Advanced Video Player

A custom WordPress plugin designed to integrate seamlessly with WooCommerce, enabling customers to access an exclusive video library after completing their purchase.

About the Project

The Advanced Video Player plugin was created to help WooCommerce stores sell and manage video content easily. It gives customers access to the videos they purchase through a clean, responsive, and simple interface. Features like dark mode, playback progress tracking, and a powerful admin dashboard make it easy to deliver and manage video content professionally.

Admins can connect products to single videos or bundles, organize videos into categories, and assign authors to content. The plugin supports both self-hosted videos and Vimeo integration, offering flexibility for any business.

What Makes This Plugin Special

This plugin combines simplicity and powerful features to make selling videos effortless:

Simple for Customers: Customers can easily access their purchased videos, track their progress, and enjoy a responsive, modern design with optional dark mode.
Easy for Admins: Managing the video library is straightforward, with tools to upload, organize, and assign videos to products in WooCommerce.
Flexible Video Hosting: Works with both self-hosted videos and Vimeo.
Bundle Options: Products can link to one video or a bundle of videos, giving businesses more ways to package and sell their content.

It’s designed to be user-friendly for both the business and its customers.

Overcoming Challenges

Creating this plugin required solving important challenges to ensure a smooth experience for everyone:

Linking Videos to Purchases: Ensuring customers only see videos they’ve bought, whether it’s a single video or a bundle.
Mobile-Friendly Design: Making sure the video player looks and works great on any device, including support for dark mode.
Tracking Progress: Adding an easy way for customers to pick up where they left off.
Flexible Hosting Options: Allowing businesses to choose between hosting their own videos or using a service like Vimeo.

Each challenge was carefully addressed to create a reliable, easy-to-use solution.

The Results

The Advanced Video Player is a powerful yet simple tool that makes selling video content online easier than ever. Customers enjoy a smooth, professional experience, while admins have everything they need to manage their video library.

This project is an example of how thoughtful design and functionality can come together to meet the unique needs of businesses. It showcases the ability to deliver high-quality, custom WordPress solutions that anyone can use and benefit from.