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Wishlist Page Settings

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Wishlist Page Settings

The Wishlist Page settings control the main wishlist management page where customers view, organize, and manage their saved products. This page displays all wishlist items in a comprehensive table format with various interactive features.

Page Configuration

Wishlist page URL
Type: Text Field
Purpose: Specifies the full URL where customers can view their wishlist
Default Behavior: Automatically creates a “Wishlist” page with shortcode [woowish_table]
Custom URL Example: https://yourstore.com/my-favorites
Required Format: Full URL including https:// protocol
Auto-Creation: Plugin creates the page automatically on activation if URL is empty
Setup Instructions: If you want a custom page, create a new page, add the shortcode [woowish_table], publish it, then enter the full URL here. The plugin will automatically handle the rest.
Open wishlist page in new tab/window
Type: Checkbox
Purpose: Controls whether wishlist links open in a new browser tab or the same tab
Checked: Opens in new tab/window (target=”_blank”)
Unchecked (Default): Opens in same tab (target=”_self”)
User Experience: New tab keeps users on product pages, same tab provides cleaner navigation

Empty Wishlist Customization

Empty wishlist text
Type: Text Field
Purpose: Message displayed when customer’s wishlist is empty
Default Value: “No products in your wishlist”
Custom Examples: “Your wishlist is empty – start adding products!”, “No favorites yet”
Best Practices: Include encouraging language or shopping suggestions
Empty wishlist message text color
Type: Color Picker
Purpose: Sets the text color for empty wishlist message
Default Value: #ffffff (white)
Usage: Choose colors that contrast well with background color
Accessibility: Ensure sufficient contrast for readability
Empty wishlist message background color
Type: Color Picker
Purpose: Sets the background color for empty wishlist message
Default Value: #ff850e (orange)
Usage: Creates a prominent message box for empty state
Design Tip: Use colors that match your site’s design system

Column Management

Manage Columns Section: The plugin allows you to disable specific columns in the wishlist table to customize what information is displayed to customers.
Image Column
Type: Checkbox
Purpose: Show/hide product image column in wishlist table
Checked: Hides product images (faster loading, more space for other info)
Unchecked (Default): Shows product thumbnail images
Impact: Images help with product recognition but use more space
SKU Column
Type: Checkbox
Purpose: Show/hide product SKU column in wishlist table
Checked: Hides SKU information
Unchecked (Default): Shows product SKU codes
Use Case: Useful for B2B stores or customers who reference SKUs
Price Column
Type: Checkbox
Purpose: Show/hide product price column in wishlist table
Checked: Hides pricing information
Unchecked (Default): Shows current product prices
Strategy: Hiding prices can focus attention on products rather than cost
Stock Status Column
Type: Checkbox
Purpose: Show/hide stock availability status in wishlist table
Checked: Hides in stock/out of stock status
Unchecked (Default): Shows availability status
Value: Helps customers prioritize available products
Stock Quantity Column
Type: Checkbox
Purpose: Show/hide specific stock quantity numbers in wishlist table
Checked: Hides specific quantity numbers
Unchecked (Default): Shows exact stock quantities
Privacy: Some stores prefer not to show exact inventory levels
Select Quantity Feature
Type: Checkbox
Purpose: Show/hide quantity selector in add to cart column
Checked: Removes quantity selector (defaults to quantity 1)
Unchecked (Default): Shows quantity input field
Simplification: Hiding can create cleaner, simpler interface
Add to Cart Column
Type: Checkbox
Purpose: Show/hide entire add to cart functionality column
Checked: Removes add to cart buttons (wishlist becomes view-only)
Unchecked (Default): Shows add to cart functionality
Use Case: For inspiration/reference lists rather than shopping lists

Column Configuration Examples

Minimal Display
Show: Image, Price, Add to Cart
Hide: SKU, Stock Status, Stock Quantity, Select Quantity
Best for: Clean, simple wishlist focused on essential information
Complete Information
Show: All columns enabled
Hide: Nothing
Best for: B2B stores or customers who want detailed product information
Inspiration Board
Show: Image, Price
Hide: SKU, Stock info, Add to Cart, Quantity
Best for: Visual browsing and comparison without purchase pressure
Important: If you disable too many columns, ensure the remaining information is sufficient for customers to identify and act on their wishlist items. At minimum, keep the product name and either image or key details visible.
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