🎉 Hey there, fellow eCommerce enthusiasts! 🎉

If you’re running an online store and want to send unique coupon codes to your customers, you’re in the right place! Whether you’re using Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, or any other eCommerce platform with an API, this guide is perfect for you. We’ll walk through how to automate the creation and distribution of unique coupon codes using Bubble.io and Make.com (formerly known as Integromat).

But first, check out this video for a quick overview of what we’ll be covering:

Why Automate Coupon Codes? 💡

Creating unique coupon codes manually can be a tedious and error-prone process. Automating this task ensures that your customers receive their discount codes promptly and accurately, enhancing their shopping experience and boosting your sales. Plus, it saves you a ton of time!

Setting Up Your Automation 🚀

Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of setting up this automation using Bubble.io and Make.com.

Step 1: ActiveCampaign Setup

We’ll start with ActiveCampaign, where you’ll likely be managing your email automations. This could be an abandoned cart email, a welcome series, or any campaign where you’d like to offer a discount.

1. Create a Webhook: This webhook will trigger the coupon code creation process. Ensure you have a five-minute wait time after the webhook to allow the code to be generated and sent back to ActiveCampaign.
2. Design Your Automation: Place the webhook at the point in your automation where you want the coupon code to be created.

Step 2: Make.com Setup

Now, the fun part! We’ll configure Make.com to handle the actual generation of the coupon codes.

1. Webhook Integration: Set up a webhook in Make.com to receive data from ActiveCampaign whenever a user reaches that step in your automation.
2. Create Character Set: Use the ‘Set Variable’ module to define the characters you want in your coupon codes. Stick to letters and numbers to avoid issues with special characters.
3. Repeater Module: Configure the repeater module to determine the length of your coupon code (e.g., 5 or 10 characters).
4. Aggregator Module: This will bundle the repeated steps into a single coupon code.
5. Set Variable for Random Characters: Use functions like ‘floor’ and ‘random number generator’ to randomly select characters from your defined set.
6. Create Coupon in Shopify: Use the Shopify API to create the coupon code based on your pricing rules (e.g., 25% off, free shipping).
7. Send Back to ActiveCampaign: Map the generated coupon code back to ActiveCampaign so it can be used in your emails.

Using the Coupon Codes 🛍️

Once the coupon codes are generated and sent back to ActiveCampaign, you can use them in various ways:

• Email Campaigns: Include the coupon code in your email content to entice customers to make a purchase.
• URLs: Append the coupon code to URLs to pre-fill the discount at checkout.
• Text Messages: Send the coupon code via SMS for a more direct approach.

Wrapping Up 🎁

And there you have it! By automating the creation and distribution of unique coupon codes using Bubble.io and Make.com, you can streamline your marketing efforts and provide a seamless experience for your customers.

If you have any questions or run into any issues, feel free to leave a comment below. We’d love to help you out!

Happy automating! 🤖