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What are some common issues when using WooCommerce shortcodes in emails


Here are some common issues when using WooCommerce shortcodes in emails:

Shortcodes Cannot be Embedded between 
 Tags

If the shortcodes are embedded between `

` tags, they will not render correctly. Make sure to remove these tags when editing the email template[2].
Curly Quotation Marks vs Straight Quotation Marks
Another issue is that straight quotation marks (`"`) may display as curly quotation marks (`"`). For the shortcodes to work, you need straight quotation marks[2].
Variation Product SKU Shortcodes
When using an SKU shortcode like `[products skus="sku-name"]`, the variation product SKU is not intended to be displayed by itself. Instead, use the parent variable product SKU from Product data > Variable product > Inventory > SKU[2].
Shortcodes Not Working in Specific Plugins
Some users have reported issues with shortcodes not working correctly in certain plugins, like the Q&A plugin. Deleting and reinstalling the plugin resolved the issue for some, but this is not recommended on a live site[1].
Shortcodes Not Updating "From" Email
In some cases, the "From" email in the email template may not update correctly, even though it displays properly within the template. This could be a bug in the plugin[1].
To troubleshoot these issues:
- Ensure you are using straight quotation marks and not embedding shortcodes between `
` tags

- Use the parent variable product SKU instead of variation SKUs

- Test the shortcodes on a staging site before implementing on a live site

- Disable conflicting plugins and switch to a default theme to rule out conflicts
If problems persist, seek assistance from the plugin's support channels or a qualified WordPress/WooCommerce developer.
Citations:

[1] https://wordpress.org/support/topic/qa-email-shortcodes-and-from-email-not-working/

[2] https://woocommerce.com/document/woocommerce-shortcodes/troubleshooting-shortcodes/

[3] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/74574196/add-a-shortcode-to-woocommerce-emails

[4] https://www.flycart.org/blog/woocommerce/better-woocommerce-email-customizer-shortcodes

[5] https://woocommerce.com/document/email-faq/