The “best” booking plugin depends on your needs. For service businesses that want an all-in-one system with a modern booking form, staff scheduling, reminders, and events, Amelia is a strong choice. For a widely used appointment plugin that’s highly configurable and supports options like Google Calendar integration and WooCommerce compatibility, Bookly is a popular pick. If you want something simple, quick to set up, and free to start, Simply Schedule Appointments works well for consultants and small teams. For rentals or store-style bookings, consider WooCommerce Bookings add-on too.

To remove shipping charges in WooCommerce, go to WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping. You can disable shipping completely by unchecking Enable shipping in shipping options. If you want free shipping, create a Free Shipping method in a shipping zone and remove other methods. You can also set shipping cost to zero. This is useful for digital products or stores offering free delivery.

WooCommerce does not charge a monthly subscription fee. The core WooCommerce plugin is free. Your monthly cost usually comes from hosting, a domain, and any premium plugins or themes you choose. Some extensions have yearly plans, and payment gateways may charge transaction fees per sale. You might also pay for backups, security, email tools, or maintenance services. So the monthly cost can be low for a basic store, but it increases based on features, traffic, and support needs.

To set up payments in WooCommerce, go to WordPress Dashboard → WooCommerce → Settings → Payments. Enable the payment methods you want, like WooCommerce Payments, PayPal, Stripe, or bank transfer. Click each method to enter required details, such as API keys or account login. Set your currency in WooCommerce → Settings → General. Then place a test order in sandbox/test mode to confirm checkout works, emails are sent, and the order status updates correctly.

To add products in WooCommerce, go to your WordPress dashboard, click on Products > Add New. Fill in the product title, description, and set the product type (simple, variable, etc.). Add product data such as price, stock status, SKU, and shipping options. Upload product images and assign categories/tags. Finally, click Publish to make the product live on your store. You can also import products in bulk using the built-in CSV import feature for large catalogs.

Yes. You can use Stripe with WooCommerce by installing the WooCommerce Stripe Payment Gateway plugin, then connecting your Stripe account and enabling Stripe in WooCommerce → Settings → Payments.