WooCommerce and a theme

1. Lesson introduction

How does WordPress become a store that takes orders?

Install WooCommerce, set the currency and choose a free theme.

• 6 steps
• Where: Guided work elsewhere: WordPress dashboard
• Result: Store page link

2. Open your dashboard

Enter your website address here and click “Open website dashboard”.

Open your own store to install selling features.

Do not enter secret keys on this site.

3. Install and activate WooCommerce

Go to Plugins → Add New Plugin. Search for WooCommerce.

Install store features to create products and receive orders.

Click Install Now, then Activate.

4. Set the store address and currency

Click Set up my store and enter the store location.

The address affects shipping and tax. Currency helps buyers understand prices.

Enter your location in Tell us a bit about your store. Add the full address under WooCommerce → Settings → General. Under Currency options, choose USD for US sales.

5. Start with a free theme

Go to Appearance → Themes. Choose a free theme compatible with WooCommerce.

Make the product page clear first to reduce early spending.

The official free Storefront theme can be a starting point. There is no rush to buy a paid theme.

6. Hide the unfinished store

Go to WooCommerce → Settings → Site visibility.

Hide unfinished pages to reduce mistaken orders.

Select Coming soon and save changes.

7. Submit the store page link

Open your store page and enter its link here.

Keep the store link for later page checks.

A Coming soon page that opens also passes. Products and payments are not verified.