WooCommerce Shipping Tracking (WCST) Explained

WCST is a WordPress plugin designed to simplify order tracking for both you and your customers in a WooCommerce store. Here’s a breakdown of its key features:

For Customers:

• Easy Order Tracking: Customers can easily track the progress of their orders directly from the “Complete Order” email and “View Order” page.
• Tracking Link: WCST displays the shipping company and tracking code within the email and order page. Clicking this link takes them directly to the shipping company’s website where they can track the shipment status.

For Store Owners:

• Effortless Tracking Management: Associate each order with a specific shipping company and tracking code.
• Automated Emails: WCST automatically includes tracking information in “Complete Order” emails, eliminating the need for manual updates.
• Bulk Import: Import order tracking information in bulk from a CSV file for efficient management.
• Individual Order Tracking: You can also manually add tracking information for individual orders within the shop admin panel.

Additional Features:

• CSV Import Format: The plugin provides a clear explanation of the required format for the CSV import file, including details about each column and its purpose.
• Multiple Dispatch Dates & Custom Text: You can specify multiple dispatch dates and custom text associated with tracking information (separated by a pipe symbol).
• Order Status Update: (Optional) While importing tracking information, you can also update the order status within WooCommerce.
• Resend WooCommerce Emails: (Optional) The plugin allows resending specific WooCommerce notification emails during the import process.

Compatibility:

• Requires a minimum PHP version of 7.0.
• GPL-licensed, meaning it’s free to use and modify.

Overall, WCST seems like a valuable plugin for WooCommerce stores that want to improve the customer experience by offering a convenient way to track orders.