and runs during HTML parse, but hubspotutk is set by js.hs-analytics.net, measured loading at ~834ms. On a first visit the cookie does not exist yet, so a single read returns nothing and the visitor gets no external ID at all — and a first visit is exactly what an ad click is. So poll briefly until HubSpot sets it. The SDK loads lazily (~4.5s) and replays a queue, so an init queued a second or two in still lands before any events are transmitted. */ (function attachExternalId() { var attempts = 0; var MAX_ATTEMPTS = 40; /* 40 x 200ms = 8s, then give up quietly */ var timer = null; function tryAttach() { var raw = getExternalId(); if (!raw) { if (++attempts >= MAX_ATTEMPTS && timer) clearInterval(timer); return; } if (timer) clearInterval(timer); sha256Hex(raw).then(function (hash) { oaiq("init", { user: { external_id_sha256: hash } }); }).catch(function () {}); } tryAttach(); /* returning visitor: immediate */ if (!getExternalId()) timer = setInterval(tryAttach, 200); })(); /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Load the SDK off the critical path Whichever comes first: the main thread going idle after load, or the first sign of real user intent. No preconnect on purpose — a TLS handshake during LCP for a script we deliberately deferred is a net loss. Measured on clickpost.ai: load event 3614ms, SDK fetched 4508ms. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */ var loaded = false; var INTENT = ["pointerdown", "keydown", "scroll"]; function loadSdk() { if (loaded) return; loaded = true; INTENT.forEach(function (t) { removeEventListener(t, loadSdk, { passive: true }); }); var s = document.createElement("script"); s.src = SDK; s.async = true; s.fetchPriority = "low"; document.head.appendChild(s); } INTENT.forEach(function (t) { addEventListener(t, loadSdk, { passive: true, once: true }); }); addEventListener("load", function () { window.requestIdleCallback ? requestIdleCallback(loadSdk, { timeout: 2500 }) : setTimeout(loadSdk, 1500); }, { once: true }); /* --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Conversion id sha256(lowercase(email) + "|" + formId + "|" + ISO-hour), first 20 hex, "lead_" prefix. - email lowercased/trimmed so casing does not fork the id - formId keeps two different forms in the same hour from colliding - the hour bucket is only the server's fallback; the id computed here is sent to the relay verbatim, so the two paths cannot disagree even when a submit straddles an hour boundary Ads Manager's own sample omits event_id. We send it so the pixel event and the relay event collapse into one conversion instead of counting twice. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ */ function buildEventId(email, formId) { var seed = [ String(email || "").trim().toLowerCase(), String(formId || ""), new Date().toISOString().slice(0, 13) ].join("|"); return crypto.subtle.digest("SHA-256", new TextEncoder().encode(seed)).then(function (buf) { var hex = Array.prototype.map.call(new Uint8Array(buf), function (b) { return b.toString(16).padStart(2, "0"); }).join(""); return "lead_" + hex.slice(0, 20); }); } /* Guards a re-fire from the history.pushState that book-a-demo-core.js runs after submit, and from back-navigation onto the same state. */ function firedOnce(id) { try { if (sessionStorage.getItem("oaiq_" + id)) return true; sessionStorage.setItem("oaiq_" + id, "1"); return false; } catch (e) { return false; /* private mode / blocked storage: fire rather than lose it */ } } /* Path 2. keepalive lets the request finish even if the page navigates away. Failures are swallowed deliberately: a reporting call must never surface an error to someone who just submitted a form. The relay hashes the email server-side into user.emails_sha256 and adds the caller's IP and user agent, so this event carries the same match signals the pixel gets for free. */ function sendToRelay(email, formId, eventType, eventId) { try { var payload = { token: RELAY_TOKEN, email: email, form_id: formId || "", event_type: eventType, event_id: eventId, /* verbatim, so both paths always match */ source_url: location.href }; var oppref = getOppref(); if (oppref) payload.oppref = oppref; var externalId = getExternalId(); if (externalId) payload.external_id = externalId; fetch(RELAY_URL, { method: "POST", keepalive: true, headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" }, body: JSON.stringify(payload) }).catch(function () {}); } catch (e) {} } /* Capture the email while the form is still on the page. onFormSubmitted does not reliably carry submissionValues, and by then the form may be removed. */ var lastEmail = ""; document.addEventListener("submit", function (e) { var f = e.target; if (!f || !f.querySelector) return; var i = f.querySelector('input[name="email"], input[type="email"]'); if (i && i.value) lastEmail = i.value; }, true); /* Every HubSpot form on the site reports through this one message event, so no module or theme JS needs editing to add coverage. */ window.addEventListener("message", function (e) { var d = e.data; if (!d || d.type !== "hsFormCallback" || d.eventName !== "onFormSubmitted") return; var email = (d.data && d.data.submissionValues && d.data.submissionValues.email) || lastEmail; if (!email) return; /* without an email there is no stable id to dedupe on */ var eventType = EVENT_BY_FORM[d.id] || EVENT_DEFAULT; buildEventId(email, d.id).then(function (id) { if (firedOnce(id)) return; oaiq("measure", eventType, { type: DATA_TYPE }, { event_id: id }); /* path 1 */ sendToRelay(email, d.id, eventType, id); /* path 2 */ }); }); })();

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Comet's Journey to Post-Purchase Excellence with ClickPost

Comet's Journey to Post-Purchase Excellence with ClickPost

Teerna Mandal
By Teerna Mandal

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    Beyond the Ordinary: From Growing Post-Purchase Pains to Customer Delight

    In just three years, has established itself as India's leading sneaker brand, combining unique designs with accessibility to climb the valuation ladder rapidly. But like many fast-growing D2C brands, their success brought unexpected operational challenges.

    Every new collection drop selling out quickly brought the kind of challenges most footwear brands dream of, and yet dread at the same time. It opened gaps in post-purchase experience that needed immediate attention. 

    Customers expected precise delivery timelines, seamless returns, and real-time order tracking. Instead, Comet's team found themselves managing an increasing volume of repetitive customer inquiries. Vague delivery estimates began affecting customer satisfaction scores.

    Recognizing that sustainable growth required operational excellence, Comet made a strategic decision to partner with ClickPost. The results speak for themselves, as Anshu Kumar, Logistics and Customer Delight Lead at Comet, explains:

    “There has been a significant impact in overall customer inquiries and customer queries which earlier we used to get quite a lot, but since we have moved to ClickPost, it has drastically reduced�

    The Strategic Challenge: Scaling Without Compromising Customer Experience

    As Comet's monthly order volume grew from 10K to over 20K orders across India, the challenge was clear: scale operations without compromising customer delight. Optimizing for the post-purchase experience became absolutely essential.

     
     
    • Support Volume Management: "Where Is My Order?" (WISMO) inquiries began consuming significant support resources, impacting response times and customer satisfaction metrics.

    • Delivery Predictability: Without precise Estimated Delivery Dates (EDD), customers faced uncertainty about when their orders would arrive, leading to potential cart abandonment and delivery failures.

    • Returns and Exchange Optimization: Manual return workflows created delays in processing, affecting the seamless experience customers expected from a premium brand.

    For a sneaker brand where customers purchase both product and experience, each post-purchase touchpoint represents a critical trust-building opportunity. Comet understood that optimizing their logistics infrastructure wasn't just operational necessity—it was essential for maintaining their brand positioning.

    Strategic Partnership: Why Comet Chose ClickPost

    Rather than implementing patchwork solutions, Comet's leadership took a strategic approach to address their scaling challenges. They needed a technology partner with proven expertise in D2C logistics and deep understanding of footwear retail dynamics.

    ClickPost's comprehensive platform addressed Comet's specific requirements: accurate delivery predictions, streamlined returns processing, and proactive customer communication. 

    More importantly, we brought specialized knowledge of logistics and post-purchase, understanding the critical importance of delivery accuracy and hassle-free returns in building customer loyalty.

    The decision was clear. Comet partnered with ClickPost to build a logistics backbone as premium as its products.

    Transforming Operations: Solutions That Delivered Results

    ClickPost’s solutions transformed Comet’s logistics from reactive problem-solving to proactive customer experience management.

    Precise Delivery Predictions with EDD

    By analyzing both pickup and drop-off pin codes, Comet now provides customers with realistic, accurate delivery timelines that build trust and reduce uncertainty. The impact was immediate and measurable. Anshu Kumar, who experienced this transformation firsthand, shares- 

    "[With] the EDD product that we opted in, we can see a significant impact in overall customer inquiries…it has drastically reduced."

     

    Streamlined Returns & Exchanges 

    ClickPost customizable return and exchange portal adapted to Comet's policies, SKU eligibility requirements, and exchange catalogs. Smart exchange nudges and simplified price reconciliation gave a boost to exchange adoption while automated refund processing improved the return experience.  

    This transformation protected Comet's reputation for outstanding customer service while reducing operational overhead. As Anshu Kumar observes-

    "The experience of customers returning hassle-free…basically the overall impact I could see is on our NPS and CSAT metrics."

     

    Proactive Order Tracking & Communication 

    Automated tracking updates keep customers informed throughout their order journey, significantly reducing support ticket volume and improving customers’ satisfaction scores.

    Dedicated Technical Support 

    Beyond our services, ClickPost's proactive support approach captured their attention— ensuring smooth operations and quick issue resolution.

    Anshu Kumar highlights this aspect best-

    "It has been a great journey altogether. The tech support we have got is [crazy]. The people — overall it has been proactive customer support."

     

    With the right tools in place, Comet turned logistics from a bottleneck into a driver of loyalty and growth.

    Why This Could Work For Your Business Too?

    Comet’s story is one that resonates with every ambitious D2C brand. Scaling fast is exciting, but without the right logistics partner, growth can spiral into chaos. ClickPost brought clarity, automation, and confidence to Comet’s operations — and the results are impossible to ignore:

     

    • Reduced Support Load: Significant decrease in WISMO tickets, allowing the team to focus on strategic initiatives.

    • Improved Customer Satisfaction: Enhanced NPS and CSAT scores reflecting better post-purchase experience

    • Scalable Operations: Infrastructure capable of supporting continued growth without proportional increases in operational complexity.

    We asked Anshu Kumar why ambitious brands should choose ClickPost? He concludes-

    “ClickPost is actually [the] go-to SaaS for all the brands which are at a stage where they have a good, decent volume of business and they can just leverage [its] expertise in scaling their entire business.�

     

    Looking Ahead

    Today, Comet continues setting new standards for customer experience in premium footwear retail. Their partnership with ClickPost has created a logistics foundation that supports their ambitious growth plans while maintaining the exceptional service quality their customers expect.

    This success story demonstrates how strategic technology partnerships can transform operational challenges into growth enablers, allowing brands to focus on what they do best—creating products their customers love—while ensuring every post-purchase interaction reinforces their commitment to excellence.

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