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    Automate discount campaigns with scheduling, analytics, and smart product targeting.

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Getting Started

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  • What is Smart Cycle Discounts?
  • Installation Guide
  • Creating Your First Campaign
  • Plugin Dashboard Overview
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Campaign Wizard

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  • Campaign Wizard Overview
  • Step 1 – Basic Information
  • Step 2 – Product Selection
  • Step 3 – Discount Configuration
  • Step 4 – Campaign Scheduling
  • Step 5 – Review & Launch
  • Campaign Health Scoring

Product Selection

5
  • All Products Mode
  • Specific Products Mode
  • Random Products Mode
  • Smart Selection Mode
  • Product Search Tips

Discount Types

7
  • Percentage Discounts
  • Fixed Amount Discount
  • Buy One Get One (BOGO)
  • Tiered Volume Pricing
  • Spend Threshold Discounts
  • Bundle Discounts
  • Discount Stacking and Priority

Scheduling

5
  • Setting Campaign Dates
  • Timezone Configuration
  • Recurring Campaigns
  • Campaign Status Explained
  • Automatic Activation

Campaign Management

6
  • Campaign List
  • Editing Existing Campaigns
  • Duplicating Campaigns
  • Bulk Actions
  • Campaign Priority System
  • Campaign Overview Panel

Notifications

5
  • Email Provider Setup
  • Email Notifications Setup
  • Basic Notifications
  • Proactive Alerts
  • Low Stock Alerts

Setting Configuration

5
  • General Settings
  • Display Settings
  • Advanced Settings
  • Tools and Diagnostics
  • License Management

Use Cases

7
  • Flash Sale Campaign
  • Seasonal Sale Campaign
  • Weekend Sale Recurring
  • BOGO Promotion
  • Volume Discount Campaign
  • Cart Threshold Promotion
  • Bundle Discount Campaign

Developer Documentation

5
  • Hooks and Filters Reference
  • Rest API Overview
  • Custom Discount Integration
  • Template Customization
  • Database Schema

Troubleshooting

6
  • Campaign Not Activating
  • Discounts Not Displaying
  • Scheduling Issues
  • Product Search Not Working
  • Performance Optimization
  • Common Error Messages

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Specific Products Mode

3 min read

The “Specific Products” selection mode lets you hand-pick exactly which products receive your discount. This gives you precise control over your promotions.

When to Use Specific Products #

This mode is ideal for:

  • Targeted promotions – Discount specific items you want to push
  • Overstock clearance – Select items you need to move
  • Featured product deals – Highlight chosen products
  • Bundle promotions – Discount products that go well together
  • Test campaigns – Try discounts on a few products first

How to Select Products #

Using the Search Box #

  1. Click in the product search field
  2. Type to search by:
    • Product name
    • SKU
    • Product ID
  3. Results appear as you type
  4. Click a product to add it to your selection

Search Results Display #

Each search result shows:

  • Product thumbnail image
  • Product name
  • SKU (if available)
  • Current price
  • Stock status

Managing Your Selection #

Action How To
Add product Click product in search results
Remove product Click the X on the selected product tag
Clear all Click “Clear Selection” button
View count Check counter at bottom of selection area

Selection Display #

Selected products appear as tags/chips below the search box:

  • Product name displayed
  • X button to remove
  • Total count shown (e.g., “12 products selected”)

Category Pre-Filtering #

You can narrow your search by selecting categories first:

  1. In the Categories card, select one or more categories
  2. Switch to “Specific Products” mode
  3. Search now only shows products from selected categories

This is helpful when you have thousands of products and want to focus on a specific category.

Handling Variable Products #

When you select a variable product (like a t-shirt with sizes):

  • The parent product is selected
  • All variations inherit the discount
  • You cannot select individual variations separately

Example: Select “Classic T-Shirt” and all sizes (S, M, L, XL) receive the discount.

Product Availability #

Products displayed in search must be:

  • Published (not draft or private)
  • Simple or variable product type
  • Not external/affiliate products

Out of stock products can be searched and selected but may show a warning.

Selection Limits #

There are practical limits to consider:

Limit Value Notes
Minimum 1 product Must select at least one
Recommended max 100 products For optimal performance
Technical max 500 products Beyond this, consider “All Products” with conditions

For campaigns affecting more than 100 products, consider using “All Products” with category filters or “Smart Selection” (Pro) for better performance.

Search Tips #

By Product Name #

Type part of the product name. The search is partial-match, so “blue shirt” finds “Ocean Blue Shirt” and “Blue Striped Shirt”.

By SKU #

Type the exact SKU or a portion of it. SKU search is case-insensitive.

By Product ID #

Type the numeric product ID directly (e.g., “1234”).

Example Use Cases #

Featured Products Deal #

Setting Value
Selection Specific Products
Products 5 hand-picked featured items
Discount 15% off

Slow-Moving Inventory #

Setting Value
Selection Specific Products
Products Items with excess stock
Discount 40% off

Complementary Bundle #

Setting Value
Selection Specific Products
Products Camera, Lens, Tripod, Bag
Discount $50 off (fixed)

What Happens When Products Change #

Change Campaign Behavior
Product deleted Removed from campaign automatically
Product set to draft Excluded from discount until published
Product price changed New price used, health score may flag this
Product goes out of stock Health score warning, discount still configured

Best Practices #

  1. Keep Selections Manageable: Under 50 products is ideal for easy management
  2. Review Stock Levels: Check that selected products are in stock
  3. Use Categories First: Pre-filter by category before searching
  4. Document Your Selection: Use campaign description to note why products were chosen
  5. Monitor for Changes: Deleted or modified products affect your campaign
Updated on February 14, 2026

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Table of Contents
  • When to Use Specific Products
  • How to Select Products
    • Using the Search Box
    • Search Results Display
    • Managing Your Selection
  • Selection Display
  • Category Pre-Filtering
  • Handling Variable Products
  • Product Availability
  • Selection Limits
  • Search Tips
    • By Product Name
    • By SKU
    • By Product ID
  • Example Use Cases
    • Featured Products Deal
    • Slow-Moving Inventory
    • Complementary Bundle
  • What Happens When Products Change
  • Best Practices
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    Smart Cycle Discounts A cycling discount mark: rotating arrows around a center badge that cycles commerce icons.

    Smart Cycle Discounts

    Automate discount campaigns with scheduling, analytics, and smart product targeting.

    5 Discount Types Recurring Campaigns
    Free Pro from $59

    TrustLens

    Customer trust intelligence for WooCommerce. Score customers, spot abuse, protect revenue.

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    Founded 2020

    Built by store owners, for store owners. We create WordPress tools that solve real problems.

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