# How to Change Your WooCommerce Shop Page with Beaver Builder: A Beginner’s Guide
So, you’re using WooCommerce and Beaver Builder to create a stunning online store. But your shop page… it’s not quite living up to your vision. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Many users find customizing the WooCommerce shop page a little tricky. This guide will walk you through changing your WooCommerce shop page using Beaver Builder, step-by-step, making it easy even for complete newbies.
Understanding the Problem: Why Your Shop Page Needs Customization
Your default WooCommerce shop page often looks… basic. It’s functional, yes, but it might not reflect your brand’s aesthetic or optimize for conversions. Think of it like this: a poorly designed storefront in a busy shopping mall will struggle to attract customers, right? The same applies to your online shop. A visually appealing and well-organized shop page is crucial for boosting sales.
You might need to change things like:
- Layout: The arrangement of products, images, and descriptions.
- Product Display: How many products appear per row, the size of product images.
- Filters and Sorting: Adding or modifying filters to help customers find what they need quickly.
- Overall Design: Matching the page’s style to your overall brand identity.
- Drag and drop modules: Add sections, rows, columns, and various content modules (text, images, buttons) to completely redesign the layout.
- Customize existing elements: Adjust the appearance of product titles, descriptions, images, and pricing using Beaver Builder’s intuitive settings.
- Use the WooCommerce modules: Beaver Builder offers specific WooCommerce modules to easily display products, categories, and other shop-related content.
- Add a search bar: Make it easier for customers to find products with a prominent search bar.
- Integrate product filtering: Employ a filter module to allow customers to sort products by price, category, etc.
Method 1: Using Beaver Builder’s Page Builder Functionality (Recommended)
This is the easiest and most recommended way to modify your shop page. It avoids code and leverages Beaver Builder’s drag-and-drop interface.
Step 1: Accessing Your Shop Page in Beaver Builder
1. In your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Pages > All Pages.
2. Locate your WooCommerce shop page (usually titled “Shop”).
3. Click “Edit with Beaver Builder”.
Step 2: Customize Your Shop Page with Beaver Builder Modules
Now, you’re in Beaver Builder’s editing mode. You can:
Example: Let’s say your products are currently displayed in a cluttered 4-column layout. Using Beaver Builder, you could easily switch to a more visually appealing 3-column or even 2-column layout, making your products stand out more.
Step 3: Save Your Changes
Once you’re satisfied with your design, click “Save” to publish your updated shop page.
Method 2: Using a WooCommerce Shop Page Template (Advanced)
This method involves creating a custom template. It’s more complex and only recommended if you have some coding experience. Incorrectly modifying template files can break your website.
Step 1: Create a Child Theme (Crucial!)
Always create a child theme before making any changes to your theme’s files. This protects your customizations from being overwritten when you update your main theme.
Step 2: Copy the `archive-product.php` file.
Locate the `archive-product.php` file in your active theme’s directory. Copy this file into your child theme’s directory.
Step 3: Modify the `archive-product.php` file
This file controls the layout of your shop page. You’ll need to use PHP to modify the layout. This example shows how to change the number of products per row:
<?php /**
// … other code …
// Change the number of products per row
add_filter( ‘loop_shop_columns’, ‘loop_columns’ );
if (!function_exists(‘loop_columns’)) {
function loop_columns() {
return 3; // Display 3 products per row
}
}
// … rest of the code …
?>
Remember to replace `3` with your desired number of columns. This is a simple example; more complex modifications require advanced PHP skills.
Step 4: Save and Test
Save the modified `archive-product.php` file and test your shop page to ensure everything works correctly.
Conclusion
Changing your WooCommerce shop page with Beaver Builder doesn’t have to be daunting. By using the page builder’s drag-and-drop functionality, you can achieve amazing results without needing to touch any code. However, for more advanced customizations, understanding child themes and template files is crucial. Remember to always back up your website before making any significant changes. Now go forth and create a stunning shop page that drives sales!
