How to Add Price to Variable Products in WooCommerce: A Beginner’s Guide

Adding prices to variable products in WooCommerce might seem daunting at first, but it’s actually quite straightforward. Variable products, unlike simple products, offer multiple variations (like size, color, or material) each with its own price. This guide will walk you through the process, using clear examples and simple steps.

Understanding Variable Products

Before we dive into pricing, let’s clarify what a variable product is. Imagine you sell t-shirts. You have different sizes (S, M, L, XL) and colors (red, blue, green). Each combination (e.g., a red small t-shirt) is a unique variation of your product. This is a variable product. Each variation needs its own price. You can’t set a single price for the entire product; you need to price each variation individually.

Adding Prices to Your Variable Product Variations

Let’s assume you’re selling those t-shirts. Here’s how you add prices:

1. Navigate to your Products: In your WooCommerce dashboard, go to Products > Add New.

2. Create your Product: Give your product a title (e.g., “Awesome T-Shirt”), description, and any other relevant details.

3. Set it as a Variable Product: Under the “Product data” meta box, select “Variable product” from the “Product type” dropdown.

4. Add Attributes: Click the “Attributes” tab. This is where you define the variations (size, color, etc.). Let’s add “Size” and “Color”:

• Click “Add“.
• Enter the attribute name (e.g., “Size”).
• Add the values (e.g., “Small”, “Medium”, “Large”, “X-Large”). Separate values with commas or newlines.
• Click “Save attributes”. Repeat this process for “Color” (or any other relevant attribute).

5. Create Variations: WooCommerce automatically generates variations based on the attributes you’ve added. You’ll see a section called “Variations”. Click “Go to Variations“.

6. Set the Price for Each Variation: You’ll now see a list of all possible combinations (e.g., Small Red, Small Blue, Medium Red, etc.). For each variation:

• Select the variation.
• You’ll find fields for “Regular price” and “Sale price” (if applicable).
• Enter the price for that specific variation. For instance, a small red t-shirt might cost $15, while a large blue one costs $17.

7. Save your Product: Once you’ve set prices for all variations, click “Save changes“.

Example: Pricing Variations for a Coffee Mug

Let’s say you’re selling a coffee mug. You offer it in two sizes (11oz and 15oz) and three colors (Black, White, Red).

• 11oz Black Mug: $10
• 11oz White Mug: $10
• 11oz Red Mug: $10
• 15oz Black Mug: $12
• 15oz White Mug: $12
• 15oz Red Mug: $12

You would follow the steps above, adding “Size” and “Color” as attributes and then assigning the prices accordingly to each size/color combination.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Variations not appearing: Double-check that you’ve saved your attributes and clicked “Go to Variations.”
• Prices not saving: Ensure you’ve filled in all required fields and clicked “Save changes.” Sometimes a browser cache clear might be necessary.
• Incorrect prices displayed: Carefully review your pricing for each variation.

By following these steps, you can easily and effectively add prices to your variable products in WooCommerce, ensuring accurate pricing for each unique variation you offer. Remember to always double-check your work to avoid any pricing errors!