WooCommerce

Table of Contents

  1. Step 1: Configure Your Account
  2. Step 2: Download & Install the Plugin
  3. Step 3: Connect to FinerWorks
  4. Importing Products / Syncing Virtual Inventory
    • Option A: Using the Plugin
    • Option B: Using WC Products Manager:
  5. Sending Orders to FinerWorks
    • Option A: Using the Plugin
      • Manual Export
      • Auto Export
    • Option B: Using the Order Fulfillment App
  6. FAQs

Step 1: Configure Your Account

Login to your FinerWorks account, go to the Order Fulfillment App in your account menu.

Launch the wizard to complete the necessary steps, including business and billing information. More information can also be found here.

Step 2: Download & Install the Plugin

Make sure you have WordPress and WooCommerce installed on your website. If you’re not sure, check with your hosting provider or consult the WordPress Guide and WooCommerce Docs. Click the download button below to download the plugin zip file.

Download Plugin
In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New.
Click Upload Plugin.
Choose the FinerWorks plugin ZIP file.
Activate the plugin.

Step 3: Connect to FinerWorks

Login  to your FinerWorks account and in a new tab, go to the following link: https://finerworks.com/myaccount/MyWebApi.aspx
Click New App to generate your App Key.
From within the WordPress dashboard, go to the FinerWorks Media. Enter the Web Api Key and App Key in the designated fields and click Save to store your credentials.
Click Test Credentials to verify the connection. If the test is successful, your WooCommerce store is now connected to FinerWorks and ready to send orders!
Important: The field Test Mode by default will be set to “Yes”. Set it to “No” when you are ready to go live; otherwise, any orders set to FinerWorks will not be received.
You can set a preferred shipping method. When you use this, Auto Export orders will try to be shipped to your customer by the method you choose. Note, this is not guaranteed, but we will do our best to accommodate your preference.

Importing Products / Syncing Virtual Inventory

For the most hands-off approach when it comes to having your orders automatically processed, or even simply fetching your WooCommerce orders via the Order Fulfillment App, you sync your Virtual Inventory to your WooCommerce store.

Option A: Using the Plugin:

In your WordPress admin menu, go to  FinerWorks Media > Import Products.
Click the Import Products button.

Option B: Using the WC Products Manager:

In your WordPress admin menu, go to  Products.
Click the Import FinerWorks Products button.

Sending Orders to FinerWorks

Option A: Using the Plugin

If you know your products do not change frequently (image, size, media, etc) and are correctly imported and synced with your FinerWorks virtual inventory. For instance, if you are an artist, selling prints of your artwork in set sizes and options, then it makes more sense to create Virtual Inventory, sync them in your WooCommerce store as products. This way, when you send the order to FinerWorks, we already have all the details (image file to print, print specs, etc).

How to Manually Export Orders
From within the FinerWorks Media Menu > Export Orders.
Select the data range or status, or both, and click the Export Orders button.
How to Use Auto Exporting
Go to FinerWorks Media Menu > Import / Export Scheduler.
Configure your auto-export options.

Option B: Using the Order Fulfillment App

If product specifics frequently change, such as an image to be printed, as in custom-made art or photos that need to be attached to the order. For instance, if you are an individual who creates custom pet portraits, it may be impractical to develop virtual inventory and sync it with your products after the customer has placed the order. In that case, use our Order Fulfillment App to import your WooCommerce order and add the custom-made art to the order.

FAQs

Cards

Pricing for fine art cards can be viewed here.

Category: Cards

You are not. After formatting the front of the card, you may add it directly to your cart. The back of the card will arrive blank.

Category: Cards

Yes, your flat cards may have images or graphics on both sides. 

Category: Cards

Your set of cards will arrive in its own card box with a clear top for easy viewing. Keep in mind that multiple sets will not always have their own boxes as these boxes are utilized for packaging and shipping purposes. We do not currently offer card storage boxes for purchase.

Category: Cards

We do not offer direct card mailing services.

Category: Cards

All folded cards, both standard and giclee cards, come with envelopes.  For flat cards and postcards, envelopes can be ordered as an add-on.

Categories: Cards, Giclee Cards

You may include a logo or graphics to the back of your folded card. Just choose one of your uploaded images to add imagery to the back. Keep in mind that the print area may be limited so it will be important to format your image file to fit the dimensions of the print area (for more info watch this).

Category: Cards

At this time we do not offer the option to print imagery inside the folded cards.

Category: Cards

The front of the cards will have a bleed of approximately 1/8 inch, so we recommend allowing for this bleed when formatting your image file. Subject matter on or close to the edges may be partially cropped or appear off-centered.

Categories: Cards, Giclee Cards

No, bulk rates are only applicable when it is duplicate copies of the same card.

Categories: Cards, Giclee Cards

Yes, cards can be ordered in bulk. Pricing depends on card type and style.

Categories: Cards, Giclee Cards

We do not offer custom sizing for cards. We offer a variety of standard sizes for our cards. Size options can be viewed here.

Category: Cards

We now offer digitally printed cards on various card stock and giclee printed cards on fine art paper. Standard cards are available as postcards, flat cards, or folded cards. Giclee cards are available as folded cards.

Explore both card options and pricing via our products page.

Categories: Cards, Giclee Cards

We have built in volume  & bulk discounts that will cover most scenarios; however, if the scope and size of the order is not listed when checking pricing, please contact us with the details of what you want to order and the time frame so that we can work out the fulfillment and pricing of the order.

Most people order online via our website’s Print Online Setup Tool.  Using this method, you will upload your image file(s), select the product type, styles, and size of print you want, then add the item to your shopping cart.

Some businesses that use us may have their websites connected to us, either through our Order Fulfillment App or one of our legacy integrations, which allow for batch order submissions.

FinerWorks is unable to accept orders by phone or email.

Giclee cards are printed using the same pigmented inks we use on Fine Art Papers, giving them an exceptionally wide color gamut, which leads to a much nicer looking print and potentially more accurate.

Standard cards are a more economical option because they are printed using toner-based printing,  on commodity card stock. This may be fine for most people, but keep in mind that they will not be able to achieve the accuracy and consistency of a giclee card. Also, slight variations are common with color tone from batch to batch due to the nature of the printing.

Categories: Cards, Giclee Cards

Nope! You can order just one or as many as you need. Whether you’re creating a custom gift, testing a new design, or fulfilling an order for your online store, we’ve got you covered.

However, you can likely save when ordering in bulk since many of our products have built in volume discounts.

Order HD Face Mounted Acrylic Prints

Printed on high-quality photo paper and face mounted to 1/4″ acrylic with polished edges. Choose between satin luster or metallic photo paper. Included is easy-to-install hanging hardware in the form of a French cleat.

Learn more…

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