NowPost Click & Collect

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NowPost is a modern logistics and e-commerce platform that connects online businesses with delivery partners and customers through convenient pickup and drop-off locations. Our WooCommerce plugin transforms your checkout experience by allowing customers to receive or return orders at nearby pickup points instead of home delivery.

Built specifically for emerging markets where traditional door-to-door delivery faces challenges, NowPost reduces failed deliveries, lowers fulfillment costs, and provides customers with the flexibility to collect orders when and where it’s most convenient.

Key Features

  • Nearby Pickup & Drop-off Locations — Allow customers to receive or return orders at convenient pickup points close to them instead of home delivery
  • Multi-Logistics Partner Support — Works with multiple last-mile and national logistics providers through a single WooCommerce integration
  • Location-based Checkout Experience — Automatically shows customers nearby pickup locations during checkout with an interactive map widget
  • Order Tracking & Pickup Codes — Secure pickup verification using unique codes once orders arrive at a NowPost location
  • Designed for Emerging Markets — Optimized for areas with address challenges and high failed delivery rates

Why NowPost?

  • Reduces Failed Deliveries — Experience fewer failed or returned deliveries caused by incorrect addresses or unavailable recipients
  • Lower Fulfillment Costs — Pickup-point delivery is often cheaper than door-to-door delivery, improving your margins
  • Better Customer Experience — Customers can choose when and where to collect their orders, increasing satisfaction and trust
  • Expanded Delivery Coverage — Serve customers in locations that traditional couriers struggle to reach
  • Operational Simplicity — One WooCommerce plugin replaces multiple custom logistics integrations
  • E.164 Phone Number Formatting — Automatically formats customer phone numbers to international standards for reliable API communication
  • Real-time Shipping Rates — Dynamic shipping costs calculated based on selected pickup locations

How NowPost is Different

Unlike standard local pickup plugins, NowPost supports third-party pickup locations, not just merchant-owned stores. Unlike courier-only shipping plugins, NowPost enables pickup-point delivery, reducing failed deliveries. And unlike other solutions, NowPost is built natively for WooCommerce and optimized for markets where home delivery is unreliable.

NowPost combines pickup-point delivery, logistics aggregation, and location-based checkout—features that are rarely available together in a single WooCommerce extension.

Plugin Features

  • Interactive Map Widget — Customers select their preferred pickup point directly on the checkout page using a beautiful map interface
  • Dynamic Shipping Rates — Automatically updates shipping costs based on the selected pickup point
  • Automatic Order Synchronization — Creates NowPost orders automatically when WooCommerce orders are processed
  • Admin Visibility — Displays NowPost pickup point details and synchronization status in the WooCommerce admin order view
  • Email Integration — Includes pickup location details in customer and admin order emails
  • Production & Staging Modes — Toggle between environments for testing before going live
  • Brand Customization — Customize the widget appearance (accent color, logo, map marker, initial zoom)
  • Optional Pickup Selection Enforcement — Choose whether to require pickup point selection before payment

Note

This plugin requires a NowPost account and API credentials. Sign up at NowPost.com to get started.

Installation

From WordPress Admin

  1. Go to WordPress Admin > Plugins > Add New from the left-hand menu
  2. In the search box type NowPost Click & Collect
  3. Click on Install now when you see NowPost Click & Collect to install the plugin
  4. After installation, activate the plugin

Manual Installation

  1. Download the plugin zip file
  2. Go to WordPress Admin > Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin
  3. Choose the downloaded zip file and click Install Now
  4. After installation, activate the plugin

NowPost Setup and Configuration

  1. Go to WooCommerce > Settings and click on the Shipping tab
  2. You’ll see NowPost listed as a shipping method. Click Add shipping zone or select an existing zone
  3. Click Add shipping method and select NowPost Click & Collect
  4. Configure the plugin settings:

Basic Settings:
* Enable/Disable — Check this checkbox to enable NowPost on your store’s checkout
* Title — This appears as the shipping method name during checkout (default: “Pickup Point”)
* Widget Token — Enter your NowPost API widget token from your NowPost dashboard
* Production Mode — Toggle between production and staging environments

Brand Customization:
* Accent Color — Customize the widget’s primary color to match your brand
* Logo URL — Add your logo to the pickup point selector widget
* Map Marker URL — Use a custom map marker icon
* Initial Zoom — Set the default map zoom level

Advanced Settings:
* Require Selection — Choose whether to enforce pickup point selection before payment
* Phone Number Country — Set the default country for phone number formatting (default: Nigeria)

  1. Click on Save Changes to update the settings
  2. Test the checkout flow to ensure pickup points are displaying correctly

If NowPost doesn’t appear as a shipping method:
* Ensure you’ve enabled the shipping method in your shipping zone
* Verify you’ve entered your Widget Token correctly
* Make sure you’ve clicked Save Changes

FAQ

What Do I Need To Use The Plugin?

How do I get my API Widget Token?

After signing up for a NowPost account, you can find your Widget Token in your NowPost merchant dashboard under Settings > API Keys.

Which countries does NowPost support?

NowPost currently operates in Nigeria, with expansion to other emerging markets planned. Check our website for the latest coverage information.

How are shipping rates calculated?

Shipping rates are dynamically calculated based on:
* The customer’s selected pickup point location
* The order weight and dimensions
* Your NowPost account settings and agreements with logistics partners

What happens if a customer doesn’t select a pickup point?

You can configure the plugin to either:
* Require selection — Customers must select a pickup point before completing payment
* Allow optional selection — Customers can proceed without selecting a pickup point (useful for stores with multiple shipping methods)

How do customers track their orders?

After an order is shipped to a NowPost pickup location, customers receive:
* Email notifications with tracking information
* A unique pickup code for secure order collection
* Updates when their order arrives at the selected pickup point

Can I customize the appearance of the map widget?

Yes! You can customize:
* Accent color to match your brand
* Your company logo
* Map marker icon
* Initial zoom level
* Widget position and styling via CSS

Does the plugin work with other shipping methods?

Yes! NowPost can be used alongside other WooCommerce shipping methods. Customers can choose between NowPost pickup points and your other delivery options during checkout.

How does phone number formatting work?

The plugin automatically formats customer phone numbers to E.164 international standard (e.g., +2348031234567) to ensure reliable communication with the NowPost API. This happens automatically based on the customer’s billing country.

Is my customer data secure?

Yes. The plugin follows WordPress and WooCommerce security best practices. Customer data is transmitted securely to NowPost via HTTPS, and phone numbers are formatted locally before transmission.

What if I need help or have issues?

Contact our support team at support@nowpost.com or visit our documentation for detailed guides and troubleshooting tips.

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