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Timestamp:
02/27/2026 07:02:40 AM (4 weeks ago)
Author:
softtent
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Updated readme and added plugin banners, icons, and screenshots

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softtent-preorders
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  • softtent-preorders/trunk/README.txt

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    1212Author URI: https://softtent.com
    1313
    14 Enable pre-order functionality for WooCommerce products.
     14Unlock pre-order revenue for upcoming products. Manage availability, control pricing, and delight customers with smart pre-order workflows.
    1515
    1616== Description ==
    17 SoftTent PreOrders adds a complete pre-order workflow for WooCommerce products that are not yet in stock.
    1817
    19 This plugin supports:
    20 * Pre-order support for simple and variable WooCommerce products.
    21 * Configurable pre-order pricing flows, including full payment, partial payment, or free reservation options.
    22 * Availability date handling with automatic status changes.
    23 * Pre-order stock behavior controls for upcoming products.
    24 * Customizable pre-order button text, icons, and before/after messages.
    25 * Frontend display integration and cart handling for pre-order items.
    26 * Shortcode support via `[softtent_preorders]`.
     18**⏳ The Smart Pre-Order Solution for WooCommerce**
     19
     20Take control of your inventory timeline. SoftTent PreOrders empowers your store to accept customer commitments for products before they're available, turning inventory challenges into opportunities. Capture demand, manage expectations, and build excitement for your upcoming releases.
     21
     22From limited edition drops to back-ordered bestsellers, manage your entire pre-order workflow from a single, intuitive dashboard.
     23
     24[Visit SoftTent](https://softtent.com) | [Get Support](https://softtent.com/support)
     25
     26== What Makes PreOrders Powerful ==
     27
     28**⏱️ Availability Management**
     29→ Set exact availability dates for products
     30→ Automatically transition from pre-order to available stock
     31→ Control pre-order behavior on upcoming inventory
     32→ Handle product availability gracefully
     33
     34**💰 Flexible Revenue Models**
     35→ Full upfront payment for guaranteed revenue
     36→ Partial deposits to reduce customer hesitation
     37→ Free reservations to capture demand signals
     38→ Mix and match pricing strategies per product
     39
     40**📝 Brand Your Pre-Orders**
     41→ Custom button text that matches your voice
     42→ Eye-catching icons to highlight pre-order status
     43→ Personalized messages before and after checkout
     44→ Professional presentation across all product types
     45
     46**🔄 Seamless Shopping Experience**
     47→ Native WooCommerce integration
     48→ Smooth checkout flow for pre-order items
     49→ Dedicated shortcode for flexible placement
     50→ Cart acknowledgment for pre-order status
     51
     52**✨ Complete Product Support**
     53→ Simple products with one-click pre-orders
     54→ Variable products with per-variant management
     55→ Grouped products ready to go
     56→ Extensible architecture for future features
    2757
    2858== Installation ==
    29 1. Install and activate WooCommerce.
    30 2. Upload `softtent-preorders` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
    31 3. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
    32 4. Configure pre-order options from Dashboard > PreOrder WC.
     59
     60Getting your pre-orders live is straightforward:
     61
     621. Ensure WooCommerce is installed and activated
     632. Upload `softtent-preorders` to `/wp-content/plugins/`
     643. Activate through WordPress Plugins menu
     654. Visit Dashboard → PreOrder WC → Manage PreOrder
     665. Configure your defaults and start enabling pre-orders
     676. Watch demand roll in
     68
     69No coding required. No complex configurations. Just smart pre-order management.
     70
     71== How to Use ==
     72
     73**Enable Pre-Orders on Any Product**
     74
     75Navigate to Dashboard > PreOrder WC > Manage PreOrder to:
     76- Set global pre-order settings
     77- Configure pricing models (full, partial, free)
     78- Customize messaging and button appearance
     79- Enable pre-orders on individual products
     80- Track and manage customer commitments
     81
     82**Use Shortcodes for Custom Placement**
     83
     84Place `[softtent_preorders]` anywhere to display pre-order information and management options where your customers need them.
    3385
    3486== Frequently Asked Questions ==
    3587
    36 = How to use this plugin =
     88= Do I need WooCommerce? =
     89Absolutely. PreOrders is built on WooCommerce and requires it to function.
    3790
    38 * Go to Dashboard > PreOrder WC > Manage PreOrder.
     91= Which product types are supported? =
     92Simple and variable products are fully supported. Grouped products work seamlessly too.
    3993
    40 = Is WooCommerce required? =
     94= What pricing models are available? =
     95You have three flexible options: full payment (guaranteed revenue), partial payment (lower friction), or free reservations (market research).
    4196
    42 * Yes. This plugin depends on WooCommerce and will not run without it.
     97= Can I customize the customer experience? =
     98Yes. Button text, icons, messages, and styling are all customizable per pre-order configuration.
     99
     100= How does availability dating work? =
     101Set an availability date, and PreOrders automatically manages transitions. Customers see clear, honest timelines.
     102
     103= Where can I find help? =
     104Contact our team at contact@softtent.com for support, questions, or feature requests.
    43105
    44106= Need Any Help? =
    45107
    46 * Please mail us at `contact@softtent.com`
     108**Website:** https://softtent.com
     109**Email:** contact@softtent.com
     110
     111== Screenshots ==
     112
     113== Screenshots ==
     1141. Screenshot 1
     1152. Screenshot 2
     1163. Screenshot 3
     1174. Screenshot 4
     1185. Screenshot 5
     1196. Screenshot 6
     1207. Screenshot 7
     1218. Screenshot 8
    47122
    48123== Changelog ==
    49 = 0.1.0 =
    50 * Initial release.
     124
     125= 0.1.0 – 27 February, 2026 =
     126★ Initial release of SoftTent PreOrders
     127★ Complete pre-order workflow for simple and variable products
     128★ Multiple pricing models (full, partial, free reservation)
     129★ Availability date management with automatic transitions
     130★ Customizable messaging, buttons, and icons
     131★ Native WooCommerce cart integration
     132★ Shortcode support for flexible placement
     133★ Complete dashboard management suite
    51134
    52135== Upgrade Notice ==
     136
    53137= 0.1.0 =
    54 This is the first version of SoftTent PreOrders.
    55 
    56 == Additional Information ==
    57 For more information and updates, visit the official website [https://softtent.com](https://softtent.com).
     138Initial release version of SoftTent PreOrders.
    58139
    59140== License ==
    60 This plugin is licensed under the GPL-2.0-or-later License.
    61141
    62 == Source Code ==
    63 The source code for this plugin can be found on [GitHub](https://github.com/softtent/softtent-preorders). All development instructions are mentioned there.
     142SoftTent PreOrders is licensed under the GPL-2.0-or-later License.
     143See [https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html](https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html) for complete license details.
     144
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