- How to install a premium theme to design your store
- How to add standard, variable, affiliate, and digital products in WooCommerce
- How to upload products in bulk using a CSV file
- Where to find free design tools to make your site look professional
- What to have ready before you start this step
It’s time to start adding products to your site! This is where building an ecommerce store starts to get exciting, because you can finally see your online store come together.
Adding products and designing your website is usually the most time-consuming part of building your store on any platform, including WordPress. This tutorial guides you step by step through adding all types of products to your site, including how to add products in bulk.
I get a bit technical in some spots in the video, but don’t let that scare you — you can always pause and rewind if I go over something too quickly. And if you ever need some hand-holding, you can set up a 1-on-1 consultation with me and we’ll arrange a time to give you extra help.
What to Do Before Starting This Step 2 Training
- If you haven’t completed Step 1 yet, start with Step 1 of the ecommerce WordPress training here.
- You should also be clear about the niche you’re building. If you’re not sure yet, watch the training on choosing a profitable niche first.
What This Video Will Teach You
In this Step 2 video tutorial, you’ll learn how to do the following six things:
- How to install a premium theme to design your store
- How to add a standard product in your WooCommerce store
- How to add a variable product in your WooCommerce store
- How to add an affiliate product and a digital, downloadable product in WooCommerce
- How to upload products in bulk via CSV file
- How to access free design tools online to design your site
Watch the video below, and pause it whenever you need to complete something first, then come back to it.
The video walks through installing a premium theme. When choosing your own, favor a fast-loading, actively-updated, mobile-friendly premium theme built for ecommerce — those qualities matter far more than any single brand. You can browse top-selling premium ecommerce themes here to find one that fits your store.
Action Steps
Set up your site on fast, secure hosting so you have a solid foundation to add products to.
Set Up Your Hosting With GreenGeeks →Apply the current discount code shown at signup to save on your hosting plan when you set up WordPress. (Verify the active code on the offer page before you check out, as promotions change.)
Set up your supplier account to access verified dropship suppliers with products you can add to your store right away.
Find Suppliers at DropshipXL →Choose a fast, mobile-friendly premium ecommerce theme to design your store the way you want.
Browse Premium Ecommerce Themes →Once your products are added and your store is designed, you’re ready for the next step. Continue with Step 3: designing your ecommerce website using WordPress, and browse the free list of 86 USA dropshipping suppliers to keep stocking your store.
If you’d like personal, step-by-step help adding products and designing your store, book a free 30-minute call with Trent here.
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