Marketplace Advanced Commission Plugin for WooCommerce

Introduction

Are you tired of manually tracking and managing commissions for multiple sales affiliates in your WooCommerce store? Look no further than the Marketplace Advanced Commission (MAC) plugin. Designed to simplify the commission calculation process, MAC helps you maintain accurate records of your affiliate sales and generate insightful reports to optimize your commissions. In this comprehensive tutorial, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of setting up and utilizing the Marketplace Advanced Commission plugin for WooCommerce.

Table of Contents

1. Setting up the Marketplace Advanced Commission Plugin
   • Installing the Plugin
   • Configuring Plugin Settings
2. Creating Affiliates
   • Adding New Affiliates
   • Configuring Affiliate Settings
3. Configuring Products
   • Setting up Commission Structures
   • Setting up Commission Rates
4. Processing Orders
   • Configuring Order Commission Rules
   • Automatic Commission Calculations
5. Commission Reports
   • Accessing Commission Reports
   • Understanding Commission Report Data
6. Managing Commission Payouts
   • Configuring Payout Schedules
   • Tracking Payout Histories
7. Troubleshooting and Maintenance
   • Resolving Common Issues
   • Updating Plugin to the Latest Version

Setting up the Marketplace Advanced Commission Plugin

Installing the Plugin

1. Log in to your WooCommerce dashboard.
2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
3. Search for "Marketplace Advanced Commission" in the plugin repository.
4. Click the "Install Now" button.
5. Activate the plugin.
6. Set your commission currency and time zone to ensure accurate commission calculations.

Configuring Plugin Settings

1. Navigate to WooCommerce > Marketplace Advanced Commission.
2. In the Plugin Settings section, you'll find the following settings:
   • Commissions Per Order: Define how commissions are applied per order (e.g., only once, on every sale, etc.).
   • Default Commission Type: Choose whether you want to use flat commission rates or percentage-based rates.
   • Allow Override Commission: Determine if you want to allow customers or affiliates to override default commission rates.
3. Set your desired options, and click "Save Changes".

Creating Affiliates

Adding New Affiliates

1. Navigate to WooCommerce > Users > All Users.
2. Click the "Add New" button to create a new user account for your affiliate.
3. Fill in the necessary details, including affiliate information (e.g., username, email, and affiliate link).
4. Under "Role", select the "Affiliate" role from the dropdown list.

Configuring Affiliate Settings

1. After adding your affiliate, navigate to the affiliate's profile by clicking on their username.
2. In the affiliate profile, you'll find additional settings:
   • Commission Rate: Define the affiliate's default commission rate.
   • Cookie Expiration: Set the length of time after which the affiliate will stop earning commissions from referrals (if using cookie tracking).
3. Configure the settings as desired, and click "Save Changes".

Configuring Products

Setting up Commission Structures

1. Navigate to Products > Product Categories or individually to a product page.
2. Click the "Add Commission Structure" button on the product or category page.
3. Set up the commission structure as follows:
   • Structure Type: Choose the type of commission structure you want to use (e.g., flat rate, percentage, etc.).
   • Amount or Rate: Enter the flat rate or percentage amount you want to apply.
   • Minimum Threshold: Define the minimum sales value required to trigger commission.
4. Click "Add Structure" to apply the settings.

Setting up Commission Rates

1. Return to the plugin settings and navigate to "Commission Rates".
2. Create new commission rates as follows:
   • Commission Type: Choose the commission type (e.g., flat rate, percentage, etc.).
   • Amount or Rate: Enter the flat rate or percentage amount you want to apply.
   • Description: Add a description to help identify the commission rate.
3. Click "Add Rate" to apply the settings.

Processing Orders

Configuring Order Commission Rules

1. Navigate to WooCommerce > Orders > Rules.
2. Click the "Add Rule" button.
3. Set up the commission rules as follows:
   • Order Status: Select the order status(es) that trigger commission processing (e.g., completed, processing, etc.).
   • Commission Trigger: Choose the event that triggers commission processing (e.g., order completed, shipment sent, etc.).
   • Commission Rules: Define the rules that apply to the order commission calculation (e.g., calculate commission for multiple affiliates, etc.).
4. Click "Add Rule" to apply the settings.

Automatic Commission Calculations

1. Commission calculations will now run automatically based on the set order commission rules and configured affiliate settings.

Commission Reports

Accessing Commission Reports

1. Navigate to WooCommerce > Reports > Commission Reports.
2. You'll see an overview of your commission earnings, including total commission value and breakdown by affiliate.
3. Click "Download" to export commission data for further analysis.

Understanding Commission Report Data

1. The report provides data on commission earnings by:
   • Commission Amount: The total commission earned.
   • Affiliate: The affiliate name associated with the commission earnings.
   • Commission Type: The commission structure or rate used (if applicable).
2. You can use this data to track affiliate performance, optimize commission structures, and analyze sales trends.

Managing Commission Payouts

Configuring Payout Schedules

1. Navigate to WooCommerce > Commission Payouts > Payout Schedules.
2. Create new payout schedules as follows:
   • Payout Period: Choose the period (e.g., monthly, quarterly, etc.) to which the payout schedule applies.
   • Threshold Amount: Define the minimum commission amount required for an affiliate to receive a payout.
   • Notification Settings: Configure notification options for affiliate payout emails or status updates.
3. Click "Add Payout Schedule" to apply the settings.

Tracking Payout Histories

1. Navigate to WooCommerce > Commission Payouts > Payout Histories.
2. View historical commission payouts for each affiliate, including payout dates and amounts.
3. Click on individual payout records for additional information.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Resolving Common Issues

• Check the plugin documentation and support resources for answers to common questions.
• If you encounter technical issues, consult the WooCommerce forum or seek assistance from your developer.

Updating Plugin to the Latest Version

1. Regularly update your plugin to the latest version to ensure bug fixes and new features are included.
2. In the WooCommerce dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins, find the Marketplace Advanced Commission plugin, and click "Update Now".

With these step-by-step instructions, you're now well-equipped to set up and manage the Marketplace Advanced Commission plugin for WooCommerce. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, consult the official plugin documentation, online resources, or seek guidance from your developer. Happy commissions!