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Introducing a Faster Transition to Checkout

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Written by
Charles Ho

01/01/2026

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In ecommerce, every millisecond counts — especially at checkout. Slow load times introduce friction at the moment of highest intent and can cause shoppers to abandon their purchase entirely.

That’s why we’ve accelerated the initial load speed of our checkout, helping you reduce drop-off and increase completed orders.

This is speed that drives revenue.

Video showing a shopper moving from cart to checkout, highlighting a faster transition that allows quicker interaction during checkout

Delivering a faster first interaction

Your customers now experience a noticeably faster checkout transition. When moving from the cart to checkout, they can begin interacting with the page over a full second sooner.

This enhancement has been automatically rolled out to all stores using our reference Optimized One-Page Checkout, delivering:

  • Faster checkout load times

  • Higher conversion potential

  • Zero configuration required — no customisation or setup needed

  • Performance improvements out of the box

The final word

A fast checkout isn’t just a better experience — it’s a revenue engine. With this update, your checkout loads faster, helping your customers move effortlessly toward purchase and unlocking more conversion opportunities for your business.

There's a lot to love ❤️

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