Build-a-Box

Build-a-Box is a guided bundle builder designed for subscription boxes. Customers step through categories, selecting items for their personalized subscription box. Perfect for snack boxes, beauty boxes, wellness boxes, and any curated subscription offering.

Subscription Integration

Build-a-Box integrates seamlessly with Chargezen Subscriptions. Customers can build their box once and have it delivered on a recurring schedule.

How Build-a-Box Works

Customer starts the builder — Lands on the Build-a-Box page
Steps through categories — Selects items from each category
Sees running total — Box value updates as they add items
Chooses frequency — One-time or subscription
Adds to cart — Complete box ready for checkout

Perfect For

Build-a-Box Use Cases

Snack subscription boxes
Beauty/skincare sample boxes
Coffee or tea variety boxes
Pet treat boxes
Wellness supplement boxes
Baby product boxes
Craft supply boxes
Gourmet food boxes

Creating a Build-a-Box

Create New Build-a-Box

Go to CheckoutOS → Dynamic Bundles → Create Bundle → Build-a-Box.

Define Box Size

Set the total number of items and box price.

Create Categories

Add categories (e.g., "Snacks", "Drinks", "Treats") with item limits.

Add Products to Categories

Assign products to each category.

Configure Subscription Options

Set available frequencies and subscription pricing.

Design the Builder

Customize the step-by-step UI.

Test & Publish

Walk through the builder as a customer, then publish.

Box Structure

Build-a-Box Configuration

{
  "build_a_box": {
    "name": "Monthly Snack Box",
    "total_items": 8,
    "pricing": {
      "one_time": 39.99,
      "subscription": 34.99,
      "subscription_discount": "Save $5/month"
    },
    "categories": [
      {
        "name": "Sweet Snacks",
        "min_items": 2,
        "max_items": 4,
        "products": ["cookies-001", "chocolate-002", "candy-003"]
      },
      {
        "name": "Savory Snacks",
        "min_items": 2,
        "max_items": 4,
        "products": ["chips-001", "pretzels-002", "nuts-003"]
      },
      {
        "name": "Drinks",
        "min_items": 1,
        "max_items": 2,
        "products": ["soda-001", "juice-002", "water-003"]
      },
      {
        "name": "Bonus Item",
        "min_items": 0,
        "max_items": 1,
        "products": ["mystery-001", "seasonal-002"]
      }
    ]
  }
}

Subscription Options

Configure how subscription delivery works:

Subscription Configuration

{
  "subscription": {
    "enabled": true,
    "frequencies": [
      { "value": "1_week", "label": "Weekly", "discount": 0 },
      { "value": "2_weeks", "label": "Every 2 Weeks", "discount": 5 },
      { "value": "1_month", "label": "Monthly", "discount": 10 }
    ],
    "default_frequency": "1_month",
    "allow_one_time": true,
    "allow_box_changes": true,
    "change_deadline_days": 3
  }
}

Editing Subscriptions

Customers can modify their box contents before each delivery through the Chargezen customer portal. Set a deadline (e.g., 3 days before fulfillment) for changes.

Builder UI

The Build-a-Box wizard guides customers through selection:

UI Features

Step-by-step category navigation
Progress bar showing completion
Running item count and box preview
Category requirements ("Pick 2-4 items")
Visual product cards with images
Mobile-friendly swipe navigation
Summary page before checkout

Builder UI Configuration

{
  "ui": {
    "style": "wizard",
    "show_progress_bar": true,
    "show_box_preview": true,
    "preview_position": "sidebar",
    "navigation": "steps",
    "allow_skip": false,
    "show_category_requirements": true,
    "product_card_size": "medium",
    "summary_page": true
  }
}

Fulfillment Integration

Build-a-Box orders include all the information your fulfillment team needs:

Individual items listed as line items
Box type and subscription status in order notes
Special packing instructions if configured
Integration with ShipStation, ShipBob, etc.

Best Practices

Optimization Tips

Limit categories to 3-5 — Too many steps causes drop-off
Offer a "curated" option — Pre-built box for those who don't want to choose
Show best sellers — Highlight popular items in each category
Use high-quality images — Visual appeal drives selection
Incentivize subscriptions — Offer meaningful discount for recurring
Mobile-first design — Most box subscribers are on mobile