Building an online store in 2026 no longer means hiring a developer or spending thousands of dollars. You can set one up yourself in an afternoon, even if you’ve never written a line of code.
In this guide, we will walk you through selling physical products with WordPress and WooCommerce using the same setup we’ve used for our own online stores.
We will take you from a blank site all the way to a store that is ready for its first order.
- What Are You Going to Sell?
- Step 1: Set Up Hosting and a Domain Name
- Step 2: Install WordPress
- Step 3: Set Up Your WooCommerce Store
- Step 4: Design Your Online Store
- Step 5: Add Products to Your Store
- Step 6: Set Up Payments, Taxes, and Shipping
- Step 7: Optimize for SEO and Speed
- How to Get Your Very First Customers
- FAQs About Starting an Online Store
What Are You Going to Sell?
Because different types of products require completely different setups, let’s make sure you’re using the right software before we get started:
- 🛍️ Physical Products: If you’re selling clothing, handmade goods, gadgets, or anything else that requires inventory tracking and physical shipping, then this article is for you. We’re going to show you how to use WooCommerce.
- 🎓 Online Courses: If your goal is to sell student lessons, video lectures, or interactive quizzes, we recommend using a learning management system instead. You can see our comprehensive guide on how to create and sell online courses for full, step-by-step instructions.
- 💻 Digital Downloads: If you’re selling items like ebooks, music, software, or printable PDFs, a dedicated digital delivery plugin is a much better option than a heavy eCommerce platform. Check out our step-by-step tutorial on how to sell digital downloads on WordPress to get started.
Step 1: Set Up Hosting and a Domain Name
Before you can build anything, you need two things. A domain name is the address customers will type to reach you, like yourstore.com. Web hosting is the space on the internet where your store’s files, product photos, and content live.
Domain names usually cost about $15 per year, and hosting adds a small monthly fee on top. Choosing the right host can bundle both services together and cut your startup costs significantly.
We’ve tested dozens of hosting companies, and for new WordPress stores, we recommend Bluehost. Here is why they are our top pick for beginners:
- You get a free domain name for your first year.
- They set up your SSL certificate (the security feature that encrypts customer data) automatically and for free. This is essential for any store that accepts payments.
- They are an official WordPress.org recommended host.
- All their eCommerce plans come with WordPress and WooCommerce pre-installed. This means a major part of your website setup is already complete before you even log in for the first time.
Want to compare a few options? Two other hosts we trust for online stores are Hostinger (known for its low starting prices) and Levamo (a managed host built for speed).
For more options, see our guide to the best WordPress hosting.
Step 2: Install WordPress
If you signed up with Bluehost using our link, then WordPress and WooCommerce come pre-installed, so there’s absolutely nothing to install here.
To reach your dashboard, sign in to Bluehost and click ‘Edit Site’, or type your domain followed by /wp-admin/ into your browser (like mystore.com/wp-admin/).
Using a different web host? Our complete WordPress installation guide has step-by-step instructions for every major provider, and the whole process only takes a few minutes.
Step 3: Set Up Your WooCommerce Store
If WooCommerce is pre-installed, then you’ll usually see its setup wizard the first time you log in to your WordPress dashboard.
If you don’t see it right away, our WooCommerce made simple tutorial walks you through installing and activating the plugin.
Once WooCommerce is active, you can start the wizard by clicking the ‘Set up my store’ button.
You can technically skip this onboarding process, but we don’t recommend doing that. This is because the wizard automatically creates your essential store pages so you don’t have to build them from scratch.
On the next screen, WooCommerce asks about you as a business owner.
If you’re new to this, then you can pick the ‘I’m just starting my business’ option.
Next, it’s time to provide some business details. This includes your business name, the type of products you sell, your store location, and your business email address.
After filling everything in, click ‘Continue’.
WooCommerce then suggests some free extensions you can install.
You can select the ones you plan to use and click ‘Continue’, or click ‘Skip this step’ for now.
After installing everything, WooCommerce will display a helpful checklist for building your store.
Next, we’ll work through the most important items on that checklist.
Step 4: Design Your Online Store
The first item on that checklist is choosing a WordPress theme. A theme controls how your store looks and functions.
WordPress has thousands of themes, but not all of them suit online stores. Ideally, you want one that’s built specifically for WooCommerce, so we’ve put together a list of the best WooCommerce themes to help you out.
To install a theme, go to Appearance » Themes in your WordPress dashboard and click ‘Add New Theme’.
From there, you can browse and install any theme you like.
When it comes to customizing your theme, you’ll either have access to the classic theme customizer or the newer full site editor, depending on what theme you’re using. Our guide on how to edit a WordPress website covers both options.
If you’d like more control over your online store’s design, then you can also use a drag-and-drop page builder instead.
SeedProd is the one we use for our own websites, and it comes with dozens of WooCommerce starter sites (templates) and customizable WooCommerce blocks.
For more options, see our roundup of the best page builders for WordPress.
Theme customization is an ongoing process, and you can keep refining it as your store grows. For help with specific pages, see our guide on how to edit WooCommerce pages to make things easier.
Step 5: Add Products to Your Store
To add a product, go to Products » Add new product from your WordPress menu.
This will open up the product editor screen, which looks a lot like the standard WordPress editor, but with some new sections for eCommerce.
Entering a Product Title and Description
Next, you’ll need to enter a clear and descriptive product title.
Keep in mind that this is usually the very first thing your potential customers will see on your store page, so you’ll want to make it compelling.
Right below the title is the main description box. This is where you can really sell the product.
We recommend writing a few well-structured paragraphs here that highlight key features, benefits, and important details.
Try to put yourself in the buyer’s shoes: What questions would you ask before purchasing? Be sure to answer those questions right in the text.
Adding Product Categories and Tags
On the right side of your screen, you’ll see options for ‘Product categories’ and ‘Product tags.’ These help keep your store organized and make it easier for visitors to find what they’re looking for.
For more information, see our guide on how to add product tags, attributes, and categories in WooCommerce.
Creating Beautiful Product Galleries
Next up is your Product Image, which is your single most important selling tool. Online shoppers can’t physically touch your products, so we can’t stress this enough: always use high-quality, clear photos.
In the bottom-right sidebar of your editor screen, you’ll see two dedicated sections for visual assets:
- Product Image: This is the main, featured photo for your item. It’s the primary image visitors will see on your main shop catalog page and search results.
- Product Gallery: This is where you can upload additional supporting photos.
For detailed, step-by-step instructions, please see our guide on how to create a WooCommerce product image gallery.
Configuring Your Product Data
Next, head down to the ‘Product data’ box and click on the dropdown menu at the top.
From here, you’ll need to choose the product type you want to add:
- Simple Product: Select this if you’re selling a single item with a fixed price and no extra options, like a coffee mug or a paperback book.
- Variable Product: Choose this option if your item comes in different variations like sizes, colors, or materials. For example, you might have a t-shirt available in Small, Medium, and Large, with different prices or stock levels.
Most products are Simple, so this is what we’ll be using for this guide.
After making your selection, click on the ‘General’ tab. This is where you’ll set the pricing for your product.
Go ahead and enter your standard price in the ‘Regular price ($)’ field. If you’re planning to run a discount or promotion, you can also fill out the ‘Sale price ($)’ field.
Setting up Your Inventory
With that done, select the ‘Inventory’ tab.
In this section, enter a SKU (Stock Keeping Unit). This is a unique code used to track and identify your individual inventory items.
While this is optional, we highly recommend adding an SKU. A clear, logical SKU system will make it easier to manage your stock, especially as your business starts to grow.
You can use any naming convention that makes sense for your business (like TSHIRT-RED-LG).
If you want WooCommerce to manage your inventory automatically, go ahead and check the box that says ‘Enable stock management at product level.’
Once checked, WooCommerce will display a few new options where you can enter your exact Stock quantity. WooCommerce will then automatically track purchases and mark the item as ‘Out of stock’ as soon as it sells out.
Adding Shipping Rates
With that done, click on the ‘Shipping’ tab.
In this section, you can enter the product’s Weight and Dimensions (Length, Width, and Height).
You can skip this if you’re using a simple flat-rate shipping method, but it’s worth filling in anyway. Accurate weights and dimensions matter if you ever switch to dynamic, carrier-calculated shipping rates (like FedEx or USPS).
Publishing Your Product
While there are more settings you can explore, this is all you need to create a simple product.
When you’re happy with how your product is set up, click the ‘Publish’ button to make it live.
You can now simply repeat these steps to add more items to your store.
Step 6: Set Up Payments, Taxes, and Shipping
Now let’s get your store ready to take orders, starting with how you’ll collect payments from customers.
In the WordPress sidebar, go to WooCommerce » Settings and click on the ‘Payments’ tab.
Here, you’ll find basic, built-in offline options like Cash on Delivery and Direct Bank Transfer, plus WooCommerce’s own payment gateway (the service that processes card payments) called WooPayments.
WooPayments is convenient and works out of the box, but it isn’t available in every country and some users report delayed payouts.
If WooPayments isn’t available where you are, FunnelKit’s free Stripe gateway is a solid alternative: customers pay by card without leaving your site, and it adds Apple Pay and Google Pay.
If you don’t want to use FunnelKit or WooPayments, then here are a few other ways to receive money in your online store:
- Let customers choose from several payment options.
- Accept credit card payments directly.
- Offer installment payments or Buy Now, Pay Later plans for bigger purchases.
Next, set up your sales tax by going to WooCommerce » Settings and clicking on the ‘Tax’ tab.
You can then decide whether to include tax in your listed prices, how to display it to shoppers, and what location to base your calculations on.
For most beginners, we recommend using the free WooCommerce Tax extension, which automatically calculates the exact right rate at checkout based entirely on the customer’s location.
While this plugin handles the math, we always recommend double-checking your local tax laws or consulting with an accountant to make sure your store is fully compliant.
Finally, you can easily set up your delivery options under the ‘Shipping’ tab. You can use zones to clearly define where you’re willing to ship and set specific delivery methods for each area, such as free shipping or standard flat rates.
If you sell items that are vastly different in size, you can also set up ‘Shipping Classes’ to charge different delivery rates for heavier items.
One important tip is to avoid hiding your shipping costs until checkout, since surprise fees are a leading cause of abandoned carts. Being completely upfront about these costs is a great way to build trust with your customers.
To help your buyers keep track of their packages, you can also easily add shipment tracking to your store.
Step 7: Optimize for SEO and Speed
Your store is now online and ready to take orders.
However, there are two crucial factors that will determine whether your online business grows: getting found on Google and loading fast enough to keep buyers happy.
Boost Your Store’s Search Rankings
To help shoppers find your products, you’ll want to optimize your store for search engines. We recommend using AIOSEO because it’s a free plugin that helps your online store appear in the search results.
With AIOSEO, you can easily set a focus keyword for each product and get smart, clear suggestions on how to optimize your title, description, and content to rank higher and drive more sales.
The paid version of the plugin also gives you access to more WooCommerce SEO features like smart product schema, inventory status, and optimization for product categories.
For details, see our ultimate guide to WooCommerce SEO.
Keep Your Pages Loading Fast
Slow stores lose sales. Here are two quick ways to make your online store faster right away:
- Optimize Your Product Images: High-resolution photos are great for showing off your products, but huge image files will drag your site speed down. We recommend using a free image optimization plugin like Smush or EWWW Image Optimizer to automatically compress your images.
- Enable Caching: A reliable caching plugin creates static HTML versions of your pages so your server doesn’t have to load heavy scripts every single time a visitor clicks on a product.
For more information, check out our step-by-step guide on how to speed up WooCommerce performance.
Track What Buyers Are Doing
To make smart decisions for your online business, you need clear data. That’s where Google Analytics comes in.
Setting up eCommerce tracking lets you easily see what’s working, which pages and products are bringing in sales, and where shoppers are dropping off.
To get started, check out our guides on how to properly set up eCommerce tracking in WordPress, and how to set up WooCommerce conversion tracking.
Protect Your Hard Work with Backups
Losing your product data, customer details, or order history would be devastating, so set up automated backups for your store.
For step-by-step instructions, see our guide on how to back up your WordPress site.
How to Get Your Very First Customers
Opening your store is a huge milestone, but your work isn’t done yet. Now you need to give shoppers a reason to visit and build enough trust to convert them into paying customers.
Follow these steps to start converting your early traffic into loyal customers:
- Display Social Proof: Adding real customer reviews and testimonials to your site is one of the easiest ways to build instant trust with brand-new visitors. For more information, see our step-by-step guide on how to display WooCommerce reviews in WordPress.
- Start Building an Email List Early: Don’t let visitors leave without a way to reach them. Unlike social media followers, an email list is an asset you fully own. It gives you a direct line to your shoppers so you can send special offers, announce new products, and bring abandoned cart shoppers back to complete their purchase. Check out our expert showcase of the best email marketing services to find the right tool for your budget and goals.
- Create a Launch Discount: Give your very first visitors a reason to buy today by offering a launch coupon. Best of all, WooCommerce comes with a powerful coupon feature built right in. For details, see our guide on how to offer WooCommerce coupons.
- Drive Organic Traffic: Build long-term traffic using content marketing, search engine optimization, and social media. Check out our ultimate guide on proven ways to increase your WooCommerce sales for actionable strategies you can start today.
FAQs About Starting an Online Store
Can I start an online store for free?
Some eCommerce platforms offer limited free trials so you can get started without paying, but you’ll eventually need to sign up for a paid subscription once the trial period ends.
WooCommerce itself is completely free open-source software, but you’ll still need a domain name and a web hosting plan to get your store online, which do carry small upfront costs.
How much does it cost to start an online store?
The cost of starting an online store depends on your plan and budget. By using our exclusive link, you can launch your shop with Bluehost for just $2.99 per month while relying on free plugins and themes to keep your initial setup costs extra low.
We always recommend starting small and spending more on premium tools only as your business grows.
Can I create an online store without shipping products?
Yes. For example, you can use specialized dropshipping plugins to handle inventory, build an Amazon affiliate store to earn referral commissions, or run an online marketplace where other sellers handle their own order fulfillment.
Do I need to know how to code to run a WooCommerce store?
No. Everything in this guide, from initial setup to site design and payment processing, is done entirely through easy point-and-click settings and friendly plugins, so you never need to write a single line of code.
Video Tutorial
If you would rather watch than read, our video tutorial walks through how to start an online store from beginning to end:
We hope this guide helped you learn how to start an online store. You may also want to see our actionable tips to drive traffic to your new store or our comparison of the best business phone services.
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prab
Love your whole website, so helpful.
so we can set up a woo ecommerce shop on our blog ,like a seperate section?
WPBeginner Support
If you want to you can certainly have the store only be a part of your site
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mohadese esmaeeli
I am still in the process of configuring and setting up my store. I appreciate this excellent article. The solutions mentioned were truly helpful for me. I learned a few new tips that I was not aware of before. The tutorial on payment settings was particularly practical.
WPBeginner Support
Glad our guide was helpful
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Peter Iriogbe
I used to be nervous about starting an online store, but this article gave me the confidence with its clear steps. Thanks a bunch for the guidance!
WPBeginner Support
You’re welcome
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THANKGOD JONATHAN
While cash on delivery and bank transfer are some of the most convenient payment methods.
However, I some countries PayPal is not fully available for making all business transactions. So, does woocommerce also provide other card payment methods?
WPBeginner Support
WooCommerce does have other payment methods available.
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Dennis Muthomi
quick question….Since cryptocurrencies are popular, especially in certain regions, it would be really helpful if WooCommerce could natively accept payments in crypto like Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.
While there may not be an official integration yet, are there any recommended third-party plugins that can enable crypto payments seamlessly on a WooCommerce store?
WPBeginner Comments
We happen to have a guide on setting up Bitcoin payments here: https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-accept-bitcoin-payments-in-wordpress/
Fajri
Good article, I followed the steps above to create my online store using WooCommerce, but, I’ve found in my country Stripe is not supported, so, I will set up my store with PayPal, I am still confused about setting it
Unarine Leo Netshifhefhe
Thanks for this article, does stripe cover for African countries? Does it intergrate with local banks which are around Africa? I want to have an option of Paypal and also a third party payment gateway that will work for me, I once tried payfast but i struggled with the setup
WPBeginner Support
You would want to reach out to Stripe for their current coverage and integration for this.
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Lara Carter
Can I just say thank you so much to the creator of this website because I have looked at a number of articles on this website and they are all so well explained and fluently written. My young enterprise book has been looking into creating a store for our product and none of us had any idea how to go about it. I was recommended this website at a careers fair and have been reading the articles and have found that they are so well written and easy to understand. Usually, I am completely lost when it comes to understanding things like this but this webpage was so helpful and I just wanted to say thank you so much for whoever created this resource and it helpful so useful and amazing.
WPBeginner Support
Glad to hear you’ve found our guides helpful
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Enricka Julien
I found this blog post on starting an online store in 2023, incredibly insightful and informative. The author’s step-by-step guide and up-to-date tips provide a solid foundation for anyone looking to venture into e-commerce. The video tutorial, along with practical advice, makes it a valuable resource for both beginners and experienced online store owners. I appreciate the effort put into creating this helpful resource, and I’ll definitely be referring back to it as I explore the world of online entrepreneurship. Thanks, WPBeginner!
WPBeginner Support
You’re welcome, glad you found our article helpful
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Tessa
Loved this thorough info, thank you! The video touched on the fact that there is the account login button next to the shopping cart, but I’m not sure the best way to get that set up – do you have a tutorial on setting up customer account login?
WPBeginner Support
For the moment, the closest recommendation we would have is our article below!
https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-create-a-custom-woocommerce-customer-login-page/
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ROB S.
Is it possible to build, populate, test. etc an ecommerce site offline and only buy the domain and pay for hosting once you have everything just as you want it.
if so, how?
As of right now i have maybe 20 minutes to an hour free a few times a week i’d like to spend making an ecommerce site but i also need to to make my product and take photo’s that will eventually be on my site. i’d rather not pay for hosting for months and months as i’m getting everything else done while the site remains invisible or unpublished.
WPBeginner Support
For what you’re wanting, we would recommend taking a look at our article below on creating a local install:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-install-wordpress-on-your-windows-computer-using-wamp/
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Jav
Hi,
I was just wondering on where will I be able to enable the brands section in the product list.
I can’t seem to find it, do you have any suggestions on how to?
WPBeginner Support
Most would use a category or a custom taxonomy for what you are wanting.
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Isabelle Roger
Hello,
Thank you for this article. It is very helpful. One thing I’m trying to do is make a checklist of all the pages and elements and features that a great ecommerce site should have (customer service page, package tracking, etc). You know, everything that makes an e-commerce site look very professional. Do you know if there is a comprehensive guide or checklist?
WPBeginner Support
We do not have a specific checklist for that at the moment as each site has its own needs and wants.
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Ahmed
Thank you for the useful information,
I have a question, can I cancel the payment in the sense that the payment is through another famous site such as Amazon, but I only want to add to the basket, I hope you understand me
Francis
Great instructions above!!!! My client is from the Philippines, they don’t want to add a payment option/gateway but instead an order details (list of products ordered with price, quantity, color etc) will be sent to my client’s email to get the summary of a buyers order. Thank you
Abdou
Thank you, but I have a question first. When providing basic information about my store, my address, region and country. Do you mean my address and my real country or a target audience?
WPBeginner Support
Your store information would be for your store’s information and not your target audience.
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Jacy P.
Thanks for walking me through the process of setting up an online store. You made it so easy for me.
God bless you.
Brenda
Hi there,
Thanks for a really informative site that I turn to to solve my WP issues. I have one now about this topic. I’ve read through the other questions that I can add a store to an existing WP site. Can I add the store link as a new menu item? I’m not a Macy’s as I’m just starting out?
WPBeginner Support
Yes, you can and probably should use a menu item to link to the store on your site
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Anu
Hi ,
Can i have the word press for blogging and store separately and give different names to both .as the purpose i want to use both is different
WPBeginner Support
If you mean a different domain, while it is possible, it would normally be simpler to have two different sites for that.
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Susana
Hi, I have set up my domain name, web hosting and SSl certificate with Bluehost but when I login into WP it I can’t find the woocommerce to set up my WP website
WPBeginner Support
You may need to add the plugin under Plugins>Add New if it is not included.
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Mide Olu
Thanks for the good job. It’s been very helpful. Can a site hold more than one store?
WPBeginner Support
It would depend on your goal as the store can hold as much content as you like. If you want multiple users selling on your site then you would want to take a look at our guide below:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-create-an-online-marketplace-using-wordpress/
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Tamara Ilic
wish i found this before i tried to set it up on my own!!!
Great tips, thanks for sharing.
WPBeginner Support
Glad you found our guide helpful
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Will
Hello,
Is this promotion still active? When I follow the link you provided, it just goes to bluehost. There is no option for 3.95.
WPBeginner Support
BlueHost may have updated their pricing since the last update to this article.
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Allen
Hi, I am at that step where I’m supposed t change HTTP to HTTPS, but it shows a temporary address for my WordPress address.
what do i do ?
should i change this to HTTPS ?
WPBeginner Support
You would want to change your domain to the correct domain before activating HTTPS, if you reach out to your host they can help with updating your domain
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Stuart Mc Donald
I want to start an online store , I have a wordpress site. I do not want to bring the products to my place and send them to the customer, your article does not have suppliers. Once I find a supplier could I send it to the customer from the supplier ?
WPBeginner Support
For what it sounds like you’re wanting, you would want to take a look at dropshipping which we cover in the article below:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/ultimate-dropshipping-guide-for-wordpress/
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George E Murphy
My dilemma is that we already have a domain. Do we need to create a separate domain (website address) to do this? We have some items that we want to offer those who browse our website. The store would not be the whole website. Only a part (page) of the site. I presume I can still use the blueprint you offered. Look forward to your response.
WPBeginner Support
Yes, you can use this as part of a site instead of the entire site if you are wanting.
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ABBEY MICHAEL
I wanna say a big thank to you. Your tutorial are awesome. Even a beginner can never get lost trying to follow the steps.
WPBeginner Support
Glad you found our guide helpful
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Jhon Pace
Great article. As I am beginner it will helps me to start an online store. Thanks for this valuable article.
WPBeginner Support
Glad you found our guide helpful
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Yoshiko
I am helping set up my friend who wants to sell products on this site. It does not seem like when he purchased a web hosting account, he did not get the hosting and Woocommerse bandle, but can I add Woocommerse plug in now and follow your direction from there?
WPBeginner Support
It would depend on the specific hosting but normally you should be able to add WooCommerce to different hosting even if it is not specifically a WooCommerce plan after which you can follow our guide.
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Olanrewaju K Olaakande
Can WooCommerce be used for an ‘affiliate marketing” site?
WPBeginner Support
Yes, it would depend on how you’re wanting to use it for how to set that up.
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Willem Rudolf Nel
On Wordpress I am only allowed a free website but it will have the wordpress extension in it unless I purchase a plan through wordpress as well?
WPBeginner Support
That would be a WordPress.com site, our tutorials are for WordPress.org and you can take a look at the comparison in our article below:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/self-hosted-wordpress-org-vs-free-wordpress-com-infograph/
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Carol
Can Woo Commerce be added to an existing WP site?
WPBeginner Support
Yes, it can
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Olu David
Yes, of course.
You can get the WooCommerce, down the WordPress dashboard.
mahmoud
thanks.
great informations.
WPBeginner Support
You’re welcome
Admin
ali
I couldn’t find anymore clear instructions than what you have described. Great job!!
WPBeginner Support
Thank you
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Julien
Hi, I’ve followed the steps until setting up HTTPS to use SSL. I’ve changed it from http to https, now I can’t open the my wordpress. it loads as 404 NOT FOUND. I can’t access Wordpress for my site anymore. How do I fix this?
WPBeginner Support
More than likely there may be an issue with your SSL certificate. If you reach out to your hosting provider they should be able to assist.
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Samer Naseeb
good tutorial, thank you
WPBeginner Support
You’re welcome
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Dan
This is very informative along with the other tutorials I was reading from your page. It’s simplified, easy to comprehend and I wasn’t confused with technical jargon that would’ve have stirred me away to keep searching. Much appreciation for your time and effort to provide such resources so that others may learn and hopefully prosper from.
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Glad you found our guide helpful
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Suhas
Nice information for beginner
WPBeginner Support
Thank you
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Syndee
Hi! Your article and videos have been so helpful! I purchased a hosting package through Bluehost that preinstalled WordPress and WooCommerce. I notice in this article you install WooCommerce later after setting the site up. If I follow your instructions will it cause issues since WooCommerce is already installed? One thing that’s confusing is that there are pages already set up for WooCommerce that don’t match the theme that I chose. So things aren’t matching when previewing my shop and website pages.
WPBeginner Support
No, it will not cause an issue.
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Oringanje Philip chinedu
I want to start online business
WPBeginner Support
This article should help you do that
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Bernice
I like this video don’t forget to subsribe
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Glad you liked our video
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Nick
I cannot see the widgets live in my Sidebar what do I need to do?
WPBeginner Support
You would want to start by clearing all caching, we have an article on this below:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/how-to-clear-your-cache-in-wordpress/
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Aman
Hi there, will WooCommerce be idea/suitable for selling tickets/making bookings for online events/classes/courses etc?
WPBeginner Support
For booking plugins, we would recommend taking a look at our article below:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/5-best-wordpress-appointment-and-booking-plugins/
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Solomon Etefia
Incredible, it’s really a step by step tutorial, very helpful thanks
WPBeginner Support
You’re welcome
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Jean
Can I use the same information, the same way it’s being described for an online dropshipping business?
Because on dropshipping you don’t have the items you sell for a third party and get your commistion.
How does that work if I have to use this website?
WPBeginner Support
For learning dropshipping you would want to take a look at our guide on dropshipping below:
https://www.wpbeginner.com/beginners-guide/ultimate-dropshipping-guide-for-wordpress/
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Florence
You guys are doing great job am bless to have you by my side thanks
WPBeginner Support
Glad we can be helpful and thank you for your kind words
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Adam Ray
Thanks for sharing the great blog. This is very informative for my shop online. thanks.
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Lal Muhammad
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Chandra
Great article!! Very useful for beginners
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Dawn Groves
Folks, when I posted this article link in linkedin, the caption for the image was “How to start an online store in 2019” You might want to update that.
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Leah
I would like to set up my art gallery with just a Buy it Now button from PayPal. Is this possible or do I have to use WooCommerce?
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For single items you could do that, WooCommerce gives you more tools for showing and tracking purchases on your site.
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