Coupon Code

WooCommerce: Creating a Coupon Code

Overview

This documentation provides a step-by-step guide on how to create a coupon code in WooCommerce to offer discounts and promotions to your customers.

Steps to Create a Coupon Code

  1. Log In to WordPress Dashboard:

    • Navigate to your WordPress website and log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.

  2. Navigate to Coupons:

    • In the left-hand sidebar, find and click on Marketing.

    • From the Marketing submenu, click on Coupons.

  3. Add New Coupon:

    • On the Coupons page, click the Add Coupon button at the top.

  4. Enter Coupon Details:

    • Coupon Code: Enter a unique code that customers will use to apply the coupon (e.g., SAVE20).

    • Description: Optionally, add a description for the coupon to help you remember its purpose.

  5. Configure Discount Type and Amount:

    • Discount Type: Choose the type of discount from the dropdown menu. Options include:

      • Percentage discount (e.g., 20% off).

      • Fixed cart discount (e.g., $10 off the entire cart).

      • Fixed product discount (e.g., $5 off a specific product).

    • Coupon Amount: Enter the value of the discount based on the type selected.

  6. Set Coupon Usage Restrictions (Optional):

    • Minimum/Maximum Spend: Set the minimum or maximum order amount required to use the coupon.

    • Individual Use Only: Check this box if the coupon cannot be used in conjunction with other coupons.

    • Exclude Sale Items: Check this box if the coupon should not apply to items already on sale.

    • Products: Select specific products that the coupon will apply to.

    • Exclude Products: Select specific products that the coupon will not apply to.

    • Product Categories: Select categories that the coupon will apply to.

    • Exclude Categories: Select categories that the coupon will not apply to.

    • Allowed Emails: Restrict the coupon usage to specific email addresses.

  7. Set Coupon Usage Limits (Optional):

    • Usage Limit per Coupon: Set how many times the coupon can be used in total.

    • Limit Usage to X Items: Set how many items the coupon can be applied to when used.

    • Usage Limit per User: Set how many times an individual user can use the coupon.

  8. Publish the Coupon:

    • Once all the details are filled out, click the Publish button to make the coupon active and available for use.

Summary

By following these steps, you can create a coupon code in WooCommerce to offer discounts and promotions to your customers, helping to drive sales and increase customer engagement.

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