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How to Add or Edit Products in WooCommerce (Step-by-Step Guide)

    📝 Managing products in WooCommerce is simple once you understand the flow. Whether you’re adding new items or editing existing ones, follow these instructions:


    ✅ To Add a New Product:

    1. Login to WordPress Admin Panel
      • URL: yourwebsite.com/wp-admin
    2. Navigate to Products
      • On the left menu, go to Products > Add New
    3. Enter Product Details
      • Product Name – Title of your product (e.g., “iPhone 13 Pro 256GB”)
      • Description – Full product details (appears in the main product area)
      • Short Description – Brief summary (shows next to the image)
    4. Select Product Type
      • Simple, Variable, Downloadable, etc.
      • For most physical items, choose Simple Product
    5. Set Pricing
      • Regular Price – Main price
      • Sale Price – (Optional) discounted price
    6. Manage Inventory
      • Click on the Inventory tab
      • Set SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)
      • Enable stock management if needed and set quantity
    7. Add Product Images
      • Product Image – Main image
      • Product Gallery – Additional photos (e.g., different angles)
    8. Assign Categories and Tags
      • Helps users navigate your store
      • e.g., Category: iPhones, Tag: 256GB, Silver
    9. Set Shipping Details (Optional)
      • Weight, dimensions, shipping class
    10. Publish
      • Click Publish to make the product live

    ✏️ To Edit an Existing Product:

    1. Go to Products > All Products
    2. Find the product using the search or filter
    3. Click Edit under the product name
    4. Update any details (name, price, stock, etc.)
    5. Click Update to save changes