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Our WooCommerce plugin transforms your checkout experience by allowing customers to receive or return orders at nearby pickup points instead of home delivery.<\/p>\n\n<p>Built specifically for emerging markets where traditional door-to-door delivery faces challenges, NowPost reduces failed deliveries, lowers fulfillment costs, and provides customers with the flexibility to collect orders when and where it's most convenient.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Key Features<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nearby Pickup &amp; Drop-off Locations<\/strong> \u2014 Allow customers to receive or return orders at convenient pickup points close to them instead of home delivery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multi-Logistics Partner Support<\/strong> \u2014 Works with multiple last-mile and national logistics providers through a single WooCommerce integration<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location-based Checkout Experience<\/strong> \u2014 Automatically shows customers nearby pickup locations during checkout with an interactive map widget<\/li>\n<li><strong>Order Tracking &amp; Pickup Codes<\/strong> \u2014 Secure pickup verification using unique codes once orders arrive at a NowPost location<\/li>\n<li><strong>Designed for Emerging Markets<\/strong> \u2014 Optimized for areas with address challenges and high failed delivery rates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Why NowPost?<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reduces Failed Deliveries<\/strong> \u2014 Experience fewer failed or returned deliveries caused by incorrect addresses or unavailable recipients<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lower Fulfillment Costs<\/strong> \u2014 Pickup-point delivery is often cheaper than door-to-door delivery, improving your margins<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better Customer Experience<\/strong> \u2014 Customers can choose when and where to collect their orders, increasing satisfaction and trust<\/li>\n<li><strong>Expanded Delivery Coverage<\/strong> \u2014 Serve customers in locations that traditional couriers struggle to reach<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operational Simplicity<\/strong> \u2014 One WooCommerce plugin replaces multiple custom logistics integrations<\/li>\n<li><strong>E.164 Phone Number Formatting<\/strong> \u2014 Automatically formats customer phone numbers to international standards for reliable API communication<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real-time Shipping Rates<\/strong> \u2014 Dynamic shipping costs calculated based on selected pickup locations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>How NowPost is Different<\/h4>\n\n<p>Unlike standard local pickup plugins, <strong>NowPost supports third-party pickup locations<\/strong>, not just merchant-owned stores. Unlike courier-only shipping plugins, NowPost enables <strong>pickup-point delivery<\/strong>, reducing failed deliveries. And unlike other solutions, NowPost is <strong>built natively for WooCommerce<\/strong> and optimized for markets where home delivery is unreliable.<\/p>\n\n<p>NowPost combines pickup-point delivery, logistics aggregation, and location-based checkout\u2014features that are rarely available together in a single WooCommerce extension.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Plugin Features<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Interactive Map Widget<\/strong> \u2014 Customers select their preferred pickup point directly on the checkout page using a beautiful map interface<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dynamic Shipping Rates<\/strong> \u2014 Automatically updates shipping costs based on the selected pickup point<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic Order Synchronization<\/strong> \u2014 Creates NowPost orders automatically when WooCommerce orders are processed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Admin Visibility<\/strong> \u2014 Displays NowPost pickup point details and synchronization status in the WooCommerce admin order view<\/li>\n<li><strong>Email Integration<\/strong> \u2014 Includes pickup location details in customer and admin order emails<\/li>\n<li><strong>Production &amp; Staging Modes<\/strong> \u2014 Toggle between environments for testing before going live<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brand Customization<\/strong> \u2014 Customize the widget appearance (accent color, logo, map marker, initial zoom)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optional Pickup Selection Enforcement<\/strong> \u2014 Choose whether to require pickup point selection before payment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Note<\/h4>\n\n<p>This plugin requires a NowPost account and API credentials. Sign up at <a href=\"https:\/\/nowpost.com\">NowPost.com<\/a> to get started.<\/p>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<h4>From WordPress Admin<\/h4>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>WordPress Admin<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Plugins<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Add New<\/strong> from the left-hand menu<\/li>\n<li>In the search box type <strong>NowPost Click &amp; Collect<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click on <strong>Install now<\/strong> when you see <strong>NowPost Click &amp; Collect<\/strong> to install the plugin<\/li>\n<li>After installation, <strong>activate<\/strong> the plugin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h4>Manual Installation<\/h4>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Download the plugin zip file<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>WordPress Admin<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Plugins<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Add New<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Upload Plugin<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Choose the downloaded zip file and click <strong>Install Now<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>After installation, <strong>activate<\/strong> the plugin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<h4>NowPost Setup and Configuration<\/h4>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>WooCommerce &gt; Settings<\/strong> and click on the <strong>Shipping<\/strong> tab<\/li>\n<li>You'll see NowPost listed as a shipping method. Click <strong>Add shipping zone<\/strong> or select an existing zone<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Add shipping method<\/strong> and select <strong>NowPost Click &amp; Collect<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Configure the plugin settings:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p><strong>Basic Settings:<\/strong>\n* <strong>Enable\/Disable<\/strong> \u2014 Check this checkbox to enable NowPost on your store's checkout\n* <strong>Title<\/strong> \u2014 This appears as the shipping method name during checkout (default: \"Pickup Point\")\n* <strong>Widget Token<\/strong> \u2014 Enter your NowPost API widget token from your NowPost dashboard\n* <strong>Production Mode<\/strong> \u2014 Toggle between production and staging environments<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Brand Customization:<\/strong>\n* <strong>Accent Color<\/strong> \u2014 Customize the widget's primary color to match your brand\n* <strong>Logo URL<\/strong> \u2014 Add your logo to the pickup point selector widget\n* <strong>Map Marker URL<\/strong> \u2014 Use a custom map marker icon\n* <strong>Initial Zoom<\/strong> \u2014 Set the default map zoom level<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Advanced Settings:<\/strong>\n* <strong>Require Selection<\/strong> \u2014 Choose whether to enforce pickup point selection before payment\n* <strong>Phone Number Country<\/strong> \u2014 Set the default country for phone number formatting (default: Nigeria)<\/p>\n\n<ol>\n<li>Click on <strong>Save Changes<\/strong> to update the settings<\/li>\n<li>Test the checkout flow to ensure pickup points are displaying correctly<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>If NowPost doesn't appear as a shipping method:\n* Ensure you've <strong>enabled<\/strong> the shipping method in your shipping zone\n* Verify you've entered your <strong>Widget Token<\/strong> correctly\n* Make sure you've clicked <strong>Save Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"what%20do%20i%20need%20to%20use%20the%20plugin%3F\"><h3>What Do I Need To Use The Plugin?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><ul>\n<li>A NowPost merchant account \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/nowpost.com\/signup\">create an account here<\/a><\/li>\n<li>An active <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.woocommerce.com\/document\/installing-uninstalling-woocommerce\/\">WooCommerce installation<\/a><\/li>\n<li>WordPress 6.9 or higher<\/li>\n<li>PHP 8.1 or higher<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20do%20i%20get%20my%20api%20widget%20token%3F\"><h3>How do I get my API Widget Token?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>After signing up for a NowPost account, you can find your Widget Token in your NowPost merchant dashboard under <strong>Settings &gt; API Keys<\/strong>.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"which%20countries%20does%20nowpost%20support%3F\"><h3>Which countries does NowPost support?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>NowPost currently operates in Nigeria, with expansion to other emerging markets planned. Check our website for the latest coverage information.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20are%20shipping%20rates%20calculated%3F\"><h3>How are shipping rates calculated?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Shipping rates are dynamically calculated based on:\n* The customer's selected pickup point location\n* The order weight and dimensions\n* Your NowPost account settings and agreements with logistics partners<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20happens%20if%20a%20customer%20doesn%27t%20select%20a%20pickup%20point%3F\"><h3>What happens if a customer doesn't select a pickup point?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>You can configure the plugin to either:\n* <strong>Require selection<\/strong> \u2014 Customers must select a pickup point before completing payment\n* <strong>Allow optional selection<\/strong> \u2014 Customers can proceed without selecting a pickup point (useful for stores with multiple shipping methods)<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20do%20customers%20track%20their%20orders%3F\"><h3>How do customers track their orders?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>After an order is shipped to a NowPost pickup location, customers receive:\n* Email notifications with tracking information\n* A unique pickup code for secure order collection\n* Updates when their order arrives at the selected pickup point<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20customize%20the%20appearance%20of%20the%20map%20widget%3F\"><h3>Can I customize the appearance of the map widget?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes! You can customize:\n* Accent color to match your brand\n* Your company logo\n* Map marker icon\n* Initial zoom level\n* Widget position and styling via CSS<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"does%20the%20plugin%20work%20with%20other%20shipping%20methods%3F\"><h3>Does the plugin work with other shipping methods?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes! NowPost can be used alongside other WooCommerce shipping methods. Customers can choose between NowPost pickup points and your other delivery options during checkout.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20does%20phone%20number%20formatting%20work%3F\"><h3>How does phone number formatting work?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The plugin automatically formats customer phone numbers to E.164 international standard (e.g., +2348031234567) to ensure reliable communication with the NowPost API. This happens automatically based on the customer's billing country.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"is%20my%20customer%20data%20secure%3F\"><h3>Is my customer data secure?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Yes. The plugin follows WordPress and WooCommerce security best practices. Customer data is transmitted securely to NowPost via HTTPS, and phone numbers are formatted locally before transmission.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"what%20if%20i%20need%20help%20or%20have%20issues%3F\"><h3>What if I need help or have issues?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Contact our support team at support@nowpost.com or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/nowpost.com\/docs\">documentation<\/a> for detailed guides and troubleshooting tips.<\/p><\/dd>\n\n<\/dl>","raw_excerpt":"Flexible pickup-point delivery for WooCommerce stores, reducing failed deliveries and improving customer satisfaction.","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ar.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin\/278790","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ar.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ar.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/plugin"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ar.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=278790"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ar.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wporg\/v1\/users\/nowpostpickup"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ar.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=278790"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"plugin_section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ar.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_section?post=278790"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ar.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_tags?post=278790"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ar.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_category?post=278790"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_contributors","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ar.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_contributors?post=278790"},{"taxonomy":"plugin_business_model","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ar.wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/plugin_business_model?post=278790"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}