How to Test Your Checkout Like a Customer

Don’t Let Your First Buyer Be Your Guinea Pig

Nothing kills momentum faster than a broken checkout.
You’ve got someone ready to buy… and then they hit a bad link, get confused, or the payment doesn’t go through.

That’s why you test your checkout before you launch — not after someone emails you, “Hey, I tried to buy but it wouldn’t work.”

Pretend You’re the Customer

Don’t just click around in “creator mode.” Go through the full process exactly like a buyer would.

Start from the top:

• Click your sales page link

• Select the offer

• Add it to your cart (if applicable)

• Go to checkout

• Enter your details and payment info (you can use test card numbers or a small real payment if needed)

• See what happens after the purchase

Look for These Common Problems

• Broken links: Buttons that lead nowhere, wrong URLs, or links that open the wrong product.

• Confusing steps: Extra fields nobody needs, unclear wording, or too many clicks before “pay now.”

• Mobile mess-ups: Buttons too small, text cut off, or forms that don’t work on phones.

• Missing confirmation: Does the buyer get an email receipt? A thank-you page? Instructions on what to do next?

Bonus: Ask a Friend to Test It Too

You know your setup too well — you might skip steps without realizing it.
Have someone else run through it cold and tell you where they hesitated, got stuck, or weren’t sure what to do.

Fix It Now, Save Headaches Later

It’s way easier to fix a checkout issue before launch than to scramble while real buyers are stuck.
Plus, a smooth checkout builds trust — and trust is what gets people to click “buy” again in the future.

The Bottom Line

Before you launch, make sure you’ve walked through your own checkout like an actual customer. Catch the hiccups now, so when the orders start coming in, they go through without a hitch