Import WooCommerce Products

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To import WooCommerce products into WordPress using the **WP All Import** plugin, follow these steps:

### 1. Install Required Plugins
– **WP All Import**: Install and activate the [WP All Import plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-all-import/).
– **WooCommerce Add-On**: Install the [WP All Import WooCommerce Add-On Pro](https://www.wpallimport.com/add-ons/woocommerce/) (requires a Pro license).

### 2. Prepare Your Import File
– Create a CSV or XML file containing your product data. Ensure the following details are included:
– **Title**
– **Description**
– **SKU**
– **Price**
– **Categories**
– **Images**
– Any other custom fields required by WooCommerce.

### 3. Begin Import Process
1. Go to **All Import** > **New Import** in the WordPress admin.
2. Click **Upload a file** and upload your CSV/XML file, or select a file from a URL or file already on your server.
3. Choose **WooCommerce Products** when prompted to specify the type of data you are importing.

### 4. Map the Fields
– Map the fields from your CSV/XML file to WooCommerce product fields:
– **Product Name** → Title
– **Description** → Description
– **SKU** → SKU
– **Regular Price** → Regular Price
– **Categories** → Categories
– **Images** → Images
– For custom fields (e.g., attributes), use the **Custom Fields** section to map these to WooCommerce meta keys.

### 5. Configure Advanced Settings (Optional)
– Set import settings like post status (Published/Draft) and whether to match products by SKU for updates.

### 6. Run the Import
– Click **Confirm & Run Import** to begin importing your products.

### 7. Verify the Import
– Check the imported products under **Products** in WooCommerce to ensure everything was added correctly.

### Tips for a Smooth Import
– **Image Handling**: Ensure image URLs are valid and accessible. WP All Import will download these images during the import process.
– **Product Variations**: If you are importing variable products, ensure the file structure matches WP All Import’s requirements for parent-child relationships.
– **Custom Fields**: Use WooCommerce’s product metadata keys for custom data. Refer to [WooCommerce documentation](https://woocommerce.com/document/woocommerce-product-importer-exporter/) for details on meta keys.

Would you like detailed guidance on configuring specific fields or importing variations?

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If you want to import WooCommerce products using the **WP All Import** plugin **without the WooCommerce Add-On**, you can still do it, but it requires a bit more manual mapping of WooCommerce's custom fields and taxonomies. Here’s how you can proceed:

### Steps to Import WooCommerce Products Without the Add-On

#### 1. **Prepare Your CSV/XML File**
Make sure your file includes all the necessary product information:
– **Title (Name)**
– **Description**
– **SKU**
– **Price**
– **Categories**
– **Stock Status**
– **Product Images**
– **Attributes/Custom Fields** (if any)

#### 2. **Install WP All Import**
Install and activate the **WP All Import** plugin (free version from the WordPress plugin repository).

#### 3. **Start a New Import**
1. Go to **All Import** > **New Import**.
2. Upload your CSV or XML file or specify a URL.
3. Choose **Create New Posts** and select the **Post Type** as **Products** (this is essential for WooCommerce).

#### 4. **Map Fields Manually**
In the drag-and-drop interface, you’ll need to map your file’s columns to WooCommerce’s fields and taxonomies:

##### **Basic Product Fields**
– **Post Title** → Product Title
– **Post Content** → Product Description
– **Post Excerpt** → Short Description

##### **WooCommerce-Specific Fields (Custom Fields)**
WooCommerce stores product details as metadata. Map the following fields to their respective WooCommerce meta keys:

| **Field** | **Meta Key** | Notes |
|————————|—————————–|——————————-|
| Regular Price | `_regular_price` | For the standard price. |
| Sale Price | `_sale_price` | For the discounted price. |
| SKU | `_sku` | Product SKU. |
| Stock Quantity | `_stock` | Stock amount. |
| Stock Status | `_stock_status` | Use `instock` or `outofstock`.|
| Product Type | `_product_type` | Use `simple` or `variable`. |

##### **Taxonomies**
WooCommerce uses taxonomies for categories and tags:
– Map **Product Categories** to `product_cat`.
– Map **Product Tags** to `product_tag`.

##### **Images**
1. Drag the image URL(s) from your file into the **Images** section.
2. For multiple images, separate them with commas.

#### 5. **Run the Import**
1. Configure advanced settings if needed (e.g., update existing products by SKU).
2. Click **Confirm & Run Import** to start.

#### 6. **Verify Imported Products**
After the import completes, check your WooCommerce **Products** page to ensure the products were added correctly.

### Limitations Without the Add-On
– **Variable Products**: Creating variable products (with attributes and variations) can be complex without the WooCommerce Add-On.
– **Automation**: Updating or syncing products may require manual mapping each time.

Let me know if you need help setting up any specific field or working with variable products!

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