📦 Installation Guide

Get SweetPrice Calculator up and running on your WordPress site in just a few minutes

SweetPrice Calculator v1.0

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Choose your preferred installation method

⚡ System Requirements

Before installing SweetPrice Calculator, ensure your WordPress environment meets these requirements

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WordPress Version

5.0 or higher

Current stable WordPress version recommended

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PHP Version

7.4 or higher

PHP 8.0+ recommended for best performance

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MySQL Version

5.6 or higher

MariaDB 10.1+ also supported

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Browser Support

Modern browsers

Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge

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User Permissions

Administrator access

Required for plugin installation

🏆 Method 1: WordPress Admin Installation

Recommended Method

This is the easiest and most recommended method for most users

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Login to WordPress Admin

Navigate to your WordPress admin dashboard, usually found at:

yoursite.com/wp-admin
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Navigate to Plugins

In the left sidebar, click on Plugins, then click Add New

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Upload Plugin

Click the Upload Plugin button, choose the ZIP file, and click Install Now

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Activate Plugin

Once installation completes, click Activate Plugin and you’re ready to go!

🔧 Method 2: Manual Installation via FTP

Use this method if you have FTP access to your server and prefer manual control.

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FTP Installation Steps

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Download and Extract

Download the sweetprice-calculator.zip file and extract it on your computer. You should have a folder named sweetprice-calculator.

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Connect via FTP

Use an FTP client (like FileZilla, Cyberduck, or WinSCP) to connect to your WordPress hosting server.

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Upload Files

Navigate to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory and upload the entire sweetprice-calculator folder.

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Activate in WordPress

Login to your WordPress admin, go to Plugins → Installed Plugins, find “SweetPrice Calculator” and click Activate.

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Method 3: WP-CLI Installation

For Developers: Advanced users with command line access

# Navigate to your WordPress root directory
cd /path/to/wordpress
# Install the plugin from ZIP file
wp plugin install /path/to/sweetprice-calculator.zip –activate
# Verify installation
wp plugin list –status=active

💡 WP-CLI Benefits:

  • Fast installation
  • 🔄 Batch operations
  • 🤖 Automation friendly
  • 📊 Status verification

✅ Post-Installation Steps

Complete these final steps to get your calculator ready

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1. Verify Installation

Check for the SweetPrice Calculator menu in your WordPress admin sidebar and ensure no error messages appear.

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2. License Activation

For premium users, go to SweetPrice Calculator → Dashboard and activate your license key.

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3. Initial Configuration

Follow the setup wizard to add ingredients, create recipes, and configure your business settings.

🚨 Troubleshooting Installation Issues

Common installation problems and their solutions

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Plugin Activation Error

❌ Issue:

“Plugin could not be activated because it triggered a fatal error”

✅ Solution:

  • • Check PHP version (must be 7.4+)
  • • Increase PHP memory limit to 128MB
  • • Check error logs for specific issues
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Database Tables Not Created

❌ Issue:

Plugin activates but doesn’t work properly

✅ Solution:

  • • Deactivate and reactivate the plugin
  • • Check database user permissions
  • • Contact support if issues persist
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White Screen After Activation

❌ Issue:

Website shows white screen or errors

✅ Solution:

  • • Enable WordPress debug mode
  • • Check /wp-content/debug.log for errors
  • • Ensure no plugin conflicts exist
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Menu Not Appearing

❌ Issue:

SweetPrice menu doesn’t show in admin

✅ Solution:

  • • Clear browser cache
  • • Check user permissions (must be Administrator)
  • • Deactivate other plugins to test conflicts
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Memory Limit Issues?

If you encounter memory limit errors, add this to your wp-config.php file:

define(‘WP_MEMORY_LIMIT’, ‘256M’);
define(‘WP_MAX_MEMORY_LIMIT’, ‘256M’);
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Need Installation Help?

If you encounter issues during installation, we’re here to help! 🤝

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Email Support

support@sweettubeacademy.com

Response within 24 hours

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Documentation

sweettubeacademy.com/docs

Complete guides and tutorials

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Video Tutorials

sweettubeacademy.com/tutorials

Step-by-step video guides