In Chapter 1, our plugin displayed a fixed message on the checkout page. Now, we’ll add an Admin Settings Page to customize this message. By creating a submenu under WooCommerce and a settings page with a textarea, users can easily save and load their own checkout message. Take control of your checkout experience with Simple Discount Rules.
By the end, you’ll have: A proper plugin folder and main file A clean naming convention to follow A working “Hello from our plugin” message on the checkout page. Choose a Plugin Name & Slug. Let’s standardize things from the start. Use kebab-case for folder/file names, snake_case with a short prefix for functions. Plugin Folder Structure: Create a folder named simple-discount-rules with a main plugin file, includes folder, and assets folder.
In this tutorial series, we will take a practical, hands-on approach to understand how WooCommerce works internally by building our own custom discount plugin from scratch. By the end, you’ll have a working WooCommerce extension that can display custom messages, accept coupon codes, apply discounts, and more. Dive into the world of WooCommerce customization and unleash the full potential of your online store.
