Nielsen Norman Group company blog

Don't force users to register before they can buy (2015)

by Amy Schade nngroup.com published 2015-07-05

Guest checkout with optional registration on e-commerce sites simplifies the purchase process and invites users to register when they feel comfortable, rather than forcing unwanted registration.

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