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WooCommerce Case Study
Case Study

Ergocan Product Proofs

Custom WooCommerce proofing flow for printed recycling products, built directly into product pages so customers can upload artwork, see a preview, and place an order with the right proof details attached.

  • Timeline
    2026

    2-month delivery

  • Platform
    WordPress + WooCommerce

    Custom plugin for an existing online store

  • Integrations
    Imagick + WooCommerce

    Artwork previews connected to the product order flow

  • Delivery
    Development Team

    Upload flow, preview logic, checkout data

Ergocan product page with artwork panel uploads and a custom recycling-bin preview
Customers upload artwork for each display panel and prepare a product preview before ordering.
Snapshot

A simpler way to order custom printed products

Ergocan needed customers to choose artwork, upload files, review a preview, and complete checkout without losing important proof details along the way.

How customers order

Buyers choose stock or custom artwork, upload the required print files, generate a preview, and then continue to checkout.

Why it matters

The process is easier for customers, fits the store design, and keeps artwork details clear for orders and fulfillment.

Challenge

The proof flow had to work inside the real store

The proofing step could not behave like a separate tool. It had to follow the same product, variation, cart, and checkout rules as the rest of the WooCommerce store.

  • The preview and Add to Cart button needed to agree on when a product was ready to buy.
  • Custom orders needed to show the files the customer actually uploaded, not old stock-design details.
  • The flow needed to keep working when customers opened more than one tab or repeated steps.
  • Upload errors needed clearer messages so support could understand what went wrong faster.
Solution

A custom plugin that fits the store instead of working around it

The Development Team rebuilt the proofing flow around the product page, checkout, and order data customers already use.

Proofing on the product page

  • Customers can choose artwork, upload files, and generate a preview on the product page.
  • Add to Cart stays locked until the proof is complete and the selected product can really be purchased.
  • The interface was simplified and styled to match the existing store.
  • Cart and order details now show cleaner information for custom artwork orders.

More reliable orders

  • The proof process works better when customers repeat steps or use more than one browser tab.
  • Upload checks and error messages were improved so issues are easier to understand.
  • Server-specific upload issues were resolved during staging.
  • The custom plugin keeps the proofing logic in one place, making future changes easier.
Workflow

From artwork choice to checkout

The final flow keeps each step clear, so customers know what to upload and when the product is ready to buy.

  1. Step 01

    Source

    Choose stock design or custom artwork.

  2. Step 02

    Upload

    Upload required PDF panels for selected mode.

  3. Step 03

    Validate

    Validate file and panel requirements.

  4. Step 04

    Preview

    Generate proof preview before purchase.

  5. Step 05

    Cart

    Unlock Add to Cart when the proof is ready.

  6. Step 06

    Order

    Save proof details with checkout and order data.

Outcomes

A clearer proofing flow for customers and store staff

Customers can complete proofing directly on the product page.
The upload and preview steps are easier to use and match the existing store design.
Uploaded files include order number and line-item details, so it is clearer which graphic belongs where.
Generated proof graphics are carried into checkout and order handling.
The flow handles repeated steps and multi-tab use more reliably.
Upload and server issues are easier to explain and troubleshoot.
Next step

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