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To enable catalog mode in WooCommerce, you need to disable buying features while keeping product browsing active. The easiest way is using a catalog mode plugin. Install a plugin like “WooCommerce Catalog Mode” or a “Hide Price/Add to Cart” plugin. After activation, open its settings and choose what to hide: Add to Cart button, price, checkout, or cart pages. You can apply changes store-wide or only for guest users. Some plugins also replace Add to Cart with “Request a Quote” or “Contact Us” buttons. Clear cache, test product pages, and confirm checkout is blocked.

To create a catalog in WooCommerce, first add your products normally in Products → Add New. Upload clear images, write short descriptions, and set categories and tags for easy browsing. Then create a “Shop” or “Catalog” page and set it as the shop page in WooCommerce → Settings → Products. If you want a catalog without checkout, install a catalog mode plugin and hide prices or the Add to Cart button. Also create category pages and add product filters for better navigation. Finally, add the Shop page to your main menu so visitors can browse easily.

You can send bulk email to WooCommerce customers using built-in tools or email marketing services. First, decide who you want to email, like all customers or recent buyers. In WordPress, you can use WooCommerce email plugins to select customers by order status, product purchased, or date range. For better delivery and tracking, use tools like Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Brevo, or MailPoet. Export customers from WooCommerce, then import them into your email tool. Create a clean email template, add personalization, and include an unsubscribe link. Always test first, then send in batches to avoid spam issues.

For most stores, ThemeHigh’s Checkout Field Editor is a top pick because it lets you add, edit, remove, hide, and reorder WooCommerce checkout fields, plus set validations and control where fields display. If you want powerful conditional logic and easy drag-and-drop field ordering, WP Desk’s Flexible Checkout Fields is another excellent choice, with a strong free version and a feature-rich Pro upgrade. If you need a straightforward editor for billing and shipping fields with conditional rules, QuadLayers’ WooCommerce Checkout Manager is also popular. Note: WooCommerce’s official Checkout Field Editor extension is for the legacy checkout, not blocks, in many stores.

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.

A common example is a T-shirt sold in different sizes and colors. You create one product called “Classic T-Shirt.” Then you add attributes like Size (S, M, L, XL) and Color (Black, White, Blue). WooCommerce generates variations like “M / Black” or “XL / White.” Each variation can have its own price and stock, like XL costing more and having fewer units. The product page shows dropdowns for size and color, and the buyer selects their preferred option before adding to cart. This is exactly how variable products are used.

A simple product is one item with one price and one set of details. It has no selectable options like size or color. You can still set inventory, shipping, and sale price, but there are no variations. A variable product has attributes and multiple variations. Each variation can have a different price, stock, SKU, weight, and image. Customers must choose options before adding to cart. Simple products are easier to set up and best for single items. Variable products take more setup time, but they are best for products with multiple options under one listing.

A variable product in WooCommerce is a single product that offers multiple variations based on attributes like size, color, material, or style. Each variation can have its own price, SKU, stock quantity, image, and shipping details. Customers choose the options on the product page using dropdowns, and WooCommerce adds the selected variation to the cart. Variable products are best when you sell the same item in different options, but you want to manage it under one product page. This keeps your store clean and helps buyers compare choices easily without browsing multiple separate products.