The WebToffee eCommerce Marketing Automation app allows you to easily include discount coupons in your automated emails to encourage more sales. To set this up, open any email automation in the web app, click ‘Edit Content,’ and select the ‘Coupon’ block. You can choose to automatically generate a unique, one-time-use code for every customer or use an existing coupon from your store (like ‘WELCOME10’). You can also set expiration dates and minimum order requirements to ensure your promotions are both urgent and profitable.
Configure Coupon Settings in Automation Emails
By default, if the coupon settings are left unaltered, a new coupon code is generated for each automation email sent to a user. However, in some cases, you may want to send the same coupon code in every email instead of generating a new one each time. Follow the steps below to configure coupon settings:
Note: Coupons have to be configured each time you set up an automation.
Step 1. Access the Automation Email Template Editor
- Head to Automations from the WebToffee Marketing dashboard.
- Click on the automation you want to configure (Welcome, Cart Abandonment, Win Back, or Thank You).
- Click on the Email editor block.
- Click on Edit Content.
Step 2. Head to the Coupon Settings
- Inside the email template, scroll to the Coupon Code Block.
- Click on the coupon block to adjust the configuration.
- The Coupon Configuration section appears on the right of the screen.
Step 3. Choose Between a New or an Existing Coupon
Option 1: Generate a New Coupon for Each Email
What Happens?
- Every time the automation email is sent, the system will create a unique coupon code for each customer.
Best Use Cases:
- Best for one-time use coupons to keep them exclusive and prevent reuse.
- For exclusive, personalized discounts (e.g., cart abandonment recovery).
Example:
A customer abandons their cart, and the system generates a unique code, “SAVE10-XYZ123”, for that customer.
Option 2: Use an Existing Coupon Code
What Happens?
- Instead of generating a new code, the email will always include the same coupon created in the store’s backend.
Steps to Select an Existing Coupon:
- Click on the Select a Coupon dropdown.
- Choose the existing coupon you want to apply.
Best Use Cases:
- When you want to run a long-term promotion without generating new codes.
- For Welcome Emails and Thank You Emails, where a standard discount applies.
Example:
All new subscribers receive an email with “WELCOME10”, a reusable 10% off coupon for their first purchase.
Step 4: Adjust Coupon Rules & Expiry Settings
Note: This step applies only to new coupons
- Select discount type (percentage or fixed amount) for the coupon.
- Add a coupon value (10% or an amount).
- Define the coupon’s expiry date (e.g., expires in 7 days).
- Limit coupon usage by setting a minimum order value and, if needed, excluding it from sale items.
Example Scenario: A WooCommerce store wants to re-engage inactive customers who haven’t purchased in the last 60 days by offering a special 20% discount in a Win Back Email Automation.
Coupon Configuration:
- Discount Type: Percentage-based discount (20% off).
- Coupon Value: 20% off on the next order.
- Expiry Date: Expires in 5 days to create a sense of urgency.
- Usage Limitations:
- Minimum order value of $40 to qualify for the discount.
- Cannot be applied to sale items.
Outcome: Inactive customers receive a personalized win-back email with a limited-time 20% off coupon, encouraging them to return and shop again. The 5-day expiration and minimum order requirement ensure urgency while maintaining store profitability.
Step 5: Customize the Coupon Appearance
- Adjust the padding, font size, and color of the coupon.
- Modify the width, height, and font for better visibility and branding.
Step 6: Save Settings
After making the necessary configurations, click Finish Editing to save the coupon settings.
