{"id":1004,"date":"2026-03-18T18:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/doncept.com\/help\/?post_type=kb&#038;p=1004"},"modified":"2026-03-18T18:00:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T18:00:35","slug":"how-to-add-a-product-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/doncept.com\/help\/article\/how-to-add-a-product-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Add a Product in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adding products is one of the most important tasks when managing a WooCommerce store. WordPress provides a structured product editor where you can enter product information, pricing, images, and categories so customers can easily view and purchase items from your store.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide walks through the steps to add a new product in WooCommerce from your WordPress dashboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>For PC<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1280px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-1004-1\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/doncept.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Adding-Product-PC.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/doncept.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Adding-Product-PC.mp4\">https:\/\/doncept.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Adding-Product-PC.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><strong>For Mobile<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 720px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-1004-2\" width=\"720\" height=\"1080\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/doncept.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Adding-Product-Mobile-1.mp4?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/doncept.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Adding-Product-Mobile-1.mp4\">https:\/\/doncept.com\/help\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Adding-Product-Mobile-1.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<h2><b>Step 1: Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, access the admin area of your WordPress website.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your browser and go to your login page.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yourwebsite.com\/wp-admin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter your <\/span><b>username<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>password<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Log In<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After logging in, you will be taken to the <\/span><b>WordPress dashboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you can manage products, pages, and other site settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 2: Navigate to Add New Product<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, open the product creation page.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <\/span><b>left-hand side panel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, locate <\/span><b>Products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or hover over it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select <\/span><b>Add New<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will open the <\/span><b>product editor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you can enter all the necessary details for your new product.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"h9qxke\" data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"228\">Step 3: Enter the Product Details<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"303\">At the top of the product editor, enter the product name and description.<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"scojoq\" data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"323\"><strong>Product Name<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"324\" data-end=\"366\">Add a clear and descriptive product title. <strong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"381\">Examples: <\/strong>Wireless Headphones, Men&#8217;s Casual Sneakers, Stainless Steel Water Bottle<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"543\">Choose a name that is simple, specific, and easy for customers to understand.<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"nc3bgr\" data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"570\"><strong>Product Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"636\">Below the title field, you will find the main description editor.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"714\">Use this section to provide detailed information about the product, such as: Key features, Materials or specifications, Product benefits, Usage instructions<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"908\">A well-written description improves user understanding and can also boost search engine visibility.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"966\" data-end=\"1069\">Before configuring product data, move to the right-hand sidebar to add images and organize your product.<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"1a2dgup\" data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1098\"><strong>Set the Product Image<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1173\">This is the main image customers will see on your store and product pages.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1335\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1fb4jff\" data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1213\">\n<p data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1213\">Locate the <strong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1205\">Product Image<\/strong> panel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ycq0rs\" data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1245\">\n<p data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1245\">Click <strong data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1243\">Set product image<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2wr5xw\" data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1305\">\n<p data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1305\">Upload a new image or select one from the media library<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bn3p0o\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1335\">\n<p data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1335\">Click <strong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1335\">Set product image<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-section-id=\"141i2wg\" data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1369\"><strong>Add Product Gallery Images<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1429\">The product gallery allows you to showcase multiple images.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1539\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1gx9oaj\" data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1461\">\n<p data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1461\">Locate <strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1459\">Product Gallery<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1dc7qb4\" data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1502\">\n<p data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1502\">Click <strong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1500\">Add product gallery images<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zz7mka\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1539\">\n<p data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1539\">Upload or select multiple images<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1609\">Use gallery images to show different angles, features, or use cases.<\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"5d17i5\" data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1642\"><strong>Assign a Product Category<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1702\">Categories help organize your store and improve navigation.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1825\">\n<li data-section-id=\"18lgv6n\" data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1745\">\n<p data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1745\">Find the <strong data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1737\">Product Categories<\/strong> panel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bv9yi4\" data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1777\">\n<p data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1777\">Select an existing category<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dvypot\" data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1825\">\n<p data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1825\">Or click <strong data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1809\">Add New Category<\/strong> to create one<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Step 4: Configure Product Data<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scroll down to the <\/span><b>Product Data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> panel. This section controls the product type, pricing, inventory, and other important settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Product Type<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the appropriate product type:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Simple product<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A standard product with no variations.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Variable product<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A product with options like size or color.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Grouped product<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A collection of related products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>External\/Affiliate product<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 A product sold on another website.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>General Settings<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <\/span><b>General<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab, enter:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regular Price<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sale Price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (optional)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Inventory (Optional)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <\/span><b>Inventory<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab, you can manage stock settings such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SKU<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stock quantity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stock status<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Linked Products<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Linked Products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab allows you to add:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Upsells<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Products you recommend instead of the current product.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cross-sells<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Products shown during checkout to encourage additional purchases.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Attributes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attributes define product characteristics such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Size<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Material<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attributes are especially useful for <\/span><b>variable products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Variations (For Variable Products)<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you selected <\/span><b>Variable Product<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can create variations based on attributes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T-Shirt \u2192 Size: Small, Medium, Large<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Color: Red, Blue, Black<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each variation can have its own price, stock status, and image.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Step 5: Publish the Product<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once all the required details are filled in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the product information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Publish<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the top-right corner.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your product will now be live and visible in your WooCommerce store.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tips for Better Product Listings<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To improve product presentation and conversions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><b>high-quality product images<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write <\/span><b>clear, benefit-focused descriptions<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organize products with <\/span><b>categories and attributes<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use 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