Control Content Display and Access Based on User Location

Optimize Your StoreFront with Geo-Location Controls

Easily manage the display and access of content on your StoreFront based on a user's location. If you have items you don’t want to sell in specific states, you can automatically show or hide content based on the user's geolocation using their IP address.

Setting this up is simple with the HideIf and ShowIf components in your StoreFront. These tools allow you to display or hide content based on various conditions. Follow this guide to learn how to use these components to control content visibility based on user location.

Step 1: Hide Content Using the HideIf Component

1. Log into your UltraCart Account and go to your StoreFront.
2. Navigate to the item page you want to restrict for a specific state and click "Edit" in the top left corner next to the UltraCart logo.
3. Within the main UI or the Hierarchy, add a HideIf component to the page.
4. In the HideIf component settings, scroll down to GEO-LOCATE US STATE IS and set it to the desired state.
5. Nest each component you want to hide within the HideIf component using the Hierarchy view in the StoreFront.

This setup will hide any components within the HideIf component if the specified conditions are met. Hiding checkout options like quantity, variations, and the add-to-cart button will prevent the user from adding the restricted item to their cart.

Step 2: Display Alternative Content with the ShowIf Component

1. Hover over the HideIf component in the Hierarchy sidebar of your StoreFront.
2. Click the plus icon on the far left of this component and select "Add Content Below."
3. This will bring up the component selection list.
4. In the search bar, type “show” and select the ShowIf component.
5. Add the ShowIf component to the page and include any components, such as a text block, to inform the user they cannot purchase the item due to their location.

The ShowIf component will display the nested content if the specified conditions are met. In this case, it will show a message to the user explaining that they cannot check out with the item because they reside in a restricted state.

Enhance User Experience with Targeted Content

By effectively using HideIf and ShowIf components, you can ensure a seamless user experience while complying with regional restrictions. This setup not only improves user satisfaction but also helps in maintaining compliance with state-specific regulations, enhancing your StoreFront's efficiency and reliability.

Implement these steps to control content display and access based on user location, optimizing your StoreFront for better user experience and compliance.