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WooCommerce manages stock by tracking inventory levels for individual products and variations. When stock management is enabled, you can set stock quantity, backorder permissions, and low stock thresholds. As customers place orders, WooCommerce automatically reduces the stock count and sends notifications when inventory is low or out of stock. It also prevents overselling by limiting purchases based on availability. You can manage inventory globally or at the product level. Additionally, settings allow automated restock status updates after order cancellations or refunds, helping store owners maintain accurate stock records and streamline product availability.

To set up WooCommerce on WordPress multisite, first enable multisite in your wp-config.php file by adding define('WP_ALLOW_MULTISITE', true);. Then, go to Tools > Network Setup in your dashboard to configure subdomains or subdirectories. Follow the on-screen instructions to update your .htaccess and wp-config.php files. Once multisite is enabled, install WooCommerce and network-enable it. You’ll then be able to activate WooCommerce individually on each site in the network. Each store can have its own catalog, settings, and design, while sharing users and plugins across the network. Use a multisite-compatible theme and hosting for optimal performance.

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.

To automatically print WooCommerce orders, you need a plugin like Print Invoice & Delivery Notes for WooCommerce or Auto Print Orders. First, install and activate your chosen plugin via Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard. Then configure it by selecting the printer, print format (invoice, packing slip, etc.), and triggering events—such as new orders or order status changes. Some plugins allow direct integration with Google Cloud Print or other print services. This setup enables seamless, automatic printing without manual steps. It’s ideal for physical stores or warehouses to streamline order fulfillment and improve efficiency in order processing.

To connect a WordPress site to Facebook, decide what you need: tracking, shop/catalog, or social features. For a WooCommerce store, install Facebook for WooCommerce and complete the guided connection to your Business Manager, Page, and catalog. For tracking only, add the Meta Pixel using a trusted plugin and confirm events in Meta Events Manager. Verify your domain in Business Settings, and configure Aggregated Event Measurement if you run ads. If you want a Page feed or share buttons, add them via a block/plugin or your theme’s social settings. Always test after caching/minification changes. Keep admin access and permissions correct.

Install and activate Facebook for WooCommerce from Plugins → Add New. Go to WooCommerce/Marketing → Facebook (or Meta) and click Get Started. Log in to Facebook, then select your Business Manager, Facebook Page, ad account, and Commerce catalog. Confirm store settings like currency, shipping, tax, and checkout destination. Choose which products to sync and map product categories if prompted. Enable Pixel (and Conversions API if available), then verify events in Meta Events Manager. After setup, monitor Commerce Manager for sync status, fix errors, and run catalog or Advantage+ shopping campaigns. Re-sync after major price or stock updates as needed to stay accurate.

Facebook for WooCommerce syncs your WooCommerce products, prices, and availability to a Meta catalog used by Facebook Shops and Instagram Shopping. It can add the Meta Pixel to your site for event tracking (views, add to cart, purchases) and helps you measure ad performance. Many setups also support Conversions API to send events server-side for more reliable tracking. Once connected, you can create dynamic product ads, retarget visitors, and tag products in posts where supported. It also provides diagnostics for catalog sync issues, and lets you control which products are included or excluded from the catalog. It’s the standard WooCommerce-to-Meta bridge.