WooCommerce with Elementor: 20 Tips for Your Store
Simple, actionable tips to build and grow your WooCommerce store with Elementor. No fluff, just what works.
Blogs Team
2026 Edition
📋 20 Tips - Click to jump:
⚙️ Getting Started (Tips 1-4)
What You Need
- ✓ WordPress 6.9+
- ✓ Elementor (free or pro)
- ✓ WooCommerce plugin
- ✓ SSL certificate (for payments)
Most hosts include SSL free. Check with your hosting provider.
Install WooCommerce
Go to Plugins → Add New → Search "WooCommerce" → Install → Activate
Plugins → Add New → Type "WooCommerce" → Install Now
The setup wizard will guide you through basic settings.
Install Elementor
Same process: Plugins → Add New → Search "Elementor" → Install → Activate
Note: Free version works great. Pro version has more WooCommerce widgets.
Basic WooCommerce Settings
Set your:
- Store location
- Currency
- Payment methods
- Shipping zones
WooCommerce → Settings → (all options here)
📦 Adding Products (Tips 5-8)
Add Your First Product
Products → Add New
Fill in:
- Product name
- Description
- Price
- Product image
Product Categories
Organize products into groups:
- Products → Categories
- Create "T-shirts", "Accessories", etc.
Makes it easier for customers to browse.
Product Images
- Use high-quality photos
- Add multiple angles
- Show product in use
💡 Good photos = more sales. Use natural light.
Product Variations
For products with options (size, color):
- Choose "Variable product"
- Add attributes (Size: S,M,L)
- Set prices per variation
🎨 Designing with Elementor (Tips 9-12)
Edit with Elementor
Create a new page → Click "Edit with Elementor"
Pages → Add New → Edit with Elementor
Add Products Widget
Drag "Products" widget to your page
// Widget settings you can adjust: - Columns: 3 or 4 - Posts per page: 12 - Order by: popularity - Show sale badges: yes
Style Your Products
In Elementor, you can change:
- Button colors
- Typography
- Spacing between products
Make It Mobile-Friendly
Click the mobile icon in Elementor to preview:
- Switch to mobile view
- Adjust columns (2 on mobile)
- Make buttons bigger
💳 Setting Up Checkout (Tips 13-16)
PayPal Setup
- WooCommerce → Settings → Payments
- Enable PayPal
- Enter your PayPal email
Stripe (Credit Cards)
- Install "WooCommerce Stripe" plugin
- Get API keys from stripe.com
- Enter keys in settings
Cash on Delivery
Simple option for local sales. Just enable it in WooCommerce → Settings → Payments → Cash on Delivery
Simplify Checkout Fields
Remove unnecessary fields to make checkout faster:
// Add to your child theme's functions.php
add_filter('woocommerce_checkout_fields', function($fields) {
// Remove company field (optional)
unset($fields['billing']['billing_company']);
// Make phone optional
$fields['billing']['billing_phone']['required'] = false;
return $fields;
});
Fewer fields = faster checkout = more sales
📈 Growing Your Store (Tips 17-20)
Add Product Reviews
Enable reviews to build trust:
- WooCommerce → Settings → Products
- Check "Enable product reviews"
Related Products
Show similar items to increase sales:
In Elementor, add "Related Products" widget to your product page template
Email Customers
Send order confirmations and updates:
- WooCommerce → Settings → Emails
- Customize each email template
Track Your Sales
Install Google Analytics:
- Use a plugin like "Site Kit by Google"
- See where your customers come from
- Track which products sell best
Quick Answers
❓ Do I need Elementor Pro?
Free version works for basic stores. Pro gives you more design options.
❓ How much does WooCommerce cost?
WooCommerce is free. You pay for hosting (~$10/month) and payment fees (~2.9%).
📬 Get Weekly Store Tips
Join 10,000+ store owners getting simple advice.