Checkout Page Tips

🚗 Supercharge Your Checkout with Custom URLs!

Want to make renting a breeze for your customers? With Fleetwire, you can create custom URLs that preload checkout settings like dates, times, and even discount codes. This feature is perfect for sharing tailored booking links via email, text, or social media, helping your customers book faster and boosting your conversions. Let’s explore how to craft these magic links!

🎯 Why Use Custom Checkout URLs?

Custom URLs streamline the booking process and enhance the customer experience:

Save Time: Preload dates and times so customers skip manual entry.
Offer Discounts: Include coupon codes to reward loyal customers or promote deals.
Personalize Offers: Send targeted links for specific vehicles or rental periods.

Note: These URLs point to your Fleetwire-hosted checkout page (e.g., yourcompany.fleetwire.io/checkout). Ensure your shop is set up in Online Reservations before sharing links.

🛠 How to Create Custom Checkout URLs

Fleetwire’s checkout URLs let you preload settings using query parameters. Here’s how it works, step by step.

Step 1: Understand the Base URL

Every checkout URL starts with your Fleetwire-hosted shop’s checkout page, followed by a listing ID. Here’s an example (not a real link):

https://yourcompany.fleetwire.io/rental/reservations?l_id=l_TMNJYXYF

Base URL: yourcompany.fleetwire.io/rental/reservations
Listing ID: l_id=l_TMNJYXYF (unique to each vehicle)

Find your listing IDs in the Listings dashboard.

Step 2: Add Query Parameters

Customize the URL by adding parameters for dates, times, or coupons. Here are the available options:

startDate: Sets the rental start date (e.g., 20220824 for August 24, 2022). Format: YYYYMMDD (no spaces or separators). Optional.
endDate: Sets the rental end date (e.g., 20220825). Format: YYYYMMDD. Required if startDate is set.
startTime: Sets the start time (e.g., 1300 for 1:00 PM). Format: 4-digit 24-hour (e.g., 0900 for 9:00 AM). Optional.
endTime: Sets the end time (e.g., 1300). Format: 4-digit 24-hour. Optional.
promoCode: Applies a coupon (e.g., RETURN10 for 10% off). Must be a valid coupon for your company and listing. Optional.

Example URL with parameters (not a real link):

https://yourcompany.fleetwire.io/rental/reservations?l_id=l_TMNJYXYF&startDate=20220824&endDate=20220825&startTime=1300&endTime=1300&promoCode=RETURN10

This URL preloads a rental from August 24, 2022, at 1:00 PM to August 25, 2022, at 1:00 PM, with a 10% discount.

Pro Tip: Keep URLs short by only including necessary parameters. For example, omit startTime and endTime if your rentals use default times.

Fleetwire makes it easy to create these URLs:

In your Fleetwire dashboard, open a listing in Listings.
Go to the listing’s checkout preview and set your desired dates, times, or coupon.
Click the Share button at the bottom of the summary card to copy the preloaded URL.
Share the URL via email, text, or social media with your customers.

Quick Tip: Test the URL in a browser to ensure it loads the correct settings before sharing with customers.

Warning: URLs are case-sensitive, and parameters must match your company’s valid coupons and listings. Invalid parameters (e.g., an expired coupon) will be ignored at checkout.

🎉 Wow Your Customers with Easy Booking!

Custom checkout URLs are a game-changer for closing deals fast! Share them with customers to offer personalized booking experiences and watch your rentals soar.

🚀 Next Steps

Keep your checkout process slick with these tips:

Customize Your Shop: Add branding to your checkout page in Store Customizations.
Track Bookings: Monitor checkout activity with E-commerce Tracking via Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel.
Manage Coupons: Create and manage discount codes in Settings > Pricing.
Need Help? Contact us at hi@fleetwire.io or via the in-app chat.

Happy sharing! 🌟

Updated on: 14/05/2025

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