Adding Coupon Codes In WordPress Websites

Adding a coupon codes page to your WordPress site is extremely easy & can benefit you and your audience; So how do you create those coupons?

By Claudio Pires
Updated on April 22, 2023
Adding Coupon Codes In WordPress Websites

Adding a coupon codes page to your WordPress site is extremely easy. It can also be very beneficial for you and your audience. So how do you configure one? This article will discuss why you should create a coupon codes page for your WordPress website and how it can help your business. We will then look at how to use the free plugin Coupon Creator to add coupons to your site and create a coupon codes page.

We will also consider whether upgrading to Coupon Creator Pro is worth upgrading or if a WordPress coupon theme is more suitable for your project. WP Coupons and Deals is the plugin that you can stick with. Besides that, you can also use your website to get more Reddit subscribers to build an audience that will buy your products from your site in the future.

Why Coupon Codes?

Coupon codes are useful in a variety of ways on your WordPress website. For example, you could use coupon codes to discount products you promote as an affiliate on the CJ Affiliate network. Or you could use them for discounting your physical goods in your online store.

Protect Affiliate Sales: Unless it’s a custom coupon code, I have to make sure the user clicks on your link to get the sale. Thanks to the “Click to Copy” functionality” of the plugin that makes people click on the affiliate links. Generate More Affiliate Sales: This plugin is designed to increase your conversion rates. So, the simple yet attractive interface of the plugin has increased my affiliate sales.

Add Deals: Like other coupon codes on WordPress sites, I can add deals to my blog posts and pages. This way, I can get more clicks on my affiliate links. Very Lightweight & Secure: Before using this plugin, I used the DRP Coupon Plugin for years. But WordPress.org has removed the plugin because of its vulnerability. And the plugin was loading several scripts on every page. I haven’t faced any such issues on the “WP Coupons and Deals” plugin.

How To Add Coupon Code & Deal In WordPress

Adding coupon codes or deal by using this plugin is extremely easy. First, let’s see how to install the plugin. It’s a free plugin. You can install it from the WordPress directory.

Just login to your WordPress dashboard and go to Plugins > Add New. Then type “WP Coupons and Deals” in the search box. And click on the “Install Now” button. Save. Then click on the “Activate” button. That’s it. The plugin has been activated. Coupon Code or Deal Creation

For create coupon codes or offers in WordPress is very simple. Just go to Coupons > Add New Coupon from the WordPress dashboard. Then provide your coupon details: Give the title of the coupon. Select Coupon or Deal. Enter the coupon code. Put your affiliate link. Enter the discount amount. Add a little description of the coupon. Show or hide the expiration date. Save

You can also add coupon codes WordPress to a category. Just add a new coupon category and select the category. And then publish the coupon. Save Now; you can add a coupon to your WordPress post or page.

How To Add Coupon Codes As Page Content?

Once you’ve created the coupon code, it’s time to add the coupon to your blog post or page. It’s very easy. Once on the WordPress Post Editor, click “Add Coupon.” A box will be popped up. Just select the coupon and click on “Insert Coupon Shortcode.” That’s it. You are done. After publishing the post, you will see your coupon live.

How To Add The Code As Widget?

Thanks to the “Coupons and Deals Widget,” you can add a coupon or deal on your WordPress sidebar or footer. Just go to WordPress Dashboard > Appearance > Widgets and drag the widget and place where you want to show the coupon code. Save. Finally, If you are going to add a coupon to the WordPress sidebar, I’d recommend you make it sticky to get more sales.

Final Words

In conclusion, that’s all; we hope this article has helped you to create and add WordPress coupon codes and add it to your website. You may also want to take a look at how to add affiliate links to WordPress.

Claudio Pires

Claudio Pires is the co-founder of Visualmodo, a renowned company in web development and design. With over 15 years of experience, Claudio has honed his skills in content creation, web development support, and senior web designer. A trilingual expert fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, he brings a global perspective to his work. Beyond his professional endeavors, Claudio is an active YouTuber, sharing his insights and expertise with a broader audience. Based in Brazil, Claudio continues to push the boundaries of web design and digital content, making him a pivotal figure in the industry.