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/ Ecommerce

How do I increase average order value?

Bundles, free-delivery thresholds, and relevant add-ons at the cart. Cheaper than finding new customers.

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The short version

Raising AOV by 20% is usually easier than increasing traffic by 20%.

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What actually matters

  • Free delivery threshold just above current AOV.
  • Bundles that genuinely belong together.
  • Cart-page add-ons under £10.
  • Volume discounts on consumables.
  • Post-purchase upsell offers on the thank-you page.

/ 03

The bit most people get wrong

Irrelevant cross-sells reduce trust and slow checkout. Only recommend what people actually buy together.

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What to do next

Check your current AOV and set your free-delivery threshold 15–25% above it.

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Where RIOT fits in

We're a small Colchester studio helping UK SMBs get average order value right without agency waste or freelancer flake. If you've read this far and you want a second opinion on your specific setup, book a 20-minute call and we'll tell you honestly whether it's worth doing anything at all.

We work with clients across Essex, Suffolk, London and the wider UK — and remotely with brands abroad. No lock-in, no monthly retainer minimums, no pretending your problem is bigger than it is.

/ FAQs

Common questions

Do bundles cannibalise single sales?

Slightly, but net revenue usually rises.

Where's the best upsell point?

Cart page and post-purchase.

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