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Incorporating an "Add to Cart" feature in your marketplace requires several main elements: the user interface (UI), the backend, and a database that keeps track of the cart items.
Lay out the "Add to Cart" button for your product pages first. It should be a button that is very visible and located close to the product details. Use a language that is clear like "Add to Cart" or a similar call-to-action. Additionally, you can include a cart icon that displays the number of items in the cart, thus making it easier for the users to keep track of the items they have chosen.
On the backend, you have to set up a system that deals with the cart logic. For instance, if a user clicks "Add to Cart," the system should get product details (for example, name, price, quantity) and save this information temporarily. Usually, such kind of information is stored in a session for users who are logged out and in a database for those who are logged in. In this case, you might utilize technologies like cookies or local storage to track this information for a short period of time.
In your database you should allocate a table only for cart items that are connected to users and products. Upon a user's decision to checkout, the cart information should be emptied into an order form.
To provide a seamless experience, you could give visual feedback of the item being added to the cart (such as a pop-up or cart animation). Ensure the cart page is simple to navigate, with functions of changing the quantity of an item or deleting of products.
Try out your product on different devices as it is very important to be compatible with smooth functionality.
Lay out the "Add to Cart" button for your product pages first. It should be a button that is very visible and located close to the product details. Use a language that is clear like "Add to Cart" or a similar call-to-action. Additionally, you can include a cart icon that displays the number of items in the cart, thus making it easier for the users to keep track of the items they have chosen.
On the backend, you have to set up a system that deals with the cart logic. For instance, if a user clicks "Add to Cart," the system should get product details (for example, name, price, quantity) and save this information temporarily. Usually, such kind of information is stored in a session for users who are logged out and in a database for those who are logged in. In this case, you might utilize technologies like cookies or local storage to track this information for a short period of time.
In your database you should allocate a table only for cart items that are connected to users and products. Upon a user's decision to checkout, the cart information should be emptied into an order form.
To provide a seamless experience, you could give visual feedback of the item being added to the cart (such as a pop-up or cart animation). Ensure the cart page is simple to navigate, with functions of changing the quantity of an item or deleting of products.
Try out your product on different devices as it is very important to be compatible with smooth functionality.
