Nexmo WooCommerce SMS Alert Plugin by CodeSpeedy

Introduction

Nexmo is a cloud communications platform that enables businesses to communicate with their customers and manage their conversations effectively. WooCommerce is an e-commerce plugin for WordPress that allows users to set up an online store and sell their products online. Combining these two platforms can lead to a seamless communication experience for your customers.

The Nexmo WooCommerce SMS Alert Plugin by CodeSpeedy is a WordPress plugin that enables you to send SMS alerts to your customers when certain events occur on your WooCommerce store, such as new order notifications, password reset, or even a special offer. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install and set up the Nexmo WooCommerce SMS Alert Plugin on your WordPress site.

Prerequisites

• You have a WordPress site with WooCommerce installed.
• You have a Nexmo account with a verified number and API key.
• You have a PayPal or Stripe account set up to test the payment gateway.

Tutorial

Step 1: Installation

1. Log in to your WordPress site and navigate to the "Plugins" section.
2. Click on "Add New" and search for "Nexmo WooCommerce SMS Alert" in the search bar.
3. Click on the "Install Now" button and wait for the plugin to install.
4. Once installed, click on the "Activate" button to activate the plugin.

Step 2: Setting up Nexmo

1. Log in to your Nexmo account and navigate to the "Dashboard" section.
2. Click on "Settings" and then "API Key" to copy your API key.
3. Log in to your WordPress site and navigate to the "Nexmo WooCommerce SMS Alert" plugin settings page.
4. Paste your Nexmo API key in the "Nexmo API Key" field and click "Save Changes".

Step 3: Configuring the Plugin

1. In the "Nexmo WooCommerce SMS Alert" plugin settings page, configure the following settings:
   • "Nexmo API Key": Your Nexmo API key (copied from Step 2).
   • "Sender ID": Your Nexmo verified number (you can check your Nexmo account settings to find this).
   • "Test SMS Number": Your Nexmo test SMS number (optional).
2. Under the "Events" tab, configure the events you want to trigger SMS alerts for:
   • "New Order": Enable this to send an SMS notification to customers when a new order is placed.
   • "Password Reset": Enable this to send an SMS notification to customers when they reset their password.
   • "Special Offer": Enable this to send an SMS notification to customers when you send a special offer or promotion.
3. Under the "Message" tab, configure the SMS message templates for each event:
   • "New Order": Customize the message template for new order notifications.
   • "Password Reset": Customize the message template for password reset notifications.
   • "Special Offer": Customize the message template for special offer notifications.
4. Click "Save Changes" to save your configurations.

Step 4: Testing the Plugin

1. To test the plugin, navigate to your WooCommerce store and place an order.
2. Wait for the SMS alert to be sent to your Nexmo test SMS number (if you have set it up).
3. Check your Nexmo dashboard to confirm that the SMS alert has been sent.

Step 5: Using the Plugin with Payment Gateways

1. Configure your payment gateways (PayPal or Stripe) to test the plugin:
   • PayPal: Enable the "SMS Payment Receipt" option in your PayPal account settings.
   • Stripe: Enable the "SMS Payment Receipt" option in your Stripe dashboard.
2. When a customer makes a payment, the plugin will send an SMS notification to the customer's mobile number.

Conclusion

The Nexmo WooCommerce SMS Alert Plugin by CodeSpeedy is a powerful tool that enables you to send SMS notifications to your customers when certain events occur on your WooCommerce store. With this tutorial, you have successfully installed and set up the plugin on your WordPress site. By configuring the plugin's settings and testing it, you can ensure that your customers receive timely and effective SMS notifications.