Have you ever thought about starting your own online marketplace? If so, you may be wondering how to create a WooCommerce marketplace.
WooCommerce is a popular eCommerce platform that enables you to create an online store. It’s flexible and easy to use, making it a great choice for those who are new to eCommerce. Plus, it’s free to download and get started with.
So, if you’re looking for a platform to build your marketplace on, WooCommerce could be the perfect option. In this article, we’ll show you how to create a WooCommerce marketplace step by step.
Creating a WooCommerce Marketplace
The first thing you need to do is install and activate the WooCommerce plugin. For more details, see our article on how to install a WordPress plugin.
Once the plugin is activated, you’ll need to set up WooCommerce. You can do this by going to WooCommerce » Settings from the WordPress admin panel. On the settings page, you’ll need to configure the general, products, taxes, shipping, payments, and accounts sections.
For more detailed instructions, see our guide on how to set up WooCommerce.
Once you’ve set up WooCommerce, it’s time to start adding products to your marketplace. You can do this by going to Products » Add New from the WordPress admin panel.
On the add product page, you’ll need to enter a product name, description, and price. You can also add images and other product data such as SKU number, stock status, dimensions etc.
Once you’ve added all the product data, scroll down to the Product Data section and select the Virtual checkbox under Downloadable Products tab. This will mark your product as an intangible item which doesn’t require shipping.
Next, click on the Publish button to make your product live on your WooCommerce marketplace:
Now that you know how to add products to your marketplace, let’s take a look at how customers can purchase them.
When a customer adds a product to their cart and goes to the checkout page, they’ll see an Order Notes field where they can enter their special instructions for sellers.
You can use this field to collect any information that you need from customers such as their preferred delivery date or time.
Once a customer places an order on your marketplace, they will be taken to the order confirmation page which contains their order details.
You can also view all of your orders from the WordPress admin panel by going to WooCommerce » Orders.
Conclusion
As you can see, it’s relatively easy to set up a WooCommerce marketplace. All you need is the right plugin and some basic knowledge of WordPress.
If you want more control over your marketplace and don’t mind spending some money, then we recommend checking out our guide on how to create an eBay style marketplace with WordPress.
