🛒 How to Add a Product in WordPress with WooCommerce and Elementor


This guide explains how to add a new product to your WooCommerce store and customize its design using Elementor.


✅ Prerequisites

  • WordPress installed
  • WooCommerce plugin activated and configured (store settings, payments, shipping, etc.)
  • Elementor plugin installed (for product page customization

Step 1: Log in to WordPress Dashboard

  1. Visit https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin

Replace the Wordpress login URL with your actual loin URL.

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  1. Enter your login credentials
  2. You’ll be redirected to the WordPress Dashboard

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Step 2: Add a New Product

  1. From the Dashboard menu, go to: Products -> Add New

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  1. Enter the Product Name

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Step 3: Configure Product Data

As shown in the above screen capture, you will see the additional product details as follows:

  • Product Data

    • Simple Product: For single items
    • Variable Product: For items with variations (e.g., color, size)
  • General

    • Regular Price: Main price
    • Sale Price: Discounted price (optional)
  • Inventory

    • SKU: Unique product code
    • Stock Management: Enable if you want to track stock
  • Shipping

    • Weight, dimensions, and shipping class
  • Linked Products Allows you to recommend and promote other products on your site.
    • Upsells: Products that are higher-end alternatives to the one being viewed.
    • Cross-sells: Products suggested in the cart page, usually complementary items.
  • Attributes & Variations (for variable products)
    • Define options like color, size, storage

You will also see additional features in this panel. Review each option and enable them only if they are required for your product.


Step 4: Add Product Images

  1. In the right sidebar:
    • Product Image: Upload the main product image
    • Product Gallery: Add multiple images (e.g., different angles)


Step 5: Set Categories & Tags

  1. In the Product Categories box -> Choose or create a category (e.g., Smartphones, Laptops, Accessories)
  2. Add relevant tags (e.g., iPhone, Apple, 256GB, 5G)


Step 6: Publish the Product

  1. Double-check product details
  2. Click Publish
  3. The product is now live on your site


Step 7: Customize Product Page with Elementor

  1. Go to Products -> All Products
  2. Hover over your product -> Click Edit with Elementor
  3. In Elementor:
    • Use WooCommerce widgets (Product Title, Price, Add to Cart, Reviews, etc.)
    • Add custom sections (Specifications, Features, FAQs)
    • Customize layout & design to match your branding


Step 8: Preview & Test

  1. View the product page on the frontend
  2. Check that:
    • Images display correctly
    • Add to Cart works
    • Pricing & stock show properly
    • Design looks consistent


Step 9: Optional Enhancements

  • Add a FAQ or Specifications tab using Elementor widgets
  • Optimize product images for faster loading
  • Use Elementor templates for consistent product layouts

✅ You’ve now added and customized a product in WordPress using WooCommerce and Elementor. Repeat the same for another product you want to add.


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