# Show More Products in WooCommerce: A Beginner’s Guide
Are you struggling to showcase your amazing WooCommerce product catalog? Feeling like your store is cramped and customers are missing out on your fantastic inventory? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Many WooCommerce store owners face this challenge. This guide will show you how to display more products effectively, increasing sales and improving the overall shopping experience.
Understanding the Problem: Why Aren’t My Products Showing?
Before diving into solutions, let’s identify the common reasons why you might not be showing enough products:
* Limited Shop Page Display: WooCommerce, by default, displays a limited number of products per page. This can leave many items hidden, requiring customers to click through multiple pages. Think of a physical store – would you be happy if only 10 items were visible at a time? Probably not!
* Cluttered Product Pages: Too many products on a single page can make your store look messy and overwhelming. Customers might get frustrated and leave before finding what they need. It’s like walking into a warehouse instead of a well-organized store.
* Incorrect Theme Settings: Your chosen WooCommerce theme might have built-in limitations on the number of products displayed. Some themes prioritize aesthetics over displaying a large inventory.
* Plugin Conflicts: Conflicting plugins can interfere with the proper display of your products. This is often a hidden problem, making troubleshooting a bit tricky.
Solutions: Displaying More Products Strategically
Let’s explore effective ways to increase the visibility of your products without sacrificing user experience.
1. Adjusting Products Per Page
The easiest way to show more products is to simply increase the number of products displayed per page. This is done through your WooCommerce settings:
1. Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Products > Display.
2. Change the “Products per page” value to a higher number (e.g., 24, 36, or even 48). Experiment to find what works best for your theme and product images. Don’t go *too* high, or your pages will still feel cluttered.
2. Implementing Pagination
If you increase the “products per page” significantly, you might notice that loading time increases. To prevent this, use pagination effectively. WooCommerce handles this automatically, but you can customize the number of products shown *per page* within the pagination itself (as described above).
3. Utilizing Product Categories and Subcategories
Categorize your products effectively. This helps users navigate your store and discover products relevant to their needs. Instead of one massive list, organize products into logical categories (e.g., “Women’s Clothing,” “Men’s Clothing,” “Accessories”). Then further sub-categorize (e.g., “Women’s Dresses,” “Women’s Tops”). This improves organization and allows you to display relevant subsets of products on specific pages.
4. Employing WooCommerce Product Grid Plugins
Several plugins can customize your product grid display. These plugins offer features like:
* Adjustable column layouts: Display products in different grid configurations (e.g., 3 columns, 4 columns).
* Filtering and sorting: Allow users to filter products by category, price, etc.
* Improved pagination: Provide more user-friendly pagination options.
A popular example is the “Product Grid” plugin available on the WordPress repository. These plugins often offer a visual editor to customize grid layouts without coding.
5. Advanced Techniques (For Developers)
If you’re comfortable with code, you can directly modify your `archive-product.php` file. This file controls how your shop page displays products. You can adjust the `$args` array within the `WP_Query` loop to change the number of products displayed. However, be extremely cautious when modifying core files; always create a child theme to avoid losing your changes upon updates.
48, //Change this value to adjust the number of products 'post_type' => 'product', ); $loop = new WP_Query( $args ); ?>
Conclusion: Finding the Right Balance
Displaying more products in WooCommerce requires finding a balance between showcasing your inventory and maintaining a positive user experience. Start with the simple settings adjustments, then consider plugins for more advanced control. Remember to test your changes to ensure your store remains fast, visually appealing, and easy to navigate. Happy selling!
