{"id":2239,"date":"2026-02-26T12:35:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T12:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/?p=2239"},"modified":"2026-05-27T05:20:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T05:20:17","slug":"abandoned-cart-notifications-in-bigcommerce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/abandoned-cart-notifications-in-bigcommerce.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Reduce Excessive Abandoned Cart Notifications in BigCommerce Without Losing Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Abandoned cart emails<\/strong> are designed to help recover lost revenue. However, many store owners using BigCommerce receive excessive internal notifications caused by casual browsing or automated bot activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are getting hundreds of abandoned cart alerts every month, the goal is not to disable recovery completely but to control unnecessary notifications while preserving genuine sales opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are practical, built-in methods available inside BigCommerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/abandoned-cart-notifications-in-bigcommerce.html\/#Increase_the_Abandoned_Cart_Email_Delay\" >Increase the Abandoned Cart Email Delay<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/abandoned-cart-notifications-in-bigcommerce.html\/#How_to_Change_the_Delay_Time\" >How to Change the Delay Time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/abandoned-cart-notifications-in-bigcommerce.html\/#Disable_Admin_Abandoned_Cart_Notifications\" >Disable Admin Abandoned Cart Notifications<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/abandoned-cart-notifications-in-bigcommerce.html\/#How_to_Disable_Admin_Notifications\" >How to Disable Admin Notifications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/abandoned-cart-notifications-in-bigcommerce.html\/#Enable_Google_reCAPTCHA_to_Reduce_Bot-Generated_Carts\" >Enable Google reCAPTCHA to Reduce Bot-Generated Carts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/abandoned-cart-notifications-in-bigcommerce.html\/#How_to_Enable_reCAPTCHA\" >How to Enable reCAPTCHA<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/abandoned-cart-notifications-in-bigcommerce.html\/#How_to_Identify_and_Control_Bot_Traffic_Creating_Abandoned_Carts\" >How to Identify and Control Bot Traffic Creating Abandoned Carts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/abandoned-cart-notifications-in-bigcommerce.html\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increase_the_Abandoned_Cart_Email_Delay\"><\/span>Increase the Abandoned Cart Email Delay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many stores trigger abandoned cart emails too quickly. A one-hour delay often captures visitors who are still comparing products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extending the delay reduces unnecessary alerts and improves email quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-increase-mail-1-1030x410.jpg\" alt=\"Increase the Abandoned Cart Email Delay\" class=\"wp-image-2246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-increase-mail-1-1030x410.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-increase-mail-1-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-increase-mail-1-768x306.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-increase-mail-1-705x281.jpg 705w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-increase-mail-1.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_the_Delay_Time\"><\/span>How to Change the Delay Time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Log in to BigCommerce Admin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Marketing<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Abandoned Cart Emails<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Edit the active workflow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change the delay from 1 hour to 6 or 12 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This filters out low-intent activity while keeping recovery active for serious buyers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_Admin_Abandoned_Cart_Notifications\"><\/span><strong>Disable Admin Abandoned Cart Notifications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the primary issue is inbox overload, you can disable internal notifications without stopping customer recovery emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-inbox-overload-2-1030x410.jpg\" alt=\"Disable Admin Abandoned Cart Notifications\" class=\"wp-image-2248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-inbox-overload-2-1030x410.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-inbox-overload-2-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-inbox-overload-2-768x306.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-inbox-overload-2-705x281.jpg 705w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-inbox-overload-2.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Disable_Admin_Notifications\"><\/span><strong>How to Disable Admin Notifications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Store Setup<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Store Notifications<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Locate abandoned cart related notifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable email alerts sent to the store owner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This keeps customer automation active while reducing internal noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you prefer to turn off abandoned cart emails entirely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Marketing<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Abandoned Cart Emails<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disable the abandoned cart feature<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enable_Google_reCAPTCHA_to_Reduce_Bot-Generated_Carts\"><\/span>Enable Google reCAPTCHA to Reduce Bot-Generated Carts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A common reason for excessive abandoned carts is automated traffic. Bots often add items to carts without progressing through checkout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BigCommerce provides built-in spam protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1030\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-built-in-spam-2-1030x410.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-built-in-spam-2-1030x410.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-built-in-spam-2-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-built-in-spam-2-768x306.jpg 768w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-built-in-spam-2-705x281.jpg 705w, https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/3-built-in-spam-2.jpg 1366w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Enable_reCAPTCHA\"><\/span><strong>How to Enable reCAPTCHA<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Checkout<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll to the <strong>Spam Protection<\/strong> section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Enable <strong>Google reCAPTCHA<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This helps prevent automated scripts from creating fake cart sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Identify_and_Control_Bot_Traffic_Creating_Abandoned_Carts\"><\/span><strong>How to Identify and Control Bot Traffic Creating Abandoned Carts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because BigCommerce is a SaaS platform, it does not provide access to full raw server logs inside the admin panel. However, you can still investigate suspicious abandoned cart activity using available tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, review <strong>Orders<\/strong>. Open incomplete or suspicious orders and check the customer IP address. If the same IP appears repeatedly across multiple attempts, it may indicate automated traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, check <strong>Analytics<\/strong> and review Cart and Checkout reports. Sudden spikes in cart activity within a short time frame can signal bot behavior rather than genuine shoppers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For stronger protection, use a <strong>DNS-level security layer<\/strong> such as Cloudflare. This allows you to view visitor IPs, block repeat offenders, and apply rate limiting rules. Since BigCommerce manages the hosting infrastructure, an external firewall provides better visibility and control over bot traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abandoned cart notifications are valuable when properly configured. <strong><em>By adjusting trigger timing, disabling unnecessary admin alerts, and enabling built-in spam protection, you can control excessive notifications without losing legitimate sales opportunities.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: How does an abandoned cart work in BigCommerce?<\/strong><br><strong>A: <\/strong>An abandoned cart is recorded when a visitor adds products to their cart and does not complete the checkout process within a defined time window. If abandoned cart emails are enabled, BigCommerce automatically sends reminder emails based on your configured delay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: How can I fix too many abandoned cart notifications?<\/strong><br><strong>A: <\/strong>You can reduce unnecessary alerts by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Increasing the email trigger delay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disabling admin notification emails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enabling reCAPTCHA to block automated cart creation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These changes maintain recovery capability while reducing internal clutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: How can I reduce checkout abandonment?<\/strong><br><strong>A: <\/strong>Checkout abandonment can be reduced by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Simplifying checkout steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing required form fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering multiple payment options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improving page load speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, high abandonment is not technical but behavioral, such as price comparison or shipping evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: How can I track abandoned carts effectively?<\/strong><br><strong>A: <\/strong>Inside BigCommerce:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Analytics<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review cart and checkout performance reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare initiated checkouts versus completed orders<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This helps identify whether abandoned carts are genuine buying signals or automated activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Can I block IP addresses that create spam carts?<\/strong><br><strong>A: <\/strong>BigCommerce does not provide direct IP blocking within the admin panel. However, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Identify repeat IPs through order data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a firewall service at the DNS level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable reCAPTCHA to reduce automated submissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manual IP blocking is possible through external security services rather than native BigCommerce tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Why am I seeing large abandoned carts from anonymous shoppers?<\/strong><br><strong>A: <\/strong>If you notice abandoned carts with 30 to 50 products and unusually high cart values, these are usually automated bots rather than real customers. Bots often add bulk quantities to test pricing, scrape product data, or scan checkout functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the cart does not include a customer email address and does not reach the payment stage, it is typically automated traffic, not a genuine buyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Are anonymous abandoned carts a sign that my store is being hacked?<\/strong><br><strong>A: <\/strong>In most cases, no. Large anonymous carts are rarely hacking attempts. They are usually bots interacting with the cart system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your admin access, payment processing, and file structure remain unchanged, your store is likely secure. However, enabling reCAPTCHA and bot protection is still recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: How can I stop bots from creating fake abandoned carts?<\/strong><br><strong>A: <\/strong>You can reduce bot-generated carts by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li><strong>Enabling Google reCAPTCHA<\/strong><br>Navigation: Settings \u2192 Checkout \u2192 Enable Google reCAPTCHA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increasing abandoned cart email delay<\/strong><br>Navigation: Marketing \u2192 Abandoned Cart Emails \u2192 Edit workflow delay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a DNS-level firewall such as Cloudflare to apply bot filtering and rate limiting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These steps significantly reduce automated cart activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Can I reset or delete abandoned cart data in BigCommerce?<\/strong><br><strong>A: <\/strong>BigCommerce does not provide a direct \u201creset abandoned carts\u201d button. However:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>You can disable and re-enable abandoned cart emails to refresh tracking behavior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"mb-0\">Anonymous carts without email addresses eventually expire automatically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can disable admin notifications to prevent inbox overload<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Historical anonymous cart sessions typically do not impact store performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: How can I tell if abandoned carts are real customers or bots?<\/strong><br><strong>A: <\/strong>Look for these indicators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bots<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Add large quantities quickly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create unusually high cart values<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not enter email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not proceed to payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"mb-0 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Real shoppers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Enter an email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Progress through checkout steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Return within a few hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reviewing Orders and Analytics reports inside BigCommerce can help identify patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Do You Need to Set Up DNS at Cloudflare to Use It with BigCommerce?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> <strong>Yes &#8211; But Only Basic DNS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want Cloudflare protection for your BigCommerce store, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Point your domain nameservers to Cloudflare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage your DNS zone inside Cloudflare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is standard Cloudflare usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do NOT need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Cloudflare for SaaS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orange-to-Orange configuration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Enterprise plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Platform integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those are only for companies building SaaS products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How It Works with BigCommerce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cloudflare simply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Sits in front of your domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filters traffic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blocks bots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applies firewall rules<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enables Bot Fight Mode<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BigCommerce continues to host:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Store files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checkout<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product pages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it as a security gate before traffic reaches BigCommerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simple Setup Flow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mb-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Create free Cloudflare account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloudflare scans existing DNS records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update nameservers at your domain registrar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Wait for propagation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable Bot Fight Mode<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create firewall or rate limiting rules<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What You Do NOT Need<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You do not need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list mb-0\">\n<li>Orange-to-Orange (O2O)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloudflare for SaaS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"mb-0\">Any BigCommerce code changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any hosting migration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Q: Do I Need Cloudflare for SaaS or Orange-to-Orange (O2O) to Protect My BigCommerce Store?<\/strong><br><strong>A:<\/strong> No.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are running a standard BigCommerce store, you do not need Cloudflare for SaaS or the Orange-to-Orange configuration. Those options are designed for large SaaS platforms that resell or embed Cloudflare within their own infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column author-box is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Subhash Jain<\/strong> helps BigCommerce store owners improve automation, security, and conversion performance through practical implementation strategies, and you can <a href=\"https:\/\/samyakonline.biz\/request-quote.html\">contact Samyak Online for tailored store optimization support.<\/a><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How does an abandoned cart work in BigCommerce?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"An abandoned cart is recorded when a visitor adds products to their cart and does not complete the checkout process within a defined time window. 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