How To Create A Woocommerce Variable Product
This tutorial explains how to create a Woocommerce Variable Product, which allows users to offer multiple options, e.g., different colours and sizes within a single product listing.
Create a Woocommerce Variable Product
- Log into WordPress and make sure Woocommerce is installed and activated. Woocommerce turns your WordPress website in to an online store.
- Navigate to Products by using the menu , click Add New to create a new product.
Basic Product Information
- Add a Product Name, Description, and Short Description.
- Save as a draft and preview the product. Then return back in to WordPress by clicking the “W” in the top left of the screen.
Configuring Product Data
- Select Variable Product using the dropdown
- Choose to enable Stock Management, add Shipping Weight & Dimensions.
Adding Attributes
- Add the Colour Attribute, e.g., Grey, White.
- Add the Size Attribute, e.g., S, M, L.
- Save attributes and move to the Variations tab.
Generating Variations
- Auto-generate variations based on attributes.
- Manually set prices, stock levels, and dimensions.
- Upload specific images for each variation.
Bulk Actions for Quick Editing
- Use bulk actions to set prices for all variations at once.
- Set default selections, e.g., Grey, Large.
Adding Product Images
- Main Product Image – Grey T Shirt
- Gallery Images – White T Shirt
Adding Categories and Tags
- Assign Categories, T-Shirts as parent, Short Sleeve as child
- Add Tags, e.g., Grey, Cotton for better searchability.
Categories help organize products into broad sections, making it easier for customers to browse. This product falls under the “T-Shirts” category as the parent and “Short Sleeve” as the child category. Tags act as flexible labels that help customers find similar items based on shared features. For this product, the tags include “Grey” for colour and “Cotton” for material, improving searchability.
Publishing & Viewing the Product
- Click Publish and preview the product.
- Verify that images & variations update correctly when selected.
This tutorial shows how to easily add a WooCommerce Variable Product for better organization and shopping experience.
Thank you, Jonathan @ Buildawebs
