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Adding Coupons ​

This section will guide you through the process of adding a new coupon in FluentCart, allowing you to choose between different types of discounts to best suit your promotional campaigns.

Types of Coupons Available ​

When creating a new coupon in FluentCart, you have the flexibility to choose between two main types of discounts:

  • Fixed Amount Coupons: These coupons deduct a specific monetary value (e.g., $10 off) from the total order or eligible items.
  • Percentage Type Coupons: These coupons apply a percentage-based discount (e.g., 20% off) to the total order or specific items.

You can select the type that best suits your promotional needs.

Steps to Add a New Coupon ​

  1. From your WordPress dashboard, navigate to FluentCart Pro > Coupons in the left sidebar.

  2. On the Coupons screen, click the "Add Coupon" button at the top right.

    Screenshot of Add Coupon Button

  3. This will open the "Coupons Add Coupon" screen, where you will configure your new coupon.

1. Basic Information ​

  • Title: Enter an internal title for your coupon. This is for your reference and not visible to customers.
  • Code: This is the actual discount code that customers will enter at checkout (e.g., "HOLIDAY10"). You can type a custom code or click "Generate Random Code" to create one automatically.
  • Coupon Priority: (Optional) Enter a numerical value to set the priority of this coupon. A higher number might indicate a higher priority if multiple coupons can be applied.

2. Discount Value (Fixed Type) ​

  • Type: Select "Fixed" from the dropdown menu.

  • Discount Amount*: Enter the specific monetary value of the discount.

  • Min Purchase Amount: (Optional) Enter a minimum subtotal amount that the customer's cart must meet for the coupon to be valid.

    Screenshot of Add Coupon Screen (Fixed Type)

3. Discount Value (Percentage Type) ​

  • Type: Select "Percentage" from the dropdown menu.

  • Discount Percentage (%)*: Enter the percentage value of the discount (e.g., "20" for 20% off).

  • Min Purchase Amount: (Optional) Enter a minimum subtotal amount that the customer's cart must meet for the coupon to be valid. Default is $0.

  • Max Discount Amount: (Optional) Enter a maximum monetary value for the discount. This is useful for percentage coupons to prevent excessively large discounts on very high-value orders.

    Screenshot of Add Coupon Screen (Fixed Type)

4. Inclusion/Exclusion Rules (Optional) ​

You can define specific products or categories to which the coupon applies or is excluded from.

  • Include or exclude product categories:
    • Choose "Include" or "Exclude" using the radio buttons.
    • Use the search field to select specific product categories.
  • Include or Exclude Products:
    • Choose "Include" or "Exclude" using the radio buttons.
    • Click "Select" to search for and add specific products.

5. Schedule ​

Define when the coupon becomes active and when it expires.

  • Start Date & Time: Set the date and time when the coupon becomes valid.
  • Set end date & time: Check this box to enable an end date, then set the date and time when the coupon will expire.

6. Maximum Discount Uses ​

Control how many times the coupon can be used.

  • Total Limit: Enter the maximum number of times this coupon can be used across all customers. Enter "0" for unlimited usage.
  • Per User Limit: Enter the maximum number of times a single customer can use this coupon. Enter "0" for unlimited usage per user.

7. Additional Information ​

  • Status: Set the coupon's status to "Active" to make it usable or "Inactive" to disable it.

  • Internal Notes: (Optional) Add any private notes about the coupon for your own reference.

  • Stackable: Choose "Yes" or "No" to determine if this coupon can be combined with other active coupons.

    Screenshot of Add Coupon Screen (Fixed Type)

Saving Your Coupon ​

Once all settings are configured, click the "Save" button at the top of the page (if visible, or "Update" if editing) to create or update your fixed type coupon.