BridalLive WordPress Plugin Documentation

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Installation
  3. Configuration
  4. Syncing Content
  5. Customizing Appearance
  6. Shortcodes and Widgets
  7. Troubleshooting
  8. Frequently Asked Questions

Introduction

The BridalLive WordPress plugin integrates BridalLive’s bridal shop management features with your WordPress website. This plugin allows you to display and manage inventory, appointments, customer information, and events directly on your site, providing a seamless and efficient experience for both shop staff and customers.

Installation

Prerequisites

  • A WordPress website.
  • A BridalLive account with API access.

Steps

  1. Download the Plugin:

    • Download the BridalLive WordPress plugin from the WordPress Plugin Directory or the BridalLive website.
  2. Upload the Plugin:

    • Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
    • Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin.
    • Choose the downloaded plugin file and click Install Now.
  3. Activate the Plugin:

    • After installation, click Activate to enable the plugin.

Configuration

API Key Setup

  1. Obtain API Key:

    • Log in to your BridalLive account.
    • Navigate to Settings > API and generate an API key.
  2. Configure Plugin:

    • In your WordPress admin dashboard, go to Settings > BridalLive.
    • Enter your BridalLive API key and other required credentials.
    • Click Save Changes.

General Settings

  • Sync Frequency: Set how often the plugin should sync data with BridalLive.
  • Default Currency: Set the default currency for product prices.
  • Time Zone: Ensure your time zone is correctly set to sync appointment schedules accurately.

Syncing Content

Inventory

  1. Sync Products:

    • Navigate to BridalLive > Sync Inventory.
    • Click Sync Now to manually sync products from BridalLive.
  2. Automated Sync:

    • Ensure automated sync is enabled in the plugin settings to keep inventory updated.

Appointments

  1. Sync Appointments:

    • Navigate to [appointment_sync_bridal].
    • Click Sync Now to manually sync appointment schedules.
  2. Appointment Booking:

    • Use the ] shortcode to embed the appointment booking form on your site.

Customer Information

  • Sync customer accounts and order history by enabling the relevant options in Ba-connector > Settings.

Events

  • Sync events like trunk shows and bridal fairs by navigating to ba-connector > Sync Events.

Customizing Appearance

Themes and Templates

  • Use the plugin’s default themes or customize the appearance by editing the provided templates.
  • Navigate to Appearance > ba connector Templates to make changes.

CSS Customization

  • Add custom CSS under Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS to adjust the styling of BridalLive elements.

Shortcodes and Widgets

Shortcodes

  • Appointment Booking:
  • Event Listings: [bridallive_events]

Widgets

  • BridalLive Widgets:
    • Navigate to Appearance > Widgets to add connector widgets to your site’s sidebar or footer.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  1. Authentication Errors:

    • Ensure your API key is correctly entered and has the necessary permissions.
    • Check for network issues that may prevent the plugin from connecting to BridalLive.
  2. Sync Failures:

    • Verify that your server meets the minimum requirements for running the plugin.
    • Check error logsĀ  Tools > schedule logs for detailed error messages. search for ba_queue_log
  3. Display Issues:

    • Ensure there are no conflicts with other plugins or themes.
    • Clear your site cache and refresh the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How often should I sync my inventory?

  • A: It’s recommended to sync your inventory at least once daily. For high-traffic shops, more frequent syncing (e.g., every hour) may be necessary.

Q2: Can I customize the appointment booking form?

  • A: Yes, the booking form can be customized using CSS and template overrides.

Q3: What if a product is out of stock?

  • A: The plugin will update product availability based on BridalLive data. Out-of-stock products will be marked accordingly.

Q4: How do I update the plugin?

  • A: Update the plugin via the WordPress admin dashboard under Plugins > Installed Plugins.

For further assistance, please refer to the BridalLive support documentation or contact BridalLive support directly.