Notifications (Toast Messages)
What toast notifications are
Toast notifications are small pop-up messages that show for a short time. They help customers understand what just happened (like adding an item, unlocking a reward, or applying a coupon).
Where to find toast settings
In the app admin, open Notifications (Toast Messages).
Enable toast notifications if they are currently off.
Select the actions you want to show messages for:
- Add to cart
- Reward unlocked
- Coupon applied
Save your settings, then test on your storefront.
Set the toast position
Pick where the toast appears on the screen. Common choices are:
- Bottom right (common on desktop)
- Bottom center (common on mobile)
- Top right (good if your cart drawer opens from the bottom)
Set the duration (how long it shows)
Duration controls how many seconds the toast stays on screen before it disappears.
- Short (1–2 seconds): best for “Added to cart”
- Medium (3–4 seconds): good for “Coupon applied”
- Long (4–6 seconds): best for “Reward unlocked” so customers notice it
Customize the text for each action
Set clear text for each toast so customers know what happened.
Add to cart toast
- Goal: confirm the product was added
- Good examples:
- “Added to cart”
- “Added! View your cart”
Reward unlocked toast
- Goal: celebrate and explain the reward
- Good examples:
- “Reward unlocked: Free shipping!”
- “You unlocked a free gift!”
Coupon applied toast
- Goal: confirm the discount is active
- Good examples:
- “Coupon applied”
- “Discount applied successfully”
Style the toast (colors, size, and look)
Use styling to match your brand and make the message easy to read.
Common styling options
- Background color: the toast box color
- Text color: make sure it has strong contrast
- Border radius: rounded corners vs square
- Shadow: helps the toast stand out
- Font size: keep it readable on mobile
Suggested colors (simple and clear)
- Add to cart: dark background with white text (neutral and clean)
- Reward unlocked: green or your brand “success” color
- Coupon applied: blue or green (signals “success”)
Recommended setup (quick presets)
- Position: Bottom center (mobile), Bottom right (desktop)
- Duration: 2s (add to cart), 4s (coupon), 5s (reward)
- Style: Dark background, white text, medium shadow, rounded corners
- Text examples:
- Add to cart: “Added to cart”
- Coupon: “Coupon applied”
- Reward: “Reward unlocked!”
- Position: Top right
- Duration: 3s (add to cart), 4s (coupon), 6s (reward)
- Style: Brand color background, white text, stronger shadow, slightly larger font
- Text examples:
- Add to cart: “Added! 🎉” (only if emojis match your brand)
- Coupon: “Discount is on”
- Reward: “You unlocked free shipping”
Test your toast messages
Add an item from a product page and from a collection page (if your theme supports quick add). Confirm the toast shows in the right spot and doesn’t cover buttons.
Add items until you hit a reward goal. Confirm the message is clear and stays long enough to read.
Apply a coupon and confirm the toast appears and the discount is actually applied in the cart.