Adding a currency selector can make browsing a trip easy for your international/foreign customers. It’ll help you:
- Improve user experience by displaying prices in the preferred currency.
- Boost conversions by simplifying purchase decisions.
- Expand global reach by catering to diverse customers.
- Generate valuable data insights for business optimization.
- Provide a competitive edge in the travel market.
So, here are the step-by-step instructions for adding a currency selector when using the WT Widgets for Elementor plugin:
Explore this guide “How to Add a Currency Selector in the FSE theme?”
For more information, refer to the Multiple Currency featured page
Table of contents
- Step 1: Install and activate the required plugins:
- Step 2: Enable the Currency Exchange Rate Module
- Step 3: Enter the Fixer API Access Key
- Step 4: Enable Multiple Currency
- Step 5: Go to the Admin Panel, then to Templates and Theme Builder
- Step 6: Click on the Header and Select βEdit Headerβ
- Step 7: Add the βAdd to Cartβ Widget
- Conclusion
Step 1: Install and activate the required plugins:
Youβll require these plugins. Make sure you install and activate them.
- WP Travel
- WP Travel Pro
- Elementor
- Elementor Pro
- WT Widgets for Elementor
Step 2: Enable the Currency Exchange Rate Module
- Go to your WordPress dashboard.
- Navigate to WP Travel > Settings > Modules Settings > Pro Modules.
- Enable the Currency Exchange Rate module.
Step 3: Enter the Fixer API Access Key
To enter the Fixer API Access Key follow the steps below:
- Go to WP Travel > Settings > Misc Options > Fixer API.
- Enter your Fixer API access key. For detailed assistance on obtaining the API Layer Fixer API Access Key, refer to the official Fixer API documentation.
Step 4: Enable Multiple Currency
Now you need to first enable the “multiple currency” module.
- Go to WP Travel > Settings > Advanced > Modules Settings > Pro Modules.
- Enable the Multiple Currency option.
Step 5: Go to the Admin Panel, then to Templates and Theme Builder
- Navigate to Templates > Theme Builder in the Elementor interface.
Step 6: Click on the Header and Select βEdit Headerβ
You will need to edit the header section.
- In the Theme Builder, locate the Header template.
- Click Edit.
Step 7: Add the βAdd to Cartβ Widget
- Click the plus (+) icon to add a new widget.
- Search for the Shortcode block and drag it to the desired location in your header.
- Add the currency selector shortcode provided by WP Travel. The shortcode typically looks like this:
- [Multiple_Currency_Selector]
- Save your changes.
For more details regarding multiple currencies, refer to the WP Travel official documentation.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can successfully add a currency selector to your website using the WT Widgets for Elementor plugin, enhancing the user experience by allowing users to switch between different currencies.
Check WP Travel documentation to learn more about configurations, modules, payments, and shortcodes.
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