To set up UPS shipping in WooCommerce, first install the WooCommerce UPS Shipping Method plugin or a third-party plugin like PluginHive UPS Shipping. After activation, go to WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping, create a shipping zone, and add UPS as a method. Configure the settings by entering your UPS account credentials (including API access key, username, and password). Choose services you want to offer (Ground, 2nd Day Air, etc.), enable live shipping rates, and set handling fees if needed. This integration provides real-time UPS rates at checkout and simplifies order fulfillment with accurate shipping options.

PayPal checkout can fail in WooCommerce due to misconfiguration, API credential issues, caching, or conflicts. Confirm the gateway is enabled and your PayPal Business account is connected, with correct country/currency. Reconnect the plugin and let it recreate webhooks; missing webhooks often break capture and order updates. Check SSL is valid and your site URL matches WordPress Address. Disable caching/minification for checkout pages and clear server/CDN cache. Test with a default theme and deactivate other payment/checkout plugins. Review WooCommerce logs for PayPal errors, and ensure your hosting firewall isn’t blocking PayPal requests. Update WooCommerce and the PayPal plugin, then retest again.

WooCommerce itself usually does not add an extra fee just for using Stripe. The main cost is Stripe’s transaction fees (which vary by country and payment method). Stripe’s standard pricing is pay-as-you-go, and the pricing page shows a “get started” rate of 2.9% + 30¢ for card payments (commonly used for U.S. pricing).

Install WooCommerce, then add PayPal using the official WooCommerce PayPal Payments plugin. In WordPress, go to Plugins > Add New, search “WooCommerce PayPal Payments,” install, and activate. Open WooCommerce > Settings > Payments, enable PayPal, and click Set up. Connect your PayPal Business account, approve permissions, and choose options like PayPal buttons, Pay Later messaging, and card payments (if available). Confirm your store currency, country, and SSL are correct. Run a sandbox or low-value live test order, verify webhooks created, and check refunds/captures update order status. Exclude cart and checkout from caching, and test on mobile before launching promotions thoroughly.

The Square gateway for WordPress is a payment option that lets you accept card payments using your Square account. Most WordPress stores use it through WooCommerce with the WooCommerce Square plugin. Once connected, customers can pay at checkout using credit or debit cards. Depending on your settings, it can also help sync products, inventory, and orders between WooCommerce and Square. This is helpful if you sell online and also take in-person payments through Square POS. It keeps payments and order tracking organized in one system.