• Why we use and suggest real cronjobs for our plugins (and WordPress)?

    In this article we’ll explain benefits of using real UNIX cronjobs instead of interal WordPress cron. The default WordPress cron functionality checks on each page load for scheduled tasks that are due to run. This means wp-cron is not a true UNIX cron and actually runs more or less often based how much access to […]

  • Using Post Expirator plugin for ending soon lotteries, auctions and group buy deals

    Ever wanted to have category called ending soon or starting today which are automatically populated based on auction, lottery, deal end / start date? One client did it with a free plugin so he does not need to use widgets or shortcodes for that purpose. Plugin called Post Expirator does the trick – among other […]

  • WooCommerce Simple Auctions with SMS notifications

    Initial setup and requirements for WooCommerce Simple Auctions with SMS notifications In this tutorial we will explain how you can enable true SMS notifications for (your auction website powered by Simple Auctions): new bid, auction finished, auction won, outbid note, reminder to pay and reserve failed notifications. Developer also has specific integrations for many different […]

  • Hooks Visual Guide – WooCommerce Single Product Page Actions

    Hooks visual guide will help you customize your WooCommerce pages by rearranging elements or adding additional features on single product page. Template hooks are convenient for customizing templates of our plugins like Simple Auctions, Lottery and Group Buy. Easily move and rearrange page elements like progress bar, buy now, texts, countdown timers etc. since all […]

  • WooCommerce Simple Auctions now with Elementor support

    WooCommerce Simple Auctions supports Elementor from version v2.0. You can create single auction page and auction base page with Elementor using Elementor widgets that are auction specific (bid input, countdown timer, buy now price, etc). To edit auction templates with Elementor you need Elementor (free) plus Elementor Pro (paid) or PRO Elements (free). How can […]

  • Icons missing in product list for auctions, lotteries and group buy / deals

    We had a lot of inquries about missing icons in product type column WooCommerce product list. Users were asking why icons vanished in WooCommerce product list and how can they get it back. From WooCommerce 3.4.0 update, WooCommerce developers removed that column in product list (as a result of users’ feedback). There is way to […]

  • Using code snippets and template customizations in child theme

    Every now and then you need to modify plugin or theme’s templates, add some code snippet or change couple things using CSS. Best way to include your changes and make them update proof is to do it via child theme. Child theme is special theme that loads parent theme files from parent theme folder and […]

  • Complete List of WordPress Language Locales

    List of WordPress locales useful for multilanguage and translations. It can be set in WordPress Settings or in wp-config.php using constant WPLANG like: define( 'WPLANG', 'es_ES' ); Locale Name Native Name Locale Code WordPress Locale Afrikaans Afrikaans af af Akan Akan ak ak Albanian Shqip sq sq Algerian Arabic Ψ§Ω„Ψ―Ψ§Ψ±Ψ¬Ψ© Ψ§Ω„Ψ¬Ψ²Ψ§ΩŠΨ±ΩŠΨ© arq arq Amharic αŠ αˆ›αˆ­αŠ› […]

  • Appmaker supports Simple Auctions

    Appmaker a tool / plugin which allows conversion of your WooCommerce store to native mobile app and our WooCommerce Simple Auctions plugin is supported by Appmaker.xyz.

  • Simple Auctions and Lottery plugin with CSV & Excel export

    Simple Auctions and Lottery now with CSV & Excel export functionality. Export lottery and auction activity, sortable columns in edit lottery / auction page. Get latest versions here now!