=== Shipping Gateway Per Product for WooCommerce ===
Contributors: dreamfox
Tags: woocommerce shipping, shipping methods, conditional shipping, woocommerce checkout, shipping per product, shipping by category, shipping rules, cart shipping, woocommerce shipping methods, checkout optimization
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 6.8.3
Requires PHP: 7.4
Requires Plugins: woocommerce
WC requires at least: 5.0
WC tested up to: 10.7
Stable tag: 2.7.7
License: GPLv3
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Control WooCommerce shipping methods per product, category, or tag. Create conditional shipping rules, optimize checkout, and show the right shipping options to increase conversions.

== Description ==

Take full control of your WooCommerce shipping and checkout experience with **Shipping Gateway Per Product for WooCommerce**.

This powerful plugin allows you to control **shipping methods per product, category, or tag**, giving you complete flexibility over your checkout.

👉 Learn more about features, documentation, and premium options:  
https://www.dreamfoxmedia.com

Perfect for stores that need **conditional shipping, per product shipping, and advanced WooCommerce shipping rules** without custom development.

🚀 **Why this plugin?**
Default WooCommerce shipping often shows too many or incorrect shipping options. This can confuse customers and lead to abandoned carts.

With this plugin, you can:
- Show **express shipping only for premium products**
- Disable **free shipping for heavy or oversized items**
- Apply **shipping rules per category or tag**
- Control shipping behavior for **mixed carts**

👉 Result: **Better checkout experience, fewer abandoned carts, and higher conversions**

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== Key Features ==

✔ Assign shipping methods per **individual product**  
✔ Fully compatible with **WooCommerce shipping zones**  
✔ Handle multiple products in one cart  
✔ Lightweight, fast, and easy to configure  
✔ No coding required  

✔* Set shipping rules per **category**  
✔* Apply shipping methods based on **product tags**  
✔* Advanced cart logic for mixed products  
✔* Conflict resolution methods:
   - Common shipping methods  
   - Cheapest option  
   - Most expensive option  
✔* Let the customer choose shipping method  

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== Premium Features ==

Features marked with * are available in the Premium version.

🔥 Unlock advanced shipping logic and full flexibility:

- ✔* **Category-Based Shipping Rules**  
- ✔* **Tag-Based Shipping Control**  
- ✔* **Advanced Cart Logic**  
  Automatically handle multiple products with different shipping setups  

- ✔* **Conflict Resolution Options**  
  Decide what happens when products have different shipping rules:
  - Show common methods  
  - Force cheapest shipping  
  - Force most expensive shipping  
  - Let customer decide  

- ✔* **Include / Exclude Logic**  
  Fine-tune exactly which shipping methods are shown  

- ✔* **Checkout Optimization**  
  Reduce confusion and improve conversions  

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== Free vs Premium ==

|| Feature || Free || Premium ||
| Shipping per product | ✔ | ✔ |
| WooCommerce zone support | ✔ | ✔ |
| Category-based rules | ✖ | ✔* |
| Tag-based rules | ✖ | ✔* |
| Mixed cart logic | ✖ | ✔* |
| Conflict resolution options | ✖ | ✔* |
| Let customer choose logic | ✖ | ✔* |
| Priority support | ✖ | ✔* |

*Premium features are marked with *

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== How It Works ==

1. Edit a product, category, or tag  
2. Assign allowed shipping methods  
3. Save your settings  

At checkout:
- Matching shipping methods are shown  
- Mixed cart rules are applied (Premium)  

Simple, powerful, and flexible.

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== Installation ==

= Automatic Installation =
1. Go to **Plugins > Add New**
2. Search for `Shipping Gateway Per Product for WooCommerce`
3. Click **Install Now**
4. Activate the plugin

= Manual Installation =
1. Upload the plugin ZIP file
2. Extract to `/wp-content/plugins/`
3. Activate via **Plugins**

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== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can I assign multiple shipping methods to a product? =

Yes, you can select multiple shipping methods per product.

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= What happens with mixed carts? =

When multiple products with different shipping rules are added:

- Premium users can define how conflicts are resolved:
  - Show common methods  
  - Use cheapest or most expensive option  
  - Let the customer choose  

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= Where can I find documentation and support? =

You can find everything you need:

🌐 Website & Premium Features:  
https://www.dreamfoxmedia.com

📚 Knowledge Base (guides & tutorials):  
https://help.dreamfoxmedia.com

🛠 Support (submit a ticket):  
https://dreamfoxmedia.com/support-form/

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== Screenshots ==

1. Configure shipping methods per product  
2. Category and tag rules  
3. Checkout with dynamic shipping options  

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== Changelog ==

= 2.7.7 =
* fix typo in link

= 2.7.6 =
* Code cleanup and improved security

= 2.7.5 =
* Code cleanup and improved security

= 2.7.1 =
* Updated knowledge base links

= 2.7.0 =
* Tested with latest WordPress and WooCommerce
* Bug fixes
* Updated Freemius SDK

= 2.6.0 =
* Tested with latest WordPress and WooCommerce

= 2.5.9 =
* Bugfix: settings not saving correctly

= 2.5.8 =
* Compatibility updates

= 2.5.7 =
* Updated Freemius SDK

= 2.5.6 =
* Bugfix dropdown refresh

= 2.5.5 =
* Updated Freemius SDK

= 2.5.4 =
* Updated Freemius SDK

= 2.5.3 =
* Improved multisite compatibility

= 2.5.2 =
* Performance improvements

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== Upgrade Notice ==

Upgrade to the latest version for improved performance, compatibility, and advanced shipping features.

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👉 Want more control, advanced shipping logic, and premium features?

Explore everything here:  
https://www.dreamfoxmedia.com

📚 Knowledge Base:  
https://help.dreamfoxmedia.com

🛠 Need help?  
https://dreamfoxmedia.com/support-form/