Gift Cards for WooCommerce® (free)

Gift Cards for WooCommerce® is a comprehensive plugin that adds robust gift card functionality to your WooCommerce® store. Empower your customers to purchase, send, and redeem gift cards effortlessly, enhancing their shopping experience and boosting your sales.

This plugin seamlessly integrates with WooCommerce®, providing both admin and customer-facing features to manage gift cards effectively. Whether you're running a small boutique or a large online store, this plugin offers the flexibility and tools you need to handle gift cards with ease.

Features

• Admin Management:

  • Create, edit, and delete gift cards directly from the WooCommerce® admin dashboard.
  • View a comprehensive list of all gift cards with details such as code, balance, recipient email, issuance date, and expiration date.
  • Import and export gift cards in bulk using CSV files.
  • Log all gift card activities, including creation, usage, balance adjustments, and deletions.
  • Schedule automated emails for gift card delivery and expiration reminders.

• Customer Experience:

  • Customers can purchase gift cards as standalone products or as variations of existing products.
  • Option to send gift cards directly via email with personalized messages.
  • Manage and view active gift cards from the "My Account" section.
  • Apply gift card balances during checkout for discounts.

• Integration:

  • Seamlessly integrates with WooCommerce®'s cart and checkout processes.
  • Adds custom fields to products to mark them as gift cards.
  • Supports both digital and physical gift cards.

• Customization:

  • Customize email templates for gift card delivery and reminders.
  • Set expiration dates and reminder periods for gift cards.

Installation

Follow these steps to install and activate the Gift Cards for WooCommerce® plugin:

1. Download the Plugin:

   • Clone the repository or download the latest release from GitHub.

2. Upload to WordPress:

   • Navigate to your WordPress dashboard.
   • Go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
   • Click on Choose File and select the downloaded .zip file.
   • Click Install Now.

3. Activate the Plugin:

   • After installation, click Activate Plugin.
   • Ensure that WooCommerce® is active. If not, activate WooCommerce® first as this plugin depends on it.

4. Initial Setup:

   • Upon activation, the plugin will create necessary database tables.
   • Navigate to WooCommerce > Gift Cards to access the plugin's admin interface.

Usage

Admin Dashboard

Once activated, the plugin adds a new submenu under the WooCommerce® menu in your WordPress admin dashboard.

• Accessing Gift Cards:
  • Go to WooCommerce > Gift Cards to access the main management interface.
• Tabs Overview:
  • Gift Cards: View and manage all existing gift cards.
  • Activity: Monitor all gift card-related activities, including creation, usage, and adjustments.
  • Add Card: Issue new gift cards manually.
  • Settings: Customize email templates and set reminder periods for expiring gift cards.

Managing Gift Cards

• Viewing Gift Cards:

  • The "Gift Cards" tab displays a list of all gift cards with details like code, balance, recipient email, issued date, and expiration date.
  • Use the search bar and filter options to locate specific gift cards.

• Editing Gift Cards:

  • Click the Edit button next to a gift card to modify its details.
  • A modal window will appear where you can update the balance, expiration date, recipient email, sender name, and personal message.
  • Upon successful submission, a success message will display within the modal.

• Deleting Gift Cards:

  • Click the Delete button next to a gift card to remove it.
  • A confirmation prompt ensures that you intend to delete the gift card.

Importing and Exporting Gift Cards

• Exporting Gift Cards:
  • Navigate to the "Gift Cards" tab.
  • Click on the Export CSV button to download a CSV file containing all gift card data.
• Importing Gift Cards:
  • Click on the Import CSV button.
  • Select a valid CSV file containing gift card data.
  • The plugin will process the file and import the gift cards in batches to ensure performance.
  • Upon completion, a success or error message will display.

Integrating Gift Cards with Products

• Marking Products as Gift Cards:

  • Edit a product in WooCommerce®.
  • In the "Product Data" section, check the Gift Card option to mark the product as a gift card.
  • For variable products, predefined gift card amounts (e.g., $25, $50, $100) are automatically generated as variations.

• Gift Card Fields on Product Pages:

  • On the frontend, gift card products display additional fields for:
    • Gift Card Type: Digital or Physical.
    • Recipient Email: Email address of the gift card recipient.
    • Sender Name: Name of the sender.
    • Message: Personalized message for the recipient.
    • Delivery Date: Date when the gift card should be delivered.

Customer Experience

• Purchasing Gift Cards:

  • Customers can add gift card products to their cart and proceed to checkout.
  • During checkout, they can apply gift card codes to avail discounts based on their gift card balances.

• Managing Gift Cards:

  • After logging into their account, customers can navigate to the Gift Cards section under "My Account."
  • Here, they can view all active gift cards, their balances, and expiration dates.

Additional Features

• Scheduled Emails:

  • The plugin schedules daily events to send out gift card delivery emails and expiration reminders.
  • Customize email templates and set the number of days before expiration to receive reminders in the "Settings" tab.

• Activity Logs:

  • Monitor all actions related to gift cards in the "Activity" tab, including creation, usage, balance adjustments, and deletions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Does this plugin support both digital and physical gift cards?
A: Yes, the plugin allows you to create both digital and physical gift cards. You can specify the type when issuing a gift card.

Q: Can I customize the email templates sent to recipients?
A: Absolutely! Navigate to the "Settings" tab in the Gift Cards admin page to customize the email templates, including adding custom images and text.

Q: How does the import/export functionality work?
A: You can export all gift card data as a CSV file for backup or migration purposes. Similarly, you can import gift cards in bulk by uploading a properly formatted CSV file. The plugin processes imports and exports in batches to optimize performance.

Q: Are there any user role restrictions?
A: Only users with the manage_woocommerce capability can manage gift cards. This ensures that only authorized personnel can create, edit, or delete gift cards.

Q: How are gift card balances managed and updated?
A: Gift card balances are automatically updated based on usage during checkout. Admins can also manually adjust balances through the edit modal in the admin dashboard.

Q: What happens if a gift card expires?
A: The plugin can be configured to send reminder emails a specified number of days before a gift card expires. Expired gift cards are no longer usable for discounts.

Contributing

Contributions are always welcome! If you'd like to contribute to the free Gift Cards for WooCommerce® plugin, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the Repository:

   • Click the Fork button on the top right of the repository page.

2. Clone Your Fork:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/gift-cards-for-woocommerce.git

3. Create a New Branch:

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

4. Make Your Changes:

   • Implement your feature or fix.

5. Commit Your Changes:

   git commit -m "Add feature: Your Feature Description"

6. Push to Your Fork:

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

7. Submit a Pull Request:

   • Navigate to the original repository and click New Pull Request.
   • Provide a clear description of your changes.

License

This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0+ License. You may not remove this notice or any other from the source code.