Video Summary
In this video, I’ll guide you step by step on how to set up a sale in your WooCommerce store, using both coupon codes and the built-in sale pricing features. You’ll see just how simple it is to add a sale price to a product and even schedule it for specific dates, so you can plan your promotions in advance. I’ll also share a few tips on more advanced sales strategies and suggest some paid plugins that can help you take your sales to the next level if you’re looking for extra features. Feel free to follow along and try out these techniques in your own store.
Video Outline
1. Introduction to WooCommerce Sales 0:00
2. Using Built-in Sale Pricing Functionality 0:21
3. Viewing Sale on Front End 1:46
4. Creating Coupons for More Flexibility 2:08
5. Setting Usage Restrictions for Coupons 4:14
6. Testing the Coupon on Front End 6:32
7. Advanced Sales with Plugins 7:24
8. Using WooCommerce Dynamic Pricing Plugin 7:56
9. Role-Based and Category Pricing 10:54
10. Using Smart Coupons Plugin 14:40
11. Organizing Coupons 18:20
12. Conclusion and Support Offer 19:00
Video Overview
1. Introduction to WooCommerce Sales 0:00
Overview of setting up sales using:
Coupon codes
Standard sale pricing functionality
Advanced methods using plugins
2. Using Built-in Sale Pricing Functionality 0:21
Open a WooCommerce product under the General tab.
Set the regular price and sale price (e.g., $20 for a $5 discount).
Schedule the sale:
Click ‘Schedule’ to set start and end dates.
Note: Sale ends at 11:59:59 PM on the end date.
3. Viewing Sale on Front End 1:46
After updating the product, view it on the front end.
Sale price will show with the original price struck through.
4. Creating Coupons for More Flexibility 2:08
Navigate to Marketing tab > Coupons.
Create a new coupon:
Enter a coupon code (or generate one).
Add a description (internal use).
Set coupon data:
Choose discount type (fixed cart, fixed product, percentage).
Set coupon expiry date.
5. Setting Usage Restrictions for Coupons 4:14
Define minimum and maximum spend limits.
Options for individual use only and excluding sale items.
Specify products or categories to include/exclude.
Set allowed emails for coupon usage.
6. Testing the Coupon on Front End 6:32
Copy the coupon code and apply it in the cart.
Verify that the discount is reflected in the order totals.
7. Advanced Sales with Plugins 7:24
Introduction to WooCommerce plugins for complex sales.
Recommended plugins:
WooCommerce Dynamic Pricing Plugin
Smart Coupons Plugin
8. Using WooCommerce Dynamic Pricing Plugin 7:56
Set up order totals pricing:
Create a pricing group with title and conditions.
Set start and end dates for the sale.
Define minimum and maximum order totals.
9. Role-Based and Category Pricing 10:54
Enable discounts for specific user roles (e.g., customers).
Set discounts for specific product categories.
10. Using Smart Coupons Plugin 14:40
Create a new coupon with additional fields from the plugin.
Options for auto-apply, new customer restrictions, and product additions.
11. Organizing Coupons 18:20
Categorize coupons for easier management.
12. Conclusion and Support Offer 19:00
Recap of sales setup options in WooCommerce.
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