Marketplace Event Manager for WooCommerce

Introduction to the Marketplace Event Manager for WooCommerce

The Marketplace Event Manager (MEM) is a powerful plugin for WooCommerce that allows you to manage and customize events for your marketplace. With MEM, you can create and manage events, such as sales, promotions, and special offers, that are triggered by specific conditions or schedules. This plugin is ideal for marketplace owners who want to create a dynamic and engaging shopping experience for their customers.

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up and using the Marketplace Event Manager for WooCommerce. By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to create and manage events, customize event triggers, and schedule events to run at specific times.

Getting Started with the Marketplace Event Manager

To get started with the Marketplace Event Manager, you will need to install and activate the plugin. Here are the steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the Plugins page.
2. Click on the "Add New" button and search for "Marketplace Event Manager".
3. Click on the "Install Now" button to install the plugin.
4. Once installed, click on the "Activate" button to activate the plugin.

Step 1: Creating an Event

To create an event, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Marketplace Event Manager page by clicking on the "MEM" tab in your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click on the "Add New Event" button.
3. Enter a name for your event in the "Event Name" field.
4. Select the type of event you want to create from the "Event Type" dropdown menu. Options include "Sale", "Promotion", "Special Offer", and "Custom".
5. Set the start and end dates for your event using the date picker.
6. Choose the products or categories you want to apply the event to using the "Products" or "Categories" dropdown menus.
7. Set the event discount or price adjustment using the "Discount" or "Price Adjustment" fields.
8. Click on the "Save" button to save your event.

Step 2: Triggering an Event

To trigger an event, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Marketplace Event Manager page and click on the "Triggers" tab.
2. Click on the "Add New Trigger" button.
3. Select the type of trigger you want to use from the "Trigger Type" dropdown menu. Options include "Schedule", "Cart", "Order", and "Product".
4. Set the trigger conditions using the fields provided. For example, you can set a trigger to run every Monday at 12:00 AM.
5. Choose the event you want to trigger using the "Event" dropdown menu.
6. Click on the "Save" button to save your trigger.

Step 3: Scheduling an Event

To schedule an event, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Marketplace Event Manager page and click on the "Schedules" tab.
2. Click on the "Add New Schedule" button.
3. Select the type of schedule you want to use from the "Schedule Type" dropdown menu. Options include "Daily", "Weekly", and "Monthly".
4. Set the schedule conditions using the fields provided. For example, you can set a schedule to run every Monday at 12:00 AM.
5. Choose the event you want to schedule using the "Event" dropdown menu.
6. Click on the "Save" button to save your schedule.

Step 4: Managing Events

To manage events, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Marketplace Event Manager page and click on the "Events" tab.
2. Click on the "View" button next to the event you want to manage.
3. You can edit the event details, trigger, and schedule using the fields provided.
4. You can also delete the event by clicking on the "Delete" button.

Conclusion

That's it! With these steps, you should be able to create and manage events using the Marketplace Event Manager for WooCommerce. By creating events, triggers, and schedules, you can create a dynamic and engaging shopping experience for your customers. Remember to regularly check and update your events to ensure they are running smoothly and effectively.