Blog Post • Tuesday, August 19, 2025

BFCM is Stressful. Checkout Can Be the Easy Part.

Alex Lawson - Head of GrowthAlex Lawson

BFCM is the biggest opportunity of the year for eCommerce brands. But getting traffic to your store is only half the battle, your checkout experience is where revenue is won or lost.

That’s why we’ve created the BFCM 2025 Checkout Playbook - a free resource with proven optimisations to make checkout your competitive advantage this BFCM.

Why Checkout Matters More Than Ever During BFCM

BFCM traffic spikes are intense. Customers are ready to buy, but they’re also distracted, rushed, and quick to abandon if the process isn’t seamless. Optimising checkout isn’t just about smoothing the customer journey, it’s about unlocking additional revenue opportunities right at the point of purchase.

The BFCM 2025 Checkout Playbook reveals the strategies used by leading Shopify Plus brands to:

  • Increase average order value (AOV) with targeted upsells
  • Reduce cart abandonment with trust-building content
  • Capture valuable customer data without adding friction
  • Personalise the experience for different segments
BFCM Checkout Playbook | Checkout Components
BFCM 2025 Checkout Playbook

What’s Inside the Free Playbook

We’ve distilled the tactics that high-performing brands like Boody, Showpo, The Body Shop, and SIR. are using right now to turn checkout into a revenue driver.

  1. Unlock Revenue with Targeted Upsells
  • Always-on upsell lists
  • AI-powered recommendations
  • Free shipping nudges
  • Checkbox add-ons

 All proven to lift AOV and maximise each transaction.

  1. Build Trust with Smart Content
  • Clear messaging
  • Trust badges
  • Shipping disclaimers
  • Policy callouts

These help customers buy with confidence, reducing hesitation and boosting conversions.


3. Capture Data Without Friction

  • Loyalty opt-ins or sign-ins
  • Consent checkboxes
  • Smart input fields and CTAs

Support your loyalty, marketing, and KPI goals without slowing down the checkout process.

  1. Personalise the Experience
  • Conditional rendering based on cart, customer, or product

Tailor messaging and offers dynamically to reduce friction and increase conversions.

Real Results From Leading Brands

These aren’t just theories, they’re results we’ve delivered for our merchants:

  • 123x ROI with upsells + free shipping nudges – Boody
  • 8,700+ products upsold in 6 months – Boody
  • 60x ROI – BON MAXIE
  • 800+ products upsold in 75 days – BON MAXIE
  • $32 AOV increase – Okanui
  • $49 AOV increase – Baby Village

Why Use Checkout Components?

We’re the leading Shopify Plus app for maximising revenue and streamlining checkout.

  • No development time
  • No commissions
  • Built for scale
  • Used by 475+ merchants
  • $1.8M+ in new revenue unlocked
  • 19.5x average ROI
  • Integration with your tech stack; Searchspring, Algolia, and Nosto etc.

Get Your Free BFCM 2025 Checkout Playbook

Learn what works. Implement fast. Optimise your checkout for your biggest sales season yet.

📥 Download your free copy here

Want help tailoring the tactics for your store? Book a 1:1 strategy session, email alex@basestack.com.au - we’re here to help you win this BFCM.