Lesson 3: Setting Up An Online Store

Adding a Woocommerce Store

WooCommerce is a customizable, open-source eCommerce platform built on WordPress. WooCommerce has become the most popular eCommerce software in the world because it’s relatively easy to use, is open-source and comes with powerful features.

Unlike Shopify, Woocommerce itself is a free tool. Any associated costs are going to come from the service extensions you purchase for added  functionality and automation. Most small stores can get away with avoiding paid services. 

Follow along the videos below to set up your store.

But before you do, take a few minutes to look through Woocommerces site.  Build your store as if it were real so your site can serve as a portfolio piece.

Visit this link and read through the documentation. Shortcodes are how you’ll be able to add woocommerce products, categories, checkout and more to different parts of your website.