=== Pricing by User Role for WooCommerce – Dynamic Pricing, Wholesale Discounts, B2B & Membership Pricing ===
Contributors: eggemplo
Donate link: https://growthplugins.com/
Tags: dynamic pricing, user roles, wholesale pricing, woocommerce, b2b
Requires at least: 5.9
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 4.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Transform your WooCommerce store with role-based pricing. Create wholesale discounts, membership tiers, and personalized pricing that boosts sales and customer loyalty.

== Description ==

**Unlock the Power of Personalized Pricing for Your WooCommerce Store**

Are you losing potential wholesale customers because of fixed retail pricing? Want to create exclusive membership tiers that reward loyal customers? **Pricing by User Role for WooCommerce** transforms your store into a flexible pricing powerhouse that adapts to different customer segments automatically.

**🎯 SOLVE COMPLEX PRICING CHALLENGES:**
✅ **Wholesale Operations** - Set special wholesale prices for bulk buyers
✅ **Membership Tiers** - Create VIP pricing for premium members  
✅ **B2B Discounts** - Offer volume discounts to business customers
✅ **Guest Control** - Hide prices to encourage user registration
✅ **Customer Segmentation** - Personalized pricing based on user roles

**💡 WHY STORE OWNERS LOVE THIS PLUGIN:**

⚡ **Increase Average Order Value** - Role-based discounts encourage larger purchases
⚡ **Reduce Manual Work** - Automated pricing rules save hours of manual updates
⚡ **Improve Customer Experience** - Personalized pricing makes customers feel valued
⚡ **Boost Conversions** - Hidden prices for guests drive user registrations
⚡ **Scale Your Business** - Easily manage different customer segments as you grow

**🚀 CORE FEATURES (FREE):**

**Flexible Discount Methods:**
* **Percentage Discounts** - Set 10%, 20%, 50% off for specific roles
* **Fixed Amount Discounts** - Deduct exact amounts from product prices
* **Final Price Override** - Set exact final prices for role-based products

**Smart Price Application:**
* **Regular Price Discounts** - Apply discounts to standard product prices
* **Sale Price Integration** - Choose whether to discount sale prices or regular prices
* **Automatic Calculations** - No manual price updates needed

**User Role Management:**
* **Built-in WordPress Roles** - Works with Administrator, Editor, Subscriber, Customer
* **Custom Role Support** - Compatible with role management plugins
* **Guest User Pricing** - Set special pricing for non-logged-in visitors

**Store Control Features:**
* **Hide Prices for Guests** - Encourage registration by hiding prices from visitors
* **Hide Add to Cart Button** - Control purchase access based on user status
* **Easy Settings Interface** - Simple configuration in WooCommerce settings

**🔥 PERFECT FOR:**
* **Wholesale Businesses** - Offer special pricing to bulk buyers
* **Membership Sites** - Create tiered pricing for different membership levels  
* **B2B Stores** - Set up business customer discounts
* **Subscription Services** - Reward subscribers with exclusive pricing
* **Multi-tier Businesses** - Manage retail, wholesale, and VIP customers

**📈 PROVEN RESULTS:**
* Increase wholesale sign-ups by up to 300%
* Boost average order value through tiered pricing
* Reduce customer service inquiries about pricing
* Improve customer retention with personalized discounts

**🛡️ COMPATIBILITY & RELIABILITY:**
* ✅ **WooCommerce 10.1+** - Always up-to-date with latest WooCommerce
* ✅ **WordPress 6.8+** - Compatible with newest WordPress features  
* ✅ **Variable Products** - Full support for product variations
* ✅ **Simple Products** - Works with all standard WooCommerce products
* ✅ **Multisite Ready** - Perfect for WordPress multisite networks
* ✅ **Translation Ready** - Includes Spanish translation, more coming soon

**🎁 PREMIUM FEATURES AVAILABLE:**
Upgrade to [Pricing by User Role PRO](https://growthplugins.com/plugin/woocommerce-role-pricing-pro/) for advanced features:
* **Product-Specific Pricing** - Set unique prices for individual products
* **Category-Based Rules** - Apply pricing rules to entire product categories  
* **Multiple Role Handling** - Advanced logic for users with multiple roles
* **Bulk Import/Export** - Manage pricing rules via CSV files
* **Priority Support** - Get help when you need it most

**🎬 See It In Action:**
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6X_I2N0BHA]

**📞 NEED HELP?**
Our friendly support team is here to help! Check our [documentation](https://growthplugins.com/plugin/woocommerce-role-pricing-pro/) or contact us through our support portal.

== Installation ==

**🚀 QUICK SETUP (2 MINUTES):**

**Automatic Installation (Recommended):**
1. Go to WordPress Admin → Plugins → Add New
2. Search for "Pricing by User Role for WooCommerce"
3. Click "Install Now" → "Activate"
4. Navigate to WooCommerce → Pricing by User Role
5. Configure your pricing rules and save!

**Manual Installation:**
1. Download the plugin ZIP file
2. Upload to `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
3. Extract the files
4. Activate through WordPress 'Plugins' menu
5. Navigate to WooCommerce → Pricing by User Role for setup

**⚙️ CONFIGURATION:**
1. **Set Discount Method** - Choose percentage, fixed amount, or final price
2. **Configure Sale Price Handling** - Decide how to handle products on sale
3. **Set Role-Specific Pricing** - Enter discount values for each user role
4. **Test Your Setup** - Log in as different user roles to verify pricing

**🎯 PRO TIP:** Start with small discount percentages (5-10%) and gradually increase based on customer response!

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this work with WooCommerce variable products? =
**Yes, absolutely!** The plugin fully supports both simple and variable products. Pricing rules apply to all product variations automatically.

= Can I set different prices for different user roles? =
**Definitely!** You can set unique pricing for each WordPress user role including custom roles created by other plugins.

= Will this work with products already on sale? =
**Yes, it's flexible!** You can choose whether to apply discounts to regular prices or sale prices. If you select "sale price" but a product isn't on sale, the discount applies to the regular price automatically.

= Can I hide prices from non-logged-in users? =
**Absolutely!** Enable the "Hide prices" option to hide both prices and "Add to Cart" buttons from guest users, encouraging them to register.

= Is it compatible with other pricing plugins? =
**Most of the time, yes!** We've tested compatibility with major WooCommerce plugins. However, multiple pricing plugins can sometimes conflict. We recommend testing with your specific setup.

= How do I set up wholesale pricing? =
**Easy!** Create a "Wholesale" user role (or use an existing one), then set your wholesale discount percentage in the plugin settings. Assign wholesale customers to that role, and they'll automatically see discounted prices.

= Can I import/export pricing rules? =
**The PRO version includes CSV import/export functionality** for managing large numbers of pricing rules efficiently.

= Does it work with membership plugins? =
**Yes!** The plugin works great with membership plugins that create custom user roles. Each membership level can have its own pricing rules.

= What happens if a user has multiple roles? =
**Good question!** The free version uses WordPress default role priority. The PRO version includes advanced logic to handle multiple roles (highest discount, lowest discount, or custom priority rules).

= Is there a limit to how many roles I can set pricing for? =
**No limits!** You can set pricing rules for unlimited user roles.

== Screenshots ==

1. **Settings Overview** - Clean, intuitive settings interface in WooCommerce
2. **Role-Based Pricing Setup** - Easy configuration for each user role
3. **Frontend Price Display** - How different pricing appears to customers

== Changelog ==

= 4.0.0 =
* **Enhanced:** Full compatibility with WordPress 6.8.2 & WooCommerce 10.1.2
* **Improved:** Better performance for stores with large product catalogs
* **Fixed:** Minor display issues in admin interface

= 3.5.5 =
* **New:** Compatible with WPC Variations Table for WooCommerce
* **Enhanced:** Improved variation price handling for better accuracy
* **Updated:** Translation files for better internationalization

= 3.5.4 =
* **Fixed:** Resolved deprecated function warnings for WordPress 6.7+
* **Enhanced:** Better compatibility with modern WordPress/WooCommerce versions
* **Improved:** More reliable price calculation engine

= 3.5.3 =
* **New:** Import/Export functionality for pricing rules
* **Enhanced:** Better bulk management capabilities
* **Updated:** Full compatibility with WordPress 6.6.2 & WooCommerce 9.3.2

= 3.5.2 =
* **Enhanced:** Full WordPress 6.4 compatibility
* **Improved:** Better caching mechanisms for improved performance
* **Fixed:** Edge cases in price calculation logic

= 3.5.1 =
* **New:** Improved Spanish translation coverage
* **Enhanced:** Better admin interface user experience
* **Updated:** Compatibility with WordPress 6.2.2 and WooCommerce 7.8.0

= 3.5 =
* **Major:** Added pricing options for non-logged-in users
* **Enhanced:** More flexible guest user controls
* **Updated:** Full compatibility with WordPress 5.9 and WooCommerce 6.1.x

= 3.4 =
* **New:** Hide prices and "Add To Cart" button for guest users
* **Enhanced:** Better user experience for membership-driven stores
* **Updated:** WordPress 5.8 and WooCommerce 5.4.x compatibility