The tool for this setup
WooCommerce is the WordPress plugin that adds products, a cart and checkout. Source: WooCommerce plugin (WordPress.org).
Online Store Checkout on WooCommerce
A business setting up or fixing a WooCommerce checkout.
Setting it up
The onboarding wizard covers store details, then recommended free features for payments, shipping and tax. Source: WooCommerce setup (WooCommerce docs).
The setup checklist then covers products, payments, store design, sales tax, shipping and launch. Source: WooCommerce setup (WooCommerce docs).
The payments task shows the payment providers available in the store's country, or offline payment methods. Source: WooCommerce setup (WooCommerce docs).
What we can build
A checkout built on the Cart and Checkout blocks, with an extension compatibility check.
A payment provider set up for your store's country.
Shipping zones in the right order, tested with real addresses.
Tax settings confirmed with your accountant. We do not give tax advice.
Adding a store to an existing WordPress site
On a site that already has content, WooCommerce is installed as a plugin and adds products, a cart and checkout alongside the existing pages. Source: WooCommerce plugin (WordPress.org).
Where the website stops
The website hands over when the order is paid and passed to fulfilment.
The visitor journey
Step by step, and what the website must do
- 1
Reviews the cart
Delivery cost or an estimate is visible before checkout starts.
- 2
Enters delivery details
Address lookup reduces typing and errors.
- 3
Chooses delivery or pickup
Options and timeframes are shown with their cost.
- 4
Pays
Familiar payment options appear, and total cost does not change at the last step.
- 5
Receives order confirmation
Confirmation shows the order, delivery estimate and returns policy.
Information to collect
| Field | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Carries the receipt and delivery updates. | |
| Delivery address | Needed for shipping and for calculating delivery cost. |
| Payment details | Taken by the payment provider, not stored by the site. |
Where the website hands over: The website hands over when the order is paid and passed to fulfilment.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which checkout does a new WooCommerce store use?
For stores started after WooCommerce 8.3, the Cart and Checkout blocks are the default. Incompatible extensions may cause parts of the checkout to not be available as expected.[3]
How does WooCommerce choose a shipping zone for a customer?
It uses the first zone in your list that covers the customer's shipping address, so the order of your zones matters.[4]
Beyond the website
Stock sync, order processing and accounting entries after checkout are handled by Clever Ops.
Business automation solutions (Clever Ops)How we work together
Two ways to get started
Website Subscription
Your website, fully managed — no big upfront cost.
We design, build, host, maintain and keep improving your site for one simple monthly fee.
- Custom-designed & built for your brand
- Hosting, security & maintenance included
- Ongoing edits & content updates
- Continuous SEO & performance improvements
- Scale up or down as you grow
Fixed Project
A one-off custom build you own outright.
A defined scope and a single fixed quote — delivered once, and yours to keep.
- Bespoke design & development
- Defined scope & timeline
- You own the website & code
- Optional care plan after launch
- Custom-quoted to your needs
Sources
- [1] WooCommerce plugin (WordPress.org). Checked 9 October 2026.
- [2] WooCommerce setup (WooCommerce docs). Checked 10 October 2026.
- [3] Customizing the Cart and Checkout pages (WooCommerce docs). Checked 10 October 2026.
- [4] Setting up shipping zones (WooCommerce docs). Checked 10 October 2026.
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