# How to Edit Your WooCommerce Store Page in OceanWP: A Beginner’s Guide
So you’ve built your beautiful WooCommerce store using the popular OceanWP theme, but the store page isn’t quite hitting the mark? Don’t worry, customizing your WooCommerce shop page in OceanWP is easier than you think! This guide will walk you through several methods, from simple tweaks to more advanced customizations. We’ll focus on practical examples and clear explanations perfect for beginners.
Understanding the OceanWP & WooCommerce Relationship
OceanWP is a highly customizable WordPress theme. WooCommerce is a powerful plugin that adds e-commerce functionality to your WordPress site. OceanWP offers excellent integration with WooCommerce, allowing for extensive customization of your shop page without needing to delve into complex coding.
Method 1: Using the OceanWP Customizer
The easiest way to make changes to your WooCommerce shop page is through the OceanWP Customizer. This powerful tool lets you visually edit your site’s appearance in real-time.
Accessing the Customizer
1. Log into your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to Appearance > Customize.
Making Changes
Here’s where you can adjust various aspects of your shop page appearance:
- WooCommerce: This section usually has several options specifically for customizing your shop page’s layout, including product display options (grid or list), number of products per row, and more. Experiment to see what works best for your product display. For example, if you sell bulky furniture, a grid with fewer products per row may look better.
- Shop Page: Look for settings related to the shop page title, description, and other aspects. You can easily customize the title and add a compelling description to entice customers.
- Header, Footer, etc.: Don’t forget to adjust these elements if necessary to ensure a cohesive design. For instance, if your header is too cluttered, it might overshadow your products.
Real-life example: Let’s say you want to change the number of products displayed per row from 3 to 4. You’ll find this setting within the WooCommerce > Shop section of the Customizer. Simply adjust the number and see the change instantly.
Method 2: Using Elementor (or Other Page Builders)
If you’re using a page builder like Elementor, you have even greater control over your shop page’s design. Many users prefer Elementor due to it’s intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
Editing with Elementor
1. Ensure Elementor is Active: Make sure the Elementor plugin is installed and activated.
2. Edit the Shop Page: Go to your Pages section in your WordPress Dashboard and edit your Shop page.
3. Use Elementor’s Interface: Elementor will allow you to completely customize the layout, add sections, change widgets, and more. You can easily rearrange product display, add calls to action, and improve the overall shopping experience.
Real-life example: Let’s say your default shop page layout looks cramped. With Elementor, you could add more spacing between products, incorporate high-quality product images, and strategically place call-to-action buttons using their drag and drop functionality.
Method 3: Child Theme & Code (Advanced)
For advanced users, editing the theme’s code provides the most control. However, this method is risky if you’re not comfortable with coding. It’s highly recommended to create a child theme before making any code changes to avoid losing your customizations when the parent theme updates.
Creating a Child Theme
This step is crucial to protect your edits. Instructions on creating a child theme are readily available online for OceanWP.
Example Code Modification (Advanced)
This example shows how to change the number of products displayed per row using code. Remember, this should be done in your child theme’s `functions.php` file:
add_filter( 'loop_shop_columns', 'loop_columns_two' );
function loop_columns_two( $columns ) {
return 4; // 4 products per row
}
This code snippet changes the number of products per row to 4. You can adjust the number (e.g., `return 3;`) to modify it further.
Caution: Always back up your website before making code changes. Incorrect code can break your website.
Conclusion
Customizing your WooCommerce shop page in OceanWP doesn’t require extensive coding knowledge. By utilizing the Customizer, page builders like Elementor, or cautiously editing your child theme’s code, you can create a visually appealing and highly functional online store that converts visitors into customers. Remember to choose the method that best suits your skill level and always back up your website before making significant changes.
