How to add a simple product

Go to Products → Add New. In the left-hand WordPress menu, hover over Products and click Add New. You will land on a blank product editing screen.

Enter the product name. Type the name of your product in the large text field at the top — the one that says "Product name." This is the title customers will see on your store.

Write the product description. The large editor box below the title is the long description — this is the main body of text customers read on the product page. Write a few sentences (or more) describing the product. See Writing product descriptions that sell for tips.

Set the product type to Simple product. Scroll down to the Product data panel. In the dropdown at the top of that panel, make sure Simple product is selected (it usually is by default).

Enter the price. In the General tab of Product data, type the regular price in the Regular price field. If you want to show a sale price, fill in the Sale price field too — see Setting prices & sale prices for more on scheduling sales.

Add a short description. Scroll down past the Product data panel to find the Short description box. This text appears directly below the product title and price — it is the first thing customers read, so keep it to 1–3 punchy sentences.

Add a product image. In the right-hand sidebar, find the Product image box. Click Set product image, then upload a photo from your computer or select one from your media library. This becomes the main product photo.

Add product categories and tags. In the right sidebar, check any relevant categories in the Product categories box. Add tags in the Product tags box if you use them. See Organizing products with categories & tags.

Publish the product. In the Publish box in the top-right corner, click Publish. Your product is now live on your store. To save without publishing, click Save Draft instead.