Instant Quote Estimator with Lead Capture
A custom WordPress plugin that provides a mobile-friendly frontend calculator for construction/landscaping services (Patio, Driveway, Garden Renovation). It dynamically calculates estimates based on area, and captures the user's details for lead generation.
by Zainab Salman · github.com/zainabsalman612/custom-instant-quote-sender-plugin
Install
No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:
wp plugin install https://github.com/zainabsalman612/custom-instant-quote-sender-plugin/archive/refs/heads/main.zipA custom WordPress plugin that provides a mobile-friendly frontend calculator for construction/landscaping services (Patio, Driveway, Garden Renovation). It dynamically calculates estimates based on area, and captures the user's details for lead generation.
Features
- Frontend Estimator Calculator: Clean, mobile-friendly interface for calculating quotes based on service type.
- Dynamic Conditional Fields: Only displays relevant options (like Material Type for Patios or Renovation Level for Gardens).
- Lead Capture Form: Requires users to submit their Name, Email, and Phone to generate the email quote.
- Customizable Pricing: Edit all base pricing directly from the WordPress Admin Dashboard.
- Design Customizer: Full styling control over colors, typography, buttons, and layout directly from the Admin settings. No CSS knowledge required!
- Email Notifications: Generates an automated, professional HTML email to both the Customer and the Admin upon calculation.
- Database Storage & Management: Saves leads directly into a custom WordPress database table and allows you to read, sort, and export leads to CSV from the "Quote Leads" menu.
- Performant: Uses AJAX for submission to ensure there are no page reloads, and outputs minimal dynamic CSS.
Installation
- Upload or copy the
Custom-Instant-quote-sender-pluginfolder into your WordPress installation'swp-content/plugins/directory. - Log into your WordPress Dashboard.
- Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins.
- Find Instant Quote Estimator with Lead Capture and click Activate.
Usage
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Configure Pricing: After activation, go to Quote Leads > Settings and click on the Pricing tab to set your base rates for materials and services.
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Configure Design: Navigate to the Design & Styling tab to match the plugin's frontend calculator to your theme's aesthetics.
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Configure Notifications: Navigate to the Emails tab to set up the sender and admin recipient addresses.
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Display the Calculator: To show the calculator to your users, edit any page or post and insert the following shortcode where you want it to appear:
[instant_quote_estimator] -
Manage Leads: As users generate quotes, their data is logged. Go to the Quote Leads top-level menu in the sidebar to review past estimates and use the Export to CSV button to download the data for external CRM tools.