“Backordered” is one of those words that can make a shopper immediately start asking questions. As of September 1, BigCommerce backorder messaging is generally available, giving stores more options for showing backorder availability, quantities, and shipping expectations throughout the shopping experience. But when inventory is temporarily unavailable, a little clarity can go a long way. BigCommerce Is Bringing Backorder Information Into the Shopping Experience The update allows backorder information to appear at several important points in the customer journey. Depending on how a store is configured, shoppers can see whether an item is available for backorder, how much of their order will be backordered, and what they should expect when it comes to shipping.