To integrate FedEx with WooCommerce, create a FedEx account and request API/Web Services credentials (account, meter, key, password). In WordPress, install a FedEx shipping plugin for WooCommerce (official extension or an alternative). Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Shipping, add a Shipping Zone, then add the FedEx shipping method. Paste credentials, choose allowed services (Ground, 2Day, Overnight), set origin address, packaging type, and handling fees. Enable live rates at checkout and decide whether to show delivery estimates. Test with sandbox or low-value orders. Finally, ensure product weights/dimensions are filled, and configure label printing and pickup if your plugin supports it.

To install WooCommerce on WordPress, log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to Plugins > Add New. In the search bar, type “WooCommerce,” then click Install Now and Activate once it appears. Upon activation, WooCommerce will launch a setup wizard to help configure essential settings like store location, currency, payment gateways, shipping options, and product types. Follow the steps to complete the initial setup or skip and configure later via WooCommerce > Settings. After setup, you can start adding products under Products > Add New. WooCommerce seamlessly turns your WordPress site into a fully functional online store.

WooCommerce is a popular way to run an online store on WordPress.

Pros: It’s free to start, flexible, and highly customizable. You own your site and data. It supports physical and digital products. It has many themes, plugins, and payment options.

Cons: You must handle hosting, updates, backups, and security. Extra features often require paid plugins. Performance can slow on cheap hosting. Setup can feel technical for beginners. Ongoing maintenance takes time, or you may need expert help.

WooPayments is WooCommerce’s built-in payments solution. It lets you accept debit/credit cards and express options like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and WooPay, and manage everything inside your WordPress dashboard. You can track transactions and payouts, issue refunds, and handle disputes without using a separate payment portal. In supported countries, it can also help you take in-person payments (like Tap to Pay on iPhone or card readers).

To manually install WooCommerce extensions, follow these steps:

1. Download the Extension: Go to the WooCommerce marketplace or the extension provider’s website and download the extension’s ZIP file.

2. Access WordPress Dashboard: Log in to your WordPress admin panel.

3. Upload Extension: Navigate to Plugins > Add New and click Upload Plugin. Choose the downloaded ZIP file and click Install Now.

4. Activate the Extension: After installation, click Activate Plugin.

5. Configure the Extension: Follow any on-screen instructions or navigate to the plugin’s settings page to configure it.

Ensure that the extension is compatible with your WooCommerce version before installation.