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Overview of Low Stock Functionality in Notify Me!

This article provides explanation of how the Low Stock functionality works, its benefits, and how to activate it in your store

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The Low Stock feature in Notify Me! helps drive urgency and increase conversions by alerting customers when items are nearly sold out. This creates a sense of scarcity, encouraging faster purchasing decisions—especially for high-demand or limited products.

Why Use the Low Stock Feature?

Key Benefits:

  • Increase Sales: Scarcity prompts customers to buy before products sell out.

  • Boost Engagement: Visual alerts and stock counters make products feel more desirable.

  • Improve Inventory Management: Focus restocking efforts on items that are running low.

How the Low Stock Widget Works

  • A customizable widget appears on product pages when inventory drops below a set threshold.

  • You can show the alert for:

    • All in-stock products, or

    • Only low inventory items, based on your strategy.

  • The widget displays a message like “Only a few left!” to motivate quick action.

How to Activate the Low Stock Feature

Step 1: Open the Notify Me! App

  • Log in to your Shopify Admin.

  • Go to Apps > Notify Me!.

Step 2: Enable the Widget

  • Navigate to the Low Stock section.

  • Click Turn On to activate the feature.

Step 3: Configure Settings

In the Settings section, you can:

  • Exclude specific products using the “Applies To” dropdown (more details)

  • Set your Low Stock Logic to (more details) :

    • Show the widget for all in-stock products, or

    • Show it only for products below a defined stock threshold.

  • In the Page Visibility section (more details) :

    • Enable or hide the widget on product pages.

    • Access the widget customization settings directly from this section.

Step 4: Customize the Widget Appearance

  • Adjust the widget’s text, colors, font, and style to match your store’s branding (more details).

By enabling Low Stock alerts, you trigger urgency that motivates customers to purchase quickly—helping you sell faster and more efficiently.

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