Creating Multiple Rules for Group Orders (Global Settings)
Navigate to WooCommerce > Group Buy > Add Rule and customize the following settings for each rule:
Add Rule:
- Add Title: Add a unique title for the rule for future reference.
Rule Details:
- Public Group: Enable this option for public group creation (any registered user can join).
- Allow Number of Public Group: Set the maximum number of public groups allowed per product.
- Private Group: Enable this option for private group creation (any registered user can join).
- Allow Number of Private Group: Set the maximum number of private groups allowed per product.
- Group Member: Define the number of members required to complete the group.
- Days: Specify the timeframe for group completion to secure a discount.
Restrictions:
- All Products: Enable group buying for all products, or you can limit it to selected products and categories:
- Select Products: Choose specific products for group buying.
- Select Categories: Choose specific categories for group buying.
- Apply to User Roles: Restrict group buying to specific user roles.
- Single Customer: Limit a customer to a single group purchase.
Adjust Discounts:
- Select Price Type: Apply discounts on regular or sale prices.
- Select Discount Type: Choose the discount type from the two options:
- Percentage: Offer discounts by a percentage value.
- Fixed: Offer discounts by a fixed value.
- Discount Value: Set the discount amount or percentage.
- Group Discount Custom Text: Add promotional text such as “Join and save {discount_value}%!”.
- Group Description: Add a custom group description.
Schedule Rule:
- Starting Date: Set the start date for group purchasing.
- Ending Date: Set the end date for group purchasing.
Viewing Group Buy Logs
Go to WooCommerce > Group Buy > All Groups. Here, you can view all the groups you have created in a single log with the following details for each:
- Title: The rule title.
- Group Name: Name of the group.
- Group Size: Total members in the group.
- Status: Current order status.
- Date: Publication date of the group.
Customizing Buttons, Timers, and Payment Methods
Navigate to WooCommerce > Group Buy > Settings. Here, you can customize the button visuals and enable the desired default settings for all the groups. From the settings tab, you can customize the following options:
- Enable The “Group Buy” Tab on the My Account Page: Toggle this option to display the Group Buy tab in the customer’s account dashboard.
- Show Group Creator Name: Enable this option to display the name of the group creator to other users within the group.
- Group Timer: Create urgency by displaying the remaining time to join a group. Choose from two formats:
- Counter Form: Displays the remaining time as a countdown timer in numerical format (e.g., “2 days 4 hours”).
- Text Form: Shows the remaining time as text (e.g., “Available for 2 more days”).
Customizing the Group Buy Button
- Group Buy Button Text: Customize the label on the button, e.g., “Join Group Buy” or “Participate Now.”
- Group Buy Button Text Color: Choose a color that ensures the button text is readable and matches your brand colors.
- Group Buy Button Background Color: Select a background color that stands out and draws attention to the button.
Customizing the Create Group Button
- Create Group Button Text: Customize the text, e.g., “Create Group” or “Start a Group.”
- Create Group Button Text Color: Set the color for the text on the button.
- Create Group Button Background Color: Choose the background color to make the button visually appealing.
- Group Creation Placeholder: Add custom text such as “Purchase from this group to make it public for others.”
- Group Creation Placeholder Text Color: Choose a color that contrasts well with the background.
- Group Creation PlaceHolder Background Color: Select a background color that blends with your website design.
Setting a Default Payment Method & Order Status
- Order Status: Set the default order status for Group Buy purchases.
- Payment Method: Select specific payment methods for Group Buy orders, or leave it empty to show all payment methods.
- Tooltip Description: Provide brief explanations about the Group Buy feature using tooltips
- Add Heading: Enter a title for the tab, such as “Group Buy Deals.”
- Add Description: Provide a brief overview or instructions, e.g., “Manage your group purchases and check current group statuses here.”
