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With attributes and categories set up and stock management configured, we can begin adding products. When adding a product, the first thing to decide is what type of product it is. | With attributes and categories set up and stock management configured, we can begin adding products. When adding a product, the first thing to decide is what type of product it is. | ||
- | Simple – covers the vast majority of any products you may sell. Simple products are shipped and have no options. For example, a book. | + | * Simple: covers the vast majority of any products you may sell. Simple products are shipped and have no options. For example, a book. |
- | Grouped – a collection of related products that can be purchased individually and only consist of simple products. For example, a set of six drinking glasses. | + | * Grouped: a collection of related products that can be purchased individually and only consist of simple products. For example, a set of six drinking glasses. |
- | Virtual – one that doesn’t require shipping. For example, a service. Enabling this, disables all shipping related fields such as shipping dimensions. A virtual product will also not trigger the shipping calculator in cart and checkout. | + | * Virtual: one that doesn’t require shipping. For example, a service. Enabling this, disables all shipping related fields such as shipping dimensions. A virtual product will also not trigger the shipping calculator in cart and checkout. |
- | Downloadable – activates additional fields where you can provide a downloadable file. After a successful purchase, customers are given a downloadable file as a link in the order notification email. This is suitable for example for a digital album, PDF magazine, or photo. | + | * Downloadable: activates additional fields where you can provide a downloadable file. After a successful purchase, customers are given a downloadable file as a link in the order notification email. This is suitable for example for a digital album, PDF magazine, or photo. |
- | External or Affiliate – one that you list and describe on your website but is sold elsewhere. | + | * External or Affiliate – one that you list and describe on your website but is sold elsewhere. |
- | Variable – a product with variations, each of which may have a different SKU, price, stock option, etc. For example, a t-shirt available in different colors and/or sizes. | + | * Variable: a product with variations, each of which may have a different SKU, price, stock option, etc. For example, a t-shirt available in different colors and/or sizes. |
- | Other types are often added by extensions. For example, WooCommerce Subscriptions adds new product types as does WooCommerce Bookings. | + | * Other types are often added by extensions. For example, WooCommerce Subscriptions adds new product types as does WooCommerce Bookings. |