How to Add an Upsell in ThriveCart (Beginner-Friendly Tutorial to Boost Revenue)

One of the easiest ways to increase revenue — without creating a new offer, new funnel, or new launch — is adding a ThriveCart upsell.

And the best part? It takes minutes to set up.

Let’s walk through exactly how to do it (and how to do it strategically).

What Is a ThriveCart Upsell?

A ThriveCart upsell is an additional offer shown immediately after someone purchases your main product.

Instead of sending your customer away after checkout, you show them:

“Want to add this complementary product to your order?”

That’s it.

No complicated funnel.
No new landing pages.
No extra marketing campaigns.

Just a simple revenue increase built into your existing checkout.

Why Upsells Increase Revenue (Without Increasing Work)

Most Visionaries think growth requires:

• A new product
• A bigger launch
• More ads
• More content

But sometimes growth is about optimization.

When someone already has their credit card out, they’re in buying mode. Offering a complementary product at that moment increases your average order value — without increasing your workload.

This is especially powerful if you sell:

• Templates
• Courses
• Digital resources
• Bundles

Alignment = higher conversions.

Step 1: Create Your Upsell Product in ThriveCart

Inside ThriveCart:

1. Go to Products
2. Click Upsells
3. Create a new product

Set it up like you would any other digital product:

• Product name
• Pricing
• Fulfillment details
• Success page
• Automations (if needed)

Keep it simple.

This product now exists independently — and that matters for tracking and organization.

Step 2: Attach the Upsell to Your Main Product

Now you’ll connect it to the product people are already buying.

1. Go to your main product
2. Click into the Checkout
3. Navigate to Pages
4. Add a funnel item
5. Select your upsell

Make sure your flow looks like this:

Purchase → Upsell → Success Page

That order is important.

Step 3: Customize Your Upsell Page

ThriveCart allows you to:

• Edit the copy
• Add urgency
• Insert mockups
• Add videos
• Include graphics
• Customize design

This is where conversion strategy matters.

Your upsell should:

• Enhance the original purchase
• Feel like a natural next step
• Solve a related problem

If you’re selling a course → upsell a template.
If you’re selling a template → upsell a bundle.

Not random. Not unrelated.

Strategic.

A Quick Integrator Tip 

An upsell isn’t just “extra money.”

It’s part of your funnel architecture.

When we build funnels for clients at KS Agency, we don’t just plug in random offers. We map out:

• Entry offer
• Core offer
• Upsell path
• Post-purchase experience
• Long-term nurture

Vision without execution is just a dream.

And a funnel without strategy is just tech.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Before you go add five upsells to everything — here’s what NOT to do:

• Don’t offer something unrelated
• Don’t overwhelm with too many steps
• Don’t skip customizing the copy
• Don’t ignore the checkout flow

Keep it clean. Keep it aligned. Keep it simple.

Is ThriveCart Enough — Or Do You Need Support?

You absolutely can set this up yourself. Get started with Thrivecart here! 

But if your funnel feels messy…
If you’re unsure what to upsell…
If your backend isn’t fully mapped…

You don’t have to do this alone.

We help Visionaries build:

• Strategic funnel flow
• Optimized ThriveCart checkouts
• Upsell paths that increase revenue
• Backend systems that actually scale

You dream it. We do it. 

Apply to work with our team here: https://katschmoyer.com/apply

Let’s build the system that supports your revenue — not one that depends on hustle.