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Installing Smart eGift Card Plugin: A Step-by-Step Guide for Seamless Integration

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Unlock the power of gifting on your WooCommerce store with our feature-rich Smart eGift Card Plugin! This comprehensive guide will walk you through the easy installation process, ensuring your customers can effortlessly purchase, customize, and redeem gift cards. Follow these steps to enhance customer engagement and boost your sales.

Step 1: Creating Your Dedicated Gift Card Customization Page (Recommended): #

To provide a smooth and intuitive experience for your customers, we recommend creating a dedicated WordPress page where they can personalize their gift cards.

  1. Navigate to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
  2. Go to Pages > Add New.
  3. Give your page a descriptive name, such as “Customize Gift Card,” “Create Gift Voucher,” or “Personalized Gift Card.”
  4. In the content editor, insert the following shortcode: [sgc_smart_gift_customizer]
  5. This shortcode will dynamically display the gift card customization interface on this page, allowing customers to:
    • Select Preferred image or video or upload custom.
    • Enter the sender’s name.
    • Specify the recipient’s name.
    • Add a personalized message.
    • Potentially preview their customized gift card (depending on the plugin’s features).
  6. Click Publish to make this page live.

(Optional: Integrating the Customizer into an Existing Page)

If you prefer to embed the gift card customizer within an existing page, simply insert the [sgc_smart_gift_customizer] shortcode into the content area of that page where you want the customization form to appear.

Step 2: Setting Up Your Gift Card Redemption Page (Essential): #

Create a dedicated page where your customers can easily redeem their gift card codes and manage their gift card balance.

  1. Go to Pages > Add New in your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
  2. Name this page clearly, for example, “Redeem Gift Card,” “Gift Voucher Redemption,” or “Check Gift Balance.”
  3. In the content editor, insert the following shortcode: [sgc_smart_gift_redeem_code]
  4. This shortcode will generate the gift card redemption form, enabling users to:
    • Enter their unique gift card code.
    • View their current gift card balance.
    • See a history of their last 5 gift code redemptions for easy tracking.
    • Optionally apply their gift card balance during the WooCommerce checkout process via a convenient checkbox.
  5. Click Publish to make this redemption page accessible to your customers.

(Optional: Embedding the Redeem Form into an Existing Page)

Similar to the customizer, you can integrate the gift card redeem form into an existing page by placing the [sgc_smart_gift_redeem_code] shortcode within the desired content area.

Step 3: Creating a Mandatory WooCommerce “Gift Card Product” (Internal Use): #

This crucial step involves creating a specific WooCommerce product that acts as a placeholder for internal plugin functionality and reporting. Customers will not directly purchase this product.

  1. Navigate to Products > Add New in your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
  2. Give this product a clear and easily identifiable internal name, such as “Internal Gift Card Product” or “Gift Card Reporting Product.”
  3. Crucially, set the price of this product to any value greater than zero (e.g., 1). This is necessary for the plugin’s internal reporting mechanisms.
  4. Under the “Product data” dropdown, select “Simple product”.
  5. Ensure the “Virtual” checkbox is ticked, as this is not a physical product.
  6. You can optionally add a brief internal description for your reference.
  7. Click Publish to create this internal product.

Step 4: Configuring Your Gift Card Plugin Settings: #

Now, connect the pages and product you’ve created to the plugin’s general settings to finalize the installation.

  1. Go to eGift Card Plugin in your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
  2. Navigate to the “General” tab.
  3. Carefully complete the form with the following information:
    • Gift Card Page: Use the dropdown menu to select the WordPress page you created in Step 1 (e.g., “Customize Gift Card”).
    • Gift Redeem Page: Use the dropdown menu to select the WordPress page you created in Step 2 (e.g., “Redeem Gift Card”).
    • Gift Card Product: Use the dropdown menu to select the WooCommerce product you created in Step 3 (e.g., “Internal Gift Card Product”).
    • Gift Amount: Enter the pre-defined gift card amounts you want to offer to your customers. Separate multiple amounts with commas (e.g., 5,10,15,20,50). These amounts will typically be displayed as options on the gift card customization page.
    • Shop Logo: Upload your store’s logo. This logo may be used on the generated gift cards (depending on the plugin’s design templates).
  4. Click “Save Settings” to apply your configuration.

Verification: Your Gift Card Plugin is Ready!

To confirm that the installation was successful, visit the Gift Card Page you created in Step 1. You should now see the gift card customization interface displayed, allowing you (as a test) or your customers to start creating personalized gift cards.

Congratulations! Your Smart eGift Card plugin is now installed and ready to empower your customers with the perfect gifting solution. Explore the plugin’s other settings to further customize its appearance and functionality to match your store’s branding and requirements.

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