WooCommerce subscriptions work by charging customers on a recurring schedule, like weekly, monthly, or yearly. You create a subscription product, set the billing period, price, and optional trial or sign-up fee. When a customer buys it, an order is created and a subscription record is saved in WooCommerce. The payment gateway then processes automatic renewals on each billing date. WooCommerce updates the subscription status (active, on-hold, cancelled) and generates renewal orders. Customers can manage renewals and cancel from their account page, based on your settings.

To enable catalog mode in WooCommerce, you need to disable buying features while keeping product browsing active. The easiest way is using a catalog mode plugin. Install a plugin like “WooCommerce Catalog Mode” or a “Hide Price/Add to Cart” plugin. After activation, open its settings and choose what to hide: Add to Cart button, price, checkout, or cart pages. You can apply changes store-wide or only for guest users. Some plugins also replace Add to Cart with “Request a Quote” or “Contact Us” buttons. Clear cache, test product pages, and confirm checkout is blocked.

Paying customers in WooCommerce usually means issuing refunds, store credit, or payouts for programs like affiliates or multi-vendor commissions. For refunds, go to WooCommerce → Orders, open the order, click Refund, enter amount/quantity, and choose Refund via gateway (if supported) or Manual refund. For store credit, use a gift card/credit plugin to add a credit balance customers can spend later. If you’re paying customers as affiliates/vendors, use plugins (AffiliateWP, WooCommerce Product Vendors/Dokan/WC Vendors) that calculate earnings and pay via PayPal/Stripe payouts or manual bank transfers.

Yes, the Amelia booking plugin offers a free version, but it comes with limited features. The free (Lite) version allows basic appointment booking, simple scheduling, and limited customization, making it suitable for small businesses or testing purposes. However, advanced features such as recurring appointments, multiple employee management, payment integrations, event booking, and detailed reporting are available only in the premium version. The paid plans provide more flexibility, automation, and professional tools for growing businesses. If you need advanced booking functionality, online payments, or full customization, upgrading to the Pro version is recommended.

To set up subscriptions in WooCommerce, install a subscriptions plugin (commonly WooCommerce Subscriptions) and activate it. Next, go to WooCommerce → Settings → Payments and enable a gateway that supports recurring payments (like Stripe or WooPayments). Then create a new product and choose Simple subscription or Variable subscription. Set the price, billing interval (monthly/yearly), and optional sign-up fee or free trial. Publish the product, place a test order in sandbox/test mode, and confirm renewal orders generate correctly.