You connect WooCommerce to WordPress by installing the WooCommerce plugin on your WordPress site. Go to Dashboard → Plugins → Add New, search “WooCommerce”, click Install, then Activate. Next, run the setup wizard to add your store details, currency, shipping, taxes, and payment methods. WooCommerce then creates key pages like Shop, Cart, Checkout, and My Account automatically. After that, you can add products and start selling from your WordPress site.

To automatically print WooCommerce orders, you need a plugin like Print Invoice & Delivery Notes for WooCommerce or Auto Print Orders. First, install and activate your chosen plugin via Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard. Then configure it by selecting the printer, print format (invoice, packing slip, etc.), and triggering events—such as new orders or order status changes. Some plugins allow direct integration with Google Cloud Print or other print services. This setup enables seamless, automatic printing without manual steps. It’s ideal for physical stores or warehouses to streamline order fulfillment and improve efficiency in order processing.

WooCommerce Shipping & Tax is the set of WooCommerce features that calculate delivery charges and sales taxes during checkout. Shipping lets you create zones (countries, states, zip codes), then assign methods like Flat Rate, Free Shipping, Local Pickup, or live carrier rates via plugins. You can set shipping classes, weights, and dimensions to control costs. Tax settings let you enable taxes, decide whether prices include tax, and add tax rates by location, product type, and class (standard, reduced, zero). It also prints tax totals on invoices and helps keep checkout totals accurate. Automation can pull rates and labels from services.

If your WooCommerce checkout is not working, several factors could be causing the issue. Common reasons include conflicting plugins or outdated themes, which may disrupt the checkout process. Issues with payment gateways, incorrect configurations, or expired SSL certificates can also affect transactions. Another possibility is insufficient server resources, such as low PHP limits or outdated PHP versions, preventing the checkout from functioning. It’s also worth checking for broken cart data or incorrect shipping methods. To troubleshoot, disable conflicting plugins, update your theme and plugins, ensure correct payment settings, and clear browser and site cache.

Yes, WooCommerce is free in its core version. WooCommerce’s official website says the plugin is free to download and free to modify, and its documentation also refers to the free, core WooCommerce plugin.

However, building a full online store can still cost money. You may need to pay for hosting, a domain name, premium themes, paid extensions, payment gateway fees, shipping tools, or marketing services. So, WooCommerce itself is free, but the total cost of running a store depends on the extra features and services you choose. It is free to start, but advanced store needs can increase the budget.