How to Add a WooCommerce Cart Button on Your Divi Page (Easy Guide for Beginners)
Want to boost sales and make shopping a breeze on your WooCommerce store built with Divi? Adding a prominent cart button directly onto your Divi pages is a fantastic way to do just that. It provides instant access to the shopping cart, encouraging users to complete their purchases. This guide will walk you through the process, even if you’re a complete beginner!
Think of it like this: Imagine you’re in a physical store, and you have to walk all the way back to the entrance to find the checkout. Annoying, right? A cart button on your Divi page is like having a checkout counter right where your customers are browsing!
Why Add a Cart Button on Your Divi Page?
- Improved User Experience: Makes it incredibly easy for customers to access their cart and checkout.
- Increased Conversions: By reducing friction in the purchasing process, you’re more likely to see higher sales.
- Enhanced Visibility: A well-placed cart button draws attention and reminds users they have items waiting to be purchased.
- Professional Look: Shows you care about your customer’s shopping experience.
- Menu to Add Cart: Choose the menu where you want the cart to appear (usually your primary menu).
- Display Cart Items: Choose what to display next to the cart icon (e.g., number of items, total price, or both).
- Show only if items in cart: Choose to show the cart only if there are products in the cart.
- Cart Icon: Select your preferred cart icon.
- CSS Classes: Add custom CSS classes for further styling (optional).
- Visit your Divi page and check if the cart button is displaying correctly in the selected menu. It should appear with the icon and information you configured.
- Replace `123` with the actual ID of your cart menu item. You can find the ID by inspecting the menu item in your browser’s developer tools.
- Ensure Font Awesome is loaded on your site. Divi usually includes Font Awesome, but if not, you may need to add it. You can do this by adding this code to your Divi Theme Options -> Integration -> Add code to the “ of your blog:
- Adjust the CSS values (colors, padding, border-radius) to match your website’s design.
- The `content` property in the `:before` selector adds the cart icon. You can find different icon codes on the Font Awesome website.
- Save the Divi Builder and view your page. You should see the styled cart button with the icon.
- “: This PHP code dynamically retrieves the URL of your WooCommerce cart page.
- ``: This adds a Font Awesome cart icon. Make sure Font Awesome is loaded.
- The `
` block contains CSS to style the button. - Save the Code module and view your page. The styled cart button should appear.
Method 1: Using the WooCommerce Menu Cart Plugin (Recommended for Beginners)
This is the easiest and most beginner-friendly method. We’ll use a plugin called “WooCommerce Menu Cart” which is free and simple to use.
Step 1: Install the WooCommerce Menu Cart Plugin
1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Go to Plugins > Add New.
3. Search for “WooCommerce Menu Cart”.
4. Click Install Now and then Activate.
Step 2: Configure the Plugin
1. Go to Appearance > Customize.
2. Look for the WooCommerce Menu Cart option.
3. Here, you can customize the following:
Step 3: Check Your Divi Page
Real-life Example: Think of Amazon. They always have a cart icon at the top right, no matter what page you’re on. This makes it super easy to review your cart and checkout.
Method 2: Using a Divi Menu Module with Custom CSS (For Intermediate Users)
This method requires some basic understanding of CSS. We’ll use a Divi menu module and add custom CSS to display the cart icon and link.
Step 1: Create or Edit Your Divi Menu
1. Go to Appearance > Menus.
2. If you don’t have a menu, create one. If you do, edit the existing one.
3. Add a “Custom Link” menu item.
4. In the URL field, enter your WooCommerce cart URL (usually `/cart/`).
5. In the Link Text field, enter “Cart” (or any text you prefer).
6. Save the menu.
Step 2: Add the Menu Module to Your Divi Page
1. Open the Divi Builder on the page where you want to display the cart button.
2. Add a Menu module.
3. Select the menu you created or edited in Step 1.
Step 3: Add Custom CSS to Style the Cart Button
1. In the Menu module settings, go to the Advanced tab.
2. Under Custom CSS, add the following (adjust the styling as needed):
/* Style the Cart Link */
.et-menu .menu-item-123 a { /* Replace 123 with your cart menu item ID */
background-color: #f00; /* Example: Red background */
color: #fff; /* Example: White text */
padding: 8px 15px;
border-radius: 5px;
text-decoration: none;
display: inline-block;
}
/* Add a Cart Icon (Using Font Awesome) */
.et-menu .menu-item-123 a:before { /* Replace 123 with your cart menu item ID */
font-family: “FontAwesome”; /* Ensure Font Awesome is loaded */
content: “f07a”; /* Cart Icon Code (Check Font Awesome for different icons) */
margin-right: 5px;
}
Important Considerations:
Step 4: Save and Check Your Divi Page
Reasoning: This method gives you more control over the styling of the cart button. You can customize the colors, fonts, and icons to perfectly match your website’s branding.
Method 3: Using a Code Module with a Custom Link (For Advanced Users)
This method involves using a Divi Code module and writing HTML and CSS directly. It’s the most flexible but requires the most technical knowledge.
Step 1: Add a Code Module to Your Divi Page
1. Open the Divi Builder.
2. Add a Code module to the desired location.
Step 2: Add HTML and CSS Code
1. In the Code module, add the following code:
<a href="” class=”custom-cart-button”>
View Cart
.custom-cart-button {
background-color: #4CAF50;
color: white;
padding: 12px 20px;
text-decoration: none;
border-radius: 5px;
font-size: 16px;
}
.custom-cart-button i {
margin-right: 5px;
}
Explanation:
Step 3: Save and Check Your Divi Page
Reasoning: This method provides maximum flexibility. You can completely customize the HTML structure and CSS styling of the cart button. You can integrate it into other elements on your page seamlessly.
Conclusion
Adding a WooCommerce cart button to your Divi page is a simple yet powerful way to improve user experience and boost sales. Choose the method that best suits your skill level and enjoy the benefits of a more accessible and user-friendly online store! Don’t be afraid to experiment with different styles and placements to find what works best for your audience. Good luck!