How to install and configure the WooCommerce plugin for WordPress

The installation of the WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is covered in this article. With WooCommerce, adding a feature-rich e-commerce store to a WordPress website is quick and simple.

A WordPress plugin is called WooCommerce. Before installing WooCommerce on your website, WordPress must be installed.

Installing WooCommerce

To install the WooCommerce plugin, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress site as the administrator.
2. In the left-hand pane, click Plugins.
3. Click Add New.
4. In the Search text box, type woocommerce, and then click Search Plugins.
5. In the Name column, locate WooCommerce – excelling eCommerce, and then click Install Now.
6. Click OK to confirm the installation.
7. After WordPress finishes installing the plugin, click Activate Plugin. WordPress adds a WooCommerce option to the administration menu in the left-hand pane.

Configuring WooCommerce

After you install the WooCommerce plugin, you can configure your store. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress site as the administrator.
2. In the left-hand pane, click WooCommerce, and then click Settings.
3. Select the settings you want, and then click Save changes.There are many settings available for WooCommerce.

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