How to Add a New Product or Clone an Existing One in WooCommerce
Login to Your Dashboard
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard using your unique credentials.
Navigate to Products
- Select ‘Products’ from the left-hand navigation in your dashboard.
Create New or Clone Existing
- Add New: Click on ‘Add New’ to start creating a product from scratch.
- Clone an Existing Product: To clone, hover over an existing product and select ‘duplicate/clone’. A cloned product with “-Draft” in the title will appear. Click on it to modify.
Basic Product Info
- Add the product name.
- Write a long description.
- Select or add Product categories. Ensure you also select parent categories if applicable.
- Add a short product description.
- Upload the main Product Image.
- Add images to the Product Gallery for additional views.
Detailed Product Info
- In the ‘Product Data’ section, choose the product type: Simple, Grouped, External, or Variable. Check ‘Virtual’ or ‘Downloadable’ if applicable.
- General Tab: Enter pricing details (location may vary based on product type).
- Inventory Tab: Input SKU and stock quantities. For Variable products, use primary SKU or variation SKUs.
- Shipping Tab: Add Weight and Dimensions. Shipping class is optional unless custom options are set.
- Linked Products Tab (Optional): Select related/recommended products.
- Attributes Tab: Add specific product attributes. Use global attributes for common features or create new ones exclusive to the product.
Final Step
- After filling in all the details, click ‘Update’ or ‘Publish’ to save your product.
Note: To learn more about different WooCommerce product types, click here!
This comprehensive guide is designed to help you efficiently add or clone products in WooCommerce, ensuring your online store remains up-to-date, and your product listings are consistent and well-organized.
