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Some products don’t just sell steadily.

They spike.

Clerk.io’s AI-powered Hot Products banner detects items with increasing sales velocity and surfaces them directly on your homepage.

It makes momentum visible.

What Makes a Product “Hot”?

Hot Products are not long-term bestsellers.

They are products experiencing rising demand right now.

The system analyzes:

  • Recent purchase spikes
  • Sales acceleration
  • Short-term demand shifts

Products gaining traction are ranked higher

Why Momentum Changes Shopper Behavior

Rising demand creates urgency.

When shoppers see that certain items are taking off, they are more likely to:

  • Click faster
  • Explore related products
  • Add multiple items
  • Complete purchases sooner

Momentum signals scarcity and popularity at the same time.

Revenue Impact

Stores using the Hot Products banner see on average:

  • + 47% increase in average basket size
  • + 14% increase in average order value

Trend visibility influences action.

Why This Is Different from Best Sellers

Best Sellers highlight consistent performance.

Hot Products highlight acceleration.

One shows stability.
The other shows momentum.

Both influence buying decisions in different ways.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it require manual updates?
No. Trend detection is automated.

How often does it update?
As sales patterns change, rankings adjust accordingly.

Turn rising demand into visible energy on your homepage.

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