Social Store Locator – Reviews & Ratings Add-on

Introduction

Congratulations on installing the Social Store Locator - Reviews & Ratings Add-on! This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up and using the add-on to enhance the social aspect of your WooCommerce store. This add-on allows customers to leave reviews and ratings, which will not only boost customer trust but also increase engagement on your store's social media pages.

By the end of this tutorial, you will be familiar with how to:

1. Install and configure the Social Store Locator - Reviews & Ratings Add-on.
2. Create and customize review templates.
3. Add social media links and widgets to your store's pages.
4. Share reviews on social media to increase visibility.
5. Monitor and manage reviews, ratings, and social shares.

Let's get started!

Tutorial

Step 1: Installation and Configuration

To start using the Social Store Locator - Reviews & Ratings Add-on, you need to install it on your WooCommerce store.

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to the "Plugins" menu and click on "Add New."
3. Search for "Social Store Locator - Reviews & Ratings Add-on" and click the "Install Now" button.
4. Activate the plugin by clicking the "Activate" button.
5. Click on the "Settings" link next to the add-on's title to configure the plugin.
6. Fill in your social media API keys, if applicable. You can find more information on this in the plugin's settings page.

Step 2: Creating and Customizing Review Templates

Reviews are the heart of social proof in e-commerce. With the Social Store Locator - Reviews & Ratings Add-on, you can customize the review template to fit your brand's style and design.

1. Click on the "Reviews" tab in the add-on's settings page.
2. Click on the "Add New" button to create a new review template.
3. Choose the template type: "product review" or "page review."
4. Customise the review template fields, such as the fields for reviews, ratings, and other metadata.
5. Add the review template to the "Product Information" section or "Summary" section on your store's product pages.

Step 3: Adding Social Media Links and Widgets

With the Social Store Locator - Reviews & Ratings Add-on, you can add social media links and widgets to your store's pages.

1. Go to the "Social Sharing" tab in the add-on's settings page.
2. Choose the social media platform you want to add.
3. Set the options for the sharing button (e.g. text, URL, thumbnail).
4. Add the social media sharing button to your store's pages.
5. You can add multiple sharing buttons for multiple social media platforms.

Step 4: Sharing Reviews on Social Media

Sharing reviews on social media is an effective way to increase engagement and visibility. With the Social Store Locator - Reviews & Ratings Add-on, you can automatically share reviews on social media.

1. Go to the "Social Sharing" tab in the add-on's settings page.
2. Set the options for the sharing rules (e.g. what types of reviews to share, the frequency of sharing).
3. Configure the sharing message and image (optional).
4. Set the sharing schedule to automatically share reviews at designated times.
5. Activate the social sharing feature for your reviews.

Step 5: Monitoring and Managing Reviews, Ratings, and Social Shares

Congratulations! You have set up the Social Store Locator - Reviews & Ratings Add-on. Now it's time to monitor and manage the reviews, ratings, and social shares.

1. Go to the "Reports" tab in the add-on's settings page to view reviews, ratings, and social shares.
2. Set up notifications to alert you to new reviews, high-rated reviews, or other events.
3. Monitor and respond to reviews in the "Review" tab.
4. Use the "Rating" tab to monitor and customize the ratings display.
5. View social shares by going to the "Share" tab and clicking on the social media platform for which you want to see the share.

That's it! You have now completed the tutorial on setting up and using the Social Store Locator - Reviews & Ratings Add-on.