OrderAlert – SMS Notifications for AlphaSMS

OrderAlert is a powerful plugin that integrates your WooCommerce store with the AlphaSMS gateway to send automated SMS notifications to customers when their order status changes. Keep your customers informed at every step of their order journey with timely SMS alerts.

Key Features:
* Automated Order Notifications: Send SMS alerts when order status changes (processing, completed, on-hold, etc.)
* Bulk SMS Messaging: Send promotional messages or updates to all your customers at once
* Balance Checking: Monitor your AlphaSMS account balance directly from your WordPress dashboard
* Customizable Templates: Create personalized SMS templates for each order status with dynamic placeholders
* Error Logging: Comprehensive error tracking to troubleshoot any delivery issues
* Dashboard Widget: Quick access to your SMS balance and actions
* Responsive Admin Interface: Clean, modern interface that works on all devices

Placeholders Available:
* [order_id] – The order number
* [customer_name] – Customer’s full name
* [order_total] – Total order amount
* [order_status] – Current order status
* [product_names] – List of products in the order
* [shop_name] – Your store name (for bulk messages)

Perfect for e-commerce stores that want to provide real-time updates to customers via SMS, improving customer satisfaction and reducing support inquiries.

External services

This plugin connects to the AlphaSMS API (https://api.sms.net.bd/) to send SMS messages and to check SMS balance.

What is sent:
* Phone number(s) and message content are sent whenever an order status changes or when bulk SMS is triggered.
* API credentials (API key) are used to authenticate requests.

When:
* Order status change notifications — plugin sends order details to AlphaSMS.
* Bulk SMS — when admin triggers sending to customers.
* Balance check — plugin requests account balance.

AlphaSMS Terms: https://sms.net.bd/Terms_Condition/

A brief Markdown Example

Order Status Template Example:

1. Download the plugin ZIP file from your WordPress.org account
2. In your WordPress admin, go to Plugins > Add New
3. Click Upload Plugin and select the downloaded ZIP file
4. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
5. Configure the plugin by going to WooCommerce > OrderAlert

Configuration Steps:
1. Enter your AlphaSMS API key and Sender ID
2. Create SMS templates for each order status
3. Test the connection by checking your balance
4. Start sending automated notifications to your customers

2.0

• Added bulk SMS messaging feature
• Implemented balance checking functionality
• Added dashboard widget for quick access
• Completely redesigned admin interface
• Enhanced error logging system
• Improved mobile responsiveness
• Added security enhancements
• Fixed minor bugs

1.0

• Initial release
• Basic order status notifications
• Template system for different statuses
• Error logging functionality