Integrating a currency converter is critical to providing a seamless shopping experience for global customers. Not only does it cater to an international audience, but customers can view prices in their local currency, helping to build trust and transparency. Currency converters can be added to your WordPress site using the Elementor editor and are very simple to do, requiring no extensive coding knowledge. During the setup process, it is necessary to get an API key, which is a simple step to connect your website with live currency rates. Moreover, the widget is highly customizable, allowing you to tailor its appearance to your website's design and specify which currencies can be used for conversion, thus ensuring a coherent and user-friendly experience for your customers.
A common situation where currency converters come in handy:
1. E-commerce platform
Enhance the shopping experience for international customers by displaying prices in local currencies and simplifying the buying decision process.
2. Travel and booking websites
Provides real-time currency conversion to help users estimate the cost of accommodations, airfare and activities in their home currency.
3. Educational and financial resources
Provides students and researchers with tools to calculate exchange rates for academic programs or financial planning.
4. Freelancers and digital service providers
Make it easier to understand pricing by letting clients view project costs in their own currency, without having to manually convert values.
5. Subscription-based services
Helps subscribers understand the amount of their recurring bill in their home currency, which reduces confusion and aids in budget planning.
Step 1 TP5T1: Installation and activation "Unlimited Elements"
Before you start, you need to purchase "Unlimited Elements "Professional Edition in order to use the Currency Converter Widget.
Then follow the steps below:
1. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin.
2. Select the downloaded zip file, upload it, and then click Activate.
3. After activation, you need to enter the license key.
With the plugin installed, you can start creating your first currency converter.
Step 2: Getting the API Key
Open your browser and navigate to the ExchangeRate API website, or click here
Register for an account: click on "Login".
Prices and Programs
After logging into the API Rates Control Panel, you can easily navigate to the "Manage Plans" section on the left side of the interface. Currently registered for the free version, you have the flexibility to modify the paid plans to better suit your requirements.
Getting the API key
After registering, you will get an API key on the dashboard. Copy this key
Step #3: Setting the API Key
1. Go to the Unlimited Elements setting in the WordPress dashboard
2. Find the "Integration" section.
3. Find the "ExchangeRate API Key" field.
4. Paste the API key copied from the ExchangeRate API website
5. Save changes
Step 4: Add the Currency Converter Widget to the Elementor Website
To create a currency converter, you need to install the Currency Converter Widget from the Infinite Elements Widget Library.
1. Go to "Unlimited Elements" in the WordPress control panel.
2. Search for "Currency Converter
3. Hover your mouse over the gadget and click Install.
Then, locate the Currency Converter widget in the Elementor editor and drag it to the desired location on the page.
Step 5: Configure the Currency Converter Widget
1. Currency code
Enter the three-letter currency code.
2. Exchange rate accuracy
Optional. Specifies the number of decimal places for the exchange rate: from 2 to 6. The default is 2.
3. Including currency
Specify the currency you want to offer.
4. Cache time
Enter the cache time in minutes.
5. Computational models
Choose to display the results in real time or at the click of a button.
6、Output the number of decimal places
Specifies the number of decimal places for the converted amount.
7. Select the default currency
Select the default currency to be used for initial display and calculations.
Step 6: Configure the currency converter layout
Currency Converter offers great flexibility to customize the layout to your liking. Every element is fully customizable, from colors to typography to spacing.
summarize
Integrating a currency converter into an Elementor edited WordPress site isn't just a matter of convenience, it's a step towards fostering a global community around the brand. By catering to the diverse needs of an international audience, the level of care and attention shown goes beyond the mere sale of a product or service. The goal is to create an environment where customers feel valued and understood, no matter where they are in the world.
