What we found
Some Castiron domains currently show an active seller platform, while castiron.me shows unrelated casino content. We cannot confirm a shutdown, but inconsistent domains create a real customer problem: someone clicking an old link may not reach your bakery.
The practical fix is to create a backup shop link you control and update every place where the old link appears.
- Open the exact link in your Instagram bio and customer messages.
- Check QR codes, flyers, pinned posts, and saved replies.
- Ask one trusted customer to open the link on their phone.
What the replacement covers
Rebuild the customer path first, then reconnect the reporting around it.
| Confita | Castiron public offer | |
|---|---|---|
| Direct orders | fixed-price checkout without seller approval | online shop and checkout listed |
| Custom requests | product questions, reference images, and seller review | custom order forms listed |
| Deposits and balances | private quote tracks deposit and remaining balance | payments and order management listed |
| Sales reporting | collected and outstanding sales, paid orders, average order, channels, and top products | reporting scope should be confirmed on the current plan |
| Platform fee | 0%: payments go through your own Stripe or Square account | 10% on Free and 3% on listed paid plans |
Castiron public pages and Confita features checked August 20, 2026. Confita Sales does not include traffic, profit, inventory, tax, or recipe costing. Confirm Castiron’s current destination, plan, and terms before switching.
The fee difference
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. Compare that with a 10% marketplace fee on every order.
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 lets you rebuild the shop for free, preview the customer flow, and start Pro only when you are ready to publish.
- Create the shop free; start Pro when ready to publish.
- 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
Build your new storefront free, test the customer flow, and start Pro only when you are ready to publish.
Sources
Details were checked against public sources on August 20, 2026. Confirm current prices, policies, or provider instructions before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
Is Castiron closed?
We cannot confirm that. The Castiron seller site currently shows product and pricing pages, while castiron.me shows unrelated casino content. If your customer-facing link is broken or confusing, create a reliable replacement and update it everywhere.
Why does my Castiron link show something unexpected?
Castiron has more than one public domain, and those domains may not currently show the same destination. Test the exact URL your customers use on both a phone and a computer before relying on it.
What fees does Castiron charge?
Castiron’s current pricing page lists a 10% transaction fee on its free plan. Its paid plans list $18/month when billed annually or $24/month monthly, plus a 3% transaction fee. Confirm current terms before subscribing.
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.