How do I create a WooCommerce e-commerce website with payment options in India?

The course shows how to build a WordPress/WooCommerce store and add payment methods such as Cash on Delivery, UPI, PayPal, and Razorpay.

How can I restrict Cash on Delivery for low-value WooCommerce orders?

You can configure COD rules with a suitable WooCommerce payment plugin so the option is displayed only when an order meets your chosen minimum value.

How do I add variable products and product categories in WooCommerce?

Create categories from the WooCommerce Products section, then set a product type to Variable and add attributes and variations such as size, color, or price.

Free online course Create a E-Commerce

Duration of the online course: 7 hours and 37 minutes

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Launch your online store faster with this free e‑commerce course—build on WordPress & WooCommerce, set up payments, shipping, coupons, and SEO-ready pages.

In this free course, learn about

Build an e-commerce website using WordPress + WooCommerce (store setup basics)
Understand domains/hosting and their role in launching and running an online store
Configure payments: Cash on Delivery, PayPal, UPI, and Razorpay (incl. account activation)
Restrict Cash on Delivery based on order value and other checkout conditions
Enable and create coupon codes, discounts, and promo rules in WooCommerce
Add product categories and set up variable products (variants like size/color)
Add pincode checker to validate serviceability/delivery availability by location
Generate invoices and set up order documentation workflows in WordPress
Integrate SMS gateway and WhatsApp order notifications (e.g., via Woowa plugin)
Set up shipping solutions for India and handle refunds/return options
Create business email for your store and manage essential communication
Improve SEO: beginner steps to rank your WordPress store on Google
Add login/sign-up before checkout and customize Checkout + My Account pages
Create sales funnels and upsells/downsells (e.g., with Cartflows) to increase AOV

About the free online course

Turn an idea into a working online store with a practical, free e-commerce course designed for real-world selling. You will learn how to create a professional shopping experience using WordPress and WooCommerce, the tools many modern businesses rely on to start selling without building everything from scratch. From the first setup decisions such as domain and hosting to getting your storefront ready for customers, the course focuses on helping you move from planning to launching with confidence.

You will set up the essential systems that make an online store feel trustworthy and easy to use. That includes configuring popular payment options, so customers can choose what suits them best, and learning how to control when certain methods should appear, such as limiting cash on delivery based on order value. You will also work with features that directly affect conversions and customer satisfaction, like coupon codes, order invoices, and communication tools that keep buyers informed at each step.

As your catalog grows, organization becomes a competitive advantage. This course helps you structure product categories and create variable products so shoppers can pick the right size, color, or option without confusion. You will also add practical touches that reduce failed deliveries and support operations, such as checking serviceability by pin code, setting up shipping workflows, and enabling refund handling that protects both the customer experience and your business.

To support growth, you will connect your store to marketing-ready foundations: create a business email, improve your visibility with beginner-friendly SEO actions, and build a smoother checkout and account area that encourages customers to complete their purchase and return. You will explore options like multi-vendor marketplace setups, sales funnels for higher conversions, and WhatsApp notifications for timely updates. By the end, you will have a clearer, end-to-end view of what it takes to launch, manage, and scale an e-commerce business with WordPress and WooCommerce.

Course content

Video class: How to Make an E-Commerce Website (2024) Online Shopping Store 26m
Exercise: What is the role of hosting in setting up an e-commerce website using WooCommerce?
Video class: How to Make an E-Commerce Website in India - Build an Online Store 26m
Exercise: What is one of the first steps to take when creating an ecommerce website using WordPress?
Video class: How to Make an E-Commerce Website 26m
Exercise: What is the primary tool used in building an e-commerce website as described in the text?

Video class: How to Add Cash on Delivery Payment Method in WordPress 12m
Exercise: How can you restrict the Cash on Delivery (COD) payment method on an e-commerce website to be available only for orders above a certain value?
Video class: How to Add Paypal Payment Gateway in WordPress 08m
Video class: How To Add UPI Payment Gateway In Ecommerce Website 09m
Exercise: What is the first step to add a UPI payment option on your WooCommerce website using WordPress?

Video class: How To Add RazorPay in WordPress Website (in just 3 Steps) 13m
Exercise: Which step is essential to activate your Razorpay account for receiving payments on an e-commerce website?
Video class: How to Add Coupon Codes in WordPress (woocommerce) 25m
Exercise: What is the first step to enable the coupon feature on your WooCommerce website?
Video class: How to Add Pin Code Checker to E Commerce Website 10m
Exercise: What is the primary purpose of adding a Pincode checker to an e-commerce website?

Video class: How to Generate Invoices on your E Commerce Website 10m
Exercise: What is the first step to start generating invoices on your WordPress E-commerce website?
Video class: How to Integrate SMS Gateway in WordPress E Commerce Website 15m
Video class: How To Add Product Categories to Your Ecommerce Website 16m
Exercise: What is the first step in creating product categories on a WooCommerce website according to the tutorial?

Video class: How to Add a Variable Product to Your Ecommerce Website 18m
Exercise: What is the main purpose of creating a variable product in WooCommerce?
Video class: How to Ship Products in India | Best Shipping Solution for Ecommerce Sites 41m
Video class: How To Add Refund Option to Your E Commerce website 21m

Video class: How to Create a Business Email 16m
Video class: How to Rank Your Website on Google - WordPress SEO For Beginners 20m
Exercise: What is the first step you should take to start ranking your website on Google?
Video class: How To Add Login 07m
Exercise: What is the first step to add a login and sign-up page before checkout in WooCommerce?

Video class: How to Make A Multi Vendor eCommerce Marketplace Website in WordPress (like Amazon 34m
Video class: How To Customize Your WooCommerce Checkout Page 26m
Exercise: What is the process of suggesting an additional product or a higher-end version of the product a customer is purchasing called in WooCommerce with Cartflows plugin?
Video class: How To Customize WooCommerce My Account Page(in just 10 min) 11m
Exercise: What is the primary benefit of using a plugin like YITH or Wb plugin for customizing the account page on a WooCommerce website?

Video class: How To Create A Sales Funnel For Your Business (in just 8 steps) 35m
Exercise: What is a primary benefit of using a sales funnel in e-commerce?
Video class: How to Send WhatsApp Notifications for WooCommerce Orders 13m
Exercise: What is the primary purpose of the Woowa plugin in WooCommerce?
Video class: How to Sell Digital Products Online - with WordPress 07m
Exercise: Which step is necessary to convert a regular product into a digital product in WooCommerce?

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Explore free online WooCommerce courses designed to help you build, manage, and grow a successful eCommerce store. Learn product setup, payments, shipping, marketing, analytics, and store optimization at your own pace. Enroll today, gain practical WordPress skills, and earn a certificate to showcase your WooCommerce expertise.