Vendomat – Vending Machines WooCommerce Theme

Introduction

The Vendomat - Vending Machines WooCommerce Theme is a unique and innovative template designed specifically for e-commerce stores that sell food and beverages. This theme allows you to create an online vending machine experience for your customers, where they can browse and purchase items without leaving their desks. The Vendomat theme is a WooCommerce-based theme, meaning it integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce, allowing you to take advantage of all its features and plugins.

In this tutorial, we will take you through the process of setting up and using the Vendomat - Vending Machines WooCommerce Theme. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced web developer, this tutorial will provide you with a comprehensive guide to get your vending machine-like store up and running quickly.

Setting up the Vendomat Theme

1. Download and install the Vendomat theme: First, you'll need to download the Vendomat theme from the author's website or ThemeForest. Extract the zip file and upload the theme folder to your WordPress site.

2. Install required plugins: The Vendomat theme requires a few plugins to function correctly. You can install them directly from your WordPress dashboard by going to Plugins > Add New.

• WooCommerce: Make sure you have WooCommerce installed and activated on your site. If not, download it from WordPress.org.
• WC Vendors: This plugin allows you to create and manage vendor accounts. Download it from the WordPress Plugin Directory.

1. Configure theme options: After installing the theme, go to the WordPress dashboard and navigate to Appearance > Vendomat Settings. Here, you can configure various theme options such as header and footer customization, vendor settings, and more.

Configuring Vendors and Products

1. Create a vendor account: In the WordPress dashboard, go to WC Vendors > Vendors and click "Add New Vendor". Fill in the required information such as name, email, and password. Assign a role to the vendor and click "Add New Vendor".

2. Add products: To add products, navigate to Products > Add New. Fill in the product details such as name, description, and price. You can also upload images and videos. Make sure to assign a vendor to the product by selecting it from the dropdown menu.

Creating the Vending Machine

1. Create a category: In the WordPress dashboard, go to Products > Categories and click "Add New Category". Create a new category that matches your product type (e.g. "Soda", "Snacks", etc.).

2. Assign products to the category: Assign the products you created earlier to the newly created category.

Creating the Vending Machine Menu

1. Create a custom menu: In the WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance > Menus and create a new menu. Give it a name, such as "Vending Machine".

2. Add menu items: Add the categories you created earlier as menu items. You can also add a "Refresh" menu item to clear the cart and start a new transaction.

Integrating Payments

The Vendomat theme supports various payment gateways, including PayPal and Stripe. You can configure the payment gateway settings by navigating to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments.

Configuring the Vending Machine Cart

1. Create a custom cart template: To customize the vending machine cart, navigate to Appearance > Vendomat Settings > Cart and select "Custom Cart Template". Upload a custom template file to replace the default cart template.

2. Configure cart settings: In the cart settings, you can configure settings such as maximum cart capacity, currency symbol, and more.

Final Check

Before you start accepting orders, make sure to test the following:

• Vendor management: Log in as a vendor and add products to their account. Test ordering products as a customer and receiving the orders as a vendor.
• Payment gateways: Test payment processing using PayPal or Stripe.
• Cart and vending machine: Test adding products to the cart and navigating the vending machine menu.

With these steps, you're ready to launch your Vendomat-powered vending machine e-commerce store!