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Create a WooCommerce store and launch it successfully

Create a WooCommerce store and launch it successfully

Create a WooCommerce store and launch it successfully

Create a WooCommerce store and launch it successfully

Create your own online store with WooCommerce. Our step-by-step guide shows you how to set up and customize your WooCommerce store.

Create your own online store with WooCommerce. Our step-by-step guide shows you how to set up and customize your WooCommerce store.

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Aug 21, 2024

Table of contents

  1. Requirements

  2. Customize design and layout

  3. Install WooCommerce

  4. Add products

  5. Set up payment methods

  6. Optimize checkout with Mollie

  7. Security & legal aspects

Table of contents

  1. Requirements

  2. Customize design and layout

  3. Install WooCommerce

  4. Add products

  5. Set up payment methods

  6. Optimize checkout with Mollie

  7. Security & legal aspects

Table of contents

  1. Requirements

  2. Customize design and layout

  3. Install WooCommerce

  4. Add products

  5. Set up payment methods

  6. Optimize checkout with Mollie

  7. Security & legal aspects

Table of contents

  1. Requirements

  2. Customize design and layout

  3. Install WooCommerce

  4. Add products

  5. Set up payment methods

  6. Optimize checkout with Mollie

  7. Security & legal aspects

Overview: Create a WooCommerce store

  • WooCommerce is a flexible store solution for small and large companies

  • Before setting up a WooCommerce store, check the technical requirements of the hosting and install WordPress correctly

  • Install WooCommerce and make important basic settings

  • Customize the design and layout of the store and add products

  • Offer payment methods that are popular with customers, for example via Mollie

  • Optimize checkout and thus sustainably increase conversion

  • Secure the WooCommerce store, protect customer data and meet legal requirements

  • WooCommerce is a flexible store solution for small and large companies

  • Before setting up a WooCommerce store, check the technical requirements of the hosting and install WordPress correctly

  • Install WooCommerce and make important basic settings

  • Customize the design and layout of the store and add products

  • Offer payment methods that are popular with customers, for example via Mollie

  • Optimize checkout and thus sustainably increase conversion

  • Secure the WooCommerce store, protect customer data and meet legal requirements

  • WooCommerce is a flexible store solution for small and large companies

  • Before setting up a WooCommerce store, check the technical requirements of the hosting and install WordPress correctly

  • Install WooCommerce and make important basic settings

  • Customize the design and layout of the store and add products

  • Offer payment methods that are popular with customers, for example via Mollie

  • Optimize checkout and thus sustainably increase conversion

  • Secure the WooCommerce store, protect customer data and meet legal requirements

  • WooCommerce is a flexible store solution for small and large companies

  • Before setting up a WooCommerce store, check the technical requirements of the hosting and install WordPress correctly

  • Install WooCommerce and make important basic settings

  • Customize the design and layout of the store and add products

  • Offer payment methods that are popular with customers, for example via Mollie

  • Optimize checkout and thus sustainably increase conversion

  • Secure the WooCommerce store, protect customer data and meet legal requirements

Introduction: For whom is WooCommerce worthwhile?

WooCommerce is one of the most popular e-commerce platforms worldwide and is suitable for both small and large companies that want to set up an online store.

The advantages are obvious: the online store for WordPress is inherently user-friendly, easily scalable and can also be extensively customized. The huge WordPress community, including numerous plugins, is at your disposal. So if you want to create a WordPress store, WooCommerce is the perfect choice.

WooCommerce is one of the most popular e-commerce platforms worldwide and is suitable for both small and large companies that want to set up an online store.

The advantages are obvious: the online store for WordPress is inherently user-friendly, easily scalable and can also be extensively customized. The huge WordPress community, including numerous plugins, is at your disposal. So if you want to create a WordPress store, WooCommerce is the perfect choice.

WooCommerce is one of the most popular e-commerce platforms worldwide and is suitable for both small and large companies that want to set up an online store.

The advantages are obvious: the online store for WordPress is inherently user-friendly, easily scalable and can also be extensively customized. The huge WordPress community, including numerous plugins, is at your disposal. So if you want to create a WordPress store, WooCommerce is the perfect choice.

WooCommerce is one of the most popular e-commerce platforms worldwide and is suitable for both small and large companies that want to set up an online store.

The advantages are obvious: the online store for WordPress is inherently user-friendly, easily scalable and can also be extensively customized. The huge WordPress community, including numerous plugins, is at your disposal. So if you want to create a WordPress store, WooCommerce is the perfect choice.

Requirements

Before you create your WooCommerce store, you should make sure that your hosting provider meets the technical requirements. These include a current version of PHP and MySQL as well as HTTPS support. You also need an SSL certificate and a WordPress installation. The CMS can be installed in various ways, for example manually via SSH or, with most hosting providers, simply via a one-click installer. If your host meets the technical requirements and you have completed the WordPress installation, you can create your WooCommerce store.

Before you create your WooCommerce store, you should make sure that your hosting provider meets the technical requirements. These include a current version of PHP and MySQL as well as HTTPS support. You also need an SSL certificate and a WordPress installation. The CMS can be installed in various ways, for example manually via SSH or, with most hosting providers, simply via a one-click installer. If your host meets the technical requirements and you have completed the WordPress installation, you can create your WooCommerce store.

Before you create your WooCommerce store, you should make sure that your hosting provider meets the technical requirements. These include a current version of PHP and MySQL as well as HTTPS support. You also need an SSL certificate and a WordPress installation. The CMS can be installed in various ways, for example manually via SSH or, with most hosting providers, simply via a one-click installer. If your host meets the technical requirements and you have completed the WordPress installation, you can create your WooCommerce store.

Before you create your WooCommerce store, you should make sure that your hosting provider meets the technical requirements. These include a current version of PHP and MySQL as well as HTTPS support. You also need an SSL certificate and a WordPress installation. The CMS can be installed in various ways, for example manually via SSH or, with most hosting providers, simply via a one-click installer. If your host meets the technical requirements and you have completed the WordPress installation, you can create your WooCommerce store.

Customize design and layout

Even before you create your WooCommerce store, switch to a WooCommerce-compatible theme with your WordPress installation. For optimal results, it's worth installing a theme such as Astra, OceanWP, Hello Elementor or Storefront now. To do this, go to Design and Themes and select a WooCommerce-compatible theme. In our example, we have opted for Hello Elementor. Install and activate it.

This theme can be easily customized with the Elementor page builder in the Pro version without any programming knowledge, so that your WooCommerce store later corresponds to your brand image. Initially, it is sufficient to install the theme without making any individual adjustments.

Even before you create your WooCommerce store, switch to a WooCommerce-compatible theme with your WordPress installation. For optimal results, it's worth installing a theme such as Astra, OceanWP, Hello Elementor or Storefront now. To do this, go to Design and Themes and select a WooCommerce-compatible theme. In our example, we have opted for Hello Elementor. Install and activate it.

This theme can be easily customized with the Elementor page builder in the Pro version without any programming knowledge, so that your WooCommerce store later corresponds to your brand image. Initially, it is sufficient to install the theme without making any individual adjustments.

Even before you create your WooCommerce store, switch to a WooCommerce-compatible theme with your WordPress installation. For optimal results, it's worth installing a theme such as Astra, OceanWP, Hello Elementor or Storefront now. To do this, go to Design and Themes and select a WooCommerce-compatible theme. In our example, we have opted for Hello Elementor. Install and activate it.

This theme can be easily customized with the Elementor page builder in the Pro version without any programming knowledge, so that your WooCommerce store later corresponds to your brand image. Initially, it is sufficient to install the theme without making any individual adjustments.

Even before you create your WooCommerce store, switch to a WooCommerce-compatible theme with your WordPress installation. For optimal results, it's worth installing a theme such as Astra, OceanWP, Hello Elementor or Storefront now. To do this, go to Design and Themes and select a WooCommerce-compatible theme. In our example, we have opted for Hello Elementor. Install and activate it.

This theme can be easily customized with the Elementor page builder in the Pro version without any programming knowledge, so that your WooCommerce store later corresponds to your brand image. Initially, it is sufficient to install the theme without making any individual adjustments.

Install and configure WooCommerce

Install the WooCommerce plugin

  1. Go to Plugins and click on Install.

  2. Search for WooCommerce and click on Install now.

  3. Activate the plugin after installation.

WooCommerce setup: Make the basic settings

The setup wizard will then guide you through the most important basic settings for creating your WooCommerce store.

Assign a name for your WordPress store and enter your industry and the location of your company.

Install Germanized

WooCommerce comes from the USA and is geared towards the local market. When you create your WooCommerce store, it is advisable to install a plugin immediately after the setup wizard that makes WooCommerce legally compliant for the German market by creating the necessary pages and making certain settings. We have opted for Germanized for this guide.

Search for Germanized in the WordPress plugins. Then install and activate the plugin.

You will then be redirected to a setup wizard for Germanized. There you can do the following, among other things:

  • Create legal pages: Let Germanized automatically create legal pages such as terms and conditions, imprint and privacy policy.

  • VAT configuration: Import the EU VAT rates so that your prices are displayed correctly.

  • Other settings: Choose whether you want to use the small business regulation or the double opt-in procedure for customer accounts.

  • Additional functions: Germanized also offers functions for integrating shipping service providers such as DHL and Deutsche Post, which you can set up later if you have accounts with these providers.

Configure WooCommerce

Now go to WooCommerce in the menu on the left and then to Settings. You have to configure this once while you are creating your WooCommerce store. Go through the various tabs and complete your details. The two most important points of the initial configuration are

  • Shipping options
    You can set shipping costs in WooCommerce via the Shipping tab. To do this, you define shipping zones and the associated shipping costs. Here you can specify the countries you want to ship to and how much the shipping should cost.

  • Tax settings
    The VAT section contains the VAT rates for all countries you sell to. Configure and check the tax settings and make sure that all tax requirements are met.

Install the WooCommerce plugin

  1. Go to Plugins and click on Install.

  2. Search for WooCommerce and click on Install now.

  3. Activate the plugin after installation.

WooCommerce setup: Make the basic settings

The setup wizard will then guide you through the most important basic settings for creating your WooCommerce store.

Assign a name for your WordPress store and enter your industry and the location of your company.

Install Germanized

WooCommerce comes from the USA and is geared towards the local market. When you create your WooCommerce store, it is advisable to install a plugin immediately after the setup wizard that makes WooCommerce legally compliant for the German market by creating the necessary pages and making certain settings. We have opted for Germanized for this guide.

Search for Germanized in the WordPress plugins. Then install and activate the plugin.

You will then be redirected to a setup wizard for Germanized. There you can do the following, among other things:

  • Create legal pages: Let Germanized automatically create legal pages such as terms and conditions, imprint and privacy policy.

  • VAT configuration: Import the EU VAT rates so that your prices are displayed correctly.

  • Other settings: Choose whether you want to use the small business regulation or the double opt-in procedure for customer accounts.

  • Additional functions: Germanized also offers functions for integrating shipping service providers such as DHL and Deutsche Post, which you can set up later if you have accounts with these providers.

Configure WooCommerce

Now go to WooCommerce in the menu on the left and then to Settings. You have to configure this once while you are creating your WooCommerce store. Go through the various tabs and complete your details. The two most important points of the initial configuration are

  • Shipping options
    You can set shipping costs in WooCommerce via the Shipping tab. To do this, you define shipping zones and the associated shipping costs. Here you can specify the countries you want to ship to and how much the shipping should cost.

  • Tax settings
    The VAT section contains the VAT rates for all countries you sell to. Configure and check the tax settings and make sure that all tax requirements are met.

Install the WooCommerce plugin

  1. Go to Plugins and click on Install.

  2. Search for WooCommerce and click on Install now.

  3. Activate the plugin after installation.

WooCommerce setup: Make the basic settings

The setup wizard will then guide you through the most important basic settings for creating your WooCommerce store.

Assign a name for your WordPress store and enter your industry and the location of your company.

Install Germanized

WooCommerce comes from the USA and is geared towards the local market. When you create your WooCommerce store, it is advisable to install a plugin immediately after the setup wizard that makes WooCommerce legally compliant for the German market by creating the necessary pages and making certain settings. We have opted for Germanized for this guide.

Search for Germanized in the WordPress plugins. Then install and activate the plugin.

You will then be redirected to a setup wizard for Germanized. There you can do the following, among other things:

  • Create legal pages: Let Germanized automatically create legal pages such as terms and conditions, imprint and privacy policy.

  • VAT configuration: Import the EU VAT rates so that your prices are displayed correctly.

  • Other settings: Choose whether you want to use the small business regulation or the double opt-in procedure for customer accounts.

  • Additional functions: Germanized also offers functions for integrating shipping service providers such as DHL and Deutsche Post, which you can set up later if you have accounts with these providers.

Configure WooCommerce

Now go to WooCommerce in the menu on the left and then to Settings. You have to configure this once while you are creating your WooCommerce store. Go through the various tabs and complete your details. The two most important points of the initial configuration are

  • Shipping options
    You can set shipping costs in WooCommerce via the Shipping tab. To do this, you define shipping zones and the associated shipping costs. Here you can specify the countries you want to ship to and how much the shipping should cost.

  • Tax settings
    The VAT section contains the VAT rates for all countries you sell to. Configure and check the tax settings and make sure that all tax requirements are met.

Install the WooCommerce plugin

  1. Go to Plugins and click on Install.

  2. Search for WooCommerce and click on Install now.

  3. Activate the plugin after installation.

WooCommerce setup: Make the basic settings

The setup wizard will then guide you through the most important basic settings for creating your WooCommerce store.

Assign a name for your WordPress store and enter your industry and the location of your company.

Install Germanized

WooCommerce comes from the USA and is geared towards the local market. When you create your WooCommerce store, it is advisable to install a plugin immediately after the setup wizard that makes WooCommerce legally compliant for the German market by creating the necessary pages and making certain settings. We have opted for Germanized for this guide.

Search for Germanized in the WordPress plugins. Then install and activate the plugin.

You will then be redirected to a setup wizard for Germanized. There you can do the following, among other things:

  • Create legal pages: Let Germanized automatically create legal pages such as terms and conditions, imprint and privacy policy.

  • VAT configuration: Import the EU VAT rates so that your prices are displayed correctly.

  • Other settings: Choose whether you want to use the small business regulation or the double opt-in procedure for customer accounts.

  • Additional functions: Germanized also offers functions for integrating shipping service providers such as DHL and Deutsche Post, which you can set up later if you have accounts with these providers.

Configure WooCommerce

Now go to WooCommerce in the menu on the left and then to Settings. You have to configure this once while you are creating your WooCommerce store. Go through the various tabs and complete your details. The two most important points of the initial configuration are

  • Shipping options
    You can set shipping costs in WooCommerce via the Shipping tab. To do this, you define shipping zones and the associated shipping costs. Here you can specify the countries you want to ship to and how much the shipping should cost.

  • Tax settings
    The VAT section contains the VAT rates for all countries you sell to. Configure and check the tax settings and make sure that all tax requirements are met.

Add products

Now you can create your first product in your WooCommerce store. To do this, navigate to Products and click on Add new. Then proceed as follows:

  1. Enter product information

    Product title: Enter the name of the product.

    Product description: Add a meaningful description.

  2. Select product type

    Select the product type in the Product data section: Single, Variable, Grouped or External.

  3. Enter product details

    Price: Enter the regular price and optionally an offer price.

    Inventory: Specify the SKU and activate inventory management.

    Shipping: Enter weight and dimensions.

    Linked products: Here you can specify products for cross-selling and up-selling

    Attributes: For variable products, you can add attributes such as color or size here.

  4. Short description of the product

    Add a short description that is displayed in lists.

  5. Add product images

    Upload a main image and additional gallery images.

  6. Define categories and tags

    Assign the product to categories and tags.

  7. Publish

    Click on Publish to make the product live.

Now you can create your first product in your WooCommerce store. To do this, navigate to Products and click on Add new. Then proceed as follows:

  1. Enter product information

    Product title: Enter the name of the product.

    Product description: Add a meaningful description.

  2. Select product type

    Select the product type in the Product data section: Single, Variable, Grouped or External.

  3. Enter product details

    Price: Enter the regular price and optionally an offer price.

    Inventory: Specify the SKU and activate inventory management.

    Shipping: Enter weight and dimensions.

    Linked products: Here you can specify products for cross-selling and up-selling

    Attributes: For variable products, you can add attributes such as color or size here.

  4. Short description of the product

    Add a short description that is displayed in lists.

  5. Add product images

    Upload a main image and additional gallery images.

  6. Define categories and tags

    Assign the product to categories and tags.

  7. Publish

    Click on Publish to make the product live.

Now you can create your first product in your WooCommerce store. To do this, navigate to Products and click on Add new. Then proceed as follows:

  1. Enter product information

    Product title: Enter the name of the product.

    Product description: Add a meaningful description.

  2. Select product type

    Select the product type in the Product data section: Single, Variable, Grouped or External.

  3. Enter product details

    Price: Enter the regular price and optionally an offer price.

    Inventory: Specify the SKU and activate inventory management.

    Shipping: Enter weight and dimensions.

    Linked products: Here you can specify products for cross-selling and up-selling

    Attributes: For variable products, you can add attributes such as color or size here.

  4. Short description of the product

    Add a short description that is displayed in lists.

  5. Add product images

    Upload a main image and additional gallery images.

  6. Define categories and tags

    Assign the product to categories and tags.

  7. Publish

    Click on Publish to make the product live.

Now you can create your first product in your WooCommerce store. To do this, navigate to Products and click on Add new. Then proceed as follows:

  1. Enter product information

    Product title: Enter the name of the product.

    Product description: Add a meaningful description.

  2. Select product type

    Select the product type in the Product data section: Single, Variable, Grouped or External.

  3. Enter product details

    Price: Enter the regular price and optionally an offer price.

    Inventory: Specify the SKU and activate inventory management.

    Shipping: Enter weight and dimensions.

    Linked products: Here you can specify products for cross-selling and up-selling

    Attributes: For variable products, you can add attributes such as color or size here.

  4. Short description of the product

    Add a short description that is displayed in lists.

  5. Add product images

    Upload a main image and additional gallery images.

  6. Define categories and tags

    Assign the product to categories and tags.

  7. Publish

    Click on Publish to make the product live.

Set up payment methods

Set up your customers' favorite payment methods in WooCommerce, have a clear dashboard for you and your accounting department and transparent fees that only apply to successful transactions? You get all this with Mollie as your payment provider. When you create a WooCommerce store, you can test Mollie for free. Your customers won't notice a thing, because the checkout is seamlessly integrated - without redirecting to external pages. Watch the video to see how you can integrate Mollie into your WooCommerce store:

  1. Create a Mollie account for your company

  2. Install the Mollie plugin on your WordPress site

  3. Activate the Mollie plugin

  4. Enter your Mollie API key

  5. In your Mollie dashboard, go to Settings > Profiles and activate the desired payment methods

  6. Go to WordPress, open WooCommerce > Settings > Payments and select these payment methods

  7. After authorization, you can receive payments

Receive payments with Mollie now

Did you know? You can also easily offer subscription models via Mollie

Optimize checkout with Mollie

When you create your WooCommerce store, it's best to use our tried-and-tested Mollie checkout right from the start. This makes shopping cart abandonment a thing of the past. You can customize the WooCommerce checkout with just a few clicks. With local payment methods, a smooth process and the sophisticated, seamlessly integrated design, you create trust and boost your conversion.

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Security & legal aspects

When operating a WooCommerce store, certain legal requirements must be met, especially with regard to WooCommerce security and the protection of your customers' data. This includes compliance with data protection regulations such as the GDPR in the EU, which imposes strict guidelines on the processing of personal data. This is one of the reasons why we advised you above to install Germanized when creating a WooCommerce store.

However, payment processes must also be secure and designed in accordance with legal requirements. Mollie offers comprehensive security measures to protect payment transactions. These include encryption technologies and compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). Find out more about the current PSD3 directive, which further strengthens security in electronic payment transactions, and about Mollie's general security measures.

Other useful WooCommerce plugins

Numerous useful plugins are available to expand and optimize your WooCommerce store. These cover various areas, including SEO, shipping options and voucher management. Popular plugins include Yoast SEO for better search engine discoverability and Advanced Gift Card for creating complex voucher promotions. Discover our comprehensive overview of 14 useful WooCommerce plugins.

How much does a WooCommerce store cost?

The cost of a WooCommerce store varies depending on the hosting provider, design and feature requirements. While WooCommerce itself is free, additional costs may apply for premium themes, plugins and hosting. With Mollie, you only pay a transparent fee for successful transactions - no one-off or monthly costs and no hidden fees.

What do I need for a WooCommerce store?

For a WooCommerce store, you need a hosting provider that meets the technical requirements, a WordPress installation and the WooCommerce plugin. You should also find out about the legal requirements for operating an online store.

WooCommerce offers a variety of payment methods. Via Mollie, for example, you have over 30 global and local payment methods that you can offer your customers.

What payment methods are available with WooCommerce?

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Table of contents

Table of contents

Table of contents

Overview: Create a WooCommerce store

Introduction: For whom is WooCommerce worthwhile?

Requirements

Customize design and layout

Install and configure WooCommerce

Add products

Set up payment methods

Optimize checkout with Mollie

Optimize checkout with Mollie

Security & legal aspects

Security & legal aspects

How much does a WooCommerce store cost?

How much does a WooCommerce store cost?

What do I need for a WooCommerce store?

What do I need for a WooCommerce store?

What payment methods are available with WooCommerce?

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