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About WooCommerce

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WooCommerce is available as an add-on to Vessel platform plans. Please contact us to add WooCommerce to your plan.

Introduction​

WooCommerce is the world's most popular e-commerce plugin for WordPress, powering millions of online stores. It transforms your WordPress website into a fully functional online store, allowing you to sell physical products, digital downloads, subscriptions, and more.

Sailstack's Vessel platform includes WooCommerce to help you build and manage a professional e-commerce website with all the features you need to run a successful online business.

Key Features​

1. Product Management​

WooCommerce provides comprehensive tools for managing your products:

  • Create and organize products with categories and tags
  • Add detailed product descriptions, images, and galleries
  • Set up product variations (sizes, colors, etc.)
  • Manage inventory and stock levels
  • Create digital products and downloadable files
  • Set up product bundles and grouped products

2. Shopping Cart and Checkout​

WooCommerce offers a streamlined shopping experience:

  • Professional shopping cart functionality
  • Secure, customizable checkout process
  • Guest checkout and account creation options
  • Multiple shipping address support
  • Order notes and special instructions

3. Payment Processing​

Accept payments through multiple payment gateways:

  • Credit and debit cards via Stripe, PayPal, and other processors
  • Bank transfers and cash on delivery
  • Digital wallets and alternative payment methods
  • Support for multiple currencies
  • Secure, PCI-compliant payment processing

4. Shipping Options​

Flexible shipping configuration for your products:

  • Set up shipping zones and rates
  • Offer free shipping, flat rates, or calculated shipping
  • Integrate with major shipping carriers (USPS, FedEx, UPS, etc.)
  • Local pickup and delivery options
  • Print shipping labels directly from WooCommerce

5. Order Management​

Efficiently manage orders from start to finish:

  • View and process orders from the WordPress admin
  • Update order status (pending, processing, completed, etc.)
  • Send order confirmation emails to customers
  • Print invoices and packing slips
  • Track order history and customer purchase data

6. Extensions and Customization​

Extend WooCommerce functionality with thousands of extensions:

  • Marketing tools (coupons, email campaigns, etc.)
  • Advanced shipping options
  • Subscription and membership plugins
  • Product add-ons and customizations
  • Integration with accounting, CRM, and other business tools

7. Reporting and Analytics​

Track your store's performance with built-in reporting:

  • Sales reports and revenue tracking
  • Product performance analytics
  • Customer insights and behavior data
  • Inventory reports
  • Tax and shipping reports

Getting Started​

To start using WooCommerce on your Vessel platform site:

  1. WooCommerce is typically pre-installed on Vessel platform sites. If you need to activate it, go to Plugins in your WordPress admin dashboard and activate WooCommerce.
  2. Run the WooCommerce setup wizard, which will guide you through:
    • Store location and currency settings
    • Shipping and tax configuration
    • Payment gateway setup
    • Recommended extensions
  3. Navigate to Products in the left-hand sidebar to start adding products to your store.
  4. Go to Products > Add New to create your first product.
  5. Configure your product details, pricing, inventory, and shipping options.
  6. Customize your store's appearance using WooCommerce-compatible themes and page builders.

Support and Documentation​

If you encounter any issues or have questions about using WooCommerce, there are several resources available:

WooCommerce provides a complete e-commerce solution that scales with your business. Whether you're selling a few products or managing a large inventory, WooCommerce offers the flexibility and features you need to create a successful online store.

If you have any questions or need assistance setting up WooCommerce on your Vessel platform site, please don't hesitate to reach out via support@sailstack.co. We're experts with WooCommerce and can help you build the perfect online store for your business.