Path to Purchase | Adobe Commerce 2.3 User Guide (Archived)

Path to Purchase

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The path customers take that leads to a sale is sometimes called the path to purchase. In this quick tour, we take a look at pages of strategic value that customers usually visit while shopping in your store. We also consider different store features that can be leveraged at each stage of the customer journey.

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Home Page: Your home page is like the front window display of your store. As the primary landing page, its design entices visitors to come inside for a closer look.
Catalog Page: The Catalog page shows products from your catalog in either a list or grid format. Customers can make selections based on a category they choose from the main menu, by using the layered navigation on the left or from the results of a search. They can examine the item in more detail or place it directly into the shopping cart.
Search Results: Did you know that people who use search are nearly twice as likely to make a purchase as those who rely on navigation alone? You might consider these shoppers to be pre-qualified.
Product Page: The product page provides detailed information about a specific item in your catalog. Customers can read reviews, add the product to their wish lists, compare it to other products, share the link with friends, and most importantly, place the item into their shopping carts.
Shopping Cart: The shopping cart lists each item by price and quantity selected, and calculates the subtotal. Shoppers can apply discount coupons, and generate an estimate of shipping and tax charges.