# How to Add WooCommerce Products to Your Pages: A Beginner’s Guide
So you’ve built your awesome WooCommerce store, but now you want to showcase specific products on different pages of your website, beyond just the main shop page. This is a crucial step to improve user experience and boost sales. This guide will walk you through several ways to add WooCommerce products to your pages, from simple to more advanced methods. We’ll use clear examples and avoid jargon.
Method 1: Using the WooCommerce Product Shortcode – The Easiest Way
This is the simplest method and ideal for quickly adding individual products to pages or posts. Think of a blog post reviewing a specific product – this method is perfect.
What is a shortcode? It’s a little piece of code that performs a specific task, in this case, displaying a product.
How to use it:
1. Find your product ID: Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Products > All Products. Find the product you want to display, and look at its URL. The number at the end is the product ID (e.g., `yoursite.com/product/my-awesome-product-123` – 123 is the ID).
2. Use the shortcode: In the page or post editor, use the following shortcode, replacing `123` with your product’s ID:
3. Save and publish: Save your page or post, and view it on the front end. You should see your product displayed beautifully.
Example: Let’s say you have a “Summer Sale” page and want to feature your “Beach Towel” product (ID: 456). You’d add `
` to the Summer Sale page content.Method 2: Using the Product Category Shortcode – Showcasing Multiple Products
Need to display multiple products belonging to the same category? This is where category shortcodes come in handy. Imagine showcasing all your “Women’s Shoes” on a dedicated page.
How to use it:
1. Find your category slug: Navigate to Products > Categories in your WordPress dashboard. Find the category you want, and note the slug (the part of the URL after `/category/`). For example, if the URL is `yoursite.com/category/womens-shoes`, the slug is `womens-shoes`.
2. Use the shortcode: Use the following shortcode, replacing `womens-shoes` with your category’s slug:
3. Save and publish: Save your page or post and view the changes. You’ll see all products from that category neatly displayed.
Example: You could use this on a page dedicated to “New Arrivals” showcasing products within the “new-arrivals” category.
Method 3: Using a WooCommerce Plugin for Advanced Display Options – For More Control
While shortcodes are great for basic needs, plugins offer more control and flexibility. Many plugins provide advanced features for displaying products, including custom layouts, filtering, and more.
Example plugins:
- Product Showcase: Offers various layout options for showcasing products.
- WooCommerce Product Filter: Allows you to filter products based on attributes (size, color, etc.).
Reasoning: Plugins let you create more sophisticated product displays tailored precisely to your site’s design and marketing strategy. For instance, a plugin might allow you to create a visually appealing grid of products, unlike the standard shortcode output.
Choosing the Right Method
* For single products: Use the `
` shortcode.* For multiple products within a category: Use the `
` shortcode.* For complex product displays & advanced features: Use a dedicated WooCommerce plugin.
Remember to always save and preview your changes to see how your products are displayed on your page. Choosing the right method depends on your specific needs and technical skills. Start simple and upgrade as your needs grow!
