Improved Checkout and Onboarding

After months of hard work and listening to your feedback, we're EXCITED to announce that our completely redesigned cart and checkout experience is now live! 👀

We've rebuilt the entire experience from scratch to make ordering your game server not just easier, but genuinely enjoyable.

New to hosting? No problem!

We get it. Setting up your first Minecraft server can feel overwhelming. There are versions to choose from, files to configure, settings to adjust... where do you even start? That's exactly why we built this onboarding system.

When you order your first server, our new onboarding flow kicks in automatically and walks you through everything you need to get started. Here's what it includes:

• 🎯 Right off the bat, we ask you what kind of server you're planning to run. Is this going to be a small private server for you and your friends? Or are you building a community server that you plan to grow?
• 📦 Already have a server with another host and want to switch to WiseHosting? Our onboarding includes a server mover tool that can automatically transfer your world files, plugins, configurations, and player data from a bunch of popular hosting providers.

• 🔧 Not sure which Minecraft version or mod loader to use? The onboarding helps you pick the right one based on your needs.
• 👥 Set up your whitelist right from the onboarding flow. Add your friends' usernames, and they'll be ready to join as soon as your server is online.
• 🌐 Instead of connecting with a complicated IP address and port number, create a custom subdomain for your server right during setup (like smp.shulker.com).

The best part? This is entirely optional. If you're an experienced server owner who knows exactly what you're doing, you can skip the onboarding entirely and dive straight into your server panel. But if you're new or just want some guidance, it's there to help you every step of the way.

What's Changed in the Checkout?

Let's dive into all the improvements we've packed into this update:

• 🎨 It's much cleaner and modern. We've organized every component to ensure you can focus on what matters: getting your server configured exactly how you want it.

• 📊 Better overview during checkout. RAM, CPU Power, Backups: it's all there, clearly laid out.
• 🔧 We completely redesigned how add-ons are displayed and organized. Now, when you select a plan, the system intelligently shows you all the add-ons that are made for it. 😉
• 🔄 Switch between different packages directly in the cart. Compare different plans, see the price differences instantly, and make the switch with a single click!

• 💰 Applying discount codes used to be... let's just say it wasn't great. Now? It's actually satisfying. The new coupon field features instant validation, clear error messages if something's wrong, and real-time discount visualization.

Okay, okay, the cart is nice. What about the registration process?

We took a hard look at our registration form and asked ourselves: "Do we really need all this information just to create an account?" The answer was no. We've cut down the required fields significantly, removing unnecessary questions and streamlining the entire account creation process. Now you can get from "I want a server" to "I have a server" in record time.

A huge thanks to everyone who provided feedback on the old system and helped shape this redesign. Your input really influenced our decisions on this new cart system. This update is as much yours as it is ours. 🫶