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What is catalog mode in WooCommerce?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 9:45 pm

Catalog mode in WooCommerce is a way to create a custom store layout where you can manage your products and products categories in a separate, dedicated area. This mode can be helpful if you have a large product catalog and want to organize it more efficiently. In catalog mode, WooCommerce creates a separate product archive page for each product category, with all of the product information (title, description, images, prices, and so on) neatly organized. This can be a great way to quickly and easily find information about a specific product, and to compare different product options.

PRO TIP: If you are using WooCommerce to sell products on your website, you may want to consider using catalog mode. Catalog mode allows you to disable the shopping cart and checkout process on your site, so that visitors can browse your products but cannot purchase them. This can be useful if you are selling products that are not yet available for purchase, or if you want to disable the shopping cart for a limited time.

However, it is important to note that if you enable catalog mode, no orders will be able to be placed on your site. This means that if you have products that are available for purchase, they will not be able to be purchased until you disable catalog mode. Therefore, it is important to carefully consider whether or not you want to use catalog mode before enabling it on your WooCommerce site.

Additionally, you can add product filters to help you find specific products faster. Finally, you can create custom product pages and add custom product attributes to make your products more appealing to shoppers.

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Dale Leydon

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