Step 1: Access WooCommerce
- From the WordPress dashboard, navigate to “WooCommerce” in the left-hand sidebar or simply click “View Products” on the dashboard.
- Then, click the “Add New” button at the top of the screen.
Step 2: Enter Product Details
- Product Name: In the title box, enter the name of your product.
- Product Description: In the main text editor, enter the full product description. This is the long description, which appears on the product page.
- Product Short Description. This text will appear next to the product image on the product page.
Step 3: Select Product Type
Below the text editor, you’ll find the “Product Data” box. Choose the product type (Simple, Grouped, External/Affiliate, or Variable).
- Simple Product: A single item with no variations.
- Variable Product: A product with variations (e.g., different sizes, colors).
- Grouped Product: A collection of related products.
- External/Affiliate Product: A product sold on another website.
Fill in the product data fields:
- General: Set your regular and sale price.
- Inventory: Manage stock and set SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) if applicable.
- Grouped Product: A collection of related products.
- Shipping: Set weight, dimensions, and shipping class.
- Linked Products: Add upsells and cross-sells.
- Attributes: Add custom attributes (especially important for Variable Products).
- Variations: (Only for Variable Products) Add variations like size, color, etc.
- Advanced: Add purchase notes and control the order.
Step 4: Add Product Images
- Product Image: Set the main product image by clicking “Set product image” on the right side in the “Product Image” box.
- Product Gallery: Add additional images in the “Product Gallery” section to showcase different angles of your product.
Step 5: Assign Product Categories and Tags
- On the right-hand side, assign your product to categories and tags. Categories help organize your products, and tags add more specific keywords.
Step 6: Publish Your Product
- Once you’ve filled in all the product details, click the “Publish” button at the top-right corner of the page.