Catalog Mode Is Now B2B For SureCart!

We’re excited to announce that Catalog Mode for SureCart has officially evolved into B2B For SureCart! What started as a way to hide prices and disable checkout has grown into a comprehensive suite of features tailored specifically for B2B and wholesale stores.

With this major update, we’ve added several powerful tools designed to give store owners more control and flexibility:

• Improved Catalog Mode Options – Still the foundation of the plugin, Catalog Mode allows you to hide prices, disable checkout, and turn your store into a browse-only product catalog with integrated inquiries. Now works to hide prices in the SureCart shop pages!
• Wholesale Pricing by User Role – Show or hide different prices based on the customer’s role or SureMembers access group, perfect for wholesale tiers or VIP clients.
• Wholesale Product Visibility Restrictions – Control which users can see or purchase specific products based on their role or SureMembers access group, ensuring certain items are only accessible to wholesale customers.
• Flexible Inquiry Form Builder – Customize product inquiry forms with expanded features, form field editor, redirect rules, and success messages.
• Built-In Messaging System – Communicate directly with customers who submit product inquiries, all within a streamlined SureCart interface.
• Quote Builder – Instantly create custom pre-filled checkout links with specific products, variants, quantities, and optional coupon discounts, great for bulk orders or special offers.
• Inquiry & Quote Tabs in the Customer Dashboard – Give customers easy access to all their submitted inquiries and saved quotes.

These new features represent a natural evolution, and the new name B2B For SureCart better reflects the broader purpose of this addon to empower your store with everything it needs for business-to-business sales.

If you’re already using Catalog Mode, don’t worry, everything will continue to work as before. You’ll simply notice the new name and have access to all the new tools and features when you update to version 2.0.

New Features

Version 1.2 introduces a wide range of improvements and additions to what is now called B2B for SureCart. Below, you’ll find a detailed breakdown of all the new and updated features, each with descriptions and screenshots to help you explore everything this powerful update has to offer. Be sure to visit the full B2B For SureCart product page for detailed descriptions and screenshots.

Added Catalog Mode Option To Hide Price In SureCart Shop Page Product List

We have added a new setting for the Catalog Mode feature to hide the price from displaying in the SureCart product list (shop page) when a product is in catalog mode. This feature was always part of our vision, but we had to wait for the release of SureCart 3 due to changes in how products are rendered in their block. Now, you can create a true catalog experience by removing pricing information here as well.

Added Catalog Mode Setting To Disable Checkout And Redirect To The Main Inquiry Form

When you enable Catalog Mode for “All Products,” the new Disable Checkout setting prevents customers from accessing the checkout page and sends them straight to your main Inquiry Form page instead. This ensures visitors explore your full product catalog and submit questions or quote requests before attempting to purchase.

Added TinyMCE Rich Text Editor And HTML Support In The Catalog Mode Message

You now have full control over the catalog mode message displayed on product pages. With the TinyMCE editor, you can format text using bold, italics, links, lists, or any other HTML elements. This allows you to create a more engaging and informative message tailored to your needs.

Added Catalog Mode Option To Hide Product Variants

You can now choose to hide product variants when Catalog Mode is active. This was overlooked in previous versions since we released Catalog Mode before variants existed. This new setting ensures that you can thoroughly hide any of the SureCart product page elements.

Added Wholesale Feature To Show Or Hide Prices By User Role Or SureMembers Access Group

We’ve introduced a new role-based pricing feature, making it easy to display different product prices based on the user’s role or SureMembers access group. This is ideal for B2B stores, wholesale pricing, membership sites, or offering exclusive discounts to specific customer groups. Simply set up multiple price options in the SureCart product page, and SureCart will automatically show the correct price when a logged-in user views the product.

For example, you could set up two price options in the SureCart product page, such as a Consumer price and a Wholesale price. Each would have its respective configuration and price. Regular visitors and customers, or those without an assigned role or access group, would see the standard consumer price, while logged-in wholesale buyers would automatically see discounted bulk pricing. You can even choose whether wholesale users see both prices for comparison or only their exclusive pricing.

In addition to WordPress user roles, this feature fully integrates with SureMembers access groups, allowing you to restrict pricing based on membership levels. This makes it even easier to offer exclusive pricing to VIP members, subscription tiers, or other custom groups.

If all the price choices are restricted, then the “Price” and “Add To Cart” buttons will not be visible for that product.

Added Wholesale Feature To Control Product Visibility By User Role Or SureMembers Access Group

We added a new Product Restrictions feature that allows you to control which products are visible to different user roles or SureMembers access groups. Now, you can restrict access to all products, specific products, or even products within specific collections. Simply enable the restrictions in the settings, and select whether to restrict by User Role or SureMembers Access Groups (if SureMembers is active). This makes it easy to control your product visibility for wholesale clients, VIP members, or specific customer groups, ensuring that only the intended users can see the products.

Added Product Selection Settings For Inquiry Forms

Previously, inquiry forms were only available on products set to Catalog Mode. Now, you have complete control to choose which products display the inquiry form button, independent of their catalog mode status. This means you can enable inquiry forms on any product, whether purchase is disabled or not. It’s perfect for handling presale questions on regular products or handling quotes and custom order details for catalog mode products.

Added New Inline Inquiry Form Option For Product Pages

The new inline option allows you to display the inquiry form directly on the product page without clicking a button to open a popup. This makes it easier for customers to submit questions without any extra steps and is ideal for encouraging engagement on high-touch or custom products. You can enable the inline layout globally or per product for complete flexibility.

Added New Redirect To Inquiry Form Option For Product Pages

A new setting allows you to redirect customers to a separate inquiry form page when they click the inquiry button on a product. This is perfect for longer forms using your favorite for builder plugin, or when you want the user to focus on the form fields without distraction. You can choose this redirect option globally or override it per product for full control.

Improved All Inquiry Forms With Product Table

We’ve made a significant update to the inquiry form by introducing a product table that displays the products a customer is inquiring about. Previously, this only displayed the product name in an input field, but now it is much more useful, especially for requesting a quote. The product or products are neatly organized in a table format with columns for product image, name, price, and quantity.

We’ve also added new settings to show or hide the price and quantity columns, giving you full control over what information is displayed. This is especially useful in catalog mode stores where prices are hidden. The quantity selector field is particularly useful for businesses handling bulk inquiries, allowing customers to specify how many units they need when requesting a quote. This makes it easier for store admins to provide accurate pricing for wholesale or bulk orders.

Added New “Add To Inquiry Form” Button On Product Pages

We’ve introduced a new Add To Inquiry Form button on product pages, allowing customers to add a product to the inquiry form directly from product pages instead of submitting an immediate inquiry. This makes it easy for them to request information or a quote or ask questions about multiple products at once instead of submitting separate forms for each item. Combined with the updated inquiry form product table, this makes the inquiry process smoother and more user-friendly.

This feature includes a shortcode for placing the button anywhere, a CSS class for adding it in page builders, an option to customize the button text, and a setting to redirect users to the main inquiry form page after adding a product.

Added New “Add To Inquiry Form” Button On Each Product On The Shop Page

Just like we introduced the inquiry button on product pages, we’ve now added an option to include an “Add To Inquiry Form” button on the shop page. This allows customers to add multiple products to the inquiry form directly from the product list, making it easier to request a quote or ask about several items at once.

Added Setting To Customize the “Send Inquiry” Form Button Text

Previously, the button that submits the inquiry form, both on the product page and the main inquiry form, did not have an option to customize its text. Now, you can personalize it to better match your needs, such as “Get a Quote,” “Request Info,” or any other wording that fits your business. This aligns with our vision to expand the plugin into a broader use case for requesting quotes, making it even more versatile and valuable, even if you’re not using the catalog mode features.

Added After Submission Redirect Or Show Button Options For The Main Inquiry Form

We’ve added new after-submission actions to give you more control over what happens once a customer submits the inquiry form. You can choose to either redirect them to another page, such as a thank-you or confirmation page, or display a customizable button below the success message. The button can be set to any text and link, like “Continue Shopping” to send users back to browse more products. These options help create a smoother, more guided experience after submitting an inquiry.

Added Option To Customize The Success Message After The Form Submits

You can now customize the success message that displays after the form is submitted. This is an exciting improvement that allows you to personalize the message, and you can even include variables like {name} and {email_address}, automatically inserting the user’s real values for a more personalized experience.

Added New Messaging System for Managing Inquiries

The new Messaging System brings centralized inquiry management directly into your SureCart platform. When a customer submits an inquiry through your Inquiry Forms, it automatically turns into a message thread, accessible both to you in the admin area and to the customer in their SureCart Dashboard. This makes it easier for both sides to keep track of ongoing conversations, view important details, and streamline communication.

On the customer side, a new “Inquiries” tab appears in the Customer Dashboard, where they can see a list of past inquiries with their details. Customers can click on each inquiry to view the full message thread and continue the conversation.

For the admin, a new “Inquiries” section is added to the SureCart menu. Admins can view all submitted inquiries, respond directly, and have complete context on each conversation, including the inquiry details and associated products. Additionally, if the Quote Builder feature is enabled, admins can send quotes directly within the message thread.

This feature not only helps streamline communication but also keeps all inquiry-related data organized, ensuring your B2B interactions are as efficient as possible.

Added New Quote Builder Feature

Last but definitely my favorite feature yet, the new Quote Builder! This tool makes it easy to create personalized quotes for any situation—whether you’re offering bulk orders, wholesale pricing, special bundles, or unique deals for individual customers. It’s a powerful way to streamline B2B sales and speed up the buying process.

Simply open the Quote Builder, give the quote a name, select the product, price, variant, and quantity. You can add multiple products and apply an optional SureCart coupon. If needed, select a customer from the dropdown.

Each quote generates a user-friendly summary with a unique link to a pre-filled checkout, saving time for you and your customers. The customer simply clicks the link, and their checkout is automatically filled with the exact products, prices, quantities, variants, and even discounts.

Additional Improvements

• Updated the terminology for existing settings related to catalog mode and inquiry forms to make them more clear.
• Updated the style of the catalog mode message notice on product pages.
• Mentioned available variables in the email templates and message descriptions

Let Us Know Your Feature Requests

Thank you for your continued support and enthusiasm for Catalog Mode for SureCart! We’re always eager to improve and add new features, so if you have any ideas or feature requests, feel free to reach out—we’d love to hear from you!