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

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Getting Started

5
  • What is Smart Cycle Discounts?
  • Installation Guide
  • Creating Your First Campaign
  • Plugin Dashboard Overview
  • Free & Pro Features

Campaign Wizard

7
  • 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

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

FAQ

3
  • General
  • Compatibility
  • Pricing & Licensing

Notifications

5
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Step 2 – Product Selection

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Step 2 of the Campaign Wizard determines which products will receive your discount. You can target your entire catalog, specific products, or use smart filters to automatically select products based on criteria.

Product Categories Card #

Before selecting products, you can optionally filter by category:

Category Filter #

  • Select one or more product categories
  • Products from selected categories form your product pool
  • Leave empty to include all categories
  • Type to search for categories by name

How It Works:

  1. Selected categories create the base product pool
  2. Your selection method (below) then picks from this pool
  3. Empty selection = all categories included

Select Products Card #

Choose one of four selection methods:

All Products #

Apply the discount to every product in your selected categories (or entire store if no categories selected).

Best For:

  • Store-wide sales
  • Seasonal clearance events
  • Simple promotional campaigns

Note: If you selected categories above, “All Products” means all products within those categories.

Random Products #

Automatically select a random subset of products from your pool.

Configuration:

  • Number of products: 1-100
  • Products are randomly selected when the campaign activates
  • Different products may be selected each time the campaign runs
  • Optional: Avoid same products in consecutive rotations for recurring/random cycles

Best For:

  • Daily deal rotations
  • Mystery discount promotions
  • Keeping promotions fresh and unpredictable

Specific Products #

Hand-pick individual products using a search interface.

How to Select:

  1. Type in the search box to find products
  2. Search by product name, SKU, or ID
  3. Click a product to add it to your selection
  4. Click the X on selected products to remove them
  5. Selected count shows at the bottom

Best For:

  • Targeted promotions on specific items
  • Clearance of particular products
  • Promotional bundles or featured products

Smart Selection (Pro) #

Automatically select products based on business criteria. Products are dynamically selected based on your chosen filter.

Criteria Description Use Case
Best Sellers Top performing products by sales Promote popular items further
Featured Products Products marked as featured in WooCommerce Highlight showcase items
Low Stock Products with 10 or fewer items in stock Clear slow-moving inventory
New Arrivals Products added in the last 30 days Promote new additions

Advanced Filters Card (Pro) #

Pro users can add precise conditions to further filter products. This section appears below the selection method.

Condition Logic #

Choose how multiple conditions combine:

  • All conditions (AND): Products must match every condition
  • Any condition (OR): Products matching at least one condition are included

Condition Types #

Category Condition Description
Pricing Price Filter by product price (e.g., price > $50)
Pricing Sale Price Filter by existing sale price
Inventory Stock Quantity Filter by stock level (e.g., stock < 20)
Inventory Stock Status In stock, out of stock, on backorder
Product Product Type Simple, variable, grouped, external
Product Product Tag Filter by product tags
Metrics Total Sales Filter by number of units sold
Date Date Created Filter by when product was added

Operators #

Operator Description Example
Equals Exact match Stock status equals “in stock”
Not equals Excludes exact match Type not equals “grouped”
Greater than Value is higher Price > $100
Less than Value is lower Stock < 10
Between Value in range Price between $50 and $200
Contains Partial text match Tag contains “summer”

Include vs. Exclude Mode #

Each condition can operate in two modes:

  • Include: Products matching the condition ARE included
  • Exclude: Products matching the condition are EXCLUDED

Building Conditions #

  1. Click “Add Condition” to create a new condition row
  2. Select Include or Exclude mode
  3. Choose the condition type from the dropdown
  4. Select an operator
  5. Enter the value(s)
  6. Use the trash icon to remove conditions

Sidebar Information #

While on Step 2, the sidebar shows:

  • Product count estimate
  • Selected categories summary
  • Selection method summary
  • Active conditions list

Validation Requirements #

To proceed to Step 3:

  • Select a product selection method
  • If using “Specific Products,” select at least one product
  • If using “Random Products,” specify a valid count (1-100)
  • If using “Smart Selection,” choose a criteria
  • Any conditions must be complete (type, operator, and value)

Tips for Product Selection #

  1. Start Broad, Then Filter: Use categories first, then refine with conditions
  2. Preview Before Proceeding: Check the product count in the sidebar
  3. Consider Stock Levels: Avoid discounting out-of-stock products
  4. Test Conditions: Use simple conditions first before building complex filters
  5. Exclude Sale Items: Consider whether you want to double-discount items already on sale
Updated on February 17, 2026

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Table of Contents
  • Product Categories Card
    • Category Filter
  • Select Products Card
    • All Products
    • Random Products
    • Specific Products
    • Smart Selection (Pro)
  • Advanced Filters Card (Pro)
    • Condition Logic
    • Condition Types
    • Operators
    • Include vs. Exclude Mode
    • Building Conditions
  • Sidebar Information
  • Validation Requirements
  • Tips for Product Selection
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    Automate discount campaigns with scheduling, analytics, and smart product targeting.

    5 Discount Types Recurring Campaigns
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