How to Add/Edit Products in Woocommerce Website

WooCommerce is one of the most popular plugins for building e-commerce websites on WordPress. It provides a simple and user-friendly way to manage products, pricing, and inventory. Whether you’re setting up a new store or updating an existing one, this guide will walk you through adding and editing products in WooCommerce.

To make things even easier, we’ve included a tutorial video at the end of this post!

Step 1: Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard

1. Go to your website’s admin login page (e.g., www.yourwebsite.com/wp-admin).
2. Enter your username and password to log in.

Step 2: Navigate to the Products Section

1. From the WordPress dashboard, locate the WooCommerce tab in the left-hand menu.
2. Click on Products.
   • Here, you’ll see a list of all the existing products in your store.
3. To add a new product, click Add New. To edit an existing product, find it in the list and click Edit under the product name.

Step 3: Add a New Product

1. Product Name: Enter the name of your product in the title box.
2. Product Description: Add a detailed description of the product in the text editor below the title. Use headings, bullet points, or images for better readability.
3. Product Data: Scroll down to the Product Data section. Here, you can configure the following:
   • Simple Product:
     • Enter the regular price under the General tab.
     • Add sale price (if applicable).
   • Variable Product:
     • Use this option if your product has variations like size or color. Define attributes and variations under the respective tabs.
   • Inventory:
     • Manage stock levels and set stock status (In Stock/Out of Stock).
   • Shipping:
     • Enter product dimensions and weight for calculating shipping costs.
4. Short Description: Add a concise summary of the product under the “Product Short Description” section. This appears next to the product image on the product page.
5. Product Image:
   • Set a featured image by clicking Set Product Image.
   • Add additional product images in the Product Gallery section.

Step 4: Edit an Existing Product

1. Go to the Products list and find the product you want to edit.
2. Click Edit below the product name.
3. Update any of the following:
   • Product name, description, or short description.
   • Pricing or sale details in the Product Data section.
   • Stock information under the Inventory tab.
   • Product images or gallery.
4. Once changes are made, click Update to save.

Step 5: Preview and Publish

1. Before publishing a new product, click Preview to ensure everything appears correctly.
2. For existing products, save the changes and check the live product page to confirm updates.

Step 6: Organize Products (Optional)

1. Use Categories and Tags to organize your products for better navigation and searchability.
2. Assign categories by selecting them from the right-hand panel when editing or adding a product.

Step 7: Advanced Settings

1. SEO Optimization: Use a plugin like Yoast SEO to optimize your product page for search engines.
2. Product Reviews: Enable or disable product reviews under the Advanced tab in the Product Data section.

Tips for Managing Your WooCommerce Products

1. Keep your product descriptions clear and engaging.
2. Use high-quality images for a professional appearance.
3. Regularly update stock and pricing to reflect accurate availability.
4. Utilize sale options to boost seasonal sales.