If your WooCommerce shopping cart is not working, it could be due to various issues. Plugin conflicts are common, especially if you’ve recently added or updated a plugin. Outdated WooCommerce or WordPress versions may also cause compatibility issues. A misconfigured caching plugin can prevent cart updates, while a conflict with the theme can also affect cart functionality. Insufficient server resources, such as low PHP memory limits, could impact the cart’s performance. To resolve this, disable all plugins except WooCommerce, switch to a default theme, clear cache, and ensure your WordPress and WooCommerce versions are up to date.

To add products to a WooCommerce page, first ensure that you have created the product(s). Next, edit the page you want to add the products to. Use the WooCommerce block editor or shortcodes to display products. For example, you can use the [products] shortcode to display a grid of products or the [product id="product_id"] shortcode for a single product. You can also manually select products from the product blocks or widgets within the page builder interface.

The best dropshipping plugin for WooCommerce depends on where you source products. If you want AliExpress-style suppliers, AliDropship Woo is popular for importing products, pricing rules, and order automation. If you prefer branded suppliers with faster shipping, Spocket is a strong option because it focuses on US/EU suppliers and easier fulfillment. For very large catalogs and multi-supplier workflows, Wholesale2B offers broad supplier access and automated order routing. If you want print-on-demand instead of typical dropshipping, Printful or Printify integrates well with WooCommerce. Choose based on shipping speed, product quality, automation needs, and return policies. Test with a small batch first, then scale once order flow works smoothly.

To create a new product in WooCommerce, navigate to Products > Add New in your WordPress dashboard. Enter the product name and description. Under the Product Data section, select the product type (simple, variable, etc.), and set the price, SKU, stock status, shipping options, and product attributes. Add images, assign product categories, and tags. Finally, click Publish to make the product visible in your store. You can also add variations or custom attributes if your product requires them.