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Try Demo Mode
Explore OrderDay's features without creating an account or connecting your Shopify store.
What is Demo Mode?
Demo Mode lets you experience OrderDay using sample data from a fictional pet supply store. You can:
- Explore all features with realistic data
- No account required - start immediately
- No risk - nothing connects to real systems
- Learn the interface before committing
What's Included
Sample Store
The demo uses "Paws & Claws Pet Supply" - a fictional pet store with:
- 50+ products across categories (dog food, cat supplies, treats, toys)
- 5 suppliers with complete profiles
- 3 months of order history
- Regular customers with detected patterns
Full Feature Access
Demo Mode includes:
| Feature | Available |
|---|---|
| Order Day workflow | Yes |
| Supplier management | Yes |
| Expiry tracking | Yes |
| Regular customers | Yes |
| Order Builder | Yes |
| Purchase orders | Yes (preview only) |
| Reports | Yes |
Demo Limitations
Because demo mode uses sample data:
- Changes don't save - The demo resets periodically
- No email sending - PO emails show preview only
- No Shopify sync - Data is standalone
- No account features - Settings and billing not available
Accessing Demo Mode
From the Homepage
- Visit orderday.co
- Click Try Demo in the navigation
- Demo loads immediately - no signup required
From the Login Page
- Go to the login page
- Click Try Demo Mode below the sign-in options
- Explore the demo store
Guided Tour
When you first enter Demo Mode, an optional guided tour shows you:
- Order Day page - The daily ordering workflow
- Supplier comparison - Multi-supplier pricing
- Regular customers - Pattern detection in action
- Order Builder - Creating purchase orders
You can skip the tour or restart it anytime from the help menu.
Sample Scenarios
The demo data is set up to showcase key features:
Low Stock Alert
Several products are at or below reorder points, triggering recommendations in Order Day.
Regular Customer Detection
"Happy Tails Dog Training" orders the same products every 2 weeks - a detected pattern you can explore.
Expiry Tracking
Some products have batches expiring soon, showing the color-coded warnings.
Multi-Supplier Pricing
"Blue Buffalo Adult Dog Food 30lb" is available from 3 suppliers at different prices.
From Demo to Real Account
Ready to use OrderDay with your own store?
- Click Sign Up in the navigation
- Create your account (email or Google)
- Connect your Shopify store
- Your real data syncs automatically
Free Trial
All new accounts get a 30-day free trial with full access. No credit card required.
FAQ
Q: How often does demo data reset?
A: Demo data resets every few hours. Any changes you make won't persist.
Q: Can I use demo mode while logged in?
A: No, demo mode is for unauthenticated exploration. Once signed in, you work with your real store data.
Q: Is the sample data realistic?
A: Yes! The demo uses realistic products, pricing, and ordering patterns based on actual pet supply operations.
Q: Can I import demo data to my real account?
A: No, your real account syncs with your Shopify store. The demo data is completely separate.
Next Steps
After exploring demo mode:
- Create an account to get started for real
- Learn about Shopify integration
- Understand product setup
Related
- Getting Started - Full setup guide
- Features Overview - All OrderDay features
- Billing & Plans - Pricing information