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WooCommerce Buy For Me
WooCommerce Buy For Me is a WordPress plugin that adds a "Buy For Me" button to your WooCommerce products. Shoppers use it to send friends and family a personalized gift request email showing the product image, title and price, so others can view the item and buy it for them.
- Version
- 4.1.2
- Released
- May 2, 2023
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WooCommerce
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
What’s new in WooCommerce Buy For Me 4.1.2
Version 4.1.2 · May 2, 2023
Latest
What it does
Sharing a product usually means copying a link into a message, which gives the recipient little context. This plugin replaces that with a dedicated button on your store. A shopper clicks "Buy For Me," writes a personal note and sends a request that shows exactly what they want, with the product image, title and price included. The recipient can then view the item and complete the purchase. It works well for gift ideas and wish list style sharing, and it requires WooCommerce.
Before sending, shoppers see an email preview window where they can pick a color scheme, write their message and adjust the call-to-action button. That gives each request a personal, polished look. For store owners, the feature fits naturally into seasonal promotions around Valentine's Day, Christmas, Mother's Day, New Year and other gifting occasions. The plugin is described as compatible with WooCommerce themes and responsive on mobile devices, and setup does not require coding.
Best for
- WooCommerce stores selling giftable products
- Shops running holiday and special occasion promotions
- Store owners wanting shoppers to share wish list items
Features
Buy For Me button
Adds a button to your products that lets shoppers send a personalized gift request for an item directly to a friend or family member.
Product details in requests
Each gift request includes the product image, title and price, so the recipient knows exactly which item is wanted before visiting the store.
Email preview window
Shoppers see a preview of their request before sending it, which lets them check how the message and product will appear to the recipient.
Custom color schemes
Senders can choose a color scheme for their gift request, giving the email a look that suits the occasion or their personal taste.
Personal messages
A message field lets shoppers write a note to the recipient, turning a simple product share into a personal request.
Adjustable call-to-action button
The action button in the request email can be customized before sending, guiding the recipient toward viewing and buying the product.
Mobile-friendly layout
The plugin is responsive, so shoppers can create and send gift requests from phones and tablets as well as desktop computers.
No coding needed
Store owners can set up and manage the plugin through its interface without writing code or changing their existing store setup.
Questions about WooCommerce Buy For Me
Does this plugin need WooCommerce?
Yes. WooCommerce Buy For Me is built as an add-on for WooCommerce and requires it to be active. It adds the gift request button to your existing WooCommerce products and is described as compatible with WooCommerce themes.
What does the recipient see in a gift request?
The request shows the product image, title and price, along with the sender's personal message and a call-to-action button. The sender can also choose a color scheme, so the email looks personal and makes it clear which item they would like.
Can shoppers preview the email before sending it?
Yes. An email preview window lets shoppers see their request before it goes out. In that window they can pick a color scheme, write their message and adjust the action button until they are happy with it.
Will it work on mobile devices?
The plugin is described as responsive and mobile-friendly, so shoppers can create and send gift requests from phones and tablets as well as from desktop browsers.
Is WooCommerce Buy For Me free?
The code of WooCommerce Buy For Me is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of WooCommerce Buy For Me is this?
Version 4.1.2, released May 2, 2023. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update WooCommerce Buy For Me?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of WooCommerce Buy For Me automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does WooCommerce Buy For Me need?
WooCommerce Buy For Me needs WooCommerce installed and active.
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