Campaigns and Setup
How do I create and activate a new campaign?
Short answer: Campaigns are created and activated directly inside the Fundlet app.
Details:
A Fundlet campaign works much like a Shopify page or product. To launch one:
- Go to Campaign List
- Click Add a Campaign
- Configure campaign details (name, description, images, goals, payouts)
- Click Activate
Once activated, the campaign is immediately live and ready to accept orders.
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What is the campaign limit?
Short answer: Paid plans allow unlimited campaigns; the free plan allows up to 2 active campaigns.
Details:
- Paid plans: Unlimited active campaigns
- Free plan: 2 active campaigns
Inactive campaigns do not count toward your plan limits.
What happens if a campaign exceeds its plan’s order limit?
Short answer: Your campaign continues running and you’ll be prompted to upgrade.
Details:
- No active campaigns are paused
- No orders are lost
- You can upgrade at any time to continue tracking new orders
This ensures fundraisers are never disrupted mid-campaign.
Can I use Fundlet with my existing storefront or collections?
Short answer: Yes—Fundlet is designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing Shopify store.
Details:
You can use Fundlet with:
- Existing product pages
- Shopify collection pages
- Embedded widgets
- Redirects from older pages to campaign pages
This allows you to launch fundraisers without restructuring your store.
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Why don’t some product images (like sizing charts) appear in the campaign pop-up?
Short answer: Fundlet displays variant-level images, not just main product images.
Details:
If images are missing:
- Ensure images are assigned to each product variant
- Not only the main product gallery
This is common with sizing charts, colors, or style-specific imagery.
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Why is the “Customize” button missing when creating a template?
Short answer: Shopify renamed Customize to Edit Theme.
Details:
The functionality is the same—the label was updated by Shopify.
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Where can I find a full start-to-finish walkthrough?
Short answer: The End-to-End Walkthrough covers everything from setup to reporting.
Details:
This video walks through:
- Campaign creation
- Storefront setup
- Sales tracking
- Reporting and exports
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Order Tracking and Discounts
How does Fundlet track orders?
Short answer: Fundlet uses Shopify discount codes to track sales.
Details:
This approach allows:
- Tracking across your entire store
- Compatibility with Shopify reporting
- Use on product pages, collections, and carts
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How can I prevent automatic discounts from overriding Fundlet discounts?
Short answer: Enable discount stacking or exclude fundraiser products from automatic discounts.
Details:
You can:
- Enable discount stacking on both discounts
- Use unlisted fundraiser products to avoid conflicts
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Can I manually add an order to a fundraiser after checkout?
Short answer: Yes, orders can be retroactively added to a campaign.
Details:
This is useful when:
- A discount code wasn’t applied
- A participant wasn’t properly attributed
- An order needs correction
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What is the recommended cart setting for Fundlet?
Short answer: Enable Reload page on Add to Cart?
Details:
This:
- Ensures items appear correctly in the cart
- Prevents sync issues with modals
- Often improves conversion rates
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Participants and Payouts
How are sales tracked for individual participants?
Short answer: Fundlet tracks sales at both the organization level and the individual participant level.
Details:
- Organization level – Tracks total fundraiser performance
- Individual participant level – Tracks sales using unique referral links
Each participant:
- Has a unique referral link
- Is automatically tagged on orders
- Appears in exportable reports
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What is the recommended size for participant-based fundraisers?
Short answer: Fundlet works best for groups with 5–25 participants.
Details:
This range provides:
- Clear accountability
- Simple reporting
- Strong participant engagement
Are there tools to help participants onboard themselves?
Short answer: Yes, Fundlet includes participant self-onboarding tools.
Details:
Participants can:
- Add their name, photo, and email
- Receive a shareable referral link
- Be automatically tracked in reports
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Can payouts vary by product or performance?
Short answer: Yes, payouts can be customized per product and scaled using tiers.
Details:
You can:
- Assign different payouts per product
- Increase payouts as revenue grows
- Reward high-performing fundraisers
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How are payouts handled?
Short answer: Shopify processes the orders, and payouts are handled directly by your shop.
Details:
Fundlet does not move money or take control of payments.
- Orders are placed and paid for through Shopify as normal
- Funds are deposited into your existing Shopify payment account
- You control how and when funds are distributed to organizers or participants
Fundlet focuses on tracking, reporting, and payout calculations, while payment distribution remains fully in your control.