How to Automatically Create and Share WooCommerce Birthday Coupons

Discover how to collect birthdates and share personalized birthday coupons automatically in WooCommerce.

Want loyal customers who keep coming back?

WooCommerce birthday coupons let you offer personalized discounts or gifts, making shoppers feel valued and boosting repeat purchases.

In this blog, we will share how to automatically generate dynamic birthday coupons and share them to build lasting customer relationships.

What Are WooCommerce Birthday Coupons?

WooCommerce birthday coupons are special discounts or offers sent to customers on or around their birthdays.

These coupons provide a personalized shopping experience by rewarding customers with discounts, gifts, or other promotions to celebrate their special day.

These WooCommerce coupons are often time-limited, creating a sense of urgency for customers to make a purchase.

Let’s look at the example below!

A WooCommerce store might send an email to a customer a few days before their birthday with the following message: 

This type of personalized offer wth birthday coupons can effectively boost sales, build loyalty, and create emotional connections by making customers feel valued on their special day.

They also drive repeat purchases, word-of-mouth marketing, and increase average order value.

First, Collect the Date of Birth from the Customer in Your WooCommerce Store

One of the biggest obstacles to running a birthday coupon campaign is collecting accurate birthdate information.

Many customers may hesitate to provide this personal information, or they may skip over optional fields during the registration process.

You can easily collect birthdate with FunnelKit Automations.

It has a section for collecting personal information. As an admin, you can also collect their birthday information individually. 

Additionally, if a customer hasn’t provided their birthdate, FunnelKit Automations can automatically send follow-up emails requesting this information, accompanied by a clear incentive for doing so.

First, you need to allow the date of birth field on checkout (FKA settings).

At checkout, customers can easily enter their date of birth. For that, you need to configure it from the FunnelKit Funnel Builder store checkout settings.

When a customer places an order and checks out at a store, they will easily find the date of birth option.

So this is how you can easily collect your prospect’s date of birth using FunnelKit Automations and FunnelKit Funnel Builder.

How to Automatically Create WooCommerce Birthday Coupons and Send Them via Email Campaigns

Now it's time to demonstrate how to set up WooCommerce birthday coupons within an email campaign.

In this tutorial, we will be using FunnelKit Automations.

This powerful tool automates email marketing and customer engagement workflows within WooCommerce.

It enables businesses to create personalized campaigns, such as abandoned cart emails, post-purchase follow-ups, and birthday coupons, all tailored to enhance customer retention and drive sales.

With its easy-to-use interface, it simplifies the process of setting up automated email sequences based on customer behavior or milestones, like birthdays.

Before starting, ensure that you have installed and activated both the free and pro versions.

Step 1: Create an automation

First, you need to create an automation. For that, navigate to the FunnelKit Automations page and click on the “Create Automation” button.

Here you’ll find different recipes for creating different automations. But in this case, we’re starting with the “Scratch”. So click on it.

Next, enter the name of the automation. Once you’re done, hit the Create button to continue.

Step 2: Add the birthday reminder event

Next, you need to create an event. Click on the event and select “Birthday Reminder” from the Automations tab. And then hit save.

Next, configure the birthday reminder settings.

Let’s configure the birthday reminder to be three days before the recipient’s birthday, at 10:00 AM.

Hit save when you’re done.

Step 3: Create a dynamic WooCommerce birthday coupon

Click on the “Plus” icon to create a birthday coupon. For that, click on the “Action” button.

Here you go. Under the WooCommerce section, select “Create Coupon". Then hit done.

Next, you need to configure the coupon.

• Coupon title: Set to "Birthday Coupon" to define the offer.
• Discount type: A percentage discount is selected, with a 30% discount.
• Coupon code prefix: Set a dynamic code with a prefix and the customer’s first name (e.g., "Save-30-John").
• Set the coupon expiry date. We set it 3 days after it's issued.
• Allow free Shipping if you want

In the restriction tab, you can determine some restrictions about the coupon.

• Minimum spend: Set the minimum order total needed for the coupon to be valid. For example, a customer must spend at least $80 for the coupon to apply.
• Maximum spend: Define the maximum order value eligible for the coupon. In this case, the coupon applies to orders up to $100.
• Individual use only: When checked, the coupon can't be combined with other coupons, ensuring it's used exclusively.
• Exclude sale items: Prevents the coupon from applying to products already on sale.
• Restrict to customer email: Limits the coupon's use to specific email addresses, ideal for personalized offers.
• Products: Apply the coupon to specific products by searching and selecting them here.
• Exclude Products: Specify products to exclude from the discount by listing them here.
• Categories: Limit the coupon to specific product categories, such as "clothing" or "accessories."
• Exclude categories: Exclude entire categories from the coupon, such as "Electronics."

Once you’re done, hit save.

• Usage limit per coupon: This sets the total number of times the coupon can be used. In this case, it’s set to 1, meaning the coupon can only be redeemed once.
• Limit usage to X items: This allows you to limit the number of items the coupon can apply to in a single purchase. If left blank, it applies to all eligible items in the cart.
• Usage limit per user: This field controls how many times a single user can use the coupon. If left blank, there’s no limit for each user.

Hit save when you’re done.

Step 4: Create the email setup

Similarly, create another action and select “Send Email” under the messaging tab.

Hit done when you’re done.

Now, configure some email settings.

Here, add the recipient’s email address, a subject, and preview text. Here you can personalize the email from our merge tag {{..}}.

After clicking on the {{..}}, you can find different tags to use. Just copy and paste where required.

From here, you can find the tags to use.

Step 5: Import and customize your birthday email template

We will use the New Visual Builder to design the Birthday email. 

The visual builder of FunnelKit Automations is a sophisticated feature that allows you to create some stunning email templates in minutes. 

Scroll down a bit and select the visual builder. And then click on the “Edit” button.

Next, you’ll find different email templates to get started with. But here we’re choosing the “Personalized Coupon” template.

Preview the template and click on the “Import Template” button.

Now, it’s time to customize the email template.

On the left side, you’ll find the blocks to customize the template.

Logo customization

Drag and drop the logo to the preferred place of the template. Usually, it looks smart at the top. So place it and then customize the logo settings.

Then click on the logo. You can find the customization options for it.

• Position: Allows you to align the image to the left, center, or right.
• Auto width: Toggles the image to automatically adjust its width.
• Width (%): Sets the custom width of the image as a percentage of the container size.
• Alternative text: Used for accessibility and SEO, this is the text that will appear if the image fails to load.
• Border style & radius: Defines the border style and radius for the image (for rounded corners or straight edges).
• Padding: Sets the space around the image (top, bottom, left, right).

Heading customization

Similarly, add a heading. Just drag and drop the text block to your preferred area.

On the left side of the screen, you can configure these.

• Font Family: Allows you to choose the font style (e.g., Times New Roman).
• Alignment: Align the text left, center, or right.
• Line height: Adjust the space between lines of text.
• Padding: Set the padding around the text block (top, right, bottom, left).

In the editor:

• Merge tag: Automatically pulls in personalized data (e.g., {{contact_first_name}} for the first name).
• Link trigger: Create trigger links for actions like tracking or special events.

Customize coupon

Drag the coupon block to your preferred area.

On the left side of the screen, you’ll find these options:

• Alignment: Adjust the position of the coupon (left, center, right).
• Font family: Sets the font style for text within the coupon.
• Preview content: Allows you to choose what elements to display (e.g., heading, coupon code, button).
• Coupon Code: The actual coupon code to be displayed (e.g., Birthday30OFF). From the Automation.
• Style: You can choose to display the coupon as a text code or a clickable button.
• Width: Set the width of the coupon block as a percentage.
• Border style & color: Customize the border's style (e.g., Dashed) and color.
• Border radius: Round the edges of the coupon by adjusting the radius.

Others

You can add other elements like a footer, social icons, and a note from the store owner.

Step 6: Enable the automation

Save on both screens and go back to the previous page. Then enable the automation from here.

Now test the automation to see if it’s working properly or not. For that, send a test email.

And you can see the email is perfectly sent to the recipient's inbox wishing him a birthday with a WooCommerce coupon.

So that’s how you can customize and set up WooCommerce birthday coupons with FunnelKit Automations.

6 Best Practices for Using Birthday Coupons

To get the most out of your WooCommerce birthday coupons, it’s important to implement them effectively. 

A well-executed birthday coupon strategy can drive customer loyalty, boost sales, and create lasting connections with your customers.

Here are six best practices to help you maximize the impact of your birthday coupon campaigns:

1. Personalize the message

Make sure your birthday coupon feels special by addressing the customer by name and using a warm, celebratory tone. 

Personalization makes the customer feel valued and more likely to engage with the offer..

A personalized message strengthens the emotional impact and enhances the customer’s experience.

Let’s look at the example for LocalIQ.

2. Set a time limit for urgency

Include a clear expiration date for the birthday coupon, typically valid for a week or a month.

This creates a sense of urgency, motivating customers to use the discount quickly. A time-sensitive offer encourages prompt action and helps increase sales within a defined period.

3. Offer an exclusive discount

Make the birthday coupon feel special by offering a discount or deal more generous than regular promotions.

Exclusive offers, such as a higher percentage off or gift over a certain amount of order total, give customers a strong reason to redeem the coupon and feel appreciated on their special day.

Let’s look at the example of a birthday email offer from Chipotle Rewards. The email features a vibrant, celebratory design to grab attention.

With a playful headline, “The Gift of Guac"  offers a personalized birthday reward in the form of free chips and guacamole for the recipient to enjoy during their birthday month with a purchase of $5 or more.

4. Make it simple to redeem

Ensure the process for redeeming the birthday coupon is seamless and easy. Users should get to the offer page with one click or a simple code.

With this simple navigation, you ensure a quality customer experience. Keeping the coupon simple to apply reduces friction and increases the likelihood of conversions.

Let’s look at the example from Runtastic. They kept the template simple and placed the CTA button.

This will assist customers in going directly to the cart or offer page to complete their purchase.

5. Offer free shipping

Including free shipping in your birthday email is a great way to make customers feel special.

Who wouldn’t love free shipping as a birthday treat? Almost everyone, we guess.

Yes, Nike nails it by combining a birthday offer with free shipping, catering perfectly to their budget-conscious customers.

The email’s design seamlessly matches the birthday celebration vibe, fostering a personal and welcoming connection.

Along with the visually appealing theme, the generous discount makes the offer irresistible, ensuring customers feel special on their big day.

6. Track and optimize the campaign

Monitor the performance of your birthday coupon campaigns by tracking metrics like open rates, redemption rates, and average order values.

Use this data to optimize future offers, adjust the discount, or tweak the expiration period to maximize engagement and sales. Continuously refining the campaign ensures better results over time.

Overcoming Common Challenges in WooCommerce Birthday Coupon Automation

Automating birthday coupons in WooCommerce is an effective way to build customer loyalty and boost sales.

However, like any automated marketing strategy, it comes with its own set of challenges.

From collecting customer birthdates to preventing coupon misuse, store owners need to address several potential obstacles. 

Let’s explore some common challenges and how FunnelKit Automations can help overcome them.

1. Avoiding coupon misuse

Without proper restrictions, birthday coupons could be abused by customers who create multiple accounts or enter false birthdates just to get repeated discounts.

In the coupon settings, you can determine the coupon usage limit. So one can only use that coupon once.

2. Managing expiry dates and urgency

It’s essential to create urgency with birthday coupons, but managing expiration dates manually can become cumbersome. 

Setting dates that are too short may frustrate customers, while setting dates that are too long may reduce the sense of urgency.

With FunnelKit Automations, you can set expiration rules for your birthday coupons. It ensures they are valid only for a specific period (e.g., one week or one month). This creates the right balance of urgency.

3. Integrating with other promotions

Many WooCommerce stores run multiple promotions at the same time, which can lead to issues like coupon stacking or customer confusion about which deal is better.

FunnelKit allows you to set rules for whether the birthday coupon can be combined with other discounts.

You can choose to make the birthday coupon a standalone offer or allow it to be used alongside certain promotions.

So we can see that FunnelKit Automations can easily help you to overcome each and every problem you face while managing WooCommerce birthday coupons.

Wrapping Up: Maximizing the Impact of WooCommerce Birthday Coupons

WooCommerce birthday coupons are one of the most amazing ways to boost customer loyalty and improve brand identity.

By offering personalized, timely, and exclusive offers, you can create stronger connections with your customers, making them feel valued and appreciated.

When you automate these campaigns with powerful tools like FunnelKit Automations, you not only save time but also ensure that your birthday coupons are delivered seamlessly with 100% impact and minimal effort.

Ready to take your customer loyalty to the next level? Download FunnelKit Automations today and start creating unforgettable birthday campaigns that will keep your customers coming back for more!

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