Choose Shopify if you want quick setup, fewer technical tasks, centralized support, and built-in infrastructure that includes SSL and PCI compliance handled by the platform. It’s often a strong fit for small teams without a developer, stores that value predictable operations, and merchants who prefer an all-in-one dashboard for products, orders, and payments. The trade-off is less backend control than a self-hosted WooCommerce setup.

In WooCommerce, you can set different shipping rates using Shipping Classes. Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping → Shipping Classes and create classes like Heavy, Light, or Fragile. Assign a shipping class to each product from the product edit page. Then open Shipping Zones, edit a shipping method such as Flat Rate, and set costs for each class. This lets you charge different shipping rates based on product type or weight.

To add a single product to a page in WooCommerce, use the WooCommerce shortcodes. Add the [product_page id="product_id"] shortcode to your page or post, replacing “product_id” with the actual product ID you want to display. Alternatively, you can use the “Product” block in the block editor to add a specific product directly to your page. After publishing, your product will appear on the page, including its title, price, and description.

Yes, WooCommerce fully supports WordPress multisite. This allows you to manage multiple online stores or websites from a single WordPress installation. Each site in the network can have its own WooCommerce settings, products, and themes. However, plugins and themes must be network-enabled, and WooCommerce must be installed on each site individually. This setup is ideal for businesses managing separate stores for different regions or product categories. Keep in mind that performance optimization and server capacity are crucial, as managing multiple stores under one network can be resource-intensive without proper hosting and configuration.