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The best PayPal plugin for WooCommerce is usually the official WooCommerce PayPal Payments plugin. It’s built to work directly with WooCommerce, supports PayPal Checkout, Pay Later messaging, and often includes card payments through PayPal. It also helps with order sync, refunds, and dispute visibility inside WooCommerce. If you need more advanced control, PayPal Checkout by Payment Plugins (third-party) is popular for extra options and compatibility, but support depends on the developer. For legacy setups, WooCommerce PayPal Payments is the safer choice because it’s maintained for current WooCommerce versions. Always confirm country availability, currency support, subscription compatibility, and webhook reliability before going live.

To add or remove a sidebar on the WooCommerce Shop page, start with your theme. Go to Appearance > Customize (or Site Editor) > Layout/Sidebar and set Shop/Archive pages to Full Width, No Sidebar, or Right/Left Sidebar. In classic themes, check the Shop page template or WooCommerce archive settings. In block themes, edit Templates > Product Catalog and add/remove a Columns layout with a sidebar block area. You can also add widgets in Appearance > Widgets (Shop Sidebar) or remove them. If needed, use a child theme and conditionals (is_shop, is_product_category) to load or disable the sidebar, then clear the cache.

To create a WooCommerce shop page, first install and activate WooCommerce. During setup, WooCommerce usually creates core pages automatically, including Shop. If it didn’t, go to WooCommerce > Status > Tools and click “Create default WooCommerce pages.” You can also create it manually: go to Pages > Add New, name it “Shop,” publish it, then set it as the shop page in WooCommerce > Settings > Products. WooCommerce will automatically display products on that page. Next, add the Shop page to your main menu under Appearance > Menus. Finally, customize the layout using your theme options, Site Editor templates, or a page builder, and test filters, sorting, and pagination.

To make your WooCommerce Shop page full width, start with your theme settings. Go to Appearance > Customize (or Site Editor) > Layout/Sidebar and disable the sidebar for Shop/Archive pages. If your theme supports it, set the page template to Full Width or No Sidebar. For block themes, edit the Product Catalog template and choose a full-width layout, then remove the sidebar blocks. If nothing is available, add CSS: set the shop content container to 100% width and remove max-width on the main wrapper. Clear cache and check mobile spacing. Also review plugin-added widgets that may force columns or padding.

Stripe is usually better for WooCommerce if you want the smoothest online checkout, strong subscription support, and broad payment methods like Apple Pay and Google Pay. It has excellent developer tools, reliable webhooks, and often better global coverage. Square is better if you sell both online and in-person, because it unifies POS, inventory, and payments in one system. Square can simplify retail operations, but some WooCommerce features and extensions work more naturally with Stripe. Fees are similar, so decide based on your workflow: online-first stores usually pick Stripe, while physical shops or pop-up sellers often pick Square. Also check availability, payout speed, refunds, and dispute handling in your country.

To set up shipping in WooCommerce, go to WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping and add Shipping Zones based on countries, states, or zip codes. Inside each zone, add methods like Flat Rate, Free Shipping, or Local Pickup. Set costs, tax status, and optional shipping classes for heavier items. Next, enter your store address in WooCommerce > Settings > General so taxes and rates calculate correctly. If you need live carrier rates, install a shipping plugin for UPS, USPS, FedEx, or your courier. Configure package dimensions and weights on each product. Test checkout with different addresses to confirm correct methods appear. Finally, add delivery times, tracking, and shipping policy pages for clarity.