The most common stock management option in WordPress is WooCommerce, because it includes built-in inventory controls for products and variations. If you need stronger inventory workflows, popular choices include ATUM Inventory Management for WooCommerce (advanced stock control and purchase orders), Smart Manager for WooCommerce (spreadsheet-style bulk edits), and WooCommerce Stock Manager (quick stock updates). For non-store catalogs, plugins like WP Inventory Manager can track items without a full cart. Choose based on your needs: single store, multi-warehouse, purchase ordering, barcode scanning, or bulk editing. Many also pair these with POS or ERP connectors to sync inventory across stores and marketplaces.

To customize the WooCommerce shop page with Divi, install both Divi and WooCommerce. Then, go to Divi > Theme Builder, add a new template, and assign it to “Shop.” Use the Divi Builder to design the layout with WooCommerce modules like Shop, Product, Add to Cart, and Price. You can control grid styles, filters, and layout structure visually. Divi also allows global design settings to maintain consistency across the store. For dynamic content, use WooCommerce shortcodes or Divi’s WooCommerce modules. This method gives full control over the look and feel of your shop page without coding.

To connect PayPal to WooCommerce, install the official WooCommerce PayPal Payments plugin from Plugins > Add New. Activate it, then go to WooCommerce > Settings > Payments and enable PayPal. Click “Set up” or “Manage” and connect your PayPal Business account by logging in and approving permissions. Choose your checkout options, like PayPal buttons on product/cart pages and Pay Later messaging. Confirm currency and country settings in WooCommerce > Settings > General. Run a test order using PayPal Sandbox if available, or a low-value live test. Finally, check webhooks are created automatically and verify refunds and order status updates work correctly. Clear cache and test on mobile and desktop.

To speed up WooCommerce, start with better hosting and updated PHP (8.1/8.2) plus enough memory. Add full-page caching for non-cart pages, then exclude cart, checkout, and my account. Enable object cache (Redis/Memcached) and a CDN for static files. Compress and resize images, use WebP, and lazy load. Remove unused plugins, replace heavy ones, and keep theme lightweight. Minify CSS/JS carefully and delay non-critical scripts. Clean the database, limit post revisions, and optimize autoloaded options. Reduce product variations if possible. Monitor slow queries, fix them, and use a staging site to test changes safely.