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E-commerce with WooCommerce

What is WooCommerce?
A powerful, flexible, and free plugin that transforms your WordPress
site into a fully functional online store.

Why Use WooCommerce?


 Easy to set up and highly customizable.
 Supports various products (physical, digital, subscriptions).
 Large community, extensive documentation, and numerous add-ons.

Ideal For:
Small to large online retailers, niche stores, and anyone looking to sell
online.
Key Features of WooCommerce
 Product Management: Easily add, edit, and manage your
product inventory.
 Payment Gateways: Supports major payment methods like
PayPal, Stripe, and direct bank transfers.
 Shipping Options: Flexible shipping zones, rates, and methods.
 Analytics and Reporting: Built-in analytics dashboard to track
sales, orders, and customer activity.
 SEO-Friendly: Integrates seamlessly with SEO plugins like
Yoast for better search engine visibility.
Installing WooCommerce
Step-by-Step:
1. Go to Plugins > Add New.
2. Search for "WooCommerce" and click Install Now.
3. Once installed, click Activate.

Initial Setup Wizard:


 Store Setup: Enter details like store location, currency, and product
types.
 Payment Setup: Choose your preferred payment methods.
 Shipping Setup: Define your shipping zones and rates.
 Recommended Features: Choose features like automated tax
calculations and marketing tools.
Configuring WooCommerce Settings
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 General Settings:
Configure your store’s address, selling locations, and default
customer location.

 Product Settings:
Define weight and dimension units, enable product reviews, and
configure inventory management.

 Tax Settings:
Set up tax classes, rates, and rules according to your region.
Configuring WooCommerce Settings
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 Shipping Settings:
Create shipping zones, define shipping methods, and set up rates.

 Payments Settings:
Configure various payment gateways like PayPal, credit card, and cash
on delivery.

 Accounts & Privacy:


Set account creation rules and privacy policies.

 Emails:
Customize email notifications for orders, refunds, and customer actions.
Introduction to X-Store Theme
What is X-Store?
A premium WooCommerce theme designed to create modern,
professional-looking e-commerce stores.

Why Choose X-Store?

 Pre-Built Demos: Easily import demos for a quick start.


 Customization Options: Advanced customization without coding.
 Optimized for Performance: Fast loading and mobile-friendly design.
 Includes Plugins: Comes bundled with premium plugins like
Elementor, Slider Revolution, and more.
Importing the X-Store Theme
Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Purchase and download the X-Store theme from a marketplace like
ThemeForest. OR Get it for FREE!
2. Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New.
3. Click Upload Theme and select the downloaded .zip file.
4. Click Install Now and then Activate.

Installing Required Plugins:

After activation, install recommended plugins like WPBakery/Elementor


Page Builder and Slider Revolution etc.
Importing a Demo Layout
Why Use Demos?
 Demos provide a quick setup for your store’s layout and design.
 Saves time and effort by using a pre-built design as a starting point.

Step-by-Step Guide:
1. Go to X-Store > Import Demos.
2. Browse available demos and select one that matches your business
niche.
3. Click Import Demo and follow the prompts to import content,
settings, and widgets.

Customizing the Demo:


Edit demo content to fit your brand using Elementor Page Builder.
Customizing Your E-commerce Store
Customizing the Header and Footer:
 Use the theme’s built-in options to customize header and footer layouts.
 Add elements like logo, navigation menus, and contact information.

Setting Up Product Pages:


Customize product layouts, product galleries, and related products display.

Homepage Customization:
Edit the homepage using WPBakery or Elementor to add sliders, featured
products, and banners.
Hands-On Activity:
Set Up Your Own Store

Task for Students:

 Install WooCommerce and set up basic store settings.


 Import the X-Store theme and choose a demo to import.
 Customize the demo content to match your chosen niche.
Assignment
 Complete your store’s setup if not
finished during class.

 Familiarize yourself with advanced


settings and features (e.g., coupons,
reports).

 Think about additional customizations


you can do for the better future.

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