Wait — What Is Flodesk Checkouts?

If you haven’t come across Flodesk checkouts yet, here’s the lowdown. It’s their all-in-one tool that lets you create aesthetic, conversion-friendly landing pages and checkouts in just a few clicks — no extra platforms needed. Think: one clean flow from “here’s what I’m offering” to “thank you for your purchase” without having to stitch together five apps and cross your fingers that the Zap works.

You can:

• Create stunning sales pages (with their signature design-first approach).
• Take payments right there and then.
• Build your email lists.
• Kick off workflows for delivery and upsells. All without leaving Flodesk.

Why I love it so much (and you will too)…

That’s all cool, but why do I like it over other checkout options…

1. Everything in One Place.
   I love Zapier, I do — it still powers plenty of parts of my business. But the joy of not having to hook up yet another tool to make a sale? Absolute bliss. With Flodesk checkouts, everything I need is right there: sales page, payment, email collection, and post-sale automation.
2. The AESTHETICS are EVERYTHING
   For someone who’s picky about design (hi ), these pages are everything. Clean, minimal, and easy to read — exactly what I’d design myself if I had the time (or patience). The templates are plug-and-go, which means you can have something beautiful live within an hour.
3. Seamless Automation.
   As soon as someone purchases? Bam. Their email is collected and dropped straight into the right workflow. No extra admin, no double-checking tags, no tech stack stress. I’ve got upsells, delivery emails, and nurture sequences flowing without lifting a finger post-setup.
4. Built-in Upsells.
   This one surprised me — but almost 60% of my buyers have added the upsell to their cart. That’s wild. And I didn’t have to hard-code a thing. It’s built into the system and looks like a natural part of the flow, not an awkward add-on.
5. Built For Creators.
   I know that’s a big statement, but it feels true. Every part of the experience — from the visuals to the backend — feels like it’s been made for people who value design, ease, and freedom. You don’t need to be a tech wizard to make it work.

Let’s Keep It Real — The Cons

In the spirit of transparency (and from my marketing experience), let’s talk about what’s not perfect.

1. No Built-In Delivery.
   The checkout feature is amazing, but it doesn’t actually deliver the digital product. For me, that’s not a huge issue — I’ve just been using Canva public links for PDFs or directing buyers into Flodesk workflows that give access. But if you’re looking to deliver a full course or membership, you’ll need direct your users elsewhere.
2. No Link-Back Options.
   At the moment, your checkout pages are standalone. That’s fine if people are coming straight through your sales emails or socials — but if you’re running ads or want to lead people from your website, it’d be handy to have more flexibility in linking back to your site. Right now, it’s a one-way street.

How I’m Actually Using It

This isn’t just a tool I’ve played around with — it’s become a core part of how I sell and share:

Freebies:
I’ve started delivering lead magnets through Flodesk checkouts — not only does it look 10x more professional than a Google Form, but it also lets me segment and tag people right from the start. A simple workflow then nurtures them into my paid products.

Paid Downloads:
Templates, notion guides etc — all sold through Flodesk. It feels so good to have a clean, branded checkout page rather than a thrown-together PayPal button or clunky cart.

Event Bookings (not one you’d expect):
Because Flodesk doesn’t charge additional booking fees, I can run event sign-ups without stressing about additional costs. I just duplicate a page, tweak the copy, and I’m good to go (and email everyone directly).