Smart Selection Mode
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Smart Selection is a Pro feature that automatically selects products based on business criteria. Instead of manually picking products, you define what kind of products should be included, and the system selects them dynamically.
Available Smart Selection Criteria #
| Criteria | What It Selects | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Best Sellers | Top performing products by sales volume | Promote popular items, increase bestseller visibility |
| Featured Products | Products marked as “Featured” in WooCommerce | Highlight curated products you want to showcase |
| Low Stock | Products with 10 or fewer items in inventory | Clear slow-moving inventory, prevent deadstock |
| New Arrivals | Products added in the last 30 days | Drive attention to new additions |
Best Sellers Selection #
Automatically includes products ranked by total sales.
How It Works #
- Products sorted by total units sold (all-time)
- Top performers are selected
- Updates as sales data changes
Configuration #
- Number of products: How many top sellers to include
- Time period: All-time sales (default)
Example Use #
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart Selection | Best Sellers |
| Count | Top 20 products |
| Discount | 10% off |
| Strategy | Increase volume on proven performers |
Featured Products Selection #
Includes products you’ve marked as “Featured” in WooCommerce.
How It Works #
- Checks the “Featured” flag in WooCommerce product settings
- All featured products are automatically included
- Add/remove featured status to control inclusion
Setting Up Featured Products #
- Go to Products > All Products in WooCommerce
- Click the star icon to mark products as featured
- Or edit product and check “Featured” in Product data panel
Example Use #
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart Selection | Featured Products |
| Discount | 15% off |
| Strategy | Extra incentive on showcased items |
Low Stock Selection #
Automatically targets products with low inventory levels.
How It Works #
- Products with stock quantity ≤ 10 are selected
- Out of stock products are excluded (0 stock)
- Selection updates as stock levels change
Threshold #
The low stock threshold is 10 units. Products with 1-10 items in stock qualify.
Example Use #
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart Selection | Low Stock |
| Discount | 30% off |
| Strategy | Clear remaining inventory before restock |
Benefits #
- Prevents deadstock
- Frees up warehouse space
- Generates cash flow from slow movers
- Automatically includes new low-stock items
New Arrivals Selection #
Targets recently added products to your store.
How It Works #
- Products published within the last 30 days are selected
- Based on product publish date in WordPress
- Automatically rotates as products age out
Example Use #
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Smart Selection | New Arrivals |
| Discount | 10% off |
| Strategy | Introductory discount on new products |
Benefits #
- Drives discovery of new products
- Creates incentive to try new items
- No manual product selection needed
- Works great with recurring campaigns
Combining with Category Filters #
Smart Selection works with category filtering:
Example: Low Stock in Clothing
- Categories: Clothing
- Smart Selection: Low Stock
- Result: Only clothing items with low stock are discounted
Example: Best Sellers in Electronics
- Categories: Electronics
- Smart Selection: Best Sellers (Top 10)
- Result: Top 10 selling electronics products
Dynamic Updates #
Smart Selection criteria are evaluated dynamically:
| Criteria | Updates When |
|---|---|
| Best Sellers | Sales data changes |
| Featured | Featured status changes |
| Low Stock | Stock levels change |
| New Arrivals | Daily (30-day window moves) |
This means your discount automatically applies to the right products without manual updates.
Smart Selection vs. Other Modes #
| Feature | Smart Selection | Specific Products | Random |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic updates | Yes | No | Yes |
| Business logic | Built-in | Manual | None |
| Predictable | Somewhat | Yes | No |
| Maintenance | Low | High | Low |
Best Practices #
- Match Criteria to Goals: Low stock for clearance, best sellers for volume
- Set Appropriate Discounts: Low stock may need higher discounts to move
- Combine with Categories: Narrow focus to relevant product groups
- Monitor Results: Track which criteria drives best performance
- Use with Recurring: Smart Selection shines with automated recurring campaigns
Example Campaign Strategies #
Clearance Automation #
Automatically discount low-stock items to prevent deadstock.
- Smart Selection: Low Stock
- Discount: 40% off
- Priority: 4 (ensure it overrides regular sales)
- Schedule: Always active
New Product Launch #
Give new products an introductory discount.
- Smart Selection: New Arrivals
- Discount: 15% off
- Badge Text: “New! 15% Off”
- Schedule: Always active
Featured Spotlight #
Extra discount on products you’re featuring.
- Smart Selection: Featured Products
- Discount: 20% off
- Priority: 3
- Schedule: Weekly
