> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://preorder-notify.tech-arms.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://preorder-notify.tech-arms.io/getting-started/introduction.md). # Introduction **Out of stock shouldn't mean out of sales.** **TA Preorder & Back In Stock** lets you take preorders on products that haven't arrived yet, and brings shoppers back the moment a sold-out product is restocked. One app, set up in minutes, no code. ![Preorder button on a product page](https://2116399794-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FL3EDvFMjvgaozyQI9iv3%2Fuploads%2FKnwLJnGn3LprwSapFrP5%2F18-storefront-preorder.png?alt=media) *** ### Two ways to keep selling #### Preorder: sell before the stock arrives * Replace **Add to cart** with a **Preorder** button: only when a product sells out, always, or only while it's in stock. * Take the full price, a deposit with the rest later, or let customers choose. Reward early buyers with a preorder discount. * Run several campaigns at once, each with its own products, schedule and priority. * Keep preorders easy to spot and handle: order and customer tags, a preorder note on every line item, and an **On hold** or **Scheduled** fulfillment status. * Email customers a preorder confirmation, and a shipping update if the date moves. #### Back in stock: win back shoppers who would have left * Show a **Notify me** button or an inline sign-up form on sold-out products. * Collect emails, plus phone numbers or extra questions if you want them. * Restock emails go out automatically when the product is back, or only once you have enough stock. * See which products shoppers want most, and export your waitlist to CSV. ![Notify me form on a sold-out product](https://2116399794-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FL3EDvFMjvgaozyQI9iv3%2Fuploads%2F4a4FTmkcMnBhKDi8RBVv%2F19-storefront-notify-form.png?alt=media) *** ### Made to fit your store * **Looks like your theme**: use your theme's own button style, or design the widget yourself with a live preview. * **Shows up where shoppers are**: product pages, collection grids, featured products and quick add. * **Speaks your customers' language**: translate preorder text into your store's languages. * **Emails that look like yours**: add your logo, edit the wording, and [send from your own domain](/settings-and-support/set-up-a-custom-sender-email.md). * **Numbers you can act on**: preorder revenue, sign-ups and alerts in [Reports](/settings-and-support/reports.md). *** ### Ask Shopify Sidekick Using Sidekick in your Shopify Admin? It can look up your preorder setup for you. Try asking: * *"Which preorder campaigns are active?"* * *"What deposit does my summer launch campaign take?"* * *"How did my preorders do in the last 30 days?"* Sidekick can read your settings but not change them. Make changes in the app. *** ### Get set up in 3 steps The **Setup guide** on the dashboard walks you through it: 1. [Activate the app embed](/getting-started/activate-the-app-embed.md). Nothing shows on your store until you do this. 2. [Set up a preorder campaign](/preorder/create-a-preorder-campaign.md). 3. [Set up back in stock](/back-in-stock/customize-the-notify-me-widget.md).
The app dashboard with preorder and back in stock numbers for the last 30 days

Your dashboard once you're set up: preorders, revenue, sign-ups and alerts at a glance.

*** ### We're here to help Stuck, or rather have us do it? Open **Live chat** from the **Help center** on the dashboard. Our team sets things up with you and adjusts the widget for your theme, free of charge. Got an idea for the app? Send it through **Feature request** on the dashboard. We read every one.