# How to Add WooCommerce Products to a Different Page: A Beginner’s Guide
So you’ve got a fantastic WooCommerce store up and running, but you want to showcase your products beyond the standard shop page. Maybe you want a dedicated page for “Best Sellers,” a seasonal promotion, or perhaps even integrate products into a blog post. This guide will show you how to add WooCommerce products to *any* page on your WordPress site, regardless of your technical expertise.
Why Add Products to Different Pages?
Adding products beyond your main shop page offers several benefits:
- Improved User Experience: A well-organized website makes it easier for customers to find what they’re looking for. Think of it like a well-stocked department store—products are categorized for easy browsing.
- Targeted Marketing: Create specific pages for promotions or themed product collections to boost sales. Imagine a “Summer Sale” page showcasing only discounted summer items.
- Enhanced Blog Content: Integrate relevant products directly into blog posts to increase engagement and drive sales. For example, a blog post about “The Best Grilling Accessories” could feature relevant products directly within the post.
- Increased Sales: By strategically placing products throughout your website, you increase the chances of customers finding and buying them.
- How it works: This method utilizes a standard WordPress widget. You can add this widget to any widget-ready area (sidebars, footers, etc.) on your site. Simply select the “Product Category” widget and choose which product categories to display.
- Best for: Displaying pre-existing product categories on different areas of your site.
- Example: You could display your “Best Sellers” category on your homepage sidebar.
- How it works: You’ll need to use the `[products]` shortcode in the text editor of your page or post. You can customize this shortcode with various attributes.
- Best for: More control over the product display.
- Example: `[products per_page=”4″ columns=”2″]` will display 4 products in 2 columns.
- How it works: Simply add the “Product Gallery” block to your page. Select which products to feature, and Gutenberg will handle the display nicely.
- Best for: Visually appealing, easy-to-use product showcases, integrated directly within the page/post editing environment.
- Example: Perfect for embedding a selection of products within a blog post about a specific theme.
Methods for Adding WooCommerce Products to Other Pages
There are several ways to add WooCommerce products to different pages, each with varying levels of complexity:
1. Using the “Product Category” Widget
This is the easiest method for showcasing a selection of products. It’s perfect for simple displays, like featuring “New Arrivals” on your homepage.
2. Using Shortcodes
Shortcodes are small snippets of code that produce specific outputs. WooCommerce provides several helpful shortcodes for displaying products.
3. Using a WooCommerce Product Gallery Block (Gutenberg Editor)
If you’re using the Gutenberg editor (the default WordPress editor), you have a built-in block for adding WooCommerce products.
4. Using a Plugin (for advanced customization)
Several plugins can offer more advanced options for displaying products, such as creating custom product grids or sliders. This is useful when the built-in options aren’t sufficient. Research plugins like “Product Grid” or “YITH WooCommerce Product Carousel” carefully before installation. Always read reviews and choose reputable plugins.
A Practical Example: Adding Products to a Blog Post
Let’s say you wrote a blog post about “The Best Hiking Boots.” Using the Gutenberg editor, you can easily add the “Product Gallery” block. Select your hiking boots products from your WooCommerce catalog, and they’ll appear beautifully integrated into your post, enticing readers to buy.
Conclusion
Adding WooCommerce products to different pages of your website is crucial for creating a better user experience and boosting sales. Choose the method that best suits your needs and technical skills. Start with the simpler methods (widgets, shortcodes, Gutenberg blocks) and explore plugins only if you require more advanced customization. Remember to test your changes regularly to ensure everything displays correctly.
