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How to Add Coupon Codes to WooCommerce (EASY)

Introduction

If you're looking to boost sales and attract new customers to your WooCommerce store, offering coupon codes is a great strategy. Research shows that 38% of people tend to buy more than intended when they have a coupon. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to create three types of discounts in your WooCommerce store: percentage-based discounts, fixed cart discounts, and product-specific discounts. Let’s dive in!

Setting Up Coupons in WooCommerce

Step 1: Accessing Your WordPress Dashboard

Start by logging into your WordPress dashboard. If you're using Hostinger, you can quickly access it through the H Panel by selecting "Websites" and then "WordPress Admin." If you don’t yet have a WooCommerce store, you can find a complete tutorial on how to set one up.

Step 2: Navigating to the Coupons Section

Once you're in the WordPress dashboard, go to Marketing in the left sidebar and then select Coupons. Here, you can create and manage your discounts. Click on "Create Your First Coupon."

Step 3: Creating a Coupon Code

You’ll need to create a unique coupon code. It can be anything related to your store or festive occasions, and you can generate a random code if you prefer. It’s important to remember that you can use both capital letters and numbers in your codes.

Step 4: Choosing the Discount Type

You can choose between three discount types:

  1. Percentage Discount: Enter the percentage (e.g., 15) to give customers 15% off. Click "Publish," copy the code, and test it in your store.

  2. Fixed Cart Discount: Select “Fixed Cart Discount” to give customers a fixed amount off (e.g., $ 10 off) their order. Again, it’s important to set a minimum spending requirement to prevent excessive discounts on low-cost items.

  3. Product-Specific Discount: For a discount on specific products, select “Fixed Product Discount” and set the amount. Specify which products will qualify for the discount.

Step 5: Setting Usage Restrictions

You have the option to set usage restrictions for your coupons. Here are some settings you might consider:

  • Minimum Spend: Set a minimum order value for the coupon to apply.
  • Individual Use Only: Ensure that the coupon cannot be combined with other offers.
  • Exclude Sale Items: Prevent discounts on items that are already on sale.
  • Product or Category Specific: Set your discount to apply to specific products or categories.
  • Email Exclusions: Exclude certain email addresses from using the coupon.

Step 6: Usage Limits

You can manage how many times a coupon can be used overall and per user. This includes:

  • Usage Limit per Coupon: Set how many people can use the coupon (e.g., 100 uses).
  • Usage Limit per User: Specify how many times an individual can redeem the coupon.

Step 7: Saving Your Coupon

After you’ve set all the rules and conditions, don’t forget to click the "Update" button!

Step 8: Creating More Coupons

To create more coupons, go back to the Coupons section and click on "Add Coupon." You can also add coupon descriptions to provide clearer information about the discount.

Step 9: Testing on a Staging Environment

If you want to safely test changes like new coupon codes, using a staging environment is beneficial. If you're hosting with Hostinger, this is an easy process. Simply create a staging site and test your changes without affecting your live site.

Additional Resources

If you encounter any issues or have questions, Hostinger offers an AI assistant named Cody, who can assist you based on your website's structure and content.

Keyword

  • WooCommerce
  • Coupon codes
  • Discounts
  • Percentage discount
  • Fixed cart discount
  • Product-specific discount
  • Usage restrictions
  • Staging environment
  • Hostinger

FAQ

1. What types of discounts can I create in WooCommerce?
You can create percentage discounts, fixed cart discounts, and product-specific discounts.

2. How do I restrict coupon usage?
You can set minimum spending requirements, limit usage to individual users, and exclude certain products or categories.

3. Is it necessary to have a minimum spend for discounts?
While it’s not mandatory, setting a minimum spend encourages customers to make larger purchases to qualify for the discount.

4. Can I test coupon changes without affecting my live store?
Yes, using a staging environment allows you to test coupon codes and other changes safely before applying them to your live site.

5. What should I do if I have questions about using coupons?
You can use the Hostinger AI assistant, Cody, for assistance or consult their technical support resources.

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