Order Management

Steps:

  1. Access Orders:

    • Log in to Shopify.

    • Click Orders on the left-hand menu.

  2. Review an Order:

    • Click on the order you want to manage.

    • Review customer details, items, shipping, and payment status.

    • Add internal notes or tags if needed.

  3. Fulfil an Order:

    • Click Fulfil Items.

    • Enter the tracking number (if applicable) and select the carrier.

    • Click Fulfil Items to complete and notify the customer.

  4. Partially Fulfil an Order:

    • Select only the items you wish to fulfil.

    • Leave the remaining items unfulfilled for later shipment.

  5. Issue a Refund:

    • Click Refund at the top of the order page.

    • Select items and/or shipping to refund.

    • Choose whether to restock returned items.

    • Click Refund to process.

  6. Create a Draft Order:

    • Click Drafts in the Orders section.

    • Click Create Order.

    • Add products, apply discounts (if applicable).

    • Send an invoice to the customer or mark as paid.


Best Practices:

  • Always add tracking information to keep customers informed.

  • Use order tags to segment or prioritise orders (e.g., VIP, wholesale).

  • Review the Abandoned Checkouts section periodically to follow up on lost sales.