=== WooCommerce Analytics ===
Contributors: WooCommerce
Tags: WooCommerce, analytics, order attribution, marketing, business insights
Stable tag: 0.9.3
Requires at least: 6.5
Requires PHP: 7.4
Tested up to: 6.7
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Boost sales and maximize ROI with WooCommerce Analytics. Access order attribution data to optimize performance and drive business growth effectively.

== Description ==

### WOOCOMMERCE ANALYTICS – TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR SALES STRATEGY ###

**Note: WooCommerce Analytics is currently in beta. We welcome feedback to improve the final release.**

WooCommerce Analytics provides merchants with powerful order attribution data, helping identify which channels, sources, devices, and campaigns are driving sales. With advanced insights into customer behavior and marketing effectiveness, WooCommerce Analytics is designed to support data-driven decisions, whether you’re managing a new store or an extensive product catalog.

= Key Features =
- **Orders by Channel**: Discover which marketing channels generate the most sales.
- **Orders by Source**: Identify top sources within each channel.
- **Orders by Device**: Track whether customers are shopping via mobile, desktop, or tablet.
- **Orders by Campaign**: Measure campaign performance and optimize accordingly.
- **Orders by Channel & Source**: Access combined views for deeper attribution insights.

*Additional premium features and customization options are in development to offer merchants even greater insights and flexibility.*

= Merchant Benefits =
- **Optimize Marketing Spend**: Focus budgets on high-ROI channels and sources.
- **Improve Customer Targeting**: Refine marketing strategies based on detailed customer behavior insights.
- **Enhance the Shopping Experience**: Improve user experience on top-performing devices and channels.
- **Data-Driven Decisions**: Make sales and marketing decisions with the support of real-time data.

= Detailed Comparisons and Insights =
Filter your order attribution data across essential metrics like gross sales, net sales, refunds, number of orders, coupon usage, shipping costs, and customer demographics. Flexible timeframes allow merchants to analyze trends over promotional periods, holidays, or other significant times, supporting ongoing optimization.

== Privacy Policy ==

WooCommerce Analytics takes privacy seriously and adheres to data protection standards. This section outlines how data is collected, stored, and used. Users can find more about [WooCommerce Analytics data syncing](https://woocommerce.com/woocommerce-analytics-data-syncing/).

- **Data Collection**: WooCommerce Analytics collects data related to orders and their attribution (channels, sources, devices, and campaigns). No personally identifiable customer information (e.g., names, emails) is stored or transmitted without user consent.
- **Data Use**: Data is used exclusively to provide merchants with reporting on sales drivers and to help inform marketing strategies.
- **Data Storage**: Data remains on your server unless you connect WooCommerce Analytics to WooCommerce.com, which may share data with WooCommerce’s servers to enable optional features.
- **Data Sharing**: No data is shared with third-party entities. WooCommerce Analytics can optionally sync with WooCommerce.com for enhanced features, which requires user authorization.
- **Compliance**: WooCommerce Analytics complies with GDPR and other data protection regulations. Users can find more about data handling practices in WooCommerce's [Privacy Policy](https://woocommerce.com/woocommerce-analytics-data-syncing/).

== Installation ==

= Minimum Requirements =
* WordPress 6.5 or greater
* WooCommerce 9.0 or greater
* PHP version 7.4 or greater

= Automated Installation =
1. Go to the Plugins screen in your WordPress admin and click “Add New.”
2. Search for "WooCommerce Analytics" and install it.
3. Activate the plugin, then enable Order Attribution in WooCommerce Core to start gathering data insights.

= Manual Installation =
1. Download the WooCommerce Analytics plugin from the repository.
2. Upload the files to the `/wp-content/plugins/woocommerce-analytics/` directory, or install the .zip file via the Plugins screen in your WordPress admin.
3. Activate the plugin and follow the on-screen instructions to sync your data.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Will additional features be available in the future? =
Yes! We’re continually working to expand WooCommerce Analytics with more powerful tools to support your store’s growth. Planned enhancements may include expanded attribution metrics, custom reports, and advanced filtering options.

*Note: Future feature updates may include premium options and a metered or quota-based payment model for larger stores needing additional insights.*

= What is an order attribution report, and how can it help my business? =
An order attribution report tracks where your sales are originating. By monitoring performance across channels, sources, devices, and campaigns, the reports reveal which strategies work best, enabling you to allocate your marketing budget effectively and increase ROI.

= How frequently is the data in the report updated? =
Order data updates continuously as new orders are processed. Each time a new order is recorded, the report refreshes to provide the latest snapshot of your store’s performance.

= How can I use these insights to improve my marketing strategy? =
By identifying top-performing channels and sources, you can allocate your marketing budget more effectively, focus on high-performing segments, and test changes in underperforming channels to enhance campaign performance.

== Screenshots ==
1. Orders by Channel - Visualize which channels contribute most to your store’s sales.
2. Orders by Source - Identify the top sources within channels contributing to sales.
3. Orders by Campaign – Evaluate which marketing campaigns are the most effective in driving sales.
4. Orders by Device - View customer preferences across devices for a better shopping experience.
5. Orders by Channel & Source - Combine channel and source data for a more detailed view of your order attribution (e.g., see Paid Ads broken down by Google vs. Facebook vs. Instagram ads).

== Changelog ==

= 0.9.3 - 2025-01-14 =
* Tweak - Fix redirection on plugin activation.
* Tweak - Increase activation transient expiry.
* Update - Remove user connection step from onboarding.

= 0.9.2 - 2024-12-19 =
* Initial beta release of WooCommerce Analytics.
* Includes reports for order attribution by channel, source, device, campaign, and combined channel and source.
* Customizable timeframe analysis and detailed comparisons across key metrics.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 0.9.3 - 2024-01-14 =
Beta release - try out WooCommerce Analytics and provide feedback to help us refine the final product.

== Support ==
Get support, documentation, and submit feature requests directly through our support channels.

If you encounter issues or have feedback for this beta release, please also let us know via our support channels.

== Categories ==
* Business Insights
* Marketing
* Reporting and Analytics
* Store Management
* WooCommerce Extensions


== Developed by ==
WooCommerce