Author: Neftaly Malatjie

The WooCommerce Payment Settings control how customers can pay for their orders. WooCommerce supports various payment methods, including credit cards, PayPal, bank transfers, and more.

📌 How to Access Payment Settings

1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.
2. Go to WooCommerce > Settings.
3. Click on the Payments tab.
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💳 Overview of WooCommerce Payment Options

In the Payments tab, you’ll find a list of available payment methods, including built-in and third-party options. Here’s a breakdown of common payment methods and how to manage them:

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✅ Built-in Payment Methods (Default WooCommerce Options)

1. Cash on Delivery (COD)
   • Enable: Allows customers to pay with cash when the order is delivered.
   • Settings: You can customize the title, description, and payment instructions.
2. Bank Transfer (BACS)
   • Enable: Allows customers to pay via direct bank transfer.
   • Settings: Enter bank account details (e.g., bank name, account number, and instructions).
3. Cheque Payments
   • Enable: Customers can pay via cheque.
   • Settings: Provide instructions on how customers should send the cheque.
4. Pay on Delivery
   • Enable: Offers the option to pay when the product is delivered.
   • Settings: Configure delivery instructions or a custom message.

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✅ Popular Third-Party Payment Gateways

1. PayPal
   • Enable: Allows customers to pay using PayPal.
   • Settings: Requires a PayPal email address and additional configurations like sandbox mode for testing.
2. Stripe
   • Enable: Accept credit/debit card payments via Stripe.
   • Settings: Requires API keys from Stripe.
   • Note: You may need to install the Stripe plugin if it’s not pre-installed.
3. Square
   • Enable: Accept payments through Square.
   • Settings: Requires Square account credentials.
4. Amazon Pay
   • Enable: Allows customers to pay via their Amazon account.
   • Settings: Requires an Amazon Pay account.

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✅ Payment Method Management

In the Payments tab, you can:

• Enable or disable payment gateways by toggling the switch next to each method.
• Reorder payment gateways by dragging them to the desired position (important for custom checkout flows).
• Configure each payment method by clicking on the “Set Up” or “Manage” button next to each option.

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🧑‍💻 Advanced Payment Settings (optional)

1. Payment Request Buttons:
   • Some payment gateways (like PayPal and Stripe) offer payment request buttons for easy one-click payments.
2. Payment Method Restrictions:
   • You can restrict payment methods based on certain conditions, such as specific countries, user roles, or cart totals.
   • For example, you can restrict PayPal for international orders or offer COD only for specific regions.
3. Capture Charges Immediately:
   • For gateways that authorize payments (like PayPal), you can set them to capture charges immediately or after the order is processed.

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📦 How to Install Additional Payment Gateways

If you don’t see a payment method you’d like to offer (e.g., Klarna, Authorize.Net, etc.), you can easily add more via the WooCommerce Marketplace:

1. Go to Plugins > Add New.
2. Search for the payment gateway plugin (e.g., “Klarna for WooCommerce”).
3. Install and activate the plugin.
4. Once activated, go back to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments, and you should see the new gateway available for configuration.

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⚠️ Important Considerations

• Always test payment gateways in sandbox mode before going live.
• Make sure to configure SSL (Secure Socket Layer) for secure transactions, especially if you’re processing payments directly on your site.

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The WooCommerce Email Settings control all the automatic emails your store sends — like order confirmations, new order alerts, and password resets. You can customize the content, design, and recipients of each type.

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📬 How to Access WooCommerce Email Settings

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Emails.

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📨 Overview of Default WooCommerce Emails

You’ll see a list of transactional emails WooCommerce sends, including:

Email Type	Sent To	Purpose
New Order	neftaly.malatjie@gmail.com	Notification when a new order is placed
Cancelled Order	neftaly.malatjie@gmai.com	Notice when an order is cancelled
Failed Order	neftaly.malatjie@gmail.com	Alert for failed payments
Order On-Hold	Customer	Sent when order is placed but payment is pending
Processing Order	Customer	Sent after successful payment
Completed Order	Customer	Sent when order is marked complete
Refunded Order	Customer	Sent after refund is processed
Customer Invoice	Customer	Contains payment link
Customer Note	Customer	When a note is added to their order
Password Reset	Customer	When a password reset is requested
New Account	Customer	Welcome email when a new account is created
Replace all emails with this one	neftaly.malatjie@gmail.com

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⚙️ How to Customize Email Settings

🛠 Per Email Type:

1. Click the email title (e.g., Completed Order).
2. You can:
   • Enable/disable it
   • Change the subject and heading
   • Customize the email content using placeholders (e.g., {site_title}, {order_date})
   • Choose recipients (for admin emails)

🎨 General Email Settings (bottom of the Emails tab):

• “From” name – Set the sender name. SayPro XX
• “From” email address – Set the email address shown as sender. info@saypro.online
• Header image – Optional logo/banner in email. Link to the SayPro Logo
• Footer text – Text shown at the bottom of all emails. {site_title} — Since 2005
• Base color / background / text color – Control email branding. #007c7f

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✍️ Want Custom Email Designs or Layouts?

To fully customize WooCommerce email templates:

• Use a plugin like Kadence WooCommerce Email Designer or Email Customizer for WooCommerce.
• Or, override template files in your theme (/woocommerce/emails/).

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Would you like help editing a specific email, like the order confirmation or customer welcome email?

The Homepage Settings in the Reading Settings section of WordPress allow you to control what visitors see when they land on your website’s homepage. This is especially important when building a static website or a custom landing page, rather than using the default blog-style layout.

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📍 How to Access Homepage Settings

• Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
• Navigate to Settings > Reading.
• Your Homepage Displays > A Static Page
• Homepage > Welcome to SayPro XX
• Click > Save Changes

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🛠️ Homepage Display Options

1. Your homepage displays

You’ll see two main options here:

✅ a) Your latest posts (Default)

• This is the default WordPress setting.
• Your homepage will display a list of your most recent blog posts in reverse chronological order.
• Best for blogs or news sites.

✅ b) A static page

• Choose this if you want to set a custom page as your homepage (e.g., a landing page or business homepage).
• When selected, you’ll be able to choose:
  • Homepage: Select which Page (from Pages > All Pages) you want to be your site’s homepage.
  • Posts page: Select a different page to act as the blog posts listing page.

💡 Example setup:

• Homepage → “Home”
• Posts page → “Blog”

✅ This is the preferred option for business websites, portfolios, or custom designs that don’t rely on a traditional blog feed.

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2. Blog pages show at most

• Controls how many posts appear per page on your Posts page or blog archive.
• Default is 10 posts; you can increase or decrease this.

3. Syndication feeds show the most recent

• Determines how many items appear in RSS feeds.

4. For each post in a feed, include

• Options:
  • Full text
  • Summary
• Choose Summary for better load time and to encourage users to click through.

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⚠️ Important Notes:

• To use a static homepage, you must first create the pages:
  • Go to Pages > Add New and create a “Home” and a “Blog” page.
  • Then return to Settings > Reading to assign them.
• If you’re using a page builder (like Elementor, WPBakery, or Gutenberg), you can design your homepage layout visually and assign it here.

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🔄 How to Preview the Change

After saving your homepage settings:

• Visit your site (yourdomain.com) to see your new homepage.
• Go to yourdomain.com/blog (or whatever page you set as the posts page) to see your blog post archive.

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Summary:

Option	Use When
Latest Posts	You want a blog-style front page
Static Page	You want a custom-designed homepage (business site, landing page, etc.)

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The WooCommerce Integration settings are designed to connect your store with third-party services like analytics, marketing tools, or other platforms. However, WooCommerce > Settings > Integration only appears if you have a plugin or extension installed that adds integration options (for example, Facebook for WooCommerce, Mailchimp, or Google Analytics).

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🔧 How to Access WooCommerce Integration Settings

1. Log into your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to WooCommerce > Settings.
3. Look for the “Integration” tab.
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🟨 If you don’t see the Integration tab, it means no plugin is currently adding settings there. The tab only appears when needed.

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📦 Examples of Plugins That Use the Integration Tab

Here are some common plugins that populate the Integration tab:

Plugin	What It Does	Integration Features
Facebook for WooCommerce	Sync products with Facebook/Instagram	Product sync, pixel setup
Mailchimp for WooCommerce	Email marketing automation	Customer sync, email triggers
Google Listings & Ads	Sync with Google Merchant Center	Feed settings, product visibility
Google Analytics Integration	Track eCommerce stats	Tracking ID, enhanced eCommerce

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🧩 Other Integration Settings May Appear Elsewhere

Not all integrations use the “Integration” tab — some create their own menu under WooCommerce or WordPress admin. For example:

• WooCommerce > Facebook
• Marketing > Mailchimp
• WooCommerce > Google Listings

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🛠️ If You Want to Add an Integration

Here’s how:

1. Go to Plugins > Add New.
2. Search for the service you want to integrate (e.g., “Facebook for WooCommerce”).
3. Install and activate the plugin.
4. After activation, revisit WooCommerce > Settings — the Integration tab or a new menu should now appear.

The Homepage Settings in the Reading Settings section of WordPress allow you to control what visitors see when they land on your website’s homepage. This is especially important when building a static website or a custom landing page, rather than using the default blog-style layout.

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📍 How to Access Homepage Settings

• Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
• Navigate to Settings > Reading.
• Your Homepage Displays > A Static Page
• Homepage > Welcome to SayPro XX
• Click > Save Changes

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🛠️ Homepage Display Options

1. Your homepage displays

You’ll see two main options here:

✅ a) Your latest posts (Default)

• This is the default WordPress setting.
• Your homepage will display a list of your most recent blog posts in reverse chronological order.
• Best for blogs or news sites.

✅ b) A static page

• Choose this if you want to set a custom page as your homepage (e.g., a landing page or business homepage).
• When selected, you’ll be able to choose:
  • Homepage: Select which Page (from Pages > All Pages) you want to be your site’s homepage.
  • Posts page: Select a different page to act as the blog posts listing page.

💡 Example setup:

• Homepage → “Home”
• Posts page → “Blog”

✅ This is the preferred option for business websites, portfolios, or custom designs that don’t rely on a traditional blog feed.

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2. Blog pages show at most

• Controls how many posts appear per page on your Posts page or blog archive.
• Default is 10 posts; you can increase or decrease this.

3. Syndication feeds show the most recent

• Determines how many items appear in RSS feeds.

4. For each post in a feed, include

• Options:
  • Full text
  • Summary
• Choose Summary for better load time and to encourage users to click through.

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⚠️ Important Notes:

• To use a static homepage, you must first create the pages:
  • Go to Pages > Add New and create a “Home” and a “Blog” page.
  • Then return to Settings > Reading to assign them.
• If you’re using a page builder (like Elementor, WPBakery, or Gutenberg), you can design your homepage layout visually and assign it here.

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🔄 How to Preview the Change

After saving your homepage settings:

• Visit your site (yourdomain.com) to see your new homepage.
• Go to yourdomain.com/blog (or whatever page you set as the posts page) to see your blog post archive.

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Summary:

Option	Use When
Latest Posts	You want a blog-style front page
Static Page	You want a custom-designed homepage (business site, landing page, etc.)

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