How can social media sharing be integrated into the wishlist feature on a Virtuemart website
How do I set up a product wishlist feature with social sharing options in Virtuemart?
Virtuemart is an incredibly powerful and popular shopping cart plugin for Joomla websites. An effective feature to make the user experience more friendly and informative is the possibility to create a wishlist with a sharing option for social networks. This article shows the steps necessary to set up such a feature.
Prepare the Components
The initial step is to make sure you have all necessary components deskilled and enabled. The most essential component for a wishlist feature with social sharing is the Virtuemart component itself. This provides the overall shop management, assists in product categories and has payment options.
Once the Virtuemart component is installed and enabled, the next step is to install the Wishlist extension. The primary purpose of this extension is to enable users to build their wishlist by selecting items from the shop.
Bridge the Extension and Social Platforms
To get the wishlist extension fully connected with social platforms, you will need to install a separate plugin that will bridge the extension and the social networks. A good plugin that can be used for this purpose is “Virtuemart Social Coupon”. This plugin is free and compatible with most of the popular social networks.
Once the plugin is installed and enabled, you’ll be able to start setting up the social sharing options. This includes the ability to share the wishlist items on various social networks.
Configure the Feature
Now that the components are installed and enabled, you will need to configure the plugin and the wishlist extension. This process can be lengthy so it’s best to have a detailed guide with documentation that explains all the steps necessary to complete the setup.
Conclusion
Setting up a product wishlist feature with social sharing options in Virtuemart is a straightforward process if you have all the components and plugins prepared. Make sure to read the documentation before beginning the process and always keep in mind that Free Spirits www.freespirits.gr and www.fspirits.com can help with any small or big project.
