During Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Mother's Day, gift set orders surge. They look identical to regular orders in the dashboard, but they carry higher customer expectations - they need to arrive on time, look presentable, and ideally include gift packaging. Missing the delivery window for a gift purchase does far more reputational damage than missing it for a personal order.
OrderBadger can tag gift set orders during peak seasons so your team can prioritise fulfilment and offer gift packaging.
Cosmetics and beauty retailers with a gift sets line who experience seasonal spikes and want to ensure gift orders receive appropriate attention during peak periods.
How it works
Combines three conditions: the current date must fall within your configured peak season window, at least one item must belong to the Gift Sets category, and the order total must exceed £50. The badge appears passively on the order - it does not route to the inbox, making it a lightweight visual indicator rather than a workflow interruption.
Use the badge as a visual cue in the order list. During peak periods, prioritise badged orders for same-day dispatch. If your store offers gift wrapping, check whether the customer selected it - and if not, consider including a branded gift bag or tissue paper as a courtesy for orders over the threshold.
Rule template
Write this (or something similar) in the OrderBadger rule builder. The AI compiler turns it into executable logic automatically.
Make it yours
- Lower 'over £50' to 'over £30' to include smaller gift sets that still deserve priority packaging during peak.
- Raise 'over £50' to 'over £100' to limit the badge to premium gift orders where the effort of gift wrapping has the highest perceived value.
- Remove 'and it is peak season' to badge all gift set orders year-round, useful if you sell gift sets consistently rather than seasonally.
- Add 'and shipping is international' to focus extra attention on international gift orders during peak, where delivery timelines are tightest. …uct is in the Gift Sets category and order total is over £50 and shipping is international
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When this rule does not match
Good to know
- Peak season is defined by your store's time configuration. If your peak season dates are not set or are outdated, the rule will not fire when expected.
- The rule does not distinguish between self-purchase and genuine gifts. A customer buying a gift set for themselves during December will still be flagged.
- Orders just under £50 are excluded. A 49.99 gift set order during Christmas will not receive the badge.
Frequently asked questions
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How is peak season determined?Peak season is set in your OrderBadger time configuration. It typically covers periods like November-December for Christmas, early February for Valentine's Day, and late March for Mother's Day. Adjust the dates to match your store's actual peak periods.
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Why is this rule not routed to the inbox?Gift set peak orders are high volume and generally straightforward to fulfil. Routing every one to the inbox would create noise. The badge acts as a passive visual signal visible on the order list and detail page.
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Can I use this to trigger automatic gift wrapping?OrderBadger badges are informational - they do not trigger WooCommerce actions. However, you can use the badge as a manual cue for your warehouse team to add gift packaging to flagged orders.
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What if my gift sets sit under a different category name?Edit the rule text to match your actual category name. If your store uses 'Gifts', 'Gift Boxes', or 'Holiday Sets', replace 'Gift Sets' with that name.
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