=== Gold Price Based on Weight ===
Contributors: vimakava
Tags: gold price, jewelry, precious metals, pricing, woocommerce
Requires at least: 5.7
Tested up to: 7.1
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 4.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Automatically calculate WooCommerce product prices from Gold, Silver, or Platinum rates and product weight.

== Description ==

Gold Price Based on Weight makes it easy to calculate WooCommerce product prices based on the price per gram of Gold, Silver, or Platinum.

Set the price per gram for each metal, select the metal type for your product, enter the product weight, and let the plugin calculate the product price automatically.

Instead of manually calculating and updating prices for every product, simply update your metal rate and let the plugin handle the weight-based calculation.

== 🎬 Watch the Video Tutorials ==

Learn how to set up Gold Price Based on Weight with our step-by-step video tutorials.

### Simple Product Setup

Learn how to configure metal rates, select a metal type, add product weight, and automatically calculate the price of a WooCommerce Simple Product.

▶ Watch on YouTube: [Click here to watch the Simple Product video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOUR_SIMPLE_PRODUCT_VIDEO_ID)

### Variable Product Setup

Learn how to configure WooCommerce Variable Products with different metal types, weights, and calculated prices for each variation.

▶ Watch on YouTube: [Click here to watch the Variable Product video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOUR_VARIABLE_PRODUCT_VIDEO_ID)

== ⭐ Premium Version ==

Need more advanced pricing and store management features?

The Premium version provides additional functionality for WooCommerce stores that need more advanced workflows.

### 🚀 Try Premium Before You Buy

Don't just read about the Premium features. Explore them yourself using our dedicated Premium demo.

### Premium Demo

* Demo Website: [Click here to open the Premium live demo](https://demo.veyondtech.com/)
* Username: gold-price-plugin
* Password: goldpriceplugin@123

Please use the demo account for testing purposes only. Do not enter personal, financial, payment, or confidential information.

### 🎬 Premium Plugin Video

Watch the Premium plugin walkthrough to see the additional features and workflows available in the Premium version.

▶ Watch on YouTube: [Click here to watch the Premium plugin video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOUR_PREMIUM_VIDEO_ID)

### Premium Features

Depending on your Premium plan and version, additional features may include:

* Advanced product pricing workflows
* Advanced pricing options
* Professional invoice and certificate templates
* Additional store management features
* Priority support
* Premium customization options

Please visit the Premium demo to explore the currently available features.

== Key Features ==

* Set Gold price per gram
* Set Silver price per gram
* Set Platinum price per gram
* Automatically calculate product prices from weight
* Select a metal type for each product
* Support WooCommerce Simple Products
* Support WooCommerce Variable Products
* Set different weights for product variations
* Automatically recalculate prices when metal rates change
* Centralized metal rate management
* Simple and easy-to-use settings
* Reduce manual pricing calculations
* Reduce repetitive product price updates

== How It Works ==

The plugin uses a simple three-step workflow.

### 1. Set Your Metal Rates

Enter the current price per gram for Gold, Silver, and Platinum from the plugin settings.

For example:

Gold: $100/g
Silver: $1/g
Platinum: $35/g

### 2. Add Metal Type and Weight

Edit your WooCommerce product and select the applicable metal type.

Then enter the product weight.

For example:

Metal: Gold
Weight: 5g

### 3. Let the Plugin Calculate the Price

The plugin calculates the product price based on the configured metal rate and product weight.

Example:

Gold Rate: $100/g
Product Weight: 5g

Calculated Product Price: $500

== Update Your Metal Rate Once ==

When your metal prices change, you can update the rate from one central settings page.

For example:

Old Gold Rate: $100/g
New Gold Rate: $110/g

For a 5g product:

Old Price: $500
New Price: $550

This makes it easier to manage pricing across products that use weight-based metal pricing.

== Simple Product Pricing ==

Gold Price Based on Weight supports WooCommerce Simple Products.

Configure a product by selecting its metal type and entering its weight.

Example:

Gold Rate: $100/g
Product Weight: 5g

Calculated Price: $500

The plugin handles the calculation automatically.

== Variable Product Pricing ==

Gold Price Based on Weight also supports WooCommerce Variable Products.

Each variation can have its own:

* Metal type
* Product weight
* Calculated price

For example:

Gold Rate: $100/g

Small
Weight: 2g
Price: $200

Medium
Weight: 5g
Price: $500

Large
Weight: 10g
Price: $1,000

This is useful for products available in different sizes, weights, or metal types.

== Why Use Gold Price Based on Weight? ==

Managing prices for weight-based jewelry products can require repetitive calculations.

Gold Price Based on Weight lets you manage your metal rates centrally and calculate product prices from weight.

Instead of manually calculating every product price, you can:

1. Set the metal rate.
2. Add the product weight.
3. Select the metal type.
4. Let the plugin calculate the price.

Update your metal rate once and simplify your WooCommerce pricing workflow.

== Customization Services ==

Need something different for your WooCommerce store?

We can customize the plugin based on your specific business requirements.

Customization options may include:

* Custom pricing workflows
* Additional product fields
* Custom calculation logic
* Custom invoice and certificate requirements
* Additional WooCommerce integrations
* Custom product pricing features
* Business-specific functionality
* Other custom requirements

Customization requests may involve additional development charges depending on the required work.

### How to Request Customization

Send your requirements to:

kavavimal@gmail.com

Please include:

* A short description of what you need
* Your business requirements
* Screenshots or examples, if available
* Any specific workflow or calculation you want

We will review your requirements and provide a suitable customization solution.

== Installation ==

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Go to Plugins > Add New.
3. Search for "Gold Price Based on Weight".
4. Click Install Now.
5. Activate the plugin.
6. Open the Gold Price settings.
7. Enter your current Gold, Silver, and Platinum prices per gram.
8. Edit a WooCommerce product.
9. Select the metal type.
10. Enter the product weight.
11. Save the product.

The plugin will calculate the product price based on the configured metal rate and product weight.

== Example ==

### Gold

Gold Rate: $100/g

Product Weight: 2g
Calculated Price: $200

Product Weight: 5g
Calculated Price: $500

Product Weight: 10g
Calculated Price: $1,000

### Silver

Silver Rate: $1/g

Product Weight: 100g
Calculated Price: $100

### Platinum

Platinum Rate: $35/g

Product Weight: 10g
Calculated Price: $350

These prices are examples only. The plugin uses the rates you configure in your WooCommerce store.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What does this plugin do? =

Gold Price Based on Weight calculates WooCommerce product prices using a price per gram for Gold, Silver, or Platinum and the weight of the product.

= How is the product price calculated? =

The basic calculation is:

Metal Price Per Gram × Product Weight = Product Price

= Can I set different metal types for different products? =

Yes. You can select Gold, Silver, or Platinum for individual products.

= Does it support WooCommerce Simple Products? =

Yes. Simple Products are supported.

= Does it support WooCommerce Variable Products? =

Yes. Variable Products are supported, and individual variations can have their own metal type and weight.

= Can each variation have a different weight? =

Yes. Each variation can have its own weight and calculated price.

= What happens when I change the metal price? =

When you update a metal's price per gram, products using that metal rate use the updated rate for their price calculation.

= Does the free plugin fetch live Gold prices? =

No. The free version allows you to manually enter the current price per gram.

= Can I use this plugin for a jewelry store? =

Yes. The plugin is designed for WooCommerce stores that sell products priced according to Gold, Silver, or Platinum weight.

= Do I need to manually calculate product prices? =

No. The plugin calculates the price using the configured metal rate and product weight.

= Does the plugin support different currencies? =

The plugin works with your WooCommerce store's configured currency. The USD amounts shown in this documentation are examples only.

= Can I watch tutorials before installing the plugin? =

Yes. Step-by-step YouTube tutorials are available for Simple Products and Variable Products.

= Can I try the Premium version before purchasing? =

Yes. A dedicated Premium demo is available so you can explore the Premium features before purchasing.

= Where can I watch the Premium plugin video? =

A Premium plugin walkthrough is available on YouTube.

= Is WooCommerce required? =

Yes. Gold Price Based on Weight is designed to work with WooCommerce.

= Can I request customizations? =

Yes. Customization services are available for businesses that need additional pricing workflows, calculations, fields, integrations, or other custom functionality.

= How can I request customization? =

Send your requirements to kavavimal@gmail.com with a description of the functionality you need. Screenshots or examples are also helpful.

== Screenshots ==

1. Set the Gold, Silver, and Platinum price per gram from the plugin settings.
2. Configure a WooCommerce Simple Product with its metal type and product weight.
3. Automatically calculate WooCommerce product pricing from metal rate and weight.
4. Configure different metal types and weights for WooCommerce Variable Product variations.
5. View automatically calculated product prices.
6. Explore the Premium plugin through the live demo.
7. Explore advanced features through the Premium plugin demo.

== Support ==

Need help setting up Gold Price Based on Weight?

For support, customization requests, or Premium inquiries:

Email: kavavimal@gmail.com

== Changelog ==

= 3.9 =
* Updated compatibility with the latest WordPress and WooCommerce versions.
* Improved WooCommerce compatibility.

= 3.8 =
* Updated compatibility with the latest WordPress and WooCommerce versions.
* Improved WooCommerce compatibility.

= 3.7 =
* Updated compatibility with the latest WordPress and WooCommerce versions.
* Improved WooCommerce compatibility.

= 3.6 =
* Updated compatibility with the latest WordPress and WooCommerce versions.
* Improved WooCommerce compatibility.

= 3.5 =
* Improved: Security, sanitization, and escaping enhancements.
* Improved: WordPress coding standards compliance.
* Improved: WooCommerce compatibility updates.

= 3.4 =
* Improved: Security, sanitization, and escaping enhancements.
* Improved: WordPress coding standards compliance.
* Improved: WooCommerce compatibility updates.
* Fixed: Admin settings validation improvements.
* Fixed: Product and variation pricing stability improvements.

= 2.9 =
* Fixed: Variable product pricing issues.
* Updated: Compatibility confirmed with latest WordPress and WooCommerce versions.

= 2.8 =
* Fixed: Minor text corrections and formatting improvements in documentation.
* Updated: Compatibility confirmed with latest WordPress and WooCommerce versions.

= 2.7 =
* Fixed: Minor text corrections and formatting improvements in documentation.
* Updated: Compatibility confirmed with latest WordPress and WooCommerce versions.

= 2.6 =
* Fixed: Minor text corrections and formatting improvements in documentation.
* Updated: Compatibility confirmed with latest WordPress and WooCommerce versions.

= 2.5 =
* Fixed: Minor text corrections and formatting improvements in documentation.
* Updated: Compatibility confirmed with latest WordPress and WooCommerce versions.

= 2.4 =
* Fixed: Minor text corrections and formatting improvements in documentation.
* Updated: Compatibility confirmed with latest WordPress and WooCommerce versions.

= 2.2 =
* Added: FAQ section for common plugin questions.
* Improved: Plugin description and documentation clarity.
* Improved: Security enhancements and direct access protection.
* Fixed: Localization and text domain improvements.
* Updated: Compatibility with latest WordPress and WooCommerce versions.

= 2.1 =
* Added: Frequently Asked Questions section.
* Improved: Plugin description and feature clarity.
* Fixed: Text domain consistency updates.
* Updated: Compatibility with latest WordPress and WooCommerce versions.

= 2.0 =
* Updated: Compatibility with latest WordPress version.

= 1.9 =
* Updated: WordPress compatibility improvements.

= 1.8 =
* Updated: Compatibility improvements.

= 1.7 =
* Updated: Settings page UI redesign.

= 1.6 =
* Added: Plugin documentation link.

= 1.5 =
* Fixed: Compatibility issues.

= 1.4 =
* Added: Support for variable products.

= 1.3 =
* Fixed: Price calculation logic improvements.

= 1.2 =
* Fixed: Minor design improvements.

= 1.1 =
* Fixed: Design issues.

= 1.0 =
* Initial plugin release.