Woocommerce plugin for ErrandPlace Shipping Method

• Contributors: Mustafa Segun
• Tags: errandplace, woocommerce, logistics, shipping, delivery services, errands, nigeria, lagos
• Requires at least: 4.4
• Tested up to: 4.8
• Stable tag: 1.1.0
• License: GPLv2 or later
• License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
• Repository: https://github.com/segsalerty2013/errandplace-woocommerce

== Description ==

Errandplace is a platform for facilitating smooth logistics service by connecting customers and businesses to a wide range of vendors (logistic companies). At Errandplace, our key focus is centered around empowering customers by providing a wide range of logistics companies services across all states in Nigeria at affordable and competitive prices. We aim at employing our logistics partners (vendors) to use the finest quality and fastest means required to transport goods from one location to another at a reasonable price. In addition, we strive hard to promote competition, accountability, transparency and value creation in the Nigerian logistic space.

Further, we provide this plugin to integrate woocommerce powered ecommerce websites with an aim of empowering their customers to selecting the most preferred logistics companies based on the most preferred price and ratings in real time during checkout.

= Note =

For Nigeria businesses only for now.

= Plugin Features =

• Get shipping cost on checkout based on Customer's selected location
• Access to the best shipping deal on checkout
• Valid Nigeria states dropdown
• Auto push shipment task to designated logistics partner on customer checkout coming soon in later version
• Shipping notifications and tracking coming soon in later version

== Installation ==

= Automatic Installation =

• Login to your WordPress Admin area
• Go to "Plugins > Add New" from the left hand menu
• In the search box type ErrandPlace Shipping
• From the search result you will see ErrandPlace Shipping click on Install Now to install the plugin
• A popup window will ask you to confirm your wish to install the Plugin.
• After installation, activate the plugin.
• Open the settings page for WooCommerce and click the "Shipping" tab.
• Click on the ErrandPlace Shipping link from the available Checkout Options
• Configure your ErrandPlace Shipping settings. See below for details.

= Manual Installation =

1. Download the plugin zip file
2. Login to your WordPress Admin. Click on "Plugins > Add New" from the left hand menu.
3. Click on the "Upload" option, then click "Choose File" to select the zip file from your computer. Once selected, press "OK" and press the "Install Now" button.
4. Activate the plugin.
5. Open the settings page for WooCommerce and click the "Shipping" tab.
6. Click on the ErrandPlace Shipping link from the available Checkout Options
7. Configure your ErrandPlace Shipping settings. See below for details.

= Configure the plugin = To configure the plugin, go to WooCommerce > Settings from the left hand menu, then click Shipping from the top tab. You will see ErrandPlace Shipping as part of the available Shipping Options. Click on it to configure the shipping system.

• Before you proceed, you need to configure your store Base Location via WooCommerce > Settings under the General options . Select your current state of operation, i.e Nigeria > Lagos State
• Enable/Disable - check the box to enable ErrandPlace Shipping.
• Shipping Cost - allows you to toggle if you want ErrandPlace to auto recommend the best pricing deal for your customers or not.
• Pricing Only - determine if you just want ErrandPlace to tell your business the most feasible shipping cost. You like to handle shipping yourself.
• Hide Postcode - Check to turn off Postcode in Customer's Shipping Address form during checkout.
• Endpoint - Please communicate with ErrandPlace via our website or email hello@errandplace.com for the valid Endpoint credential to use.
• Dedicated Partner (Optional) - Same and Endpoint , you need to reach out to use for this which allows you to only plug into and get pricing from a dedicated Partner of your choice.
• Default Weight (kg) - If your product doesnt have a weight defined in it. What default should ErrandPlace use in fetching for shipping cost ?
• Flat Amount (NGN) - Whenever ErrandPlace do not have a Partner available to ship item to customer's address. What default flat amount should be used ?
• Using Dokan Multivendor Plugin? (Optional) - Toggle, We support marketplace/multi-vendor store to use our plugin to power shipping on their store. Currently supports DOKAN plugin only for now.
• Click on Save Changes for the changes you made to be effected.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is it FREE ? =

1. Yes. This is completely FREE, Integration, Usage and Support and etc

= What Do I Need To Use The Plugin =

1. You need to have WooCommerce plugin installed and activated on your WordPress site.
2. You need to contact ErrandPlace via ErrandPlace for Endpoint and more details.

= How do I use this with my MarketPlace / Multi-Vendor Store ? =

• You need to contact ErrandPlace via ErrandPlace for Endpoint and more details.

== Changelog ==

= 1.1.0, July 20, 2017 =

• First release

== Repository ==

Submit an issue, feedback or a feature request

• Any issue topics are welcome.

CONTRIBUTING

• Fork it!
• Clone your fork
• Create your feature branch: git checkout -b my-new-feature;
• Commit your changes: git commit -am 'Add some feature/fix';
• Push to the branch: git push origin my-new-feature;
• Submit a pull request: