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WordPress Plugin: WooCommerce (E-Commerce Integration)

WooCommerce is the most popular plugin for creating online stores with WordPress.
This guide explains how to install, configure, and use WooCommerce to manage products, payments, shipping, and orders.

Installation

  1. Log in to your WordPress Admin Dashboard.
  2. Go to Plugins → Add New.
  3. Search for WooCommerce.
  4. Click Install Now, then Activate.

Setup Wizard

After activation, WooCommerce launches a setup wizard to configure your store.

  • Store Details → Name, address, currency.
  • Industry → Select industry type (e.g., Fashion, Electronics).
  • Product Types → Physical, digital, subscriptions, etc.
  • Business Details → Store size and basic preferences.
  • Theme → Choose a compatible theme (e.g., Storefront, Astra, Tyche).

General Settings

  • Currency: Choose store currency.
  • Location: Set store base country and selling regions.
  • Enable taxes: Toggle tax calculation.
  • Enable coupons: Allow discount codes during checkout.

Adding Products

  1. Navigate to Products → Add New.

  2. Fill in product details:

    • Title & Description
    • Product Data (simple, grouped, variable, or digital/downloadable)
    • Price (regular and sale)
    • Inventory (SKU, stock management)
    • Shipping (weight, dimensions, shipping class)
    • Linked Products (upsells, cross-sells)
    • Attributes (size, color, etc.)
    • Product Categories & Tags
    • Product Image (featured image + gallery)

  3. Publish the product.

Managing Orders

  • Go to WooCommerce → Orders.
  • View order status:
    • Pending Payment
    • Processing
    • Completed
    • On Hold / Canceled / Refunded
  • Update order notes and resend customer emails.
  • Print invoices and packing slips (with additional plugins).

Payments

Configure payments via WooCommerce → Settings → Payments.

  • PayPal Standard
  • Stripe
  • Bank Transfer
  • Cash on Delivery
  • Other Gateways (via plugins: Klarna, Square, etc.)

Enable and configure each method as needed.

Shipping

Set up shipping zones via WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping.

  • Shipping Zones → Define regions (e.g., Europe, USA, Turkey).
  • Shipping Methods:
    • Flat Rate
    • Free Shipping
    • Local Pickup
  • Shipping Classes → Assign to products for different rates.

Taxes

  • Enable via WooCommerce → Settings → General → Enable taxes.
  • Configure under WooCommerce → Settings → Tax:
    • Standard rates
    • Reduced rates
    • Zero rates
  • Options for including/excluding tax in product prices.

Coupons and Discounts

  • Navigate to Marketing → Coupons.
  • Create coupon codes with:
    • Percentage or fixed discounts
    • Free shipping
    • Usage limits
    • Expiry dates

Reports & Analytics

  • WooCommerce → Reports (basic)
  • WooCommerce → Analytics (advanced, if enabled)
  • Track:
    • Sales
    • Orders
    • Revenue
    • Customer data

Extensions

WooCommerce supports hundreds of extensions:

  • Subscriptions (recurring payments)
  • Memberships
  • Bookings
  • Multi-Currency
  • PDF Invoices & Packing Slips
  • SEO Integrations

Best Practices

  • Use a WooCommerce-compatible theme (Storefront, Astra, Tyche).
  • Install caching and performance plugins (e.g., WP Rocket).
  • Enable SSL (HTTPS) for secure checkout.
  • Regularly update WooCommerce and payment gateways.
  • Test orders in sandbox mode before going live.

Summary

WooCommerce transforms WordPress into a complete online store.
With products, payments, shipping, and analytics all integrated, it’s a flexible solution for small to enterprise-level eCommerce.