BFCMDec 18 – Jan 31
  • 1

    Add urgency with a checkout countdown

    Do it with Intelligems

    Add urgency at the moment of decision to reduce abandonment during peak traffic.

    Watch how, step by step
  • 2

    Show shoppers their free shipping progress

    Do it with Intelligems

    Show real-time progress toward free shipping, reactive to what's already in the cart.

    Watch how, step by step
  • 3

    Add a cart upsell or cross-sell

    Do it with Intelligems

    Add a gift-with-purchase or complementary product right in the cart while intent is highest.

    Watch how, step by step
  • 4

    Offer a post-purchase upsell

    Do it with Intelligems

    Offer gift wrapping, expedited shipping, or a complementary product right after checkout.

    Watch how, step by step
  • 5

    Personalize for new vs. returning shoppers

    Do it with Intelligems

    Loyalty messaging for returners, acquisition framing for first-timers, live while both are on site at once.

    Watch how, step by step
  • 6

    Give your VIPs early access

    Do it with Intelligems

    An early-access banner for your loyalty list, standard messaging for everyone else.

    Watch how, step by step
  • 7

    Monitor site speed and uptime during traffic spikes

    Do it with Shopify

    Keep an eye on load times and app performance. A slow checkout during peak traffic costs more than any test can win back.

    Shopify Help Center
  • 8

    Keep inventory synced to avoid overselling bestsellers

    Do it with Shopify

    Check stock levels on your top sellers daily. Nothing kills a BFCM win like refunding an oversold order in January.

    Shopify Help Center
  • 9

    Staff up support for order and shipping questions

    Do it with Your Team

    Ticket volume spikes right alongside orders. Make sure support has coverage and the FAQ answers are current.

  • 10

    Run a daily war-room check-in on sales, inventory, and site health

    Do it with Your Team

    A 15-minute daily sync across marketing, ops, and support catches problems before they compound.

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