The YITH Auctions for WooCommerce Premium plugin allows you to set up online auctions for your products directly on your website. Here are some features and functionalities offered by this plugin:
Admin Features:
- Create multiple auction items in your store.
- Set start and end times for auctions.
- Encrypt and reveal usernames of those bidding.
- Manage auction settings, including starting price, minimum bid, auction duration, and automatic bidding increments.
- Allow users to buy products instantly using the “Buy Now” feature.
- Send automated emails to customers about auction status, bids, and auction closure.
User Features:
- Place bids on auction items.
- View bidding history from the “My Account” page.
- Purchase auction items instantly at a fixed price.
Other Key Functions:
- Configure automatic bidding increments.
- Display the list of bids in real-time.
- Extend auction end time if there’s a bid placed just before expiration.
- Manage auction visibility on the shop page.
- View and manage bids from the editing page.
- Use WPML Money Switcher for multi-currency support.
- Set up automated emails for users regarding auction status and bidding updates.
The plugin essentially enables you to create and manage auctions directly within your WooCommerce store, allowing users to bid on items, view bidding history, and purchase items instantly at a preset price.
It’s a comprehensive solution for managing auctions on your website, offering both administrative control and user-friendly functionalities for bidders and buyers alike.