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WooCommerce External Variations
WooCommerce External Variations is a WordPress plugin that brings variable product options to external and affiliate products. You assign a unique URL to each variation, so when a shopper picks an option, they are sent to the matching external or affiliate page.
- Version
- 1.0.5
- Released
- May 2, 2023
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WooCommerce
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 on its own
- Topics
- Affiliate Plugins
What’s new in WooCommerce External Variations 1.0.5
Version 1.0.5 · May 2, 2023
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What it does
By default, WooCommerce treats external and affiliate products as single items with one link. That gets awkward when one product comes in several sizes, colors or offers, and each one lives at a different merchant or landing page. This plugin fixes that by letting you use the familiar variable product setup for external items. Each variation gets its own URL, and the shopper's choice decides where the purchase button leads.
The plugin requires WooCommerce and works inside the product editor you already use. Setting up variation URLs takes no coding, and the plugin is described as working with any WooCommerce theme. Its JavaScript is kept light. It suits affiliate marketers promoting products from several merchants, dropshippers listing options from outside suppliers, and store owners who want to offer multiple purchase options for the same item on one product page.
Best for
- Affiliate marketing sites built on WooCommerce
- Dropshippers sending buyers to outside supplier pages
- Stores offering several purchase options per product
Features
Unique URL per variation
Assign a separate external or affiliate link to every product variation, so customers land on the right page for the option they selected.
Variable products for external items
Use the standard WooCommerce variable product structure for external and affiliate listings instead of creating a separate product for each option.
Unlimited variations
Add as many external variations as your catalog needs, which helps stores carrying a wide mix of affiliate offers or dropshipped items.
Works with WooCommerce themes
The plugin is designed to work with any WooCommerce theme, keeping variation selectors and buttons consistent with the rest of your store styling.
No coding required
Configure variation URLs through a simple interface in the product settings, with no custom code or technical setup needed.
Lightweight JavaScript
The redirect behavior runs on a small JavaScript implementation, so it adds little extra weight to your product pages.
Questions about WooCommerce External Variations
Can each variation of one product link to a different website?
Yes. You give every variation its own URL. When a shopper chooses a size, color or other option, the purchase button sends them to the external or affiliate page you set for that specific variation.
Do I need WooCommerce for this plugin?
Yes, it requires WooCommerce. It extends the WooCommerce variable product feature so it can be used for external and affiliate products, and it is described as working with any WooCommerce theme.
Is there a limit on how many variations I can add?
No limit is set on variations. You can build out large catalogs of variable external products, which is helpful for stores that list many affiliate offers or dropshipped items with several options each.
Will I need to write code to set up variation links?
No. Variation URLs are configured through a simple interface, and no coding skills are needed. It is meant to be approachable for beginners as well as experienced WooCommerce users.
Is WooCommerce External Variations free?
The code of WooCommerce External Variations 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 External Variations is this?
Version 1.0.5, 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 External Variations?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of WooCommerce External Variations automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does WooCommerce External Variations need?
WooCommerce External Variations needs WooCommerce installed and active.
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