WooCommerce Plugin Overview

What the Shaloz WooCommerce Plugin Does

The Shaloz plugin for WordPress/WooCommerce brings same-day delivery to your online store - automatically!

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What This Plugin Does

For Your Customers:

• See real delivery costs at checkout (no guessing!)
• Choose Shaloz for fast local delivery
• Get tracking info automatically
• Know exactly when their order arrives

For You:

• Orders automatically send to Shaloz
• No manual copy/paste of order details
• Real-time shipping rates
• Delivery tracking built-in
• Save hours of work every week!

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Key Features

Real-Time Shipping Rates:

• Customer enters ZIP code → Plugin shows exact delivery cost
• Based on actual distance from your store
• Updates instantly if they change address
• No more flat-rate guessing!

Automatic Order Sync:

• Customer completes purchase → Order automatically goes to Shaloz
• You don't lift a finger
• Driver assigned automatically
• Package picked up and delivered

Built-In Tracking:

• Tracking link added to customer's order
• Updates as delivery progresses
• Customer sees driver location
• "Delivered" notification automatic

Two-Way Updates:

• Driver picks up → WooCommerce order updates
• Delivery completes → Order marked "Completed"
• Everything syncs automatically
• You always know status

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Requirements

What You Need:

WordPress:

• Version 5.8 or higher
• Most WordPress sites already have this

WooCommerce:

• Version 6.0 or higher
• Free WooCommerce plugin installed

PHP:

• Version 7.4 or higher
• Your web host provides this (most modern hosts do)

Shaloz Account:

• Business account at portal.shaloz.com
• API credentials (free to get)

SSL Certificate:

• Your site needs HTTPS (the padlock icon)
• Most hosting includes this free

Don't Know Your Versions?

• WordPress: Dashboard → Updates (shows WordPress version)
• WooCommerce: Plugins → Installed Plugins (shows WooCommerce version)
• PHP: Ask your web host or check hosting control panel

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How It Works (Simple Explanation)

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Customer Shops:

• Browses your products
• Adds items to cart
• Clicks "Checkout"

2. Customer Enters Address:

• Types shipping address
• Includes ZIP code
• WooCommerce calculates shipping options

3. Plugin Shows Shaloz Option:

• "Shaloz Express Delivery - Est. 45 min - $X.XX"
• Real cost based on their exact address
• Customer sees delivery time estimate

4. Customer Chooses Shaloz:

• Selects Shaloz shipping
• Completes payment
• Order confirmed!

5. Order Auto-Syncs to Shaloz:

• Plugin sends order details to Shaloz
• Driver assigned automatically
• Package picked up from your store
• Delivered to customer
• Both WooCommerce and Shaloz update automatically

You Do: Nothing! It's all automatic.

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Benefits for Your Business

Save Time:

• No manual order entry into Shaloz
• No copy/pasting customer addresses
• Automatic tracking updates
• Estimate: Save 5-10 minutes per order

Reduce Errors:

• No typos in addresses
• No forgotten orders
• No missed deliveries
• Customer info transfers perfectly

Happy Customers:

• Know delivery cost upfront
• Choose delivery time that works
• Track package in real-time
• Fast local delivery!

Grow Your Business:

• Offer same-day delivery (competitive advantage!)
• Serve local customers better
• Transparent pricing builds trust
• Easy to manage as you scale

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What Customers See

At Checkout:

Shipping Options:
 Flat Rate Shipping - $10.00
 Local Pickup - Free
 Shaloz Express Delivery - Est. 45 min - X miles - $X.XX

Total: $XX.XX

After Ordering:

• Order confirmation email with tracking link
• Order status updates via email
• Tracking page showing driver location
• "Delivered!" confirmation

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What You See

In WooCommerce Orders:

• Normal order details
• Shaloz Fulfillment box showing:
• Fulfillment ID
• Current status
• Driver info (when assigned)
• Track Shipment button
• Refresh Status button

In Shaloz Portal:

• Same order appears automatically
• Fulfill orders from portal
• Track all deliveries
• Export for accounting

Both Stay Synced:

• Update in one → Updates in the other
• Always accurate
• No manual syncing needed

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Setup Preview

How Long It Takes:

• Install plugin: 2 minutes
• Configure settings: 5 minutes
• Test first order: 10 minutes
• Total: About 20 minutes

What You'll Do:

1. Install plugin from WordPress
2. Get API credentials from Shaloz Portal
3. Enter credentials in plugin settings
4. Set up webhooks (copy/paste a couple things)
5. Test with a practice order
6. Go live!

Detailed instructions in next articles →

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Common Questions

Q: Does this cost extra?

A: The plugin is free! You only pay Shaloz's delivery fees (which your customers pay as shipping cost).

Q: Can I still use other shipping methods?

A: Yes! Shaloz appears alongside your other options. Customers choose what they want.

Q: What if customer's ZIP code isn't served?

A: Shaloz simply won't show as an option. They'll see your other shipping methods.

Q: Will this slow down my site?

A: No! Plugin is lightweight and only calculates rates when customer checks out.

Q: Can I try it before committing?

A: Absolutely! Use Sandbox mode to test with fake orders first. No real charges or deliveries.

Q: What if I have multiple store locations?

A: Perfect! Set up multiple pickup locations in Shaloz Portal. System uses closest one automatically.

Q: Do I need to be tech-savvy?

A: No! If you can use WooCommerce, you can set this up. Step-by-step instructions provided.

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Next Steps

Ready to Get Started?

Article 3.2: Installation Guide (how to install the plugin)

Article 3.3: Initial Configuration (setting it up)

Article 3.4: Getting API Credentials (from Shaloz Portal)

Article 3.5: Testing with Sandbox Mode (practice first!)

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Need Help?

Questions Before Installing?

• help.shaloz.com
• We're here to help you get started!

Want to See It in Action?

• Create free Shaloz business account
• Test in Sandbox mode risk-free
• See how it works before going live