HOW TO PLACE A TEST ORDER

Updated March 2026

Creating a test order is often the first step merchants take after creating their store. You can attain a sample of your design through either of the following methods:

Method 1:

1. Create a new campaign with your design. Do not add the “storefront” tag.
2. Set your profit to $0.
3. Purchase one item. You will only pay the base cost of the item and shipping.

Method 2:

1. Make yourself a promo code that discounts your profit from that campaign.
2. Purchase an item with your promo code. Append pr=CODE to the end of the url when you visit the campaign. You will only pay the base cost of the item and shipping.

You can find information on how to create a promo code here:
https://www.gearlaunch.com/academy/how-to-create-a-promotion-code/

After your order is placed, it’ll be received automatically by GearLaunch and will move through the flow just like a regular order, sending you the same notifications your customers will see.

New Checkout Features (Updated)

1. Optional Tipping

Customers can now add a voluntary tip during checkout to support your store.

- Predefined options (e.g., 5%, 10%, 15%) or custom amount

- Completely optional and does not affect product pricing

- Helps support sellers and improve overall experience

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2. Google Pay (GPay)

Customers can now use Google Pay as a fast and secure checkout option, along with:

- Credit Card

- PayPal

- PayPal Pay Later

- Google Pay

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This allows for a quicker checkout experience, especially on mobile devices.

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