• Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Knowledge Base

How to Set Up WooCommerce

Creating an Online Store

WooCommerce turns WordPress into a full e-commerce platform.

Installing WooCommerce

  1. Go to PluginsAdd New
  2. Search "WooCommerce"
  3. Install and Activate
  4. Follow the Setup Wizard

Setup Wizard Steps

  1. Store Details: Address, currency, product types
  2. Industry: Select your business type
  3. Product Types: Physical, digital, both
  4. Business Details: Size and current sales
  5. Theme: Choose a compatible theme

Essential Settings

  • General: Store address, currency
  • Products: Measurements, reviews
  • Tax: Tax rates and calculations
  • Shipping: Zones and methods
  • Payments: Payment gateways

Adding Your First Product

  1. Go to ProductsAdd New
  2. Enter product title and description
  3. Set price
  4. Add product images
  5. Set categories and tags
  6. Publish

Payment Gateways

  • PayPal (included)
  • Stripe (plugin)
  • Square (plugin)

Recommended Plugins

  • WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway
  • WooCommerce Shipping
  • YITH WooCommerce Wishlist