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RESTOCK ALERTS + PREORDERS

Capture demand
while a product is
out of stock.

Let shoppers ask for an alert, or place a preorder when you have a clear fulfillment plan. Choose the right next step for each product.

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Two options for unavailable products: a restock email signup and a preorder with a stated dispatch date.
Two different choices. One module.
CHOOSE A PATH

What happens when
your best seller sells out?

Choose the scenario closest to your store.

A PRACTICAL STARTING POINT

Start with restock alerts.

Collect interest without taking an order you cannot yet time confidently. Notify interested shoppers when inventory returns.

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COMPARISON

Restock alert
or preorder?

Restock alerts and preorders at a glance
What to consider Restock alert Preorder
What the shopper does Signs up to hear when stock returns. Places an order ahead of availability.
Best suited to Products with an uncertain replenishment date. Products with a credible incoming-stock plan.
Your team's next job Keep inventory accurate and follow the restock notification flow. Manage the order, communicate timing and fulfill when ready.
Operational context The exact sold-out variant, signup confirmation and waitlist demand. Expected ship-date messaging and an order tag your team can recognize.
What it tells you Shoppers have expressed interest. Customers have committed to orders.
PATH 01 / CAPTURE INTEREST

“Tell me when
it is back.”

Restock email signup followed by a message inviting the shopper back to the available product.

Give the interested shopper a way back.

Show Notify me for the exact sold-out selection, such as a size or color. BulkiApps records that variant with the signup, then eligible subscribers can receive an automatic alert when its inventory returns.

  • Variant-specific signup and configurable confirmation
  • Waitlist counts and export-friendly demand data
  • Automatic restock sends with a return-to-product link
Merchant takeawayA signup captures interest; it does not reserve stock or guarantee a later purchase.
PATH 02 / ACCEPT ADVANCE ORDERS

“I am happy to wait.
Let me order.”

Preorder product interface and confirmation showing the same planned dispatch date.

Take the order with a clear expectation.

Enable preorders for selected products or variants, show expected timing, and tag the orders so your team can identify them for fulfillment and support.

  • Rules for selected products or variants
  • Expected ship-date messaging before purchase
  • Automatic Shopify order tags for downstream handling
Merchant takeawayChoose this path when your team can manage the wait and communicate changes to the plan.
THE OTHER MODULES

More ways to grow
your store.

Set expectations with Estimated DeliveryShow arrival windows. Keep preorder dispatch dates and delivery rules consistent.Handle questions with WhatsApp Chat ButtonGive shoppers a direct way to ask about timing, fit or their order.Support the decision with Product ReviewsShow customer text, stars, photos and videos when shoppers weigh a purchase.
BEFORE YOU ENABLE IT

A practical rollout,
one product at a time.

  1. Pick a small starting set.

    Choose the products or variants where stock gaps matter most. A sold-out size should collect interest for that size, not just the general product.

  2. Choose the right path.

    Enable Notify me, preorder or both. Configure the signup confirmation, expected ship date and preorder order tag for the path you choose.

  3. Test the handoff to your team.

    Test a signup against the exact variant, check the restock alert destination, and confirm your team can identify tagged preorder orders before expanding the rollout.

Questions before
you commit?

Does the waitlist remember the selected size or color?

Yes. BulkiApps records the exact sold-out variant the shopper selected, not just the product. This helps your team see what customers are actually waiting for.

What happens when inventory returns?

Eligible waitlist subscribers can receive an automatic restock alert and a link back to the product to complete their purchase.

Can I use different options on different products?

Yes. Enable Notify me, preorder or both for the products and variants you select.

Can preorders be identified in Shopify?

Configure an order tag so fulfillment and support workflows can identify preorder purchases.

Does a restock alert reserve an item?

An alert invites a shopper back when stock returns. It is different from placing an order.

Should I use BulkiApps or a single-purpose app?

Map the modules you need to the apps and workflows you already use, and review pricing before choosing your rollout.

Add Back in Stock & Preorder
to your store.

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