A quick view opens a product in a window from the shop page: picture, price, options and add to cart, without loading the product page. Done well, it saves shoppers many page loads. Done badly, it hides information they need. Here is how to decide.
When a quick view helps
- Large catalogs: customers compare many products and do not want to go back and forth.
- Repeat purchases: they know the product, they just want to choose the size and add it.
- Gifts and small items: the picture and the price are enough to decide.
- Mobile: each page load is slow on a phone; a window from the bottom is faster.
When it does not
- Complex or expensive products that need full descriptions, reviews and specifications.
- Products with many custom fields or personalisation.
- If the window is slow or ugly: then it adds a step instead of removing one.
What a good quick view needs
- The real add to cart form, with variations and stock rules.
- Pictures that follow the chosen color.
- Add to cart without leaving the window, then “View cart” or “Checkout”.
- A clear link to the full product page.
- Fast loading, also on cached pages.
Peekly does all of this and adds a Buy now button. Try it on the live demo.
Measure it
Compare the conversion rate and the number of products per order for a few weeks before and after. If customers add more items from the shop pages, the quick view is doing its job.
See also how to shorten the path to purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Does a quick view replace the product page?
No, it is a shortcut; the full page stays one click away for customers who want details.
Does it work with variable products?
With Peekly, yes: options, variation images and stock work as on the product page.
Is a quick view good on mobile?
Yes if it opens fast and from the bottom of the screen, like a native sheet.