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MarketingJune 25, 20262 min read

Setting Up Your Loyalty Program

Create and manage customer loyalty programs to increase retention and repeat business.

Program Types

Points-Based

Customers earn points for every purchase. Redeem points for discounts or free items.

Tier-Based

Different spending levels unlock different benefits (Silver, Gold, Platinum).

Visit-Based

Reward customers after a certain number of visits.

Creating a Program

  1. Go to Loyalty in your dashboard
  2. Click Create Program
  3. Choose program type
  4. Set earning rules (e.g., 1 point per $1 spent)
  5. Define rewards (e.g., 100 points = $5 off)
  6. Set expiration rules
  7. Publish the program

Managing Rewards

Automatic Rewards

Set up triggers for automatic rewards:

  • Birthday rewards
  • Welcome bonus
  • Anniversary rewards
  • Spending milestones

Manual Rewards

Issue custom rewards for special circumstances or customer service recovery.

Promoting Your Program

  • Add QR codes to receipts
  • Display points balance at checkout
  • Send program announcements via email/SMS
  • Train staff to mention the program
  • Create in-store signage

Analytics

Track program performance:

  • Enrollment rate
  • Redemption rate
  • Average spend by loyalty tier
  • Customer retention improvement
  • ROI of rewards program