How To Sync Houzez Packages With Woocommerce WordPress

How to Sync Houzez Packages with WooCommerce on WordPress: A Beginner’s Guide

Are you using Houzez to manage your real estate website and WooCommerce to handle your online payments? Integrating these two powerful platforms can seem daunting, but it’s a game-changer for automating your subscription process. Instead of manually updating user roles and package access, you can let WooCommerce handle it all seamlessly. This guide will walk you through the process step-by-step, even if you’re new to WordPress development.

Imagine this: A realtor named Sarah wants to list her properties on your Houzez powered real estate portal. Instead of manually setting her up with a specific Houzez package, she can simply purchase a package product you’ve created in WooCommerce. Once the purchase is complete, WooCommerce *automatically* grants Sarah the agreed-upon Houzez package access. No more tedious manual management!

Why Sync Houzez Packages with WooCommerce?

Before we dive into the “how,” let’s quickly cover the “why.” Syncing Houzez packages with WooCommerce offers several compelling advantages:

• Automation: Streamline the subscription process and eliminate manual user management. This saves you time and reduces the chance of errors.
• Improved User Experience: A smooth, automated signup experience makes your portal look professional and user-friendly. Users get instant access to their purchased packages.
• Scalability: As your real estate portal grows, automating subscription management becomes essential for efficiency.
• Increased Revenue: By offering various package options through WooCommerce, you can cater to different user needs and potentially increase revenue.
• Centralized Management: Manage subscriptions, payments, and user access all from your WooCommerce dashboard.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

• A WordPress website with Houzez theme installed and activated.
• WooCommerce plugin installed and activated.
• Basic understanding of WordPress administration.
• Access to your WordPress website’s files (usually through FTP or cPanel file manager). *It’s crucial to backup your website before making any code changes.*

Step-by-Step Guide to Syncing Houzez Packages with WooCommerce

Unfortunately, there’s no built-in feature in Houzez to directly sync with WooCommerce out of the box. This means we’ll need to use a custom code snippet to bridge the gap. Don’t worry, we’ll break it down so it’s easy to understand.

1. Understanding the Logic:

The core idea is to “hook” into WooCommerce’s order completion event. When an order is marked as complete, our code will:

• Check if the order contains a specific product (representing a Houzez package).
• If it does, find the user who placed the order.
• Update that user’s Houzez package based on the product purchased.

2. Creating WooCommerce Products for Houzez Packages:

First, you need to create WooCommerce products that correspond to your Houzez packages.

• Go to Products > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
• Give your product a descriptive name that matches the Houzez package name (e.g., “Houzez Basic Package”).
• Set the price and other relevant product details.
• Important: In the product’s “General” tab, ensure the product type is set to “Simple product” or “Virtual product” if there are no physical goods to be shipped. *Take note of the product ID of each product!* You’ll need these later. You can usually find this in the URL when editing the product (post=[PRODUCT ID]).

3. Adding the Custom Code Snippet:

Now, the magic happens! You need to add the following PHP code to your theme’s `functions.php` file, or, even better, use a code snippets plugin like “Code Snippets” (recommended to avoid breaking your theme during updates).

<?php

/

* Sync Houzez Package with WooCommerce Order Completion

*/

function sync_houzez_package_on_order_complete( $order_id ) {

$order = wc_get_order( $order_id );

if ( ! $order ) {

return; // Order doesn’t exist

}

$user_id = $order->get_user_id();

if ( ! $user_id ) {

return; // No user associated with the order

}

foreach ( $order->get_items() as $item_id => $item ) {

$product_id = $item->get_product_id();

// IMPORTANT: Replace these with your actual product IDs!

if ( $product_id == 123 ) { // Product ID for “Houzez Basic Package”

update_user_meta( $user_id, ‘houzez_package_id’, ‘basic’ ); // ‘basic’ is an example. Replace it with the correct Houzez Package ID

update_user_meta( $user_id, ‘houzez_package_status’, ‘active’ );

} elseif ( $product_id == 456 ) { // Product ID for “Houzez Premium Package”

update_user_meta( $user_id, ‘houzez_package_id’, ‘premium’ ); // ‘premium’ is just an example name for this case

update_user_meta( $user_id, ‘houzez_package_status’, ‘active’ );

}

// Add more ‘elseif’ blocks for other Houzez packages

}

}

add_action( ‘woocommerce_order_status_completed’, ‘sync_houzez_package_on_order_complete’ );

Explanation of the Code:

• `sync_houzez_package_on_order_complete( $order_id )`: This is the function that gets called when an order’s status changes to “completed”.
• `wc_get_order( $order_id )`: Retrieves the WooCommerce order object based on the order ID.
• `$order->get_user_id()`: Gets the ID of the user who placed the order.
• `$order->get_items()`: Gets all the items in the order.
• `$item->get_product_id()`: Gets the ID of the product in the order.
• `if ( $product_id == 123 )`: This is the crucial part. Replace `123` with the actual ID of the WooCommerce product that corresponds to your “Houzez Basic Package.” This is the identifier.
• `update_user_meta( $user_id, ‘houzez_package_id’, ‘basic’ )`: This is where we update the user’s metadata. `houzez_package_id` is a key that Houzez uses to store the package ID. `’basic’` needs to be replaced with the correct Houzez Package ID. *You’ll have to know what ID Houzez uses internally for your packages. This might involve inspecting Houzez’s code or database.*
• `update_user_meta( $user_id, ‘houzez_package_status’, ‘active’ )`: This sets the user’s package status to “active”. You might need to adjust this depending on how Houzez manages package statuses.
• `add_action( ‘woocommerce_order_status_completed’, ‘sync_houzez_package_on_order_complete’ )`: This tells WordPress to run our function when a WooCommerce order is marked as “completed.”

4. Customizing the Code:

• Replace the Product IDs: This is the most important step! Replace `123` and `456` in the `if` and `elseif` statements with the *actual* product IDs from your WooCommerce products.
• Replace Houzez Package IDs: You’ll need to find out how Houzez stores the package ID in the user’s metadata. Examine your Houzez settings or consult the Houzez documentation to find the correct `houzez_package_id` and the corresponding package identifiers (e.g., ‘basic’, ‘premium’). This is where your understanding of Houzez’s internal workings is critical. If you can’t find it, you might need to contact Houzez support.
• Add More Packages: For each Houzez package you want to sync, add an `elseif` block to the code.
• Consider Variations: If you’re using product variations (e.g., different durations for the same package), you’ll need to adjust the code to handle variation IDs as well.

5. Testing the Integration:

• Create a test order in WooCommerce for one of your Houzez package products.
• Mark the order as “completed.”
• Go to the user’s profile in WordPress and check if their Houzez package has been updated correctly.

Important Considerations & Troubleshooting

• Code Snippets Plugin: Using a code snippets plugin is highly recommended. It makes managing custom code easier and safer than directly editing your theme’s `functions.php` file.
• Backup! Always back up your website before making any code changes.
• Houzez Package IDs: Finding the correct Houzez package IDs is often the trickiest part. Consult the Houzez documentation or contact their support.
• Order Status: The code is triggered on the “completed” order status. You might need to adjust this based on your specific workflow.
• Error Logging: Implement error logging to catch any issues that might occur during the process. You can use WordPress’s built-in debugging features or a plugin.
• Caching: If you’re using a caching plugin, make sure to clear the cache after making code changes.
• Security: Sanitize and validate any data you’re using in your code to prevent security vulnerabilities.