How do Shopify and other e-commerce platforms handle seasonal promos & flash sales without custom dev? Tips & experiences?

[Hicham25]

Hello everyone!

I wanted to start a discussion for those using Shopify or other e-commerce platforms (like WooCommerce, Wix, BigCommerce, etc.) and looking to maximize the impact of seasonal promotions and flash sales.

We often talk about site-building and catalog management features, but I’d love to know how everyone manages promotional campaigns with these tools. Do Shopify’s native features suffice to set up and manage discounts and special offers without custom development?

I’m thinking specifically about needs like:

• Quickly setting up limited-time offers without altering main pages
• Automating the display of seasonal promotions (e.g., Black Friday or Christmas)
• Tracking the performance of promotions without external analytics tools

It seems that many small stores would appreciate more flexibility for managing occasional promotions without having to edit code. What are your tips? Do you use specific apps, or does Shopify offer solutions I may have overlooked?

I’d love to hear your experiences!