Beginner’s Guide to Using WordPress with WooCommerce

This guide will walk you through the basics of logging into your website and managing content such as pages, blog posts, products, and categories. It’s written for beginners, so don’t worry if you’ve never used WordPress before. You do not need to be a WordPress Developer to use WordPress!

1. Logging into Your WordPress Dashboard

1. Open your web browser.
2. Go to your website’s login page by typing: www.yourwebsite.com/wp-admin
3. You’ll see a login screen.
4. Enter your username and password.
5. Click Log In.

Once logged in, you’ll see the WordPress Dashboard.

2. Adding and Editing Pages

Pages are for static content like About Us, Contact, or Services.

To Add a New Page:

1. In the left-hand menu, click Pages > Add New.
2. Enter your page title at the top.
3. Use the editor to add text, images, and other content.
4. On the right-hand side, click Publish to make it live.

To Edit an Existing Page:

1. Go to Pages > All Pages.
2. Hover over the page you want to edit and click Edit.
3. Make your changes in the editor.
4. Click Update.

3. Adding and Editing Blog Posts

Posts are for your blog or news updates. They can be categorised and dated.

To Add a New Post:

1. In the menu, click Posts > Add New.
   (screenshot: Add new post screen)
2. Add a title and your content.
3. On the right, choose or create a category.
4. Add a featured image (this is the thumbnail shown on your blog page).
5. Click Publish.

To Edit a Post:

1. Go to Posts > All Posts.
2. Hover over the post and click Edit.
3. Update your content, then click Update.

4. Adding and Editing Products (WooCommerce)

Products are what you list in your online shop. WooCommerce adds special options like pricing, stock, and shipping.

To Add a New Product:

1. In the menu, go to Products > Add New.
2. Enter your product name and description.
3. Scroll down to the Product data box. Here you can set:
   • Price (regular and sale)
   • Inventory (stock levels, SKU)
   • Shipping details (weight, dimensions)
4. On the right-hand side, choose a product category or create a new one.
5. Add a product image (main picture) and optional gallery images.
6. Click Publish.

To Edit a Product:

1. Go to Products > All Products.
2. Hover over the product you want to change and click Edit.
3. Update details (e.g. price, stock, description).
4. Click Update.

5. Managing Categories (Posts & Products)

Categories help organise your website.

Post/Blog Categories:

• Go to Posts > Categories.
• Add a name, optional description, then click Add New Category.

Product Categories (WooCommerce):

• Go to Products > Categories.
• Add a name and click Add New Product Category.

When creating or editing a post/product, you can tick the category you want it to belong to.

6. Logging Out

When finished, you can log out:

1. Hover over your name in the top-right corner of the Dashboard.
2. Click Log Out.

✅ Tip for beginners: Don’t be afraid to experiment. WordPress saves drafts automatically, and you can preview changes before publishing.

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