Try Before You Buy: Boost Sales with Product Samples in Magento 2

Shopping is an exhilarating experience but the customers hesitate to make the purchase when it is dealing with items like fabrics, wallpapers, cosmetics, or specialty products. Customers want to touch, feel, or experience the product prior to making the final purchase. This is where Product Samples for Magento 2 enter the picture.

The Product Samples extension allows store owners to offer sample versions of their products so that customers are able to make informed decisions while enhancing trust and conversion rates. With the addition of the unique “Order as a Sample” button on the product page, customers are able to order the product as a sample and experience it on their own.

Why product samples matter?

Offering product samples is a smart marketing strategy that increases participation, builds trust among customers, and increases sales over the long term. Let's explore the benefits of the Product Samples extension for multiple industries:

1. The interior designer's dilemma

Emma is interior designing a luxury property. She wants to make decisions regarding wallpapers and fabrics but is not sure of the shade and feel that will suit her concept. Instead of purchasing in bulk, she orders the sample from the retailer that offers it via the Product Samples extension. Once she is satisfied with the product quality, she confidently makes the bulk purchase.

2. The beauty enthusiast’s concern

Sophia is interested in skincare but has sensitive skin. She is not keen on buying the full-size bottle of the new cream unless she knows the reaction on her skin. Thanks to the “Order as a Sample” option on the product website, she orders the sample initially. Having used it and liked it, she returns to buy the full-size product, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty to the brand.

3. The artisan's challenge

David owns a small woodwork shop and is continually experimenting with new finishes. When shopping on the Internet to buy wood stain, he would prefer to experiment with the different colors before making the purchase to apply on his new furniture line. With the Product Samples extension, David orders multiple samples, experiments with them, and then purchases the full product with confidence.

How the Product Samples extension works?

This extension simplifies the process of offering and managing product samples. With a few settings, you can allow customers to order a sample of any product in your Magento 2 store.

• Personalized pricing
Set the price of sample products or give them away free.
• Maximum number of samples per order
Determine the maximum amount of samples that an order can hold.
• Seamless management
Seamless management of sample products is just like managing any other product within the Magento 2 admin panel.
• Simple task
Set sample products to any product that contains a fundamental toggle within the product settings.

How it works in the real world?

1. The store owner enables the sample option for some of the products.
2. Customers see the "Order as a Sample" button on the product page.
3. When clicked on, the sample is placed in the cart and is identified as a sample product.
4. The checkout process is identical to that of a normal purchase to make it easy to both the store owner and the customers.

Conclusion

The Product Samples extension is essential to every Magento 2 store that wants to build trust among customers, boost conversion rates, and minimize purchase hesitation. Whether you are selling textiles, cosmetics, specialty food items, or luxury materials, providing samples allows your customers to feel confident to make the final purchase. Take your sales to the next level today and let your customers experience your products with the Product Samples extension for Magento 2!