SUMO WooCommerce Pre-Orders

Introduction to SUMO WooCommerce Pre-Orders

Are you looking for a way to offer pre-orders on your WooCommerce store? SUMO WooCommerce Pre-Orders is a powerful plugin that allows you to do just that. With this plugin, you can create pre-orders for your products, set custom pre-order dates, and even offer limited-time promotions to drive sales.

In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of setting up and using SUMO WooCommerce Pre-Orders on your WooCommerce store. We will cover the installation, configuration, and usage of the plugin, as well as some best practices for getting the most out of it.

Step 1: Installing SUMO WooCommerce Pre-Orders

To install SUMO WooCommerce Pre-Orders, follow these steps:

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

Step 2: Configuring SUMO WooCommerce Pre-Orders

To configure SUMO WooCommerce Pre-Orders, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the WooCommerce settings page and click on the "Pre-Orders" tab.
2. Check the box next to "Enable Pre-Orders" to enable the feature.
3. Set the "Pre-Order Date" to the date you want to start accepting pre-orders.
4. Set the "Pre-Order Expiration Date" to the date you want to stop accepting pre-orders.
5. Set the "Pre-Order Status" to the status you want to assign to pre-ordered products (e.g. "On Backorder").
6. Click on the "Save Changes" button to save your changes.

Step 3: Creating a Pre-Order Product

To create a pre-order product, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Products page and click on the "Add New" button.
2. Enter the product details, including the name, description, and price.
3. Check the box next to "Make this product a pre-order" to make the product a pre-order.
4. Set the "Pre-Order Date" to the date you want to start accepting pre-orders for this product.
5. Set the "Pre-Order Expiration Date" to the date you want to stop accepting pre-orders for this product.
6. Click on the "Publish" button to publish the product.

Step 4: Managing Pre-Orders

To manage pre-orders, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the Orders page and filter the orders by "Pre-Order" to see all pre-ordered products.
2. Click on an order to view the details of the pre-order.
3. You can update the order status, cancel the order, or fulfill the order from this page.
4. You can also use the "Pre-Order" tab on the product page to view and manage pre-orders for that product.

Step 5: Best Practices

Here are some best practices to keep in mind when using SUMO WooCommerce Pre-Orders:

• Make sure to set a realistic pre-order date and expiration date to avoid confusion and disappointment.
• Consider offering a discount or promotion to incentivize customers to pre-order.
• Keep an eye on your pre-order inventory levels and update them regularly to avoid overselling.
• Consider offering a notification system to keep customers informed about the status of their pre-order.

By following these steps and best practices, you can effectively use SUMO WooCommerce Pre-Orders to offer pre-orders on your WooCommerce store and drive sales.