In this article, you'll learn:
- What you should set up in CommentSold during your free trial.
About CommentSold's Free Trial
CommentSold offers a 30-day free trial that allows shops to explore our product features and begin social and live selling without risk. During a trial, shops have access to all features of the plan the shop selected.
Note: Monthly subscription fees ($49/month for the Basic plan and $149/month for the Business plan) are waived during the trial period, however, shops will still be charged a commission for sales generated through CommentSold.
Recommended Setup
To make the most of your trial, we recommend following these steps for your initial setup:
| No. | Action | How it Benefits Your Shop |
| 1 | Set your monthly sales goal. | If you know your goal, you're more likely to reach it. Add your monthly sales goal on the top-right side of your CommentSold dashboard and see where you are each day. |
| 2 | Set up your shop details. | Basic details like your shop name, URL, time zone, and business address impact settings throughout CommentSold. Getting these out of the way gets you headed in the right direction. |
| 3 | Connect your Facebook account. | Once you've connected your Facebook page and/or group, you can start posting items for sale and streaming live sales. |
| 4 | Set up a payment method. | You'll need at least one payment gateway enabled in order to accept payments from your customers. |
| 5 | Configure shipping settings. | Set your shipping preferences and costs so you can start fulfilling orders. Learn about our shipping integrations here. |
| 6 | Set up sales taxes. | We've partnered with Avalara, which automatically calculates sales tax for orders from all 50 states. Set up your account to start accurately applying sales taxes to orders. |
| 7 | Connect your Instagram account. | Once you've connected your Instagram, you can create shoppable posts and stories. |
| 8 | Create auto-replies for Facebook and Instagram. | Auto-replies let you respond to shoppers who reach out via Facebook Messenger, Instagram DMs, and more. You can use auto-replies to direct these people to your support email or preferred communication method. |
| 9 | Enable email marketing automations. | Start reaching out to new shoppers, first-time purchasers, and shoppers who've left a cart behind with these easy automations. It's a great way to build trust and rapport while also driving sales. |
Learn More
- Got more questions? Reach out to our support team by selecting the blue chat icon in the bottom-right corner of your CommentSold dashboard.
- Want to connect with other shops? Join our VIP Facebook Community to connect with other shops, talk strategy, and learn best practices.