Getting Started
Let’s get started!
Now that you see how simple it is to save using the Purdys Seasonal Group Savings Program, you are ready to get started - just register and create your own personalized webpage.
Register as a new Coordinator
If you are a new customer and you are registering for the first time, please follow these simple steps.
Step 1 – Go to group.purdys.com.
Step 2 – To register as a coordinator please select "Start a New Group"from the landing page OR click on the word register at the top righthand corner of the page.
Step 3 – Fill in the details needed in the registration form:
- Organization name
- Note: this name will be used as the payee name for your profit cheque
- Name of Coordinator
- Phone number
- Address
- Email address
- Your chosen password
- Note: password must be at least 8 characters in length and include at least 1 lowercase, 1 uppercase, 1 number and 1 symbol
Step 4 – Click “Start a Campaign”.
Step 5 – Fill out a form with your campaign information.
Group name – the name of your group savings project (Example: XYZ COMPANY CHRISTMAS ORDERS)
Step 6 – Fill out the shipping information form and choose your delivery window. The information you provided here will be used by our carrier partners when they deliver your orders. Please ensure that you provide accurate and most up-to-date information here.
Note: You can also choose to pick up your orders at the Purdys Vancouver Warehouse. Just check the corresponding checkbox to do so.
Step 7 – Fill out the Supporter Pickup Information form.
The information you provide here will be viewable by all your group members when they order online. This will allow them to see when and where their orders are going to be ready for pick up.
Note: Your Supporter Pickup date will automatically default to 2 days after the delivery date. However, Coordinators have the option to change this date as long as the chosen date is one day or more after the last date of the delivery window.
Step 8 – Review Important Dates field – Dates are auto-populated based on the chosen delivery window dates and your shipping address. If you would like to change the dates in this section, please contact our Customer Service team.
Step 9 – Click “Create a Group” and you are now ready to start your group order!
Important: you must reach the minimum of $375 in sales before tax and shipping to qualify for the Group Savings program
If you experience any online registration issues, we are available by phone to assist you - 1.888.478.7397 Ext. 3
Returning Customers
Welcome Back! We are happy to see you again and surely you already know the drill, but here is a quick review just in case.
Step 1 – Please go to group.purdys.com.
Step 2 – Click on “Sign in” on the top right corner of the page.
IMPORTANT! Please make sure that you are using the Customer number when signing in and not your email address to ensure that you are signed in under coordinator mode.
FORGOT YOUR CUSTOMER NUMBER? Call us 1.888.478.7397 Ext. 3 and we can help you out!
FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD? Just click on the forgot password link and follow the prompts to create a new password.
Step 3 – Confirmation page – Just read through the page informing you that you are signed in as the Coordinator of the account and how to switch from a Coordinator and Supporter mode on the website and click the X button after to close the window.
Step 4 – Click “Start Campaign” and fill out a form with your campaign information
Step 5 – Fill out the shipping information form and choose your delivery window. The information you provided here will be used by our carrier partners when they deliver your orders. Please ensure that you provide accurate and most up-to-date information here.
Note: you can also choose to pick up your orders at the Purdys Vancouver Warehouse. Just check the corresponding box to do so.
Step 6 – Fill out the supporter pick up Information form.
Step 7 – Review Important Dates field – Dates are auto populated based on the chosen delivery window dates and shipping address. If you would like to change the dates in this section please contact our Customer Service team for more information.
Step 8 – Click “Create a campaign” and you are now ready to start your group sales!
Switching roles
As Coordinator you can easily switch from a Coordinator to a Member role.
- Coordinator mode – allows you to see the entire order of the group that you are coordinating. You can edit the campaign and change details like delivery address, delivery window and message.
- Member mode - this is the same screen that your supporters/members see and access. It has limited functions. You can only see the orders of the people that you track.
To switch from Coordinator to Member just simply click on the switch role button on the top right corner and then click on the correct option you want.
How can my members register and support me?
There are two ways to do so.
- Joining With Your Link – Simply share the link provided to you in the webpage you created. Your members can just click on it, follow the steps needed and they will be joined automatically! This will be covered in more detail in the next chapter.
- Registering manually on the website.
- They simply have to follow the steps below:
Important Dates
Below is a list of the important dates to keep in mind:
Order Submission Deadline:
- This is the last date you can submit your group order.
- Please note: This date cannot be changed as it will affect the chosen delivery window.
- Group Savings Submission Deadline for your main group order is March 19th, 2024.
- Group Savings Submission Deadline for add-on orders is April 5th, 2024.
Member Deadline:
- This is date of when you should have all your members’ order submitted by and paid in full.
- This deadline is one day before the Order Submission Deadline.
Delivery Window:
- This is the best estimated range of dates your order will be delivered.
- Your delivery window is calculated when you select a delivery date while creating a campaign online.
- Please note that the orders are shipped in bulk and will have to be sorted before member pickup.
Member/Support Pick Up Date:
- Communicate with your Members when they can pick up their orders from you.
- We recommend you choose a couple of days after your last delivery window to allow yourself enough time to sort your campaign order.
- Special Instructions can be added to specify the time/exact location (e.g. Pickup in the main office's parking lot between 4-8pm).
Our job is to help you sell as much as possible for your cause. If you're a Coordinator responsible for promoting your campaign, the key to success is to ask as many people as possible to help you. You can do this by sharing your unique webpage link with your members .
It's essential to always include this link whenever you communicate with your supporters as it takes them directly to your group savings page, where they can shop for their favourite chocolates. Including your unique page link, every time you write to your supporters is critical to sign up as many as possible and raise as much as possible. Promote your link on social media to get more exposure. Don't forget to email your contacts or add the information on your website.
- Share your group link on your personal social media platforms - Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter
- Send it to your groups on WhatsApp, Telegram or any other messenger
- Share your link in Facebook groups
- Create a dedicated Facebook page about the campaign
- Create Instagram stories and allow others to share the story
- Post a professional update about your campaign through LinkedIn
- Allow others to share your post
- Create a specific hashtag for your campaign e.g., #GroupSaveWithPurdys
- Get your supporters to tag their chocolate in their social media post or story
- Ask your supporters to share on all their social media platforms
- Engage with supporters who have shared their support
Success tips:
- Add your link to your company corporate calendar and monthly newsletter on the front page.
- Share your link and ask your supporters to share the link.
- Send out weekly reminders about the campaign and delivery deadline to create a bit of urgency on why that specific date (e.g. The order deadline date is November 22nd so we all can save on holiday gifts from Purdys Chocolatier)
- Send out weekly updates on your campaign performance to your members to gain more traction on your campaign
- Share the unique link that each Coordinator is sent and share it with all your friends and family members
- The length of a campaign can depend on your goals and motivation. A campaign that runs 2 to 4 weeks can reach its goals and maintain enthusiasm.
- It is important to have a specific beginning date and ending date for your campaign to help track records and keep the excitement high.
Other digital tools and support materials:
- Posters - use our posters with information about your campaign in high traffic locations such as hallways, in front of the school office, on the front door of your local grocery store, dance hall, gymnasium, skating rink
- Advertise the poster on the website and social media platforms
- Send a link to the digital catalogues to friends, family, and colleagues
Sample messages to your supporters
LAUNCH:
Share these Facebook posts to sign up new supporters.
Sample Post #1
Hi everyone. If you’re looking to shop for Easter Bunny-approved treats this year, you can save 25% on Purdys! Just join our Group Savings program and order together. We only need a total of $375 to get 25% off the entire order.
All of the Purdys favourites are included. You know the ones. Sweet Georgia Browns, Hedgehogs, Peanut Butter Fingers...what was I saying? Oh yes, follow the link to create your account and order your chocolates. The chocolates are delivered as one big order, so we can sort and distribute them when they’re here. All you need to do is follow this link [your unique group link], and you can make your orders directly in the online shop.
Our customer number is [customer number].
Please order by [order deadline].
Thank you!
Sample Post #2
Just a reminder, we’re doing a HUGE group purchase for Purdys this Easter! We just need a minimum order of $375 and we all get 25% off the entire purchase. All you need to do is follow this link [your unique group link], and you can make your orders directly in the online shop.
Our customer number is [customer number].
Remember, the deadline is [order deadline date].
If you have any questions, feel free to send me a message.
Thank you!
Sample Post #3
Hello Purdys lovers, it’s time to hop into spring! Let’s save together by group buying CHOCOLATES!
Get your orders in for Easter treats and once we hit $375 worth of treats, we ALL get 25% off. Order now and get your Easter shopping done early while saving money.
Head to group.purdys.com and either register as a new member, or log into your old account.
Use our customer number [your customer number] to join our group or follow this link [your unique group link] and start shopping!
Hurry, the order deadline is [order deadline]
Let me know if you have any questions.
MID LAUNCH:
Sample Post #1
Hi everyone!
Just a quick reminder to order your Purdys treats! The deadline is about a week away so hurry. We’re almost at our order minimum of $375 and then we ALL get 25% off! Get all your Easter shopping done in one go and save money at the same time.
Shop here: [your unique link]
Please order your treats by [order deadline date]
Let me know if you have any questions. =)
Sample post #2
Hey Purdys-lovers, a reminder that the order deadline for our Group purchase ends SOON! All we need is a $375 minimum for our entire order and our treats are 25% off. We’re almost there, so get your orders in today.
Shop here: [your unique link]
Please order your treats by [order deadline date]
Sample post #3
Ooooh, we’re halfway there! Get EGG-cited! There’s chocolate everywhere!
Just a quick shout to everyone that the deadline for the Purdys group order is [deadline date]. We all get 25% off the retail price which is amazing. Grab your treats and gifts in one go before the deadline.
Shop here: [your unique link]
Please order your treats by [order deadline date]
Happy shopping.
FINAL CHANCE:
Sample post #1
Heads up, the final deadline to order Purdys is [deadline date]. You just have a few days left to order Easter treats at 25% off the retail price. All we need to do as a team is to make sure we hit at least $375 total.
Once orders are in, we’ll collect the chocolates and let everyone know when and where to collect them.
Contact me if you have any concerns or questions.
Our customer number is [customer number]
Please order by [order deadline]
Sample post #2
Hey super chocolate fans,
LAST CALL to order Purdys Easter treats! Everyone has now until [order deadline] to complete their purchase and save 25% on Purdys chocolates. We’re talking Hedgehogs, Sweet Georgia Browns, Himalayan Pink Salt Caramels and more.
Shop now and thank yourself later!
Contact me if you have any concerns or questions.
Our customer number is [customer number]
Please order by [order deadline]
Sample post #3
You only have [# DAYS REMAINING] days LEFT to order as a whole team for Purdys treats. We just need a minimum of $375 to save 25% for all of us, so hurry and get your orders in. Once the chocolates get delivered, we’ll send another memo out to everyone to coordinate pickup dates and times.
Order now: [group link]
Deadline is: [deadline date]