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.

WooCommerce Stripe Gateway is a payment plugin that connects your WooCommerce store to Stripe. It lets customers pay by credit/debit cards and other supported methods, and it records the payment inside WooCommerce orders. It is the official Stripe + WooCommerce plugin for many stores.

WooCommerce dropshipping is an online selling model where you use a WooCommerce store to sell products without keeping inventory. You list products from suppliers on your website and market them to customers. When a customer places an order, you forward the order details to the supplier or use a dropshipping app to automate it. The supplier then packs and ships the product directly to the customer. You earn profit from the difference between your selling price and the supplier’s cost, minus fees. Your main focus becomes product selection, pricing, customer support, and marketing, while the supplier handles storage and delivery.

Yes, WooCommerce sends automatic order emails to customers by default. These act like receipts and order confirmations. Common customer emails include New Order confirmation, Processing Order, Completed Order, Refunded Order, and Customer Invoice. WooCommerce also sends password reset and account emails if you enable accounts. Email content includes order number, items, totals, billing details, and shipping details. However, delivery depends on your server mail setup. If the hosting email service is weak, messages may land in spam or fail. Using SMTP usually improves delivery and tracking.

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 use the WooCommerce Booking plugin, first install and activate the plugin from your WordPress dashboard. Once active, create a new product and select “Bookable Product” from the product type dropdown. Configure booking options such as booking duration (fixed or customer-defined), availability, cost, and any additional resources or persons. You can set up time slots, buffer periods, and limits on bookings per day or customer. After saving, the booking calendar will appear on the product page for customers to choose dates and times. This plugin is ideal for appointments, rentals, or events requiring scheduled availability and automated booking management.

One of the best PDF invoice plugins for WooCommerce is WooCommerce PDF Invoices & Packing Slips because it automatically generates and attaches professionally formatted PDF invoices to order emails. It supports customizable templates, sequential invoice numbering, and bulk invoice downloads. Another excellent option is PDF Invoices & Packing Slips for WooCommerce by WebToffee, which adds flexible template designs, multiple languages, and tax support. Sliced Invoices is also strong for more complex invoicing needs. The ideal plugin depends on your requirements—automatic email attachments, customization options, multi‑language support, or accounting integrations—so choose based on your store’s invoicing workflow and compliance needs.