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WooCommerce Store: Adding and Editing Products

This guide covers the basics of product management in a WooCommerce store.

Add a new product​

  1. In WordPress admin, go to WooCommerce > Products > Add Product.
  2. Enter the product name.
  3. In Product data, confirm the product type (for most products, start with Simple product).
  4. Set pricing in Product data > General.
  5. If needed, configure stock in Product data > Inventory.
  6. Add shipping details (weight and dimensions) for physical products.
  7. Add a full product description and a short description.
  8. Assign category/tags.
  9. Add a main product image and gallery images.
  10. Click Publish.

Edit an existing product​

  1. Go to Products > All Products.
  2. Choose one of these options:
    • Edit for full product settings
    • Quick Edit for fast changes (for example price, stock, category)
    • Bulk actions > Edit to update multiple products at once
  3. Update fields and click Update.

Variable products (sizes, colors, variants)​

If a product has options like size or color:

  1. Set product type to Variable product.
  2. Add attributes (for example Size, Color).
  3. Mark attributes as used for variations.
  4. Create variations and set price/stock/image per variation.

Good practices when adding products​

  • Use clear product names that match what customers search for.
  • Keep descriptions practical: what it is, who it is for, key specs, and delivery info.
  • Use high-quality images with consistent style and proportions.
  • Use consistent SKU format for easier stock control.
  • Keep categories clean and avoid too many overlapping categories.
  • Fill weight and dimensions for shipped products to avoid checkout issues.
  • Review spelling, pricing, tax class, and stock status before publishing.
  • For SEO, keep titles, slugs, and descriptions specific and natural.
  • Test the product page on mobile before launch.
tip

Start simple: publish a few products first, validate checkout and delivery flow, then import or add products in larger batches.

Quick pre-publish checklist​

  • Product name and price are correct
  • Main image is set
  • Category is assigned
  • Stock status is correct
  • Shipping fields are complete (if physical product)
  • Product page looks good on desktop and mobile