Block Combinations by Goal
Not every store has the same conversion problem. A new store with no brand recognition needs trust. A store running a flash sale needs urgency. A store with a healthy conversion but low AOV needs upsell tools. A store with high traffic and low purchase rate likely has an abandonment problem.
This page maps each of those goals to a specific set of blocks and explains how to combine them for maximum impact.
Before you start: This guide references Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone 3 as placement areas on the product page. Make sure you know how your theme/app labels these zones (or where to find the zone map in your editor) before placing blocks below.
Goal 1 — Build Trust with First-Time Visitors
The problem: Shoppers land on your product page for the first time, have no prior experience with your brand, and leave without buying because they cannot verify the store is legitimate or the purchase is safe.
The block combination:
Review Summary Block — Zone 1, above product title
Badges Block — Zone 1, between title and price (GOTS-Certified, Ethically Made, Customer Favorite)
Trust Badges Block — Zone 3, below Add to Cart (Free Shipping, 30 Days Return, Secure Payment)
Payment Icons Block — Zone 3, below Trust Badges
Why this works: The Review Summary establishes brand credibility the moment the shopper lands. The Badges Block signals product quality and values during evaluation. The Trust Badges and Payment Icons in Zone 3 answer the final two pre-checkout questions — is the store safe? and can I pay my way? — before the shopper commits.
Who needs this most: New stores, stores in competitive categories, stores selling to cold audiences from paid ads.
Goal 2 — Create Urgency and Reduce "I'll Come Back Later"
The problem: Shoppers engage with your product page, show clear interest, but leave without buying and do not return. They are not objecting to the product — they are delaying the decision.
The block combination:
Countdown Timer Block — Zone 1, above product title (when a sale is active)
Inventory Badge Block — Zone 1 or Zone 2, showing low or critical stock state
Random Text Block — Zone 1, above title (Only 8 Left — Order Before It's Gone)
Discount Ticket Block — Zone 2 or Zone 3, showing the active offer code
Why this works: The Countdown Timer and Random Text Block create time pressure from the first second of the page visit. The Inventory Badge reinforces scarcity during evaluation. The Discount Ticket ensures the shopper has a clear, copyable incentive to act now rather than later. Together these four blocks answer the shopper's implicit question — "what happens if I wait?" — with a clear and credible answer.
Who needs this most: Stores running active promotions, flash sale events, limited edition products, seasonal campaigns.
Important: Only use this combination when the urgency is real. A countdown timer and low stock badge on a product with unlimited inventory and no active offer will be noticed by shoppers and will permanently damage trust.
Goal 3 — Increase Average Order Value
The problem: Your conversion rate is acceptable but your average order value is lower than it should be. Shoppers buy one product and check out without considering complementary items.
The block combination:
Discount Ticket Block — Zone 3, below Add to Cart (tiered discounts: 20% off $100, 30% off $250)
Addons Product Block — Zone 3, below Discount Ticket
Benefits Block — Zone 2, between price and Add to Cart (reinforcing the value of the main product before introducing add-ons)
Why this works: The tiered Discount Ticket gives shoppers a financial incentive to spend more — reaching a higher threshold gets them a better deal. The Addons Block immediately shows them what they can add to reach that threshold. The Benefits Block in Zone 2 ensures the main product is perceived as high-value before the shopper evaluates the add-ons. The combination of financial incentive plus frictionless add-on selection is the most direct AOV lever available in Iconic Blocks.
Who needs this most: Stores with multiple complementary products, stores with tiered discount structures, stores where AOV is below category benchmarks.
Goal 4 — Reduce Abandonment from Shipping and Payment Uncertainty
The problem: Shoppers add to cart or reach checkout but abandon. When surveyed or analyzed, the common reasons are shipping cost surprises, unclear delivery timelines, and uncertainty about payment options.
The block combination:
Delivery Info Block — Zone 2 or Zone 3, showing Ordered → Shipped → Delivered timeline with dates
Trust Badges Block — Zone 3, below Add to Cart (Free Shipping, 30 Days Return, Secure Payment)
Payment Icons Block — Zone 3, below Trust Badges Strip
Why this works: The Delivery Info Block answers the shipping timeline question before the shopper reaches checkout — removing the surprise that causes abandonment. The Trust Badges Strip covers the return policy anxiety that makes shoppers hesitant to commit to a purchase they might regret. The Payment Icons Block eliminates the checkout moment where a shopper realizes their preferred payment method is not available. All three blocks together pre-answer the questions that cause checkout abandonment before the shopper ever reaches checkout.
Who needs this most: Stores with high add-to-cart rates but low checkout completion rates, stores with international shipping, stores selling to price-sensitive audiences.
Combining Goals
Most stores have more than one conversion problem at a time. A new store with trust issues may also have a shipping uncertainty problem. A promotional store may also want to increase AOV.
When combining goals, follow this priority order:
Trust first — a shopper who does not trust the store will not convert regardless of urgency or discount
Clarity second — a shopper who is confused about shipping or payment will not complete checkout
Urgency third — urgency only works on shoppers who already want the product
AOV last — add-on and upsell blocks only perform on shoppers who are already converting
Build your block stack in this order and you will be working with shopper psychology rather than against it.