https://community.squareup.com/t5/Online-Store/How-can-I-set-up-my-Square-site-to-only-allow-custom-orders/m-p/739739#M5792 <P>Sometimes you have to outside the box as Square is not a one size fits all solution.&nbsp; You can create a great website using Square's Online Website Editor - it can be just informational showing your menus and photos and you don't have to have a shopping cart with items.&nbsp; As for the ordering anything, suggest taking a look at <A href="https://www.jotform.com/" target="_self">Jotform</A> - there you will find tons of Templates that can be used as is or customized for your specific needs or you can create one from scratch. &nbsp; Jotform can provide the code to embed into a website page or you can simply use the form page URL as a link.&nbsp; The customer completes the form, you get it via Jotform's system - from there, you can send the customer a Square Invoice.&nbsp; Jotform can also use Square directly to process a transaction - some folks create a custom form that customer can use, complete and pay.&nbsp; Since you need to review the order, probably sending an Invoice would be the best method.&nbsp; It would also be a good idea to explain to the customer your business flow so they know that once their order is approved, they will get an invoice.&nbsp; Understand this is just one suggestion as there are other ways - Square also has a <A href="https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/8285-sell-items-as-preorders-with-square-online" target="_self">pre-order</A> option - just something to checkout but, that option may work differently from what you have in mind.</P> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:39:20 GMT JK_Fiber_Art 2024-07-10T18:39:20Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Online-Store/How-can-I-set-up-my-Square-site-to-only-allow-custom-orders/m-p/739720#M5791 <P>I am a Custom Cake bakery and I would like to have a wesbite with my menus, gallery, and a custom ordering feature that is connected to my email. I do not want individual items on my site for people to be able to order and purchase without me reviewing and approving their order.<BR /><BR />Any help is appreciated!</P> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:01:23 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Online-Store/How-can-I-set-up-my-Square-site-to-only-allow-custom-orders/m-p/739720#M5791 moonbeambakery 2024-07-10T18:01:23Z https://community.squareup.com/t5/Online-Store/How-can-I-set-up-my-Square-site-to-only-allow-custom-orders/m-p/739739#M5792 <P>Sometimes you have to outside the box as Square is not a one size fits all solution.&nbsp; You can create a great website using Square's Online Website Editor - it can be just informational showing your menus and photos and you don't have to have a shopping cart with items.&nbsp; As for the ordering anything, suggest taking a look at <A href="https://www.jotform.com/" target="_self">Jotform</A> - there you will find tons of Templates that can be used as is or customized for your specific needs or you can create one from scratch. &nbsp; Jotform can provide the code to embed into a website page or you can simply use the form page URL as a link.&nbsp; The customer completes the form, you get it via Jotform's system - from there, you can send the customer a Square Invoice.&nbsp; Jotform can also use Square directly to process a transaction - some folks create a custom form that customer can use, complete and pay.&nbsp; Since you need to review the order, probably sending an Invoice would be the best method.&nbsp; It would also be a good idea to explain to the customer your business flow so they know that once their order is approved, they will get an invoice.&nbsp; Understand this is just one suggestion as there are other ways - Square also has a <A href="https://squareup.com/help/us/en/article/8285-sell-items-as-preorders-with-square-online" target="_self">pre-order</A> option - just something to checkout but, that option may work differently from what you have in mind.</P> Wed, 10 Jul 2024 18:39:20 GMT https://community.squareup.com/t5/Online-Store/How-can-I-set-up-my-Square-site-to-only-allow-custom-orders/m-p/739739#M5792 JK_Fiber_Art 2024-07-10T18:39:20Z