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How Does WooCommerce Integrate Into Custom Theme?

Last updated on January 17, 2023 @ 12:59 pm

WooCommerce is a popular eCommerce platform that allows users to sell products and services online. Although it is designed to work with WordPress, it can also be used with other website platforms.

One of the great things about WooCommerce is that it can be customized to match the look and feel of your website. In this article, we will discuss how WooCommerce integrates into a custom theme.

WooCommerce uses a templating system called “Templates”. Templates are files that contain code and markup that is used to display content on a website. WooCommerce comes with a number of default templates, but it also allows you to create custom templates for your specific needs.

When you create a custom WooCommerce template, you will need to include the following code:

<?php
/**
/**
* Template Name: Custom Template
*/
// Your code goes here..
?>
PRO TIP: While WooCommerce does integrate into custom themes, it is important to note that not all themes are compatible with WooCommerce. If you are unsure if your theme is compatible, we recommend contacting the theme developer or testing the theme with a dummy store before setting up your actual store.

The first line of code tells WooCommerce what template file to use. The second line is where you will put your custom code. You can use any HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in your custom template.

Once you have created your custom template, you will need to tell WooCommerce where to find it. You can do this by going to the “WooCommerce” tab in your WordPress admin panel and selecting “Settings”.

On the “Settings” page, go to the “General” tab and scroll down to the “Template Settings” section. In the “Custom Template” field, enter the path to your custom template file. For example, if your custom template file is located in the “my-theme” folder, you would enter “/my-theme/custom-template.php”.

WooCommerce will now use your custom template when displaying content on your website. You can use this technique to create any type of custom WooCommerce page, such as a product catalog or an online store.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.