Getting Started
In the world of eCommerce, adding the smallest features for user experience can have a positive impact on conversion rates. One such big step is Google Autofill feature for your online store, which easily enhances the checkout process and enhances convenience for customers.
Here's how integrating WooCommerce Address Autocomplete can transform your online store's conversion rates:
Simplifying Checkout
By automatically adding address fields with Country, City, State, Zip Code, and more, it saves customers time and reduces errors, ultimately minimizing cart abandonment and increasing conversions.
Enhancing UX
WooCommerce Address Autocomplete eliminates manual address entry to enhance convenience and User Experience
Leveraging Google's vast database, it predicts and fills in address fields accurately, delighting customers and fostering loyalty to your brand.
Building Trust
Trust is vital in online shopping, especially with sensitive information like addresses. Integrating Google Autofill instills confidence in customers, leveraging Google's reputation for reliability and security.
This trust encourages hesitant shoppers to complete their purchases, driving up conversion rates.
Combatting Cart Abandonment
Cart abandonment is a biggest challenge for online store owners. Google Autofill simplifies checkout, removing unnecessary steps and friction.
With addresses automatically filled in, customers can complete their purchases easily, reducing the chances of abandonment and increasing conversions.
Personalizing the Experience
Personalization is key to customer satisfaction and conversions. Google Autofill enables personalized shopping experiences by analyzing past interactions and preferences.
Whether pre-selecting shipping options or recommending relevant products, personalization enhances the shopping journey and drives conversions.
Step-by-step guide to Enable Google Address Autofill on Checkout for WooCommerce
You can follow these steps to install and configure the plugin:
Installation:
- Download Google Autofill Customer Addresses for WooCommerce and have your .zip file
- At the WordPress admin panel, go to the Plugins section, and click ‘Add New’ to upload and install the plugin you recently downloaded from fmeaddons.com.
- Upload the .zip file to proceed with the installation.
- Wait until the plugin installs. After successful installation, activate the plugin, and move on to configuration settings.
Configuration
Access Settings: In the WordPress admin panel, go to WooCommerce > Settings.
Autofill Address Tab: Click on the Autofill Address tab to configure the extension.
Configuration Options
- Enable Address Autocomplete: Check this option to enable the autocomplete feature.
- Google API Key: Enter your Google API key.
- Country Restriction: Select the country to hide the map on the checkout and orders page
- Select Map Design: Choose a map design to display on the checkout and orders page.
Show on Billing Details: Check this option to enable for Billing Details.
- Field Label: Set the billing autofill field label.
- Billing Field Address: Select the billing address to display by default.
- Billing Error Message: Enter the error message for billing when customers select the restricted country.
Show on Shipping Details: Check this option to enable Google Maps for Shipping Details.
- Field Label: Set the autofill billing field label.
- Shipping Field Address: Select the shipping address to display by default.
- Shipping Error Message: Enter the error message for shipping when selling is not available in the selected country.
Show on Orders Page: Check this option to enable for the Order Details Page in the Admin Panel.
How to Create Google Map API:
Go to Google Cloud Console: Visit https://console.cloud.google.com/getting-started.
- Create a New Project:
- Click on “My Google Map API” next to the top search bar.
- Click the “New Project” button and fill in project details.
- Click “Create” to proceed.
Select Project:
After creating the project, click the “Select Project” button for your project.
Access APIs & Services:
Scroll down to the “Quick Access” section and click on “API & Services”.
Click on “Credentials” from the side menu.
Create API Key:
Click the “+ Create Credentials” button and select “API Key” from the dropdown menu.
Copy the API key from the popup.
Enable Necessary APIs:
- Close the popup and click on “Enabled APIs” from the sidebar.
- Click “+ Enable APIs and Services” and select “View All” to see all APIs.
- Enable the following APIs: Places API (New), Places API (both), Maps JavaScript API, Geocoding API.
- Paste API Key: Paste the copied API key to your application.