Let\u2019s start:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n WooCommerce is a free, open-source ecommerce plugin<\/a> that integrates with WordPress. It enables you to sell both physical and digital products, with no limitations on the number of items you can have. That makes it a great option for both small and large-scale online shops.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Managing WooCommerce orders<\/strong> is an easy, if sometimes lengthy process. But no worries, we\u2019ll take a look at each step, from making a checkout page to adding payment methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you install the WooCommerce plugin, it generates a checkout page automatically<\/strong>. So, in terms of creating the actual page, there\u2019s nothing you need to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You get the following checkout fields by default:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if this doesn\u2019t work for you, you can create your own WooCommerce checkout page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To do so, go to Pages > Add New<\/strong>. This will open the WordPress editor<\/strong><\/a>. You\u2019ll see a plus sign in the right corner. Click on it and scroll down till you see Checkout<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The page will now show fields you can customize to your liking. Once you\u2019re done, save it and go to WooCommerce > Settings > Advanced<\/strong>. You\u2019ll see Checkout page<\/strong>. Click on the <\/strong>drop-down and choose the page you just created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alternatively, you can go for a WooCommerce store plugin<\/a> like Checkout Field Editor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To customize your order overview, go to WooCommerce and click on Orders. This will open a table, featuring:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To customize the columns, go to Screen Options <\/strong>at the upper right corner<\/strong>. This will enable you to select the categories you wish to see. You can also select the number of items displayed on a page. Click Apply <\/strong>when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to filter orders, you can do so by Date<\/strong> (month\/year) or by Registered Customer<\/strong>. You can also arrange them by Order, Date, or Total in an ascending or descending order. That\u2019s all done via <\/strong>the heading at the top of the list with items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To manage a single order in WooCommerce, you need to <\/strong>go to Orders <\/strong>and click on the one you need. That will open the Edit Order<\/strong> page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n From there, you can:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Under the Billing <\/strong>section, you can see and modify the customer\u2019s billing address. You can also change the email, phone number, and payment information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The shipping address can be modified as well, along with any notes left by the customer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To change the status of the order, you can click on the drop-down selector. Your options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, you can email the invoice or the order details to the customer<\/strong>. You can also resend the order notification or regenerate download permissions. It\u2019s all done in the Order Actions<\/strong> section on the right side of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To save the changes, click on Update <\/strong>on the right side of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To view and manage multiple orders in WooCommerce, you need to open your WordPress admin dashboard and go to WooCommerce > Orders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Orders management page will have several rows with recently purchased items. You can filter them<\/strong> by month or customer<\/strong>. You can also <\/strong>arrange them in descending or ascending order, based on number, date, or total. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The information about the orders is separated into columns, which you can change by going to Screen Options <\/strong>in the upper right corner. You can also select how many items are to be displayed on a single page. Click Apply<\/strong> when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Back on the Order Management page<\/strong>, you can select two or more orders and click on the Bulk Action<\/strong>. You can either move them to trash or change the status to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The WooCommerce Order Notes can be used for event details<\/strong>, such as reducing stock levels. They can also be attached by the customer, containing extra information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To add a note, use the dedicated text field<\/strong>. Then, set the note as either private <\/strong>or to be seen by the customer<\/strong>. When done, click on Add.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Notes can be distinguished by color:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To add shipping methods in WooCommerce, you first need to set up shipping zones. Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Shipping<\/strong>. Click on Add shipping zone<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, set a zone name<\/strong> and choose a region<\/strong> it covers from the drop-down. You can select multiple regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019re done, click on Shipping Methods<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You have three options here:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Flat rate and Local pickup options can be taxable and you\u2019ll be asked to set a cost. Once you\u2019ve set everything up, click on Save Changes.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n How to Manage Payment Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to manage payment methods<\/a> in WooCommerce, you need to get a dedicated add-on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After you\u2019ve downloaded your plugin, you need to go to Plugins > Add New > Upload<\/strong>. Choose the extension\u2019s ZIP file<\/strong>, then click Install now<\/strong>, and Activate<\/strong>. A new Payments<\/strong> tab should appear on the menu on the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you click on it, you will be asked to finish the setup to enable payments. The default methods include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can choose to offer more than one of the above options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To meet the needs of growing ecommerse stores, ScalaHosting came up with a scalable WooCommerce hosting solution<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The service comes with an Advanced Security suite<\/strong> of tools, <\/strong>powered by artificial intelligence to ensure safe shopping. The LiteSpeed Web Server <\/strong>guarantees that you\u2019re saving on server resources while your customers are getting lightning-fast loading speeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The cherry on top for WooCommerce\/WordPress users is ScalaHosting\u2019s very own SWordPress Manager<\/strong>. It\u2019s a centralized control point, from which you can set automatic updates, change admin passwords <\/strong>and manage multiple website<\/strong>s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It also provides an additional layer of security<\/strong> for your WooCommerse store.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is WooCommerce?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>WooCommere is intuitive and easy to customize. Users can begin building their online shop right after installation<\/strong> as it has most of the functions ready out of the box. However, if something\u2019s missing, there are numerous WooCommerce plugins<\/a> that can add different functionalities or improve the performance of your store<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe WooCommerce Order Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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