Installation Guide

To install the premium version of Quote Workflow Pro for WooCommerce using the WordPress administrative console, follow this simple procedure:

Step 1: Download the plugin zip file (`quote-workflow-for-woocommerce-v1-freemius.zip`) from your purchasing receipt or the Freemius dashboard.

Step 2: Log into your WordPress administrative dashboard and navigate to Plugins > Add New in the sidebar menu.

Step 3: Click on the 'Upload Plugin' button positioned at the top of the interface next to the main header.

Step 4: Select the downloaded zip file from your local directory, click 'Install Now', and wait for the system to extract the package.

Step 5: Once the installation completes successfully, click the 'Activate Plugin' button to load the B2B quote workspace module.

If your hosting provider imposes upload restrictions, or if you prefer a secure command-line workflow, you can upload the codebase manually over SFTP:

Step 1: Locate the downloaded zip archive (`quote-workflow-for-woocommerce-v1-freemius.zip`) and extract its contents onto your local computer. This will generate a folder named `quote-workflow-for-woocommerce`.

Step 2: Connect to your web server using an FTP/SFTP client (such as FileZilla, Cyberduck, or WinSCP) using your host's SSH credentials.

Step 3: Navigate to your WordPress root installation directory on the remote server, typically found at `/public_html/` or `/var/www/html/`.

Step 4: Enter the `wp-content/plugins/` directory path.

Step 5: Upload the extracted `quote-workflow-for-woocommerce` directory directly into the plugins folder. Ensure all subdirectories and source files transfer with standard execution permissions (folders 755, files 644).

Step 6: Navigate to your WordPress admin console, click on Plugins > Installed Plugins, locate 'Quote Workflow for WooCommerce', and click 'Activate'.

Quote Workflow relies on WordPress shortcodes to render interactive interfaces on the frontend. Ensure these pages are correctly initialized:

1. Request-a-Quote Central: Create a page named 'Quote Request' (slug: `/quote-request/`) and embed the shortcode `[quote_workflow_list]`. This renders the responsive glassmorphic list drawer where buyers review their requested products, fill out their company details, and submit RFQs.

2. Bulk SKU Express: Create a page named 'Quick Quote' or 'Bulk Quote' (slug: `/bulk-quote/`) and embed the shortcode `[quote_workflow_bulk_quote]`. This adds a high-speed catalog entry form allowing corporate purchasing officers to input lists of product SKUs and quantities directly for rapid checkout, bypassing shop catalogs altogether.