WooCommerce Smart Coupons

Introduction

WooCommerce Smart Coupons is a powerful plugin that allows you to create custom coupon codes for your online store. With Smart Coupons, you can set up different types of discounts, free shipping, and cart savings to incentivize your customers to make purchases. This plugin is ideal for online retailers who want to run promotions, sales, and loyalty programs to boost sales and customer loyalty. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to use WooCommerce Smart Coupons to create and manage coupon codes for your store.

Step 1: Installing and Activating Smart Coupons

To get started with Smart Coupons, you need to install and activate the plugin. Follow these steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to Plugins > Add New and search for "WooCommerce Smart Coupons".
3. Click the "Install Now" button and wait for the plugin to be installed.
4. Activate the plugin by clicking the "Activate" button.
5. You will see a confirmation message indicating that the plugin has been activated.

Step 2: Configuring Smart Coupons Settings

To configure the plugin's settings, follow these steps:

1. Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Coupon Settings.
2. Enable the "Smart Coupons" feature by clicking the "Enable" button.
3. Set the coupon format to your preferred style. You can choose from plain text, uppercase, and random characters.
4. Set the coupon duration. You can choose from expiration date, number of uses, or both.
5. Set the coupon prefix. This is a text prefix that will be added to the coupon code.

Step 3: Creating a New Coupon

To create a new coupon, follow these steps:

1. Go to WooCommerce > Coupons.
2. Click the "Add Coupon" button.
3. Fill in the coupon details, such as the name, code, and amount or percentage discount.
4. Set the coupon duration, number of uses, or both.
5. Select the products or product categories that the coupon can be used for.
6. Set the coupon minimum cart amount. This will allow you to set a minimum cart value for the coupon to be applied.
7. Set the coupon maximum cart amount. This will allow you to set a maximum cart value for the coupon to be applied.
8. Click the "Add Coupon" button to save the coupon.

Step 4: Creating a Coupon with Custom Options

To create a coupon with custom options, follow these steps:

1. Go to WooCommerce > Coupons.
2. Click the "Add Coupon" button.
3. Fill in the coupon details, such as the name, code, and amount or percentage discount.
4. Click the "Advanced Options" tab.
5. Enable the "Custom Options" feature by clicking the "Enable" button.
6. Select the custom option you want to add. Options include:
   • Custom message
   • Exclude specific products
   • Include specific products
   • Exclude specific categories
   • Include specific categories
   • Require product category
   • Exclude specific tags
   • Require product tag
7. Set the custom option value. For example, you can set a custom message that will be displayed when the coupon is used.
8. Click the "Add Coupon" button to save the coupon.

Step 5: Adding a Coupon to a User's Account

To add a coupon to a user's account, follow these steps:

1. Go to the user's account dashboard.
2. Click the "Account" tab.
3. Click the "Add Coupon" button.
4. Fill in the coupon details, such as the coupon code and amount or percentage discount.
5. Click the "Add Coupon" button to save the coupon.

Step 6: Using a Coupon in Your Store

To use a coupon in your store, follow these steps:

1. Add items to your cart.
2. Proceed to checkout.
3. Enter the coupon code in the "Discount Coupon" field.
4. Click the "Apply" button to apply the coupon to your order.

Step 7: Editing or Deleting a Coupon

To edit or delete a coupon, follow these steps:

1. Go to WooCommerce > Coupons.
2. Find the coupon you want to edit or delete and click the "Edit" or "Delete" button.
3. If editing, fill in the coupon details and click the "Update" button to save the changes.
4. If deleting, confirm that you want to delete the coupon and click the "Delete" button.

That's it! With these steps, you should now know how to use WooCommerce Smart Coupons to create and manage custom coupon codes for your online store.