Creating woocommerce coupons for new users

Creating WooCommerce coupons for new users can be a great way to incentivize them to make a purchase and encourage repeat business. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create WooCommerce coupons for new users:

Prerequisites:

1. You have a WooCommerce plugin installed and activated on your WordPress website.
2. You have a basic understanding of WooCommerce and its settings.

Step 1: Create a new coupon

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to WooCommerce > Coupons.
2. Click on the "Add New" button to create a new coupon.
3. Enter a name for your coupon, e.g., "NewUserDiscount".
4. Set the "Coupon type" to "Fixed cart discount" or "Percentage discount" depending on your preference.
5. Enter the discount amount or percentage in the "Discount amount" field.
6. Set the "Coupon expiration date" to a specific date or leave it blank for a permanent coupon.

Step 2: Set the coupon conditions

1. In the "Coupon conditions" section, click on the "Add condition" button.
2. Select "User role" as the condition type.
3. Choose "New user" as the user role.
4. You can also add additional conditions, such as "Minimum cart value" or "Specific products", if needed.

Step 3: Set the coupon usage limits

1. In the "Coupon usage limits" section, you can set limits on the number of times the coupon can be used, the maximum discount amount, and the maximum cart value.
2. For example, you can set the coupon to be used only once per user, or limit the maximum discount to $10.

Step 4: Set the coupon expiration date

1. In the "Coupon expiration date" section, you can set a specific date for the coupon to expire.
2. You can also set the coupon to expire after a certain number of days or weeks.

Step 5: Save the coupon

1. Click on the "Save" button to save the coupon.
2. Make sure to click on the "Save" button again to confirm the coupon creation.

Step 6: Apply the coupon to new users

1. To apply the coupon to new users, you need to add a code to your website's checkout page.
2. You can do this by adding the following code to your theme's functions.php file:

   function apply_new_user_coupon($cart) {
    if (is_user_logged_in() && $cart->get_subtotal() > 0) {
        $coupon_code = 'newuserdiscount'; // Replace with your coupon code
        $cart->apply_coupon($coupon_code);
    }
   }
   add_action('woocommerce_before_calculate_totals', 'apply_new_user_coupon');

   This code will apply the "newuserdiscount" coupon to new users who have a cart value greater than $0.

Tips and Variations:

• You can create multiple coupons with different conditions and limits to target specific user segments or products.
• You can also use WooCommerce's built-in coupon management features, such as coupon scheduling and coupon expiration, to manage your coupons more effectively.
• Consider offering a welcome email or a follow-up email to new users with a link to the coupon code to encourage them to make a purchase.
• You can also use third-party plugins, such as WooCommerce Coupon Manager, to create and manage coupons more easily.

By following these steps, you can create WooCommerce coupons for new users and encourage them to make a purchase and become repeat customers.