E-commerce Documentation

Looking for the fast way to build your e-commerce store, just need a refresher or teaching someone new, this documentation will provide the tools. Each video and text section deals with specific aspects – from initial setup to ongoing operation. Click the title for each section to view that page.

Product Categories, Tags & Attributes

Categories are the means by which products are organized in your store. Attributes offer the options that customer select for size, colour, etc. Tags are quick-reference terms that make it easier for customers to find what they are looking for.
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Simple Products

Simple products have only one version and no options. These are the easiest to manage and enter in your store.
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Variable Products

These products can have multiple variations such as a t-shirt with different sizes, colours, prices and stock levels.
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Downloadable

Like Virtual products, Downloadable products are also intangible and include such things as audio recordings, digital books, photos and other file-based products.

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Grouped Products

The Grouped Product category makes it easy to combine several items of similar type making it easier for clients to select them. This is a great one to increase sales by offering multiple items in a combined purchase.

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External/Affiliate Products

External/Affiliate products are not held in your store inventory but customers can use your store to purchase these items. This would apply where you are acting as an agent for a manufacturer, wholesaler or other entity.

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Shipping Zones

Specify the regions to which you are shipping products and the applicable rates.

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Shipping Options

These options must be enabled if you a re shipping products as they determine how customers will tell you the address to send to and how rates should be calculated at checkout.

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Shipping Classes

Shipping classes let you group products together for calculating shipping rates and determine how those rates will apply.

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Managing Orders

Learn how to manage orders now that your store is operational. Review sales, see what has payments due and flag orders as complete when they have shipped.

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Coupons

Coupons special offers/discounts you can extend for customers purchasing specific items or placing order amounts.

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Refunds

Learn how to handle refunds efficiently

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Reporting

There are several reporting options built in to woo commerce to help you manage your store and understand your business.

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