Collections Management: #5 Convenience on Offer, using Self-Checkout

"Is this the right page? Oh, now, it wants my address again. Why am I being redirected?" These were the exact thoughts running through Karan's mind as he tried to subscribe to an application he genuinely liked.

He clicked "Buy Now", expecting a quick payment.

Instead, he moved through confirmation screens, personal fields, billing sections and multi-step redirects. Somewhere between step four and five, his excitement quietly faded into frustration.

Checkout friction isn't loud; it doesn't crash or error out, but it silently kills the conversion. Most people walk away at the final step or a step before, which in turn results in a loss of revenue for the business they were supposed to earn.

Zoho Billing solves this by transforming the checkout experience into something clean, modern, measurable and more customer-friendly. Zoho Billing ensures smooth signups, fewer drop-offs and a checkout process that feels as simple as the product being purchased.

Self-Checkout in Zoho Billing 

Studies find that customers nowadays expect two things from the checkout: clarity and speed. Zoho Billing supports this by offering flexibility in defining how the hosted page would look.

Multi-Page Checkout 

Multi-page checkout is perfect for businesses that need to collect more customer information or provide step-by-step guidance. Rather than overwhelming customers with a long form, Zoho Billing breaks the journey into logical, digestible steps.

Here's how it's powered:

User Verification: 

Multi-page checkout supports OTP based email. This ensures a secure checkout experience and reduces junk or fake purchase attempts. Zoho Billing also supports pre-filling existing customer data during checkout when user verification is enabled.

By pre-filling the customer data, it literally skips one step in the process, allowing a quick checkout. Pre-filling customer information is also powered by Google, so customers can fetch their details that are already saved with Google during checkout.

Suppose customers need to modify the existing information. In that case, Zoho Billing allows them to edit their Name, Contact number, Billing Address, and other custom fields in place by enabling a simple setting. If the address-switching option is enabled, the customer can choose a saved address before subscribing. So, no more manual entry of existing information again and no more duplicate records being pushed to the system.

Detailed Plan & Addon Pages 

Multi-page checkout clearly separates Plan details, addon selection, and customizable options into the Order Summary. Before customers proceed, Zoho Billing presents a transparent pricing summary that includes recurring subscription charges, setup or activation fee, add-on pricing, frequency, and total.

This helps businesses with multiple tiers, usage components or additional purchasable features to show what is being offered without confusion.

Addon Selection with Control 

Multi-page checkout provides an intuitive add-on selection step where customers can select an optional add-on, adjust its quantity, and follow the add-on's minimum and maximum quantity restrictions. This flexibility ensures customers tailor their subscription correctly while preventing configuration errors.  

Payment Method Section 

While Zoho Billing supports various payment modes like cards, UPI, net banking, wallet, ACH and PayPal, the payment screen is intentionally kept clean, minimal and easy to choose in the Payment information section.

The entire purchase process is set up as a sequence with a logical order to reduce checkout delays.

Skip Payment Information for Trial Subscription 

If a subscription begins with a free trial, Zoho Billing can automatically skip the payment step, allowing customers to activate the trial instantly. Customers can be notified during trial expiry to update their payment information. This is convenience at its best, and this can significantly improve trial signups.

Single Page Checkout 

For many subscriptions and digital purchases, customers prefer speed. Single-page checkout compresses everything into a single streamlined screen, allowing customers to review the plan, enter their personal details, and complete the payment. All in one place or on one screen.

This is specifically designed for high-volume purchases, mobile users, simple subscription plans, and customers who want to pay instantly.

Taking Checkout to the Next Level 

Meta Pixel Support 

Zoho Billing now supports Meta Pixel for multi-page checkout templates, in addition to Google Analytics.

This opens the door for advanced customer tracking. One can track,

• Customer behaviour insights at each checkout step.

• Better ad-to-purchase attribution.

• Target customers who dropped off.

• Understanding campaigns' ROI with more precision.

 For subscription businesses, this is a massive step towards a tighter marketing performance loop.

Check out using QR Code 

Hosted pages can now be shared via QR Code, along with the existing link, buttons and iframe option. 

The QR code can be downloaded and embedded in websites, brochures, packages, posters, and even event venues. A simple scan takes the customers directly to the checkout, which is perfect for businesses that attract customers virtually and through events.

Abandoned Cart Tracking 

Zoho Billing records customers who begin checkout but don't complete the purchase. Businesses can track,

• Where customers drop off

• How far they progress

• Which step causes the friction?

• How often does this happen?

These insights help teams refine the flow or craft re-engagement strategies. Even a 5-10% recovery can significantly boost MRR.

Clear Purchase Acknowledgements 

Once the customer completes payment or activates their subscription, Zoho Billing leads them to a fully customizable Thank You page. It provides a clear summary of what they purchased, including the amount charged, subscription plan details, the next billing date, and the purchase acknowledgement. This reduces post-purchase confusion, builds trust and completes the checkout journey with clarity.  

Convenience implies Growth 

Modern customers reward convenience. They expect a payment flow that feels intuitive, fast and secure. Zoho Billing brings that convenience by offering it more flexibly. Businesses can choose between simple or multi-page checkouts, customise the page with the data they require, enable smarter tracking of customer behaviour, and, on top of it all, enjoy quick and secure payment processing.

The result is a checkout experience that is not just functional but predictable, automated, friendly and scalable. 

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