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Getting Started
FlowOrders is a comprehensive WordPress plugin that streamlines order management and integrates seamlessly with popular tools. It helps you capture, process, and manage orders efficiently.
Key features include:
- Real-time order processing
- Google Sheets integration
- Elementor & WooCommerce compatibility
- Advanced anti-fraud protection
Installation is straightforward:
- Download the plugin from your account
- Go to WordPress Admin > Plugins > Add New > Upload
- Select the downloaded ZIP file and click Install
- Activate the plugin and enter your license key
FlowOrders requires:
- WordPress 5.0 or higher
- PHP 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.1+ recommended)
- MySQL 5.6 or higher
- SSL certificate (required for secure processing)
Order Form Setup
Creating an order form is easy:
- Go to Elementor chose widget FlowOrders Forms > Add New
- Choose from pre-built templates or start from scratch
- Drag and drop form fields to customize
- Publish and embed using Elementor widget
Yes! FlowOrders provides extensive customization options:
- Add custom fields with various input types
- Set validation rules and required fields
- Create conditional logic for dynamic forms
- Customize styling and layout
Troubleshooting
If orders aren't saving, try these troubleshooting steps:
- Check database permissions and connection
- Verify the form is properly configured
- Look for JavaScript errors in browser console
- Check FlowOrders > Logs for error messages
- Test with a default theme to rule out conflicts
To improve form performance:
- Enable caching for better server response
- Optimize database queries in settings
- Reduce the number of form fields if possible
- Use CDN for faster asset loading
Integrations
Google Sheets integration allows automatic data sync:
- Go to FlowOrders > Settings > Google Sheets
- Click "Connect to Google Sheets"
- Authorize FlowOrders to access your Google account
- Select target spreadsheet and worksheet
- Map form fields to spreadsheet columns
Yes! FlowOrders works seamlessly with Elementor:
- Use the FlowOrders widget in Elementor
- Add FlowOrders action to Elementor forms
- Compatible with Elementor Pro popups
- Supports dynamic content and styling
FlowOrders integrates seamlessly with WooCommerce:
- Go to FlowOrders > Settings > WooCommerce
- Enable WooCommerce integration
- Map FlowOrders fields to WooCommerce product fields
- Configure automatic order creation in WooCommerce
- Set up inventory management and notifications
Security & Anti-Fraud
FlowOrders includes advanced anti-fraud protection:
- Real-time IP and geolocation validation
- Email and phone number verification
- Duplicate order detection
- Honeypot fields to catch bots
- Rate limiting and CAPTCHA integration
Best practices for form security:
- Enable SSL certificate on your website
- Use strong validation rules for all fields
- Enable CAPTCHA for public forms
- Regularly update FlowOrders and WordPress
- Monitor form submissions for suspicious activity
FlowOrders follows strict data protection standards:
- All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
- GDPR compliant data handling and storage
- Automatic data cleanup and retention policies
- Regular security audits and updates
- Option to anonymize or delete customer data