WooCommerce for LatePoint (Payments Addon) 10.7.0

The WooCommerce for LatePoint add-on is a powerful bridge that connects the LatePoint booking system with the WooCommerce ecosystem. By using this addon, you move the payment processing away from LatePoint's built-in simple checkout and into the robust WooCommerce cart and checkout flow.

## Why Use This Addon?

While LatePoint has its own payment integrations (Stripe, PayPal), the WooCommerce addon is essential if you need:

Wider Payment Gateways: Access to 100+ payment methods supported by WooCommerce (e.g., local banks, Apple Pay, Google Pay).

Taxes & Compliance: Use WooCommerce's advanced tax calculation tools (like TaxJar or Avalara).

Coupons & Discounts: Use the more complex WooCommerce coupon system for your bookings.

Bundling: Allow customers to book an appointment and buy a physical product (like massage oil or a book) in a single checkout.

Invoicing: Generate professional PDFs and invoices using WooCommerce extensions.

## How It Works

Product Sync: When you create a service in LatePoint, it effectively communicates with WooCommerce.

The Redirect: When a customer finishes selecting their time and date in the LatePoint booking widget, instead of seeing the LatePoint payment form, they are redirected to the WooCommerce Checkout page.

Order Completion: Once the payment is confirmed in WooCommerce, the appointment status in LatePoint automatically switches from "Pending" to "Approved".

## Setup Checklist

Step 1: Install and activate both LatePoint and WooCommerce.

Step 2: Install the WooCommerce for LatePoint addon.

Step 3: Go to LatePoint > Settings > Payments and select WooCommerce as your payment method.

Step 4: Ensure your LatePoint services have a price assigned. The addon will handle the "Virtual" and "Downloadable" product settings in the background for you.

## Potential Downsides

Added Friction: Instead of a simple 1-step booking, the user has to go through the standard WooCommerce cart/checkout pages, which can sometimes lower conversion rates for simple services.

Plugin Heavy: You are running two large systems (LatePoint + WooCommerce) together, which requires a good hosting environment to maintain speed.

Pro Tip: If you want to keep the process fast, use a "Direct Checkout" plugin for WooCommerce. This will skip the "Cart" page and take the user straight from the LatePoint calendar to the "Payment" page.

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