What we found
We checked every Castiron address we know on October 10, 2026. The seller site at shopcastiron.com does not resolve, and the public registry record lists the domain as “client hold”, the status a registrar uses to take a domain offline. castiron.me redirects to an online casino page. nourysh.com, the brand T.D. Jakes Enterprises announced when it acquired Castiron in November 2024, shows a parked placeholder.
In August 2026 the seller site still showed product and pricing pages, so the change is recent. Whatever the company’s status, the practical problem is the same: a customer tapping your old link cannot order. Build a shop link you control and replace the old one everywhere it appears.
- Find the old link in your Instagram bio, Linktree, and customer messages.
- Check QR codes, flyers, pinned posts, and saved replies.
- Ask one trusted customer to open the link on their phone.
What to rebuild, and where it lives in Confita
Rebuild the customer path first, then the reporting around it.
| What you had on Castiron | Where it goes in Confita | |
|---|---|---|
| Shop and checkout | A product page customers bought from | Direct orders: fixed-price checkout with no seller approval step |
| Custom order forms | Forms for cakes and special requests | Custom requests: product questions, reference photos, then a private quote |
| Deposits and balances | Payments collected through the platform | The private quote tracks the deposit and the remaining balance |
| Sales numbers | Order history in your old dashboard | Sales: collected and outstanding sales, paid orders, average order, channels, and top products |
| Fees | 10% on Castiron’s free plan, 3% on paid plans (last published pricing) | $49/year or $9.99/month; no Confita fee when payments go through your own Stripe or Square account |
Castiron pricing as published on its seller site when we last read it on August 20, 2026; that site was offline by October 10, 2026. Export or note your old order history if you still can. Confita Sales does not include traffic, profit, inventory, tax, or recipe costing.
A new shop link your customers can trust
Confita gives you a single link with your products, questions, quotes, and payment options. Connect an existing Square seller account or eligible Stripe account for card checkout, and keep transfer or cash available. Customers install nothing.
Before you share it, shape the storefront with themes, colors, covers, fonts, banners, entrance animations, and live preview. The new link should feel like your bakery, not a temporary patch.
Rebuild the important parts first
You do not need to redesign everything before you can accept requests. Start with the products and questions that matter most, then improve the presentation as you go.
- Add your main products with photos and prices.
- Ask for date, servings, flavors, allergies, and reference images.
- Connect your existing Square or eligible Stripe account, then add any bank-transfer or cash instructions.
- Add quote and deposit instructions for custom work.
- Update your bio, QR codes, flyers, and saved replies with the new link.
Deposits without a marketplace-sized cut
For custom work, send a private quote link with the price and deposit. Card checkout opens on Stripe or Square. Manual methods can carry instructions and receipt upload. The customer can return to see what is paid and what remains.
The card payment is recorded in your connected Stripe or Square account, and the provider handles the payout under your settings. Confita never holds the funds and takes no cut of the sale.
A simple recovery checklist
Once your new shop is ready, send the link to a few regular customers first. Then replace the old URL everywhere customers might find it.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Build your main products and storefront. |
| 2 | Test the link from a phone and a computer. |
| 3 | Send it to a few trusted customers. |
| 4 | Replace the old link in your bio, QR codes, flyers, and saved messages. |
Keep a shop link you control
You should not have to guess where your customers will land. Confita gives you 7 free days to rebuild the shop and preview the customer flow before you pay anything.
- Try it free for 7 days. Cancel in two taps.
- Manage the storefront from any device.
- Use your own questions, payment instructions, quotes, and deposits.
- Share one reliable link wherever customers find you.
Keep a reliable shop link
Start your 7-day free trial, build your new storefront, and test the customer flow. Nothing is charged during the trial.
Sources
Details were checked against public sources on October 10, 2026. Confirm current prices, policies, or provider instructions before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
Is Castiron still in business?
We found no official shutdown announcement, but as of October 10, 2026 its seller site is offline: shopcastiron.com does not resolve and its registry record shows a client hold. Castiron was acquired by T.D. Jakes Enterprises in November 2024 to launch Nourysh, and nourysh.com is now a parked page. If your shop link ran through Castiron, treat it as broken.
Why does my Castiron link not work?
The domain behind Castiron shop links, shopcastiron.com, is on hold at the registry, so browsers cannot find it. castiron.me now redirects to an unrelated casino site, so remove that link too. Replace both wherever customers might find them.
What did Castiron charge?
When we last read its pricing page on August 20, 2026, Castiron listed a 10% transaction fee on its free plan, and paid plans at $18/month billed annually or $24/month monthly plus a 3% transaction fee.
Does Confita take a transaction commission?
Not a marketplace-style one. Confita is $49/year or $9.99/month flat. Confita adds no fee to payments: you connect your own Stripe or Square account and settle directly with your customer. Stripe or Square processing fees still apply when you accept card payments.
Can customers order without an app?
Yes. Customers open your shop in the browser from a phone, tablet, or computer. They do not need to install an app or create a Confita account to send a request.
How quickly can I rebuild my shop?
If you already have photos and prices, start with your five to fifteen most important products. Add the new link to your bio and saved replies after testing it with a few regular customers.