The WooCommerce Shipping Cost Calculator on Product Page plugin enhances user experience by allowing customers to calculate shipping costs directly on the product page, eliminating the need to add items to the cart just to view shipping costs. This plugin is particularly helpful for improving customer satisfaction, reducing friction, and increasing the likelihood of conversions.
Key Features:
- Shipping Cost Calculation on Product Page:
- Allows customers to calculate shipping costs before adding products to their cart.
- Customers can enter their address on the product page to see if the product is available for shipping in their location and the estimated cost.
- AJAX-Powered Calculation:
- The plugin uses AJAX for seamless calculation without reloading the page.
- Works smoothly with cache plugins, ensuring no interruptions or issues with page loading speed.
- Multiple Placement Options:
- You can choose from three different positions on the product page to display the shipping calculator:
- Below the product title
- Before the “Add to Cart” button
- After the “Add to Cart” button
- Alternatively, use the shortcode
[shipping-calculator]
to place the calculator anywhere on your website.
- You can choose from three different positions on the product page to display the shipping calculator:
- Shipping Method Display:
- Choose to display the shipping method result either before or after the shipping calculator form.
- Automatically load available shipping methods for the entered location.
- Customizable Fields:
- Remove unnecessary fields based on your shipping policies:
- County field (if shipping to a single country)
- State field (if it’s not required for shipping calculations)
- City field
- Postcode field
- Remove unnecessary fields based on your shipping policies:
- Custom Messaging:
- Customize messages displayed to customers when shipping methods are available, or when no shipping methods are available for their location.
- Customize button text, making it easier to tailor the experience to your specific audience.
- Design Customization:
- Easily change the design of the shipping calculator by adjusting the color of the shipping method text, shipping cost, and buttons. Modify the button background color, font size, and text color.
- Translation Support:
- The plugin supports WPML and includes a .pot file for easy translation into any language.
- Developer-Friendly:
- The plugin offers hooks for developers to easily extend and customize functionality without modifying the core plugin files.
Benefits:
- Improved User Experience: By allowing customers to see shipping costs upfront, you reduce cart abandonment and increase conversion rates.
- Streamlined Workflow: Saves customers the hassle of navigating to the cart page to check shipping availability and pricing.
- Customizable and Easy to Use: The plugin offers extensive design and messaging options to fit your store’s branding, and it is beginner-friendly without requiring any coding skills.
This plugin is perfect for eCommerce sites looking to provide a transparent shopping experience and increase overall customer satisfaction by making the shipping process more efficient and clear.