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A WooCommerce variations table makes it easier for your customers to view and select variations. Discover 2 easy ways to list variations in a table or matrix layout - no coding needed!

Typically, WooCommerce stores offer limited variation dropdowns which only appear on the single product page. This is fine for many startups and basic online stores. However, listing variations as dropdowns can make you lose sales:

Fortunately, there's an easy solution. Simply install a WooCommerce variations table plugin and instantly solve all of these problems.

Why a WooCommerce variations table plugin can improve your conversions

As you can see, the default WooCommerce variation dropdowns aren't ideal - especially if you sell the type of products where customers buy several variations at once.

The best WooCommerce variations table plugins make it much easier to view variations and add them to the cart. They list variations as products in a table or grid layout. Customers can see all the variations at once, and enter the quantity they require of each one. Then, they simply click 'Add to cart' to add all the selected variations together.

Letting customers select variations on the WooCommerce shop page or category pages can really speed up the buying process. By using a WooCommerce variations table plugin to list product variations, customers can easily compare them alongside one another.

2 ways to list WooCommerce variations as products in a table

In this tutorial, I'm going to give you a choice of 2 ways to create a product variation table for WooCommerce. First, I'll tell you about them both so that you can make a decision. Then, you can skip to the setup instructions and start setting it up!

This is what the 2 types of WooCommerce variations table look like:

As you can see, WooCommerce Bulk Variations lists the variations for a specific product in a grid or matrix. In contrast, WooCommerce Product Table creates a variations table of multiple products.

Here's a comparison of the WooCommerce variation table plugins so that you can decide which one is best for your store:

What type of WooCommerce variable products table will you choose?

Made a decision? Now it's time to skip to the setup instructions for your chosen WooCommerce variations table plugin:

• WooCommerce Bulk Variations - skip to instructions.
• WooCommerce Product Table - skip to instructions.

Option 1: WooCommerce Bulk Variations

Bulk Variations creates a WooCommerce product variations table listing variations for a specific product. For example, it's perfect for displaying the price of all the variations in a WooCommerce variable product price table. Customers don't need to click on a variation to see the price! They can also add multiple products to the cart directly from the pricing table.

WooCommerce variations table - Setup instructions

1. Get WooCommerce Bulk Variations and install them on your WordPress site.
2. Head to WooCommerce → Settings → Products → Bulk variations and enter the license key from your order confirmation email.
3. Use one (or all!) of the following options to set up your WooCommerce product variation tables:
   • Configure everything centrally on the plugin settings page, which will automatically enable it on the single product page for all eligible products.
   • Enable the WooCommerce variation table for each product individually on the 'Edit Product' screen.
   • Use a shortcode to manually insert product variation table for WooCommerce into other pages and posts.
   • Install the WooCommerce Quick View plugin so that customers can open a lightbox containing the product variations table from the shop and category pages. This is important if you want to truly speed up the buying process, as customers don't need to visit a separate page to choose their variations.

Option 2: WooCommerce Product Table

This variable Product Table plugin provides a different way to create a WooCommerce variations table. While you can use it to list variations on the single product page, that's not its main purpose. Instead, it actually changes how your products are listed on the main shop and category pages.

WooCommerce Product Table lets you list WooCommerce variations as a table on any page of your website. Conveniently, this can be used for either specific products or for multiple products, whole categories, and more. You might:

• Enable it on the shop and category pages so that customers can select variations without leaving the page.
• WooCommerce display variations as list of products in a table on the product detail page, replacing the default dropdown lists.
• Add WooCommerce variation tables listing specific products on normal pages, or even within blog posts.

How does it work?

The plugin lists variations as products, with each one having its own row in the table. That way, you can list the variations for multiple products in the same table, alongside other types of products.

The table has multiple columns of information about each product or variation. Customers can instantly see all the information about each option and make quick buying decisions. They can then choose quantities and use the buy buttons or checkboxes. This is a great way to change the variation dropdown to a checkbox so that customers can select multiple variations and add them to the cart in a single click.

You can use the product table variations plugin to list variations anywhere on your site. This gives e-commerce stores an excellent way to list variations as products and make shopping easier for their customers.

Find variations more easily

WooCommerce Product Table comes with extra features to help customers to find what they want. As well as an instant search box, you can display filter dropdowns above the table. For example, if you've created a WooCommerce variation table with different options for color and size then you can add them as filters. Customers select their size and color, and the table updates to show variations with these product attributes. Neat!

WooCommerce Product Table can display product variations as a table or dropdowns

Before we start setting it up, it's worth mentioning that the plugin provides two ways to create WooCommerce variable product tables. These are:

1. Separate variations - list variations as products on their own row of the table.
2. Variation dropdowns - list products in a table (1 product per row), with variation dropdowns next to the buy buttons.

The benefit of WooCommerce variation dropdowns is that they're compact. You can list large numbers of product options in a small amount of space. As I mentioned earlier, it's a shame that WooCommerce only lets you display variation dropdowns on a single product page. With WooCommerce Product Table, you can add WooCommerce variation dropdowns as part of a product table anywhere on your site.

Which should I use?

For some stores, there are downsides to listing variations as a dropdown - even within a variable product table:

• Customers can only see 1 variation at a time. They have to select each variation option individually to see the variation price, description, stock, and image. This makes it hard to compare variations and make buying decisions.
• The buying process is slower, as customers have to select a variation (often from multiple options), then click add to cart. They must repeat the process to buy multiple variations. There's no way to select multiple variations in one go.

This is fine for many stores but causes problems for others. If you have large ranges of product sizes, different colors, weights, or other options, then a WooCommerce variations table with each option on its own row can massively benefit your store. Displaying variations in a table makes it easier for your customers to find and understand the necessary information. They can see all the available variations at once instead of having to select from dropdowns.

How to create a WooCommerce product variations table

Watch this video to discover how to create a WooCommerce variations table with the WooCommerce Product Table plugin:

1. Install the WooCommerce Product Table plugin.
2. Activate your license key at WooCommerce → Settings → Products → Product tables.
3. On the same page, choose all the settings for your WooCommerce variation tables. In particular, pay attention to:
   • Columns - this controls what information is displayed about your product variations. The plugin supports individual variation descriptions, product images, prices, and stock statuses. If this data is available, then it will display in the relevant columns of the table. If you haven't added this data for each variation, then the information for the overall product will be used instead. (This avoids any gaps in your variations table.)
   • Variations - choose 'Dropdown' or 'Separate', as we discussed above.
   • Add to cart button - choose 'Button' or 'Button and Checkbox' to allow customers to add multiple variations to the cart at once. Customers can tick the options they require and click a single 'Add Selected to Cart' button above or below the table of variations as products.
   • Filters - select 'Custom' and add att: followed by the slugs for the custom attributes of your variations, separated by commas. For example, you might add att:color, att:size to let customers filter by color and size.
4. Now choose where to display the product variation table for WooCommerce. The options are:
   1. Shop and category pages - Tick the relevant boxes on the settings page, and this will enable the WooCommerce variation table layout throughout your store.
   2. Use a shortcode to list one or more products on any page or post (see instructions), or on the single product page.

Check out the full list of features that come with the Product Table plugin, and start planning which ones to use for your WooCommerce variations tables.

Can I automatically add a table of variations to the product page?

The variable product table shortcode lets you list variations anywhere on your site, including in the short or long description on the single product page. However, this won't hide the default variation dropdown menus. This is a bit more technical so we've provided code snippets that developers can use to achieve this.

Alternatively, use the WooCommerce Bulk Variations plugin (see Option 1, above) to automatically replace the dropdowns with a variations table.

Case studies - WooCommerce variations table in action

Before we finish, let's look at some real-life WooCommerce stores that use variations tables instead of dropdowns.

Many store owners use the plugin to list WooCommerce product variations on individual product pages. They do this as an alternative to built-in variations, to make purchasing technical or bulk items more straightforward.

A WooCommerce variation table layout is particularly suited to e-commerce sites that sell equipment and custom machinery, tools, or supplies. It's also ideal for bespoke kitchens, bathrooms, or furniture online stores. This is because customers can configure products to suit their needs, combining multiple choices as needed.

For example, First Kitchens use WooCommerce Product Table on the single product page for this purpose:

Similarly, Mechanical Air Supplies uses the code snippets in the plugin knowledge base to automatically add WooCommerce variations tables to the single product pages:

Edit multiple variations more easily

Have you ever noticed how long it takes to edit your variations? For example, if you want to add the same image to multiple variations at once, or set the same price for all variations with particular attribute values?

In WooCommerce itself, you have to do this manually. You can save yourself a lot of time by installing WooCommerce Bulk Variations. As well as displaying variations in a grid (which we discussed earlier), it lets you filter variations on the 'Edit Product' screen and edit the selected variations in bulk. Even if you're using WooCommerce Product Table to list variations in the front end, you can still use WooCommerce Bulk Variations for the bulk management features in the back end.

Change the format of the variation price display

If the variations for a particular product are different prices, then WooCommerce display variations as list for the main price as a range. For example, if the lowest price if $10 and the highest price is $20 then the price range is shown as "$10 - $20".

If that doesn't work for the product types you sell, then you can easily fix this by installing the WooCommerce Variation Prices plugin.

This simple but effective plugin lets you replace the WooCommerce variation price range with any format you like. You can show the lowest price only, the highest price, replace the dash with another symbol, or create a completely custom price format.

The customized variation price range will appear above the variations grid if you're using Method 1. It also appears in the price column of the WooCommerce variable product table if you're using Method 2.

Final thoughts on listing WooCommerce variations

Both the Bulk Variations and Product Table plugins are ideal for creating a WooCommerce variations table. Choose whichever plugin best meets your requirements.

By giving customers extra choice and flexibility in how WooCommerce display variations as list, you can encourage multiple or bulk sales for your WooCommerce variable product table. Customers are no longer limited to a single page for choosing product variations. Instead, they can add different variations to the checkout cart directly from other areas such as product category pages, your main shop, and also any other page on your WordPress site. This reduces the number of clicks - vital for improving your WooCommerce store's conversion rate.

This can have a hugely positive impact on purchasing behavior and increase your sales. The best WooCommerce variations plugin makes it easy to list variations as a table, which isn't normally possible with WooCommerce.

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Before we switched to selling plugins, clients often asked us to build a WordPress e-commerce website with a WooCommerce online shop AND bookings for courses or other events.

There are lots of reasons for wanting this sort of WooCommerce events website. Your company may organise events and also sell products or equipment relating to these events. You may be a training company who sells courses directly as well as gift vouchers which can be redeemed against your courses. You may be a membership website for a specific industry, selling WooCommerce products and events to support your members.

With millions of websites using WooCommerce according to the latest usage stats, plenty of websites fall into all these categories.

I'm going to tell you about three of the best WooCommerce event and booking products, with advice on how to choose the best one for your specific requirements.

Important notice! In response to the popularity of this article, we've created an online course to teach you how to use WooCommerce to take course and event bookings. 

How to use WooCommerce for course & event bookings

A lot of WordPress web designers meet the above requirements by installing two standalone plugins - WooCommerce for selling products, and an events management or booking plugin for selling courses/events. We've had lots of clients whose WordPress events websites work in this way.

The downside is that your users have to buy products and pay for them in a completely separate process from booking events. For example, we saw one website used WooCommerce to sell products and Events Manager Pro to sell events. Customers would use the WooCommerce shopping cart and checkout to buy products. They would then have to book each event individually by completing a booking form and clicking a PayPal button. This created a disjointed experience for customers. It also missed out on opportunities for increasing sales by cross-promoting products and events.

I will show you three ways to design a WordPress e-commerce website that sells products and courses/events using WooCommerce. Both methods use the standard WooCommerce cart and checkout, allowing customers to add products AND book a course/event at the same time. Your customers can pay for products and events in a single transaction. This creates a seamless experience that maximizes your sales.

Each of these methods use WooCommerce, as this is the best WordPress e-commerce plugin and has all the features that most websites need. It also has plenty of extensions and other plugins to meet more unusual requirements. And surprisingly it's free, too!

WooCommerce is clearly the best option for the e-commerce side of your website. This means that your main decision is how to extend WooCommerce to take bookings for courses or events in a single checkout process. Which option to choose depends on how you organize your events.

Method 1 - A WooCommerce product with a date picker (the easy option)

Let's start with the simplest option which will only take you a minute to set up.

The plugins that I'm going to feature in Methods 2 and 3 are designed specifically for selling events in WooCommerce. In contrast the plugin in Method 1 is something different - a product add-ons plugin!

The WooCommerce Product Options plugin lets you add a wide range of extra options to any product. You can add a date picker field to any product, and optionally enable a time picker. It also lets you add a range of additional options to your WooCommerce events, such as choosing a ticket type or lunch options.

If you have simple requirements (and limited time) then WooCommerce Product Options is an excellent way to set up WooCommerce events. That's because purpose-built events plugins tend to be very complex. They can be difficult to set up and customize. With WooCommerce Product Options, you simply add a date picker field to your existing products.

Your customers can easily choose a date and time slot for the event they want to book. You can even disable past dates in the calendar, specific dates or days of the week, and block dates when the event isn't running. That way, you can ensure that customers only book for available dates and times.

If you're looking for a simple and easy way to take event bookings in WooCommerce, then the Product Options plugin with a date picker field is the perfect solution.

Method 2 - WooCommerce with Events Calendar and WooCommerce Event Tickets Plus

The Events Calendar (free), Event Tickets (free) and Event Tickets (paid-for) are designed to work together alongside WooCommerce. The Events Calendar allows you to add events to your website. Event Tickets lets people register for your free events. By combining them with Event Tickets Plus and WooCommerce, you can sell places on your events using the WooCommerce shopping cart. This lets you create a fully functional WooCommerce online store with event bookings.

If you need a more fully-featured events management system then upgrade to Events Calendar Pro, the paid version. This has various extra features, for example calendars that you can display in the sidebar throughout the website to promote your events.

Pros - The Events Calendar/Event Tickets/Event Tickets Plus are created by StellarWP, a reputable WordPress company. The events plugins provide a wide range of features. It lists upcoming events (which can be filtered by category etc.). There are calendars showing the dates of your upcoming events. It really is a complete event management system. They are designed to work with WooCommerce and are fully tested with it.

Cons - To create a course or event using this method, you have to add each date as a separate event. This creates some extra work for you. For example, if you run the same event on multiple dates then you have to add it separately for each date. If you take our online course on how to create a website using these plugins then I'll provide some tips on how to create your events more quickly.

Method 3 - WooCommerce with WooCommerce Bookings

WooCommerce Bookings is a paid plugin that works alongside WooCommerce. It lets you add each event as a bookable WooCommerce product. You can add multiple dates for each event. Customers can add products or events (i.e. bookable products) to their cart and pay for everything in a single transaction.

Pros - This method makes it easier  to create and maintain events because you only have to create each course once, and can assign multiple dates to each event. Both plugins are owned by Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com. This means that the plugins are fully tested together and you're not taking on the risks that come from combining plugins by third parties.

Cons - There's no built-in option to display all your upcoming events on a single calendar. Each individual event has a calendar showing the available dates, but there is no overarching calendar showing all your events together. Instead, you can list the course names and customers have to click on a course to view the available dates.

Can I create a calendar of all my events with WooCommerce Bookings?

As I said, the plugin doesn't have a built-in option for this. If you need a central calendar then there are options for you:

• Use method 1 instead (i.e. WooCommerce with Events Calendar plugin), or;
• Use Google Calendar integration to show all your bookable events on a Google Calendar, embedded on your website. This won't look as integrated/professional as the Events Calendar plugin's central calendar, but it is a way to show all events with WooCommerce Bookings.

The exact features of your event bookings will depend on whether you use method 1 or 2. Both can be implemented in a way that allows your customers to choose a date, book a course and pay via PayPal or another payment method such as Stripe. (Or you can continue taking manual payments, if you prefer). Customers will be able to purchase gift vouchers and courses in a single checkout process, creating a seamless user experience.

Expert tip #1 - Sell membership at the same time!

A lot of WordPress membership websites sell products and/or events. If you want your customers to be able to purchase membership at the same time as products and events then this is possible too!

To achieve this, there are 2 great options:

1. Combine the free Groups plugin with Groups for WooCommerce. This allows you to create a 'Membership' product (or more than one, if you want different membership levels). Customers can buy membership in the same way as other products and events.
2. Use the WooCommerce Memberships plugin. This is very similar to Groups with some subtle differences. Check out this comparison table from WooCommerce to decide which is best for your WooCommerce membership site.

Once a customer has purchased your 'membership' product, you can create members-only pages on your site. You can restrict these to the relevant membership group or membership level.

And if you're being really clever, you can use the Dynamic Pricing plugin to give discounts to your members! Create different discounts for products in each category, discounts for individual products - the sky's the limit!

Note: These membership plugins are compatible with either of the above methods for creating a WooCommerce event bookings site.

Expert tip #2 - Create a table of events with WooCommerce Product Table

Whichever WooCommerce events plugin you use, you can improve how your events are displayed by listing them in a product table. To do this, just install the WooCommerce Product Table plugin and use it to list your event products.

This is particularly useful if you have large numbers of events and want to provide a more detailed database of upcoming events. It's great for sites with lots of events as customers can use the search box, sortable columns and filtering options to find events by category, tag, etc.

Choosing the right theme for your WooCommerce events website

For a professional website, it's important to make sure WooCommerce and the event plugins match the rest of your website.

You can achieve this by choosing a WooCommerce-ready WordPress theme. Its shop pages will be pre-styled to match the theme, helping to reduce your costs.

It's harder to find a theme that contains styling for events plugins. These tips will help you find a theme that looks great with The Events Calendar plugins:

• Storefront is the official WooCommerce theme. It's lightweight, easy to set up and will work with events and booking plugins. The main Storefront theme is free and if you don't like the design, you can use it with a free or paid child theme.
• Avada and Enfold are popular themes designed to work with WooCommerce and The Events Calendar plugins. They're hugely flexible and can adapt to work with most brands and colour schemes, without needing to write any code - so check these out first.
• To find other themes designed to work with WooCommerce and The Events Calendar plugins, go to the WordPress section of ThemeForest. Scroll down and find the 'Compatible with' section in the left column. Select 'WooCommerce' and 'Events Calendar' to find themes that work with your plugins.

If your theme hasn't been tested with these plugins, you might need to do some custom styling to make the WooCommerce and event pages look good.

Take our online course on WooCommerce Course & Event Booking Plugins!

This article is one of the most popular on our site. It has helped many people to create a course or event booking website with WooCommerce.

We have now created an online course to take you through the whole process of building an events site with WooCommerce.

The course focusses on using The Events Calendar suite of plugins with WooCommerce. You'll learn how to create a fully functional events site.

In the course, I'll talk you through the different plugins to help you choose the right combination for your site. I'll teach you how to set up each plugin and get the most from them. Along the way, I'll provide lots of advice and tips on how to maximise the income from your WooCommerce events site. And finally, I'll show you how to test your website, fix any problems and where to get support. I'll even share the famous Barn2 Media go-live checklist with you.

What is the best WooCommerce events plugin?

In conclusion, WooCommerce provides several options for taking bookings for events, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.

If you want a simple and easy-to-use solution, the WooCommerce Product Options plugin with a date picker field is an excellent choice. This plugin allows you to add a date picker field to any WooCommerce product, and you can customize the field with various options to suit your needs. It's an ideal solution for businesses that want to take bookings for events without the need for advanced features.

On the other hand, if you need a dedicated event calendar with advanced features, the Events Calendar plugin is a great option. It provides a complete calendar system for your website, allowing you to create and manage events with ease. This plugin is perfect for businesses that want to create a comprehensive event calendar with ticketing and registration features.

Finally, if you need a powerful booking system with advanced features like resource management, scheduling, and appointment reminders, the WooCommerce Bookings plugin is the way to go. It provides a robust and reliable solution for businesses that need a complete booking system.

In summary, here are the three plugins discussed in this article and when to use them:

• WooCommerce Product Options with a date picker field: For businesses that need a simple and easy-to-use booking solution.
• Events Calendar: For businesses that need a comprehensive event calendar with ticketing and registration features.
• WooCommerce Bookings: For businesses that need a powerful booking system with advanced features.

Customers love their favorite brands. That's why you need the best WooCommerce brand plugins to display product by brand, allow them to filter by brand, and more.

In the world of e-commerce, product branding is a critical element in building a strong online presence. For businesses using WooCommerce, showcasing your product brands effectively can make a significant difference in attracting and retaining customers.

Fortunately, WooCommerce provides several plugins to help enhance the display of product brands on your website. In this article, we will explore how to use three of the most popular WooCommerce brand plugins:

• YITH WooCommerce Brands - Easily store information about the brand of each product in your store.
• WooCommerce Product Table - Display products in a quick order form complete with information about their brand. Customers can view products by brand, sort by brand, and more.
• Product Filters - Allow customers to filter products by their favorite brand.

In this article, I'm going to tell you why you might want these plugins, how they work together, and how to set them up. By the end, you will have a solid understanding of how to use these tools to showcase your product brands effectively and improve your online store's performance.

What is WooCommerce Brands?

YITH WooCommerce Brands is an official extension which adds a product brands taxonomy to any WooCommerce store.

It's quite a simple plugin and simply provides an easy way to store and display the brand of each product. It also has a few extra features such as an A-Z layout listing all your brands, and built-in widgets to display and filter by brand.

This is how to add brands to your WooCommerce products:

1. Install YITH WooCommerce Brands on your WordPress site.
2. Go to the 'Edit Product' screen for any product. You will see a new 'Brands' section on the right.
3. Add a brand to the product.

As you can see, working with WooCommerce Brands is really easy.

Limitation of WooCommerce Brands

While the WooCommerce Brands plugin is everything you need to tag each product with brand information, it's not ideal for displaying products by brand. For example, it can't:

Keep reading to discover two plugins that work alongside WooCommerce Brands to fill these gaps.

List and sort products by brand

WooCommerce Product Table is our flagship plugin here at Barn2. It works by listing your WooCommerce products in an interactive table or one-page order form. It comes with extra features such as customizable columns, search box, product variations support and more. The table plugin also provides more sophisticated ways to allow WooCommerce users to filter by brand.

Product table views are a popular way to increase conversion rates. They can boost your sales because it makes the buying process quicker and easier. Customer can quickly view all your products on a single page. They can see all the information they need (including brand, if you're using the WooCommerce Brands plugin). This lets them add to the cart without having to click elsewhere.

One of WooCommerce Product Table's biggest selling points is its ability to show extra data directly on the product listing page. It supports all the standard WooCommerce product data such as name, price, add to cart, description, short description, attributes, variations - the list goes on. However, the WooCommerce core doesn't come with a brands field. That's why you need to use it with the WooCommerce Brands plugin to display product brands in a table.

Once you have created a product table with a brand column, customers can click on the column header to instantly sort products by brand.

How to Use WooCommerce Brands with WooCommerce Product Table

1. First, install and set up YITH WooCommerce Brands if you haven't already. Tag your products with their brand, as described earlier in this WooCommerce Brands tutorial.
2. Next, use the plugin documentation to create brands and assign them to your products. This is really easy - just look for the 'Brands' section on the right of the Add/Edit Product screen.

   

3. Next, install WooCommerce Product Table.
4. Use the plugin settings wizard to choose how you want your product tables to work. The wizard opens automatically when you first activate the plugin.
5. In the 'Columns' section of the setup wizard, choose which columns you want to appear in the product table. You can see the available columns here - choose whichever you want, such as product image, name, price, add to cart, etc. If you want to include a 'Brands' column, make sure you add tax:yith_product_brand to the list of columns. For example, adding image,name,tax:yith_product_brand,price,buy will display columns for image, name, product brand, price and add to cart button.
6. Add a [product_table] shortcode onto the page. By default, this will list all your products but there are options to show specific products if you prefer.
7. Finally, view your page!

When you view your product table with WooCommerce brands, you will see a list of products your chosen settings. You'll also see a 'Brands' column in the table. Clicking on a brand in the WooCommerce table will filter the list of products by that brand. However, I'll show you how to add more user-friendly brand filters in a minute.

How to list products with a specific brand

You can also use WooCommerce Product Table to list products by brand. To do this, add the terms option to your product table shortcode.

For example, the following shortcode will list all Nike products:

[product_table term="yith_product_brand:nike"]

Replace 'Nike' with the slug for the brand you wish to display.

Let customers filter by brand

While the WooCommerce Product Table plugin includes simple filter dropdowns, you probably want more visual ways to let customers filter by brand. After all, customers love buying products by their favorite brand and want a quick way to find and view them.

The best way to do add sophisticated and eye-catching brand filters to WooCommerce is to install the Product Filters plugin. This comes with a wide range of styles which you can use to filter by brand, including:

• Checkboxes and radio buttons listing all the brands.
• A clickable image of each brand (**recommended**).
• A word cloud displaying the name of each brand as labels.

How to add a brand filter to WooCommerce

It's easy to add filter by brand to your WooCommerce store:

1. Make sure that YITH WooCommerce Brands is already installed, with or without WooCommerce Product Table.
2. Install the WooCommerce Product Filters plugin.
3. There are several ways to choose where the filters will appear on the page. You can use either of these options separately, or combine them to add filters to multiple locations:
   • To display filters above the list of products on all your shop pages, select the name of the relevant filter group in the plugin setup wizard. You can also do this on the plugin settings page at Products → Filters → Settings.
   • Go to Appearance → Widgets and add a 'Product Filters' widget. This will display it in the sidebar area on the pages where you list products.
   • You can also display filters in other locations such as via shortcodes and Gutenberg blocks, or in your page builder plugin such as Elementor. Learn how in the plugin documentation.
4. Go to Products → Filters and add or edit a filter group.
5. Add a filter in your chosen style (e.g. image buttons).
6. Select 'Custom Taxonomy' as the source of the data to be used in the filter. Select 'Brand' as the taxonomy name.

Take your WooCommerce brands to the next level

Enhancing the display of product brands on your WooCommerce store can improve the best branding plugins for WooCommerce, you can effectively showcase your product brands and make it easy for customers to find and filter products based on their preferences.

• The YITH WooCommerce Brands plugin enables you to efficiently store and manage comprehensive brand information for each product in your store.
• With the WooCommerce Product Table plugin, you can display your products in a streamlined order form that includes brand information, and enable customers to view products by brand, sort by brand, and more.
• The WooCommerce Product Filters plugin empowers customers to filter products by their favorite brands, making it easier for them to find and purchase the products they desire.

With the tips and strategies outlined in this article, you can take your product branding to the next level and create a strong online presence for your business. So, don't hesitate to start implementing these plugins on your WooCommerce store and see the positive impact it has on your sales and customer engagement.

WordPress calendar plugins such as The Events Calendar are fantastic. But what if you're not happy with the built-in event layouts? This tutorial will show you a  straightforward way of creating a searchable events table to list your upcoming events.

In this guide, we will be focusing on the Events Calendar plugins suite. This includes Event Calendar Pro, Event Tickets Plus, and other related plugins. However, the method we'll be discussing here can be used to create a table of events for any WordPress events plugin available. Using the WordPress plugin for event management is a great way to efficiently organize and promote various types of events.

Having all event information in one place makes it easy for event planners to manage registrations, and monitor ticket sales. This can lead to increased attendance and revenues. As well as improved brand image and customer satisfaction.

Watch the video to learn how. You can also keep reading for full written instructions on how to create a table of events in WordPress.

Why use the Events Calendar plugin for WordPress?

The Events Calendar plugin is a popular choice for managing events on a WordPress website for several reasons. The Events Calendar plugin has a user-friendly interface that allows users to create and manage events with ease. Additionally, it offers various customization options, enabling users to customize the appearance and functionality of the calendar to meet their specific needs.

Additionally, the plugin offers advanced features such as ticketing, RSVP tracking, and recurring events in WordPress. The plugin is well-supported and regularly updated. Making sure that it remains compatible with the latest versions of WordPress and other plugins.

The importance of event management for businesses and organizations

Event management plays a critical role in the success of businesses and organizations. Events provide a platform for your business to showcase your products or services and create brand awareness. For organizations, events are a great way to raise awareness about your cause and raise funds.

Effective event management can help businesses and organizations achieve their goals. It also increases visibility and credibility. It also builds lasting relationships with your target audience.

Using event management tools such as The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress can help your business streamline event planning. As well as improve your overall event experience.

Different options for creating a new event

The Event Calendar plug offers several options for creating a new event on your WordPress website. These options allow you to customize your event to meet the needs of your audience. Here are some of the different ways you can create a new event using The Events Calendar plugin:

1. Add Event button: The most basic way to create a new event is to click on the "Add Event" button. This will take you to a new page where you can enter the details of your event.
2. Quick event creation: You can use the "Quick Event" feature to create an event in just a few seconds. This feature is especially useful if you need to create an event on the go.
3. Recurring events: Use the recurring event feature to set it up once and have it repeat automatically.
4. Importing events: You can also import events listed in another application into The Events Calendar plugin. This saves you time and effort by allowing you to bring all of your events into one place.
5. Front-end event submission: You can allow visitors to submit events to your website by enabling front-end submission. They can fill out a form and submit their event directly to your site.

How to add event details such as title, date, time, location, and description

To add event details using The Events Calendar plugin, follow these steps:

1. Install and activate The Events Calendar plugin from the WordPress plugin repository.
2. Go to the WordPress dashboard and navigate to the Events → Add New Event page.
3. In the event editor screen, you will see fields to add the event details, including:
   • Title: Enter the title of the event in the "Event Title" field.
   • Date and Time: Select the date and time of the event from the "Start" and "End" fields.
   • Location: Enter the location of the event in the "Venue" and "Address" fields. You can also use the "Google Maps" field to add a map to the event.
   • Description: Enter the description of the event in the editor field.
4. You can also add additional event details, such as event categories, tags, and featured images. As well as organizer details, and ticket details using the options available in the event editor screen.
5. Click on the "Publish" button to publish the event on your website.
6. You can view the event on your website by navigating to the Events page. You can also view it by adding a shortcode to a page or post. To add a shortcode, use the [tribe_events] shortcode and customize it with the necessary options.

That's it! You have successfully added an event using The Events Calendar plugin with all the necessary details.

How to add images, videos, and other media to events using The Events Calendar plugin

To add images, videos, and other media to events, using The Events Calendar plugin, follow these steps:

1. In the event editor screen, scroll down to the "Event Image" section.
2. Click on the "Set event image" button to upload an image from your computer, or choose an image from the media library.
3. Once you have selected an image, you can customize the image settings, such as the image size and alignment.
4. To add a video to the vent, you can use the "Embed video" field in the event editor screen. Paste the video embed code from a supported video hosting platform (such as YouTube or Vimeo) into the field and click the "save" button.
5. You can also add other media to the event description by clicking on the"Add media" button in the editor field. From here, you can upload and insert images, audio files, and other media.
6. You can use the "gallery" block in the editor field to display a gallery of images. Add the images you want to display and customize the gallery settings as needed.
7. Publish the event on your website by clicking the "Publish" button after adding all the required media.

How to add event categories and tags

To add event categories and tags using The Events Calendar plugin, follow these steps:

1. In the event editor screen, scroll down to the "Event Categories" section.
2. Click on the "Add New Category" button to create a new category, or select an existing category from the dropdown menu.
3. Enter a name for the category and a description if desired, and click the "Add New Category" button to save.
4. To add tags to the event, scroll down to the "Event Tags" section.
5. Click on the "Add New Tag" button to create a new tag, or select an existing tag from the dropdown menu.
6. Enter a name for the tag and click the "Add New Tag" button to save.
7. You can also assign multiple categories and tags to the event by selecting them from the dropdown menus. You can also do this by entering them manually in the respective fields.
8. Publish the event on your website by clicking on the "Publish" button after adding all the required categories and tags.

How to set up recurring events and multi-day events using The Events Calendar plugin

If you're using The Events Calendar plugin for your WordPress site, you can easily set up recurring events and multi-day events to save time and effort. However, this useful feature is only available as part of the premium Events Calendar Pro add-on. With this add-on, you can create a wide range of events, from daily or weekly meetings to conferences or festivals that span multiple days.

To set up recurring events and multi-day events using The Events Calendar plugin, follow these steps:

1. In the event editor screen, navigate to the "Event Schedule" section.
2. To set up a recurring event, click on the "Add New Schedule" button.
3. Select the "Custom Schedule" option and choose the start and end dates for the recurring event.
4. Choose the recurrence pattern for the event, such as daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly. You can also set the event to recur on specific days of the week, or on certain dates of the month.
5. Set the start and end times for each occurrence of the event. You can also choose to have the times be the same for every occurrence.
6. You can also set an end date for the recurring event, or choose to have it recur indefinitely.
7. To set up a multi-day event, enter the start and end dates in the "Start" and "End" fields in the "Event Details" section.
8. You can also add a schedule for the event by clicking on the "Add New Schedule" button in the "Event Schedule" section. Enter the start and end times for each day of the event, or choose to have the times be the same for every day.
9. Once you have set up the recurring or multi-day event, add all the necessary event details, such as title, location, and description, as well as any images or media.
10. Finally, click on the "Publish" button to publish the event on your website.

How to view, edit, and delete existing events in The Events Calendar plugin

To view, edit, and delete existing events in The Events Calendar plugin, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click on "Events" in the left-hand menu to view the list of all events created using The Events Calendar plugin.
3. To view an event, click on its title in the list.
4. To edit an event, hover over its title in the list and click on "Edit."
5. Make the necessary changes to the event details, such as title, date, time, location, and description.
6. To delete an event, hover over its title in the list and click on "Trash."
7. To permanently delete an event, click on the "Trash" link at the top of the events list. Then click on "Empty Trash."
8. You can also restore a deleted event by clicking on the "Trash" link. Hover over the event's title, and click on "Restore."

How to manage event attendees and RSVPs in The Events Calendar plugin

The Events Calendar plugin offers several options for managing event attendees and RSVPs. Here are the steps to manage event attendees and RSVPs in The Events Calendar plugin:

1. Make sure that you have enabled the RSVP feature for your events. Go to "Events" > "Settings" > "Tickets" and check the "Enable RSVPs" checkbox.
2. To view the list of attendees for an event, go to the event editor screen and click on the "Attendees" tab. Here, you can see a list of all the people who have RSVP'd to the event.
3. You can add a new attendee to the event by clicking on the "Add Attendee" button.
4. To edit an attendee's details, click on their name in the list and make the necessary changes.
5. You can delete an attendee from the list by clicking on their name and then clicking on the "Remove Attendee" button.
6. You can also export the attendee list to a CSV file by clicking on the "Export CSV" button.
7. To manage RSVPs for the event, go to the event editor screen and click on the "RSVPs" tab. Here, you can see a list of all the people who have RSVP'd to the event and their RSVP status.
8. To change an attendee's RSVP status, click on their name in the list and select the new status from the dropdown menu.
9. You can also send email reminders to attendees who have RSVP'd to the event by clicking on the "Email" button.

Can you export events to other calendars or platforms in The Events Calendar plugin?

The Events Calendar plugin provides a convenient way to export your events to other platforms like Google calendar. This is done through the use of the iCalendar format. This is also known as .ics. This standard format enables the easy sharing of calendar data across various platforms.

To export events to other calendars or platforms using The Events Calendar plugin, follow these steps:

1. Go to the WordPress dashboard and click on "Events" in the left-hand menu.
2. Select the event you want to export.
3. Click on the "Export Event" button.
4. Choose the iCalendar format (.ics) from the dropdown menu.
5. Click on the "Export" button.
6. The file will be downloaded to your computer as an .ics file.
7. Import the .ics file into your desired calendar or platform. The process for importing varies depending on the platform you're using. But typically involves navigating to the import function and selecting the .ics file from your computer.

How to use add-ons to extend the functionality of the plugin

Here are the steps to use add-ons in The Events Calendar plugin:

1. Go to the WordPress dashboard and click on "Plugins" in the left-hand menu.
2. Click on the "Add New" button at the top of the page.
3. Search for "The Events Calendar" in the search bar.
4. Click on "Install Now" next to The Events Calendar plugin.
5. Once the plugin is installed and activated, go to "Events" in the left-hand menu.
6. Click on "Add-Ons" to see a list of available add-ons.
7. Click on "Install" next to the add-on you want to use.
8. Once the add-on is installed and activated, you can start using its features in The Events Calendar plugin.
9. Depending on the add-on, you may need to configure its settings. This can usually be done in the plugin's settings or in the event editor screen.
10. Some add-ons may require a separate purchase or subscription to use. Make sure to check the details of the add-on before installing it.

Repeat these steps to install and activate any additional add-ons you want to use. Each add-on will add new features and functionality to the plugin. This will allow you to customize it to your specific event management needs.

Advanced features of The Events Calendar plugin, such as ticketing, ticket sales, and seating charts

The Events Calendar plugin is a powerful tool for managing events in WordPress that offer many advanced features. These features can help you streamline your workflows. As well as create a seamless experience for attendees.

One of the most useful advanced features of The Events Calendar plugin is ticketing. The plugin allows event organizers to sell tickets to their events using the Ticketing add-on. This feature enables event organizers to set different ticket types and pricing. As well as availability dates, as well as limit the number of tickets sold, and track sales data in real-time. The plugin also offers various ticket sales options, including PayPal, Stripe, and WooCommerce. Also, there's the ability to create discount codes and coupons to incentivize ticket sales.

Other advanced features of The Events Calendar plugin

• Seating charts: The Events Calendar plugin offers a Seating Chart add-on that allows you to create custom seating charts for your events. You can set different seating sections, seat types, and pricing. Attendees can select their seats during the ticket purchase process.
• Event submissions: The Events Calendar plugin offers a Community Events add-on that allows users to submit their own events to your calendar. You can review and approve these events before they are published.
• RSVP tracking: The Events Calendar plugin allows you to track RSVPs and manage attendee lists for your events. You can set attendance limits, and collect attendee information. Also, send email reminders.

Tips and best practices for effectively managing events using The Events Calendar plugin

1. Start planning your events well in advance: Set up the events in The Events Calendar plugin. This will give you plenty of time to promote the event and sell tickets.
2. Use clear and concise event titles: This will help attendees quickly understand what the event is about.
3. Use categories and tags:  Tags and categories help organize your events and make it easier for attendees to find events they are interested in.
4. Add all event details: Include the date, time, location, description, and any other important information.
5. Use images and videos: Use high-quality images and videos to promote your event and give attendees a better idea of what to expect.
6. Set up RSVPs and ticketing: The RSVP and ticketing features help manage attendance and sell tickets to your event.
7. Utilize add-ons: Add other features like ticket sales, seating charts, and event submissions.
8. Test the event page: Make sure to test the event page to ensure that everything is working correctly.
9. Promote the event: Use social media, email marketing, and other promotional channels to promote your event and drive attendance.
10. Monitor attendance and make adjustments: Keep an eye on attendance and make adjustments as needed to ensure that your event is successful.

How to optimize events for search engines and social media

Here are some tips for optimizing events for search engines and social media:

1. Use descriptive and keyword-rich event titles: Use descriptive and keyword-rich event titles that accurately describe the event and include relevant keywords. This will help search engines and social media platforms understand what the event is about and make it more discoverable.
2. Use clear and concise event descriptions: Use clear and concise event descriptions that provide all the necessary information about the event. This includes the date, time, location, and any other important details. This will make it easier for search engines and social media platforms to understand the event and display it in search results or on social media feeds.
3. Add images and videos: Add high-quality images and videos to your event page to make it more engaging and shareable on social media.
4. Use structured data markup: Use structured data markup to provide search engines with more information about your event, including the date, time, location, and other important details. This will help search engines display rich snippets of your event in search results.
5. Optimize event URLs: Optimize event URLs by using descriptive and keyword-rich URLs that accurately reflect the event title and content.
6. Share the event on social media: Share your event on social media and encourage others to share it as well. This will help increase visibility and drive traffic to your event page.
7. Use hashtags: Use relevant hashtags when sharing your event on social media to make it more discoverable and increase engagement.
8. Monitor analytics: Monitor analytics to see how your event page is performing in search results and on social media. Use this information to make adjustments and optimize your event page for better performance.

The limitations of default event layouts

Default event layouts on a WordPress website can be limited in terms of design and functionality. However, by using The Events Calendar or Events Calendar Pro plugins, users can easily enhance the look and functionality of their event displays. These plugins are popular among WordPress users and allow for the display of basic events as well as online bookings with the use of additional plugins.

The Events Calendar offers a range of views for existing and new events, as well as event management. Users can choose from basic list views to a simple calendar view. Events Calendar Pro takes things a step further by providing additional views such as a map view, giving users even more options to display their events in a visually appealing and informative way.

By using The Events Calendar or Events Calendar Pro plugins, you can elevate the functionality and appearance of the event displays on your WordPress website.

What if you have many events and want a more concise display? Or need more search options and filters for attendees to find your events easily?

By default, event calendars in WordPress can take up a lot of space and may not be suitable for displaying a comprehensive directory or database of events. While it's possible to create a custom template or modify one of the default views, this requires coding skills that may not be feasible for everyone.

Fortunately, there is a solution to this issue: displaying events in a table view. This provides a compact and organized way to showcase multiple events on a single page while allowing users to quickly browse and search through the information. Additionally, a table view allows for greater customization options, such as sorting and filtering based on event categories, tags, dates, and more.

By using a plugin with this functionality, users can easily display their events in a clear and concise format that is both functional and visually appealing.

The easy way to list events in a table view

In this tutorial, we will also explore how to display events using the Posts Table Pro plugin, a versatile tool that allows for an interactive list or table view of your events. This approach complements the functionalities offered by the Events Calendar Pro plugin, which provides a range of features to manage your events effectively.

By implementing Posts Table Pro, you can showcase your events in a more comprehensive and organized manner, providing visitors with an intuitive interface to search, filter and sort through the listings. Furthermore, the plugin is highly customizable and can be tailored to match the overall aesthetics and design of your website.

It is essential to note that this tutorial will focus solely on events created with Events Calendar or Events Calendar Pro, and the techniques might not apply to other event management plugins such as Event Espresso or Events Manager. However, we will also offer tips on creating a table using these plugins, ensuring that you can use this tutorial as a comprehensive guide to optimizing your events listings.

Dianna uses Posts Table Pro to display her events in a customized table:

Why display events in a table?

For websites with a large number of events, the default event views provided by the Events Calendar plugin may not be enough. In such cases, it is better to display events in a more tabular, grid-based format. By listing events in a table, users can view a large number of events on a single screen, making it easier for them to find the events they are interested in.

Using a table format, users can sort events by clicking on a column header or category. They can also perform a keyword search using the search box, which is not possible using the default Events Calendar views. This feature is particularly useful for websites with a large number of events.

Plugins that list events in a calendar or date-based layout can be limiting. That's why displaying events in a table format using plugins such as Posts Table Pro can be a better option. This allows users to see a comprehensive list of events, sort and filter them, and search for specific events using keywords.

Exploring the single event page in The Events Calendar plugin

After finding an event you are interested in, you can easily navigate to the single event page provided by the Events Calendar plugin through the table. This page offers a comprehensive overview of the event, including its date, time, location, and any other relevant details. It also provides an opportunity for users to book the event or perform other actions such as adding it to their calendar or sharing it on social media.

By clicking on the event in the table, users are taken to the single event page, which is optimized for conversion. This page can be customized to include additional information or features such as a call-to-action button or related events.

What types of events can I list in a table?

The good news is that you can use this method to list absolutely any type of event. It might be:

• In-person events: These are admissions tickets, live events, charity auctions, concerts, conferences, festivals and carnivals, live performances, meet-ups, presentations, and speed dating events.
• Online events: These include conference calls, live coaching, and webinars.
• Training courses: Examples are boot camps, classes, crash courses or in-depth training, formal training, and certified courses.

Keep reading to discover a real-life website that lists events in a table. Then learn how to do the same on your own site!

See The Events Calendar plugin in action: Two case studies

Looking for inspiration on how to use The Events Calendar plugin for WordPress? Check out these two case studies that showcase how the plugin can be used for different purposes and in different industries. From cooking events to training courses, these examples demonstrate how the plugin's versatility can help you create a tailored event management system

Case study #1 - Cooking events calendar plugin on The Kitchen

The Kitchen at Middleground Farms hosts cooking events in Oregon, USA. Each event is added to WordPress with the Events Calendar plugin. As the default layouts available weren’t quite right for the site, they decided to combine the WordPress events plugins with Posts Table Pro. Customers can now quickly find an event and book themselves on it using the interactive table.

The Kitchen’s list of events includes a short description, prices, and dates. Users can sort the list by date, price, or course name, or use the search function. Clicking on a course name takes customers to a new page (provided by Events Calendar and Event Tickets Plus), where they can book and make their payments.

Case study #2 - Listing training courses for AgileSparks

AgileSparks are a technology training company. They followed the steps in this tutorial to list training courses using Posts Table Pro with Events Calendar, WooCommerce, and Event Tickets Plus.

It's easy to find a course using the instant AJAX search box and the multiple filters above the table. You can then click through to learn more about each course and make a booking with a straightforward booking form.

AgileSparks were delighted with the result:

How to list WordPress events in a table

Once you've got all your events set up, it's time to add a list view for them in a table.

You'll need the Posts Table Pro plugin for this, which you can buy here.

You can add your event calendar plugin table on any page on your website. You might also even want to create multiple tables. For example, one for each of your event categories. Or use Posts Table Pro to provide an events database on top of viewing options already provided by the WordPress Events Calendar plugin. You might even want to use it to replace those default views. Think about the best structure for your website as it is highly flexible.

1. Create a table listing all your upcoming events

Upon completing your purchase of Posts Table Pro, you'll be sent a confirmation email that includes both a download link and a license key. If you don't receive the email, you can submit a support request. To download the plugin, simply follow the link provided in the email and save the zip file to your computer.

Next, go to your WordPress admin and select Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin. Choose the zip file you just downloaded, upload it, and activate the plugin. From there, the setup wizard will guide you through the process of creating your first table, providing step-by-step instructions.

2. Customize your table

Follow these steps to create a customized table for your events.

1. Begin by giving your table a name and selecting the post type you wish to display.
2. Select the posts or pages you would like to include in the table. You can select from posts, pages, and custom post types.
3. Customize your table to suit your preferences. You can determine which columns to display and in what order. For your table, you can add a column for the event name, description, start and end date, category, website, and event price. To add a new column, choose the column type from the dropdown menu and click "Add".
4. You can add as many filters as you like. For your table, you can add categories and tags as filters.
5. Customize the sorting options for your table by choosing the default sorting option and the sort direction. This allows you to control the order in which the table is displayed to your users.
6. Enable lazy loading to improve the table's performance, even when containing hundreds or thousands of items.
7. Lastly, choose how to sort your database. You can set the default sorting option and the sort direction

This is how your table will look like:

3. Display your table

After completing the creation of your table with the Post Table Pro plugin, the setup wizard will confirm your progress and guide you on how to display the table on your WordPress website. You can choose between two options for displaying the table:

• Using the 'Post Table' block in the Gutenberg editor, or
• Copy the shortcode generated by the plugin and paste it into any page of your website. This allows you to place the table on any page, regardless of its content and gives you the flexibility to design your website according to your preferences.

By default, Posts Table Pro will list all published events in the table, regardless of their date. We have provided a code snippet which you can use to only list upcoming events and hide past events.

Can I include the 'Book' or 'Buy' buttons in the table of events?

The Events Calendar plugin has 2 sister plugins that let you extend it to take bookings for events. The Event Tickets and Event Tickets Plus add-ons work together to allow people to buy tickets for your events using WooCommerce and pay online. WooCommerce is the no. 1 e-commerce plugin and provides the e-commerce features such as a cart, checkout, and payment gateways.

Used together, these plugins create 'tickets' for each event, which people can buy in order to book a place. Each ticket is linked to the Events Calendar event and is basically a WooCommerce product.

The difficulty in including the 'Buy' to 'Add to Cart' buttons in your events table is that the table lists events, but you don't buy an event - you buy a ticket! The two are linked behind the scenes, but not in a way that lets you display add-to-cart buttons in the table of events. Here are two workarounds to get around this:

Option 1 - List tickets using WooCommerce Product Table instead

If you want to include add-to-cart buttons in the table, then the only option is to use our WooCommerce Product Table plugin instead of Posts Table Pro. The two plugins are very similar, but the dedicated WooCommerce version supports more WooCommerce features such as add-to-cart buttons.

Instead of using our Posts Table Pro plugin to list events in a table (as described in the rest of this tutorial), you would do something similar using WooCommerce Product Table to create a table of event tickets. This can include add-to-cart buttons, as you can see in the screenshot:

The tickets can be listed in the table with the product name, price, and add to cart button.

You can also include the number of available places by adding a 'stock' column to the table. However, the table won't display other fields from the event such as the event date. To get around this, you can add the date to the ticket name when you create the ticket. You can see this in action in the screenshot above.

Note: The Events Tickets Plus plugin sets ticket products to 'hidden' by default. This will also hide them from the product table. If you want to list tickets directly in the product table, then you must go to the 'Edit Product' screen for the ticket and change the visibility so that it appears in the table. You'll find the visibility option in the 'Publish' section at the top right of the page.

Option 2 - Workaround for showing Buy buttons using Posts Table Pro

If you really want to use Posts Table Pro to list events, instead of switching to WooCommerce Product Table, then there is a workaround.

Because your events can't be purchased directly in The Events Calendar - you need tickets for this - there's no way to dynamically list the 'Add to cart' buttons in the events table. However, you can achieve this with a bit of extra work.

You can add the Buy buttons to the table of events by manually adding these directly to your events. You would still use the Event Tickets Plus extension to create your tickets, but you would need to create a custom field to add the Buy button directly to each event.

How to do it

1. Set up your WordPress events website with The Events Calendar, Event Tickets, Events Tickets Plus, and WooCommerce (as described above). Add some events with tickets.
2. Use the Advanced Custom Fields plugin to create custom fields for any fields from your tickets that you want to include in the table. For example, you might need custom fields for event price and add to cart button.
3. Go to the Events section in the WP admin, edit each event, and add data to the custom fields you just created. Adding the price is self-explanatory. There are 2 options for adding the 'Book Now' or 'Add to Cart' buttons:
   • You can use the WooCommerce add-to-cart shortcode to insert the 'Add to Cart' buttons for the ticket that corresponds to each event. (To learn how to do this, go to docs.woocommerce.com/document/woocommerce-shortcodes and go to the 'Add to Cart' section.)
   • You can also add the ticket's "add to cart" link URL to the event or product. You need to manually enter the link for each event or product. The link should be in this format: https://yourdomain.com/cart/?add-to-cart=ID. Replace the domain name with your own and the ID with the ticket's ID. To find the ticket's ID, go to the main Products page in WooCommerce and click on the ticket. Look for the ID in the URL.
4. Now, you can create a table of events that includes these extra fields.

How to use Posts Table Pro as an event directory WordPress plugin

If you'd like to create an event directory for WordPress, rather than a table that simply lists your events, you can make use of Post Table Pro's built-in options to add filters powered by custom taxonomies and turn Posts Table Pro into an event directory WordPress plugin.

That is, you can add categories or tags using The Events Calendar's built-in functionality. Then, you can create a filterable event directory for WordPress powered by those tags.

Here's how to do it...

Step 1: Apply categories and tags in The Events Calendar

First, you'll need to use The Events Calendar plugin's built-in tags or event categories taxonomies to organize your events:

If you want more options, you could add additional taxonomies with the free Pods plugin. In fact, if you want to use tags in your directory, we'd definitely recommend this because The Events Calendar doesn't create its own tags taxonomy (instead, it relies on the same tags you use for regular blog posts).

Go further with an A-Z event index or other options

Posts Table Pro lets you add filters for categories and tags, but not venues and organizers.

If you'd like to divide your event directory by those options, you could use a tabbed A-Z index if you only have a few venues/organizers.

Or, if you have a lot of venues/organizers, you could:

1. Use Posts Table Pro to create separate event directories for each venue on different pages.
2. Create a table/directory of venues by querying the tribe_venue post type using Posts Table Pro.
3. Add a custom field to the tribe_venue post type that links to the directory page for that venue.
4. Display that custom field as a column in your overall venue directory to link to the page with that venue's event directory.

You could do the same thing for organizers by using the tribe_organizer post type.

Use an event directory WordPress theme

For additional functionality, you can also consider an event directory WordPress theme that's built to integrate with The Events Calendar. The Events Calendar collected a list of such themes here.

Can I list recurring events from Events Calendar Pro?

Recurring events can be a challenge for WordPress event plugins, including The Events Calendar Pro. Unfortunately, the plugin doesn't allow you to list each individual event in a series because they are not stored as separate posts in the WordPress database. However, there are several alternatives to consider.

One option is to create the series of events manually without using the recurring events feature. This involves creating one event and then cloning it to create the others in the series using a plugin like Duplicate Post.

Another alternative is to use a different event plugin that supports recurring events, such as Event Espresso or All-in-One Event Calendar. These plugins have their own unique features and layouts, which may better suit your needs.

Alternatively, you can use a custom-coded solution to list recurring events, although this option requires some coding knowledge.

There are several options available to list recurring events in WordPress, even if The Events Calendar Pro does not support it. By exploring the alternatives, you can find the best solution for your website and ensure that your visitors can easily find and engage with your recurring events.

Creating tables using other events calendar plugins

The above instructions explain how to create a table of upcoming events using The Events Calendar plugins by Modern Tribe. If you're using a different plugin such as Event Espresso or Events Manager, you can still use the Posts Table Plugin to display events in a table. However, the syntax for the shortcode will be different.

You'll need to send a support request to the events plugin author to ask for the correct terminology. Specifically, you need to know the name of the events' custom post type, plus the custom fields and taxonomies used to store the event data. To help you with this, here's some wording to send them:

"Hi, I'm using the Posts Table Pro plugin to display a list of upcoming events on my website. I need some information about the data that your plugin stores for my events so that I can display it in the table. Please could you tell me:

- The slug of the custom post type used for the events

- The slug for the following pieces of data and whether each one is a custom field/meta field or taxonomy (now add a list of all the columns you want to display in the table - e.g. event date, date, category, price)

Thank you very much"

Armed with this information about your chosen WordPress event plugin, you can use the instructions in this article to set up your shortcode.

If it's not possible to display a particular piece of information about your event (i.e. because it's stored in the wrong format), don't worry. You can still use the Posts Table Pro plugin to list events in a table. You just need to create your own custom field or taxonomy, add it to the events post type, and manually add the data there. This gives you full control so you can show the event data as a column in the events table or list.

How can I set up the WordPress calendar plugin if I don't already have it?

Before you can start using The Events Calendar plugin, you need to ensure that your website meets the system requirements. The plugin is compatible with WordPress 5.0 or higher and requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Make sure your website is running on the latest version of WordPress and PHP to avoid any compatibility issues.

How to download and install The Events Calendar plugin

To download the plugin, follow these steps:

1. Go to the WordPress plugin repository or the Modern Tribe website.
2. Search for "The Events Calendar" plugin.
3. Click on the "Download" button and save the plugin zip file to your computer.
4. Log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to the "Plugin" section.
5. Click on the "Add New" button.
6. Click on the "Upload Plugin" button.
7. Choose the plugin zip file you downloaded in step 3 and click "Install Now."
8. Once the plugin has been installed. click "Activate" to enable the plugin on your website.

Learn how to create a professional events website with the Events Calendar plugin

Consider taking my online course or reading my e-book to learn more about how to create a WordPress events website using The Events Calendar plugin.

The online course contains 36 lectures and over 3.5 hours of video tutorials. In this course, you will learn how to set up professional events website step-by-step. This also includes how to use The Events Calendar plugin to create an events table or list. The course covers everything from choosing a hosting provider to customizing your events page.

The e-book is available on Kindle. This provides a more basic introduction to setting up The Events Calendar. This resource is ideal as a written companion to the online course or as a standalone training book. The e-book covers the essentials of creating an events website, including how to install and configure The Events Calendar plugin.

Using these resources can help you maximize the benefits of The Events Calendar plugin. You may not have been utilizing all of its features and functionalities, which can enhance your event management process.

If you're still choosing a WordPress event plugin for your website, you can also check out our article on 2 ways to take the course and event bookings with WooCommerce.

Hiring a WordPress developer to create your events website

Consider outsourcing your WordPress website development to a web design agency or posting a job on Codeable. It's a marketplace for experienced WordPress developers. The platform ensures high-quality work and allows you to review each person's credentials before choosing the right person.

When you post a job on Codeable, it will be seen by people with experience with The Events Calendar plugin. After you receive quotes, you can check each person's reviews to choose the right person.

Common issues and errors with Events Calendar

The Events Calendar plugin is a powerful tool that allows users to create, manage, and promote events on WordPress. The plugin is generally reliable and easy to use. But there are some common issues and errors that you may encounter.

One of the most common issues is conflicts with other plugins or themes. The Events Calendar plugin relies on a specific set of code and functionality. As well as conflicts with other plugins or themes can cause errors or prevent the plugin from working correctly.

Another common issue is missing or incorrect event data. You may experience issues if you don't enter all the required information. Also, face data synchronization problems between the plugin and other tools. You may also encounter slow loading times or performance problems. This is true for a large number of events or high-traffic volumes.

How to troubleshoot and resolve these issues

There are steps you can take to troubleshoot and solve the problem.

First, you should check for conflicts with other plugins or themes. This can be done by disabling other plugins and switching to a default theme. Try enabling each plugin and theme one by one to find the source of the conflict if the issue disappears.

To fix missing or incorrect event data, check entries to ensure all necessary details are entered. If the problem persists, disable other plugins and themes to rule out conflicts.

Troubleshooting and resolving issues with The Events Calendar plugin requires a combination of attention to detail, patience, and technical know-how. They provide excellent support, so you can always reach out to them with any issues.

What theme is used on the video and screenshots for this post?

The website used in the video tutorial and screenshots is designed using the Avada theme, which is the most popular and bestselling WordPress theme of all time. If you're interested in replicating the design of this website on your own site, it's effortless to do so.

All you need to do is purchase and install the Avada theme on your WordPress site. Avada provides a vast range of customization options. This allows you to tweak your website's layout, colors, fonts, and other design elements. With the help of Avada's drag-and-drop page builder, you can easily create complex page layouts without any coding knowledge.

Apart from its customizable features, the Avada theme is also renowned for its speed, security, and SEO capabilities. These are crucial for ensuring that your website ranks high in search results and loads quickly.

How do I style an event calendar in WordPress?

Styling an event calendar in WordPress can be achieved in different ways. This depends on the plugin used to create the calendar. However, most WordPress event calendar plugins come with pre-built styles. As well as settings that allow users to customize the appearance of the calendar. Here are some general steps you can follow to style an event calendar in WordPress:

1. Choose a WordPress event calendar plugin that suits your needs and preferences.
2. Install and activate the plugin on your WordPress site.
3. Navigate to the settings or customization options of the plugin to access the style settings.
4. Adjust the settings to customize the colors, fonts, and other design elements of the calendar. Some plugins may offer more advanced options such as custom CSS. This allows you to add your own styles to the calendar.
5. Preview the changes to see how they affect the appearance of the calendar. Make further adjustments as needed until you achieve the desired look.
6. Save the settings and publish the calendar on your site.

In addition to the plugin settings, you can also use custom CSS to style the event calendar further. This can be done by adding CSS code to the "Additional CSS" section of your WordPress theme customization settings.

Alternative WordPress Event Calendar Plugins

There are several other WordPress event calendar plugins that you can use besides The Events Calendar plugin. Here are some of the best ones:

1. WP Event Manager: This plugin is an excellent choice for those who want a lightweight and easy-to-use event calendar solution. It allows you to create events, manage attendees, and sell tickets directly on your website.
2. All-in-One Event Calendar: This plugin offers a comprehensive set of features. This includes recurring events, custom event attributes, and social sharing options. It also provides a sleek and modern design that's fully responsive and mobile-friendly.
3. EventOn: This plugin is known for its customizable and stylish design options. It comes with a drag-and-drop builder that allows you to create event calendars with ease. It also offers several add-ons, including ticketing and RSVP management.
4. Modern Events Calendar: This plugin provides a modern and intuitive user interface. This includes powerful features such as recurring events, countdown timers, and Google Maps integration. It also offers various add-ons, including ticketing and social sharing options.
5. My Calendar: This plugin is an excellent choice for those who want a simple and lightweight event calendar solution. It provides a range of features, including recurring events in WordPress, custom event attributes, and widget support. It's also highly customizable, allowing you to tweak the design and layout to your liking.

Selecting the right plugin for your website is crucial. It can greatly impact the functionality and overall user experience.

What else can I use the Posts Table Pro plugin for?

After using the WordPress table plugin to list your events in a table, the possibilities for displaying content are endless. The plugin provides you with a flexible way to organize your website's content. It makes it easy for visitors to find and engage with the information they need.

For instance, if you have a knowledge hub with various publications, you can use the table plugin to create a WordPress document library with filters that allow users to sort and search for the specific document they need. YOu can list them in a knowledge hub. You can also use the plugin to showcase audio and video content on your site, creating a video or audio gallery that is easy to navigate and search.

If you have a membership site, you can use the plugin to display a member directory, complete with member profiles and search functionality. This can be a valuable tool for building community and promoting networking among members.

Mastering event creation and management in WordPress

Event creation and management in WordPress can be a breeze if you have the right tools and knowledge. With the tips and tricks mentioned in this article, you can streamline your event creation process and ensure your events are successfully managed. Whether you're using a plugin or custom code, it's important to stay organized and keep track of all your events.

By following the best practices for event creation and management, you can save time and increase engagement with your target audience. So, start mastering your event creation and management skills in WordPress today and take your events to the next level!

Lots of business owners waste time manually creating a WooCommerce price list for their website. While it's true that WooCommerce doesn't come with a built-in price list, this doesn't mean that you have to do it manually! 

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to use a WordPress price list plugin to create a dynamic price catalog listing the costs of all your products. You can choose whether to keep the pricing page public or hide it from public view.

What is a WooCommerce price list plugin?

A product price list is basically an easy-to-read catalog of product prices. It might list the pricing for all your products in a single list, or you might have different lists for each category.

If you have a printed catalog then it's often worth having a public or hidden price list for customers to view online. This saves having to re-issue a printed price list every time your pricing changes.

Or maybe you need to generate a reseller price list in WooCommerce, so that B2B buyers can see all the prices in one place.

A WooCommerce price list plugin is normally quite simple, consisting of a product table view with 2 columns: Name and Price. This lets customers compare all your products alongside one another based on price.

Ideally, a WooCommerce pricing table can be sorted by price so that customers can view the list starting with the lowest or highest cost products. You might also want to add extra columns of information (e.g. category or product attributes). Some price list plugins have extra features such as price filters or sliders. These let customers or resellers find specific products and refine the table to view prices.

As you can see, there are lots of different types of WooCommerce pricing table. You can create all sorts of product price list with the WooCommerce Product Table plugin, which I'll tell you about next.

See a demo of the WooCommerce price catalog plugin in action

WooCommerce Product Table - The ultimate price catalog plugin

WooCommerce Product Table is the bestselling WordPress plugin by ourselves at Barn2 Media. It instantly lists products in a simple or a more advanced table view. It's the perfect WooCommerce price list plugin because it creates flexible product price lists, with no need for manual data entry. You don't have to re-enter the prices or import from another program such as Excel - the plugin creates pricing tables instantly using information already stored in the WordPress database.

You can keep your pricing table simple with columns for product name and price, and no extra features. Or if you prefer, you can add columns of extra product data, plus extra features such as search box and filters. There are options to list all product prices or specific products only (for example, products from a certain category).

First, I'll tell how how to use the Product Table plugin to create a simple price list and more advanced pricing tables. Later, I'll explain how to make this page available to the public, or to create a hidden price list which only certain people can see.

Create a simple WooCommerce price list

It only takes a few minutes to install WooCommerce Product Table and create a basic product price list:

1. Get WooCommerce Product Table, then install the plugin by following the instructions in the confirmation email. You need to activate your license key for the plugin to work.
2. Use Pages > Add New in the WordPress admin to create a page. Call it 'Pricing Catalog', 'Price List' or whatever you like.
3. Now, add the shortcode [product_table columns="name,price"] to the page.
4. Save the page and view it.

In just 4 steps, you created an instant WooCommerce price list. The plugin has listed all the products in your store in a dynamic table layout with columns for name and price. Customers can find products by typing in the search box, or click on the 'Price' column header to sort by price in ascending or descending order. Easy!

Create more advanced WooCommerce price lists

The simple price list in the previous section may be all you need. However, WooCommerce Product Table is a powerful plugin and you can also use it in more advanced ways. There are lots of options to configure your price catalog, add multiple pricing tables and much more. The plugin has dozens of options, but here's a summary of the most relevant ones for creating a WooCommerce price catalog.

Recommended options

• Create multiple price lists with different products By default, the WooCommerce price list plugin lists all the products from your store. Alternatively, you can create separate pricing tables - for example, one list for each category.
• Add extra columns of product data The WooCommerce pricing table plugin supports all the built-in WooCommerce product data, plus extra fields such as custom fields and taxonomies. This lets you display extra product data in the pricing table. Think carefully about which products to include, and add whichever columns will help to increase sales! If you want customers to be able to buy directly from the price list then you can even include add to cart buttons or checkboxes.
• Add product filters If your price catalog contains lots of products, then you need to provide an easy way for customers to find what they want. As well as the (optional) search box above the table, you can add filter dropdowns above the pricing table, or filter widgets in a sidebar.
• Change how the price list is sorted By default, products are listed in the order set in the main WooCommerce settings (WooCommerce > Settings > Products > Display). You can change this to order the WooCommerce pricing table by any column. For example, [product_table sort_by="price"] will sort by price in ascending order, with the cheapest first. There's also an option to change the sort order. Customers can override this by clicking on any column header in the price list.
• Fast-loading Lazy Load option WooCommerce Product Table is very quick to load, but if you have 100's of products (or more) then that's a lot to load all at once. You can improve performance for big price lists by activating the lazy load option, which loads 1 page worth of products and pricing at a time.

Add quick view to the WooCommerce price list

Lots of people like to create a WooCommerce price list that also acts as a one-page order form. The aim is that customers can view prices and order from one page, without having to visit a separate page for each product.

You can do this by including an add to cart column in the price list. Or if you have too much information (or too many product variations) to fit into a simple price list, then you can add quick view instead.

By using WooCommerce Product Table with its sister plugin, WooCommerce Quick View Pro, customers can open a quick view lightbox for each product. This allows for faster shopping than sending customers to individual product pages, as they remain on the price list page at all times.

You can choose what information to show in the quick view including product images, specific information, and add to cart options.

How to help people find your WooCommerce price catalog

It's easy to make your WooCommerce price list available for public view. You can link to the price list page in exactly the same way as any other link in WordPress. For example, you can link to the pricing list page from your navigation menu, or anywhere else on your site. You might want a 'Price List' link in the menu, or a button in a sidebar widget.

Or if you prefer, you might want to hide the price list from public view. I'll tell you how to do this next.

Create a hidden WordPress price list

So far, you've learned how to create a WooCommerce price catalog listing your product prices. But what if you want to keep your pricing private and hidden? Fortunately, there are a few ways to do this depending on the privacy level you need for your price lists.

Option 1 - Password protect the price list page

Choose this option if you want to hide the price catalog page from public view, while leaving the rest of your store (including the prices on normal product and category pages) public.

You can easily password protect the page where you're using the WooCommerce price list plugin. Simply choose the 'Password Protected' option from the 'Visibility' settings in the 'Publish' box on the Edit Page screen. Only people with the correct password will be able to access your price lists.

Option 2 - Hide prices from logged out users

WooCommerce Product Table integrates with the free Hide Price Until Login WordPress plugin. If you add this plugin, then the product prices on your price list AND elsewhere in your store will be hidden. They will then appear when the customer or reseller logs into their user account.

Option 3 - Hide prices for a specific group of products only

Perhaps you want a public store with prices, with a completely hidden area where both the products and price list are hidden. You can achieve this using the WooCommerce Password Protected Categories plugin.

This hide price WooCommerce plugin lets you create one or more password protected categories and protect them with one or more passwords. Password protected categories and their products can either be shown in the public parts of your store and price list. People must enter the password to access the single product page. Alternatively, you can hide password protected products from your public store and price list so that they only appear once someone has entered the password.

You can use the same WooCommerce privacy plugin to create private categories. Their products will only appear to logged in Editors and Administrators. (You can change which user levels private products are visible to with the User Role Editor plugin.) The products in private categories are hidden from everyone else. This is a good option if you want a single price list, with some product available to everyone and others only visible to specific user levels. You can create a single WooCommerce price list with public products visible to everyone, and private products which only appear for the correct user levels.

Can customers print the WooCommerce price list?

The WooCommerce Product table integrates perfectly with the free Print, PDF, Email by PrintFriendly plugin. This simple plugin can add Print or Save As PDF buttons to the top or bottom of your WooCommerce price catalogue.

The plugin settings page has options to automatically show the Print/PDF button at the top or bottom of every page or post on your website. If you don't want this, then you can just add it to your price list page using this shortcode: [printfriendly]

Create your own price list today!

By now, you've learned how to create a WooCommerce price list and how to customize it to suit your needs. You've also learned how to make it public or hide it from public view.

Now you can start creating dynamic price lists for your own products. Once you've set up your pricing tables, the prices will update automatically whenever you change your pricing. You don't need to worry about keeping the list up to date.

I'd love to hear how you get on. Please add your comments and questions below.

If you're looking to add an extra layer of security to your WooCommerce shop, password protecting it can be a great protection option. This is particularly useful for wholesale stores, membership sites, and other types of WordPress sites that require restricted access. Learn how to password protect your WooCommerce shop page and safeguard your online store with ease.

But, by default, WooCommerce doesn't provide any way to add a WooCommerce password to your entire shop. That means, as is the WordPress way, you're going to need a little help from a plugin.

To that end, I'm going to spend this post showing you how to password protect a WooCommerce shop page using a simple but effective plugin with just a few settings. I'll provide full written instructions plus a step-by-step tutorial video. When you finish, you'll know exactly how to get functionality like this for your shop using the WooCommerce Private Store plugin:

Importance of password protection for WooCommerce shops

Password protection for WooCommerce shop pages is essential for a number of reasons. Firstly, it can help to ensure that only authorized users are able to access certain areas of your entire store. For example, if you're running a wholesale store, you may want to restrict access to pricing information and other sensitive details to approved users only. Similarly, if you're running a membership site, you may want to ensure that only paying members are able to access premium content.

By using a WooCommerce password to protect your shop page, you can also add an extra layer of security to your online store. This can be especially important if you're dealing with sensitive customer data, such as credit card details and other personal information. WooCommerce password protection can help to prevent unauthorized access and potential data breaches, safeguarding your business and your customers' privacy.

In addition to these benefits, password protect WooCommerce plugin can also help you to create a sense of exclusivity and demand for your products. By making certain products or areas of your WooCommerce store password protected, you can create a sense of exclusivity and scarcity that can help to increase sales and drive customer engagement.

Now, let's look at a couple of real-life examples from companies that needed to password protect WooCommerce shop page.

Case study #1: Sprezzatura Imports

Sprezzatura Imports is a wholesale coffee distributor in the US. They specialize in importing the Italian coffee brand ICAF and sell to distributors through a private password protected WooCommerce shop page. This is where our WooCommerce Private Store plugin comes into play.

Only distributors can access the price list and purchase single products, that’s why this area is locked away behind a login screen. To secure the private online shop, Sprezzatura Imports used our WooCommerce Private Store plugin. Everything Sprezzatura Imports want to hide from the public can be hidden in this secure area.

And to keep things simple, registered distributors can quickly access the WooCommerce orders password protected area as the login page has been added to the navigation menu.

Case study #2: Montana Medicinals

Gecko Designs were building a ecommerce website for Montana Medicinals, which operates a medical marijuana dispensary in the State of Montana. For legal reasons, they needed to password protect their WooCommerce shop so that only pre-authorized customers could access it.

The developers achieved this in minutes using the WooCommerce Private Store plugin.

First, they used a sitewide WordPress age verification plugin to ensure that no one over age 18 can access the website at all. For added security, they used WooCommerce Private Store to password protect the WooCommerce shop.

When you click on the Shop link in the navigation menu, you are prompted for a password:

If Montana Medicinals has given you the password, then you can unlock the WooCommerce shop and purchase the medicinal marijuana within. If you do not have a correct password, then you cannot unlock the shop to view password protect products or buy.

The developer was delighted with the plugin and wrote a glowing review:

How to password protect a WooCommerce shop

Beyond the obvious of having a WooCommerce store that actually needs password protecting, all you'll need to follow this guide is the WooCommerce Private Store plugin. WooCommerce Private Store lets you protect your shop with one or more passwords, as well as choose:

• How long the store stays unlocked when a user enters the password
• What page users can log in to the store from
• Where to take users after they log in

When you use the plugin, every aspect of your shop is hidden until a user enters the password, including:

• Shop pages
• Navigation menu links
• Sidebar widgets

While the store functionality is hidden until the user enters a password, the rest of your site will function like normal. By using the password protection visibility option for your WooCommerce shop, your website visitors will still be able to view your homepage, blog, and regular WordPress pages. Only the password-protected content will be hidden and accessible only to approved or logged-in users.

Features and benefits of the plugin for WooCommerce shops

The WooCommerce Private Store plugin is a powerful and flexible tool for password protecting your WooCommerce shop. Here are some of the key features and benefits of this plugin:

1. Password Protection: The WooCommerce Private Store plugin allows you to password protect your entire shop or specific product categories, products, or pages. This helps to keep your products and pages private and secure and allows you to restrict access to specific user groups or individuals.
2. Customization: With the WooCommerce Private Store plugin, you have full control over the design and functionality of your password-protected shop. You can customize the message displayed to users when they attempt to access your shop, and can also choose whether to hide or show product prices and checkout buttons.
3. User Management: The plugin includes user management features that allow you to add, edit, and delete users with ease. You can also create user roles and assign specific permissions to different user groups, giving you granular control over who can access your shop.
4. Security: The WooCommerce Private Store plugin includes several security features to help protect your shop and your customers' data. You can require strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication, and can also choose to log out inactive users automatically after a certain period of time.
5. Integration: The plugin is fully compatible with other WooCommerce plugins and themes, allowing you to customize and extend the functionality of your shop as needed.

Step 1: Set up general settings

Once you've activated the plugin and entered your license key, go to WooCommerce → Settings → Private Store to set up the passwords that unlock your store, as well as a few other general options.

You can use a single password for everyone. Or, you can use the Plus icon to create multiple passwords that unlock your store.

Below the passwords, you should also enter a value for Password expires after. This plugin settings lets you control how long, in days, the store remains unlocked after a user enters the password:

Below that, you can use the Redirect URL field to redirect the user to a specific products page after they enter the password. If you leave this blank, visitors will just go to your normal shop page after they enter the password.

Finally, you can also choose whether or not to automatically unlock the store for Logged in users or specific user roles.

If you check this box, anyone who's logged in to your WordPress website will not need to enter the password in order to see the store:

Step 2: Configure login form

Below the general settings page, you can use the Login form section to configure the page where users log in.

The settings are all fairly self-explanatory:

How the plugin works in more detail

Once you have installed the password protect WooCommerce shop page plugin, all traces of your store will disappear from the front end of your site. All of your regular WP content will function normally, though:

If a user:

• Goes to the store login page
• Tries to access any WooCommerce page via a direct URL

They will see your login form like this:

And as soon as they enter a valid password, they'll instantly see all of your:

• Store and product pages
• Navigation menu items
• Widgets

And that's all there is to it!

For a more surgical approach, you can also use the WooCommerce Password Protected Categories plugin to password protect a single product category, rather than your entire shop. You can also use our plugins to build a members-only WooCommerce store.

Protect your WooCommerce shop page today!

If you're running a WooCommerce shop, it's crucial that you take steps to ensure the security and privacy of your customers' data. One of the simplest and most effective ways to do this is by using a password protect WooCommerce shop page plugin.

By password protecting your WooCommerce shop page, you can restrict access to sensitive information and prevent unauthorized users from viewing or making purchases. This can help to safeguard your business and your customers' privacy, and prevent data breaches and other security issues.

Adding password protection for your WooCommerce shop page is easy and straightforward. There are many plugins and tools available to help you get started. Whether you're running a wholesale store, a membership site, or any other type of online store, password protected pages are an important consideration for enhancing the security and functionality of your shop.

So if you haven't yet implemented password protection for your WooCommerce shop page, we encourage you to take action today. With the right tools and resources, you can quickly and easily enhance the security of your online store, and provide your customers with the peace of mind they need to shop with confidence.

If you have any other questions about how to password protect a WooCommerce shop, leave a comment and we'll be sure to help out.

We've just released version 2.1 of WooCommerce Product Table. This contains some exciting new features that lots of our customers have asked for. There are various other changes and behind-the-scenes improvements (see Changelog). Here are the main headlines:

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Open product images in a lightbox

An image lightbox has been the most in-demand item on our feature request list for a while. Now, when you click on an image in the product table, the image will open up in a lightbox.

The lightbox uses the in-built Photoswipe JavaScript library built into WooCommerce to display the enlarged product images. This is a great way for customers to see a bigger version of the image without having to click through to the single product page. It's especially important since a lot of our customers use WooCommerce Product Table as a one-page order form, disabling any links to the product detail pages.

New support for variation descriptions when using separate variations

We added support for separate variations back in version 1.7 (June 2017). This is where each product variation option is listed on its own row in the table.

If you're listing each product variation on a separate row in the table, the description for each individual variation will now appear in the 'description' column. (Previously, the main product description would appear here and it was not possible to display variation descriptions.)

If there is no variation description then the main product description will appear in this column, as before.

New language translations

The WooCommerce Product Table plugin now contains complete translations for English, French, Finnish, German and Polish. Please see our article about using WooCommerce Product Table in different languages for usage instructions.

We're currently awaiting full translations for Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, Hebrew, Greek and Romanian, and hope to add these shortly. (In the meantime, there are already partial translations for most of these.)

We're always interested to hear from anyone who is interested in translating the plugin into other languages.

How to update

Existing users of WooCommerce Product Table can update to the new version via Dashboard > Updates in the WordPress admin. If you get any errors, please see our knowledge base article on problems updating the plugin.

If you're not using the plugin yet, get it today and start taking advantage of the new features.

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What's next?

Next on the agenda are further improvements for using WooCommerce Product Table as a one-page order form. Watch this space for more new features...

If you want your WooCommerce store to succeed, it’s important to make the buying process as simple as possible. The easier it is for visitors to make a purchase, the quicker they’ll open their wallets. This means you need to find a way to streamline their experience.

One of the best solutions is to add a quick WooCommerce quick order form. Instead of visiting individual product pages, customers will be able to select the products they want and add them to their WooCommerce cart from one convenient location. What’s more, you can have customization options for your order form to make it as user-friendly as possible.

In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll explain why you might need a WooCommerce quick order form, and talk about choosing the right tool for the job. Then we’ll show you how to create a WooCommerce quick order form using the WooCommerce Product Table plugin. Let’s take a look!

Demo: See a quick WooCommerce order form in action!

What is a WooCommerce Quick Order Form (and might you need one)?

Most WooCommerce stores provide dedicated lists or galleries where customers can see many items at once. They also display each product on its own page. This enables visitors to easily compare products, and find out more information about each one. In general, however, people are only able to purchase items one at a time. At most, they might be able to add products to the cart individually from the shop pages and category pages, but there's no way to choose quantities or specific variations.

This can be inconvenient for customers who want to buy multiple items at once. Fortunately, you can make their lives easier by creating a quick WooCommerce order form. This is simply a table listing out some or all of your products. Visitors can select all the products they want from the WooCommerce quick order form, and add them to the cart:

The Benefits of Adding a Quick WooCommerce Order Form

Aside from making the order process quicker and more streamlined, adding a quick WooCommerce order form provides a number of other benefits. For example:

• Customers will be able to see lots of products at a glance.
• It becomes very easy for people to compare similar products.
• You’ll be using space more efficiently.

As with any feature, certain types of sites will benefit from implementing a WooCommerce quick order form more than others. This includes stores with lots of similar products, as well as those selling ‘simple’ products that can be understood at a glance (such as clothing and decorative items). A WooCommerce quick order the one-page shop will be handy if your customer base browses your store from mobile devices.

If you do decide to try out a quick order form on your WooCommerce site, you’ll find that the process is quite simple. All you need is the right WooCommerce quick order plugin!

How to choose a WooCommerce quick order form plugin

Since this is a very specific feature, you’ll need exactly the right WordPress order form plugin to implement it. Along with the basic criteria you should use when choosing any WooCommerce quick order plugin, you’ll want to look for a tool that:

• Is customizable, so you can create a WooCommerce quick order form suited to your exact needs.
• Offers filtering and sorting features, so customers can find what they want quickly.
• Includes support for custom fields and taxonomies, so you can organize products however you’d like.
• Lets customers select variations and quantities right from the order form, without needing to visit the actual product pages.
• Is fully responsive on mobile devices.

Fortunately, our WooCommerce Product Table plugin includes all of these features and more:

This tool enables you to quickly build a product list or order form that is highly customizable. Plus, it’s designed to be used alongside WooCommerce, so customers will be able to order products right through the form.

See a WooCommerce Product Table quick order form in action!

With WooCommerce Product Table, you can easily build a one-stop shop, or create order form to be used alongside more traditional store pages. Let’s talk about how to get started now.

How to create a WooCommerce quick order form (in 3 steps)

The first thing you’ll want to do is purchase and install the WooCommerce Product Table plugin. Don’t forget to activate your license key afterward.

If you haven’t already installed and activated WooCommerce, you’ll need to do that as well. You’ll also want to ensure that you’ve created all the products you want to include in your quick order form. Then, you’re ready to begin!

Step 1: Create a quick order form page

To start building your quick order form, first, create a new page and give it a name.

1. The next step depends on whether you're using the Classic Editor or Gutenberg:
   • Classic Editor - Click the 'Insert Product Table' toolbar button. This adds a [product_table] shortcode to the page.

     

   • Gutenberg - Add the [product_table] shortcode to a 'Shortcode' block.

The shortcode tells the page to display your product table and pulls in the default options from the WordPress order form plugin settings page. (If you haven't configured the settings yet, don't worry - we'll do this next.)  By default, the WooCommerce quick order form plugin will display all your products, along with a name, description, price, and Add to Cart button for each one. It will also link the title to the product single page:

You could stop here. However, chances are you’ll want to customize exactly what information is displayed and how.

Save this page, and navigate to WooCommerce > Settings. Select the Products tab, and then the Product tables subsection. Here, you can configure exactly how your product table will work:

The first thing you'll probably want to do is decide what information should be included in your table. You can do this under Default options > Columns:

Creating Customized Columns in WordPress Order Form Plugin

Simply list out all the columns you want to include, separating them with commas. You can take a look at the WordPress order form plugin's documentation to see all the columns you can add and what names to use. You have a lot of options, including things like SKU and stock status. Don't forget to hit Save changes at the bottom of the page when you're done.

If you go back to your quick order form page now and preview it, you'll see your newly-organized table. Here's a screenshot of what it might look like:

Customers will be able to add products to their carts and use the Ajax search form to find specific products.

This is a great start. However, let’s talk about some ways you can customize your WooCommerce quick order form more fully.

Step 2: Customize your quick WooCommerce order form

If you want your quick order form WooCommerce to be user-friendly, there are a few additional features to consider and tweaks that you can make. First, you’ll want to enable customers to select product variations right from the order form. In other words, if you offer the same shirt in red, green, and yellow, you need to let people easily pick the version they want.

In the Product tables settings menu, go to Default options > Product variations:

If you choose Show as dropdown list, all relevant products will now display dropdown menus that show their variations:

You could also choose the Show as separate rows option instead. This will display each variation on its own row within the table.

Now, what if you want to let customers select multiple items and add them all to the cart at once? Still, under Default options, look for Add to cart button:

In this dropdown menu, select Button and checkbox. This will make a simple checkbox appear next to each Add to Cart button. Customers will now be able to select all the products they want and add them to the cart simultaneously. This is a great option for a WooCommerce bulk order form or WooCommerce wholesale store order form.

I'd definitely recommend using add to cart checkboxes in a WooCommerce quick order form, either with or without the individual add to cart buttons.

You can also choose how to handle variable products in this section.

Next, under Lazy load in the settings, you'll see a checkbox labeled Load products after the page has loaded:

Improving Table Loading Speed for Better Customer Experience

If your table is displaying a lot of products, customers may experience slow loading times while waiting for everything to show up. Enabling this option can help avoid performance issues, although it does come with a few limitations worth reading up on. Another option is to use pagination to limit the number of products that are displayed at one time.

Finally, you can use the Table controls section to add filters and search options, including an option to let shoppers filter by product categories.

Tip: If you want more advanced filters and additional filter styles, then you can use WooCommerce Product Table with the WooCommerce Product Filters plugin instead. 

At this point, your WooCommerce quick order form is coming along nicely! You can continue to customize it to meet your exact needs, making whatever changes you'd like in the settings.

How to show specific products in the WooCommerce quick order form

If you want to show specific products in the order form instead of your whole catalog, then there are also shortcode options that let you display products based on category, tag, etc. Add these options directly to the [product_table] shortcode. You can read about them in the plugin knowledge base.

How to add a quick view to the quick order form

By creating a quick WooCommerce order form with a product table layout, customers can quickly click multiple products and add them all to the cart at once. This is ideal for selling simple products, or products with a small number of variations. But what if you have a large number of variations per product?

Obviously, you don't want to send customers to a separate page to buy each product. That defeats the purpose of a quick order form!

The solution is to add quick view buttons to your WooCommerce order form. You can do this with the WooCommerce Quick View Pro plugin, which is designed to work with WooCommerce Product Table.

Install the plugin and use the settings page to choose what information to display in the quick view lightbox. Next, add a quick-view column to your list of product table columns.

This will add quick view buttons to the table (which you can rename to anything you like on the Quick View plugin settings page). Customers can click these buttons to view extra product information, product image gallery, and/or purchase options in a lightbox popup.

After adding the product to the cart, the lightbox closes and the customer remains at the same point on the quick order form, where they can continue adding more and more products to their cart.

Step 3: Optimize the checkout process

Before we wrap up, there’s one more element to consider. Along with optimizing your quick order form WooCommerce so that it’s user-friendly, you’ll want to do everything you can to speed up the ordering process. The more convenient it is to buy products, after all, the more likely customers will be to complete their purchases.

This step involves using a few additional tools. Here are the two most important features you’ll want to consider implementing:

• Redirect users to the cart page after selecting one or more products. This encourages customers to buy right away and can be done easily using a WooCommerce setting and the free Redirection plugin.
• Add more payment gateways to your e-commerce store. The more payment options you provide, the larger your potential customer base will be. WooCommerce itself offers a variety of ways to add new payment gateways.

At this point, take a moment to sit back and admire your handiwork. You have a fully-functioning quick order form WooCommerce that’s informative and easy to use – and the process of purchasing products through it couldn’t be simpler!

Conclusion

It’s important to design your WooCommerce store to provide the best user experience possible for your customers. This means making it simple for them to see what products you offer, select the ones they want, and get right to the checkout screen. To do this, you can create a WooCommerce quick order form – either as a one-stop WooCommerce shop or to supplement your existing product pages. By using the Woo quick order table view, your customers will be able to select and buy the items they are after fast and without fuss.

Fortunately, the WooCommerce Product Table plugin makes this task incredibly easy. You’ll just need to:

1. Create order form page.
2. Customize your order form.
3. Optimize the checkout process.

Do you have any questions about how to set up your WooCommerce quick order plugin? Ask us anything in the comments section below!

We're pleased to announce that our WooCommerce Product Table plugin works with a WooCommerce geolocation plugin. You can use this to show different content in your product tables depending on the customer's country.

GeoTargeting Lite – WordPress Geolocation shows or hides completely different product tables depending on the customer's country. Each product table can show products from a different category or tag. Use this plugin to show different products to different countries, listed in an interactive product table layout. GeoTargetingWP has joined the official WooCommerce Product Table compatibility scheme.

How to use GeoTargeting Lite with WooCommerce Product Table

Next, I'll tell you how to create different product tables which appear depending on the user's country.

How the WooCommerce geolocation plugin works

The free WooCommerce geolocation plugin comes with 2 shortcodes:

• [geot country="US"] USA only content [/geot]
• [geot exclude_country="US"] Everyone except USA will see this [/geot]

You can use these to show or hide specific content anywhere on your website depending on the user's country. The geolocation plugin looks at their IP address to decide which country they're in.

You need to know the correct 2-letter alpha country code for the geolocation to work.

How to create country-specific WooCommerce product tables

Use the WooCommere geolocation shortcodes to create country-specific product tables. I'm assuming that you have already set up WooCommerce and added your products.

1. Install WooCommerce Product Table and GeoTargeting Lite – WordPress Geolocation.
2. Go to WooCommerce > Settings > Products > Product Table, activate your WooCommerce Product Table license key, and configure the plugin settings to choose your product table columns, filters etc.
3. Next, you need to label your products based on the countries they should be visible to. You can use categories or tags for this. Or if you're already using categories and tags for something else, then create a WooCommerce taxonomy and use this instead. If you want a single product to appear for multiple countries, then it's ok to put them in more than one category/tag/taxonomy.
4. Create a new page where you will be adding the country-specific product tables.
5. Next, you need to use the geolocation shortcodes to create product tables that are only visible depending on the user's country. Put the [product_table] shortcode inside the geolocation shortcodes. This will show or hide a product table to the correct country only, depending on which shortcode you're using.
6. Add as many WooCommerce geolocation shortcodes to the page, each showing or hiding product tables from one or more countries. Use the examples below as guidance on how to do this.

Tip: If you want a specific product table to be visible or hidden from more than one country, then you can add multiple country codes within a single shortcode, Just separate them with commas.

Geolocation example 1

The following combination of shortcodes will create a page containing 2 product tables: 1 showing products from a category called 'france-germany' to customers in France and Germany only, and 1 showing products from the 'UK' category to customers in the UK only:

[geot country="FR,DE"][product_table category="france-germany"] [/geot]

[geot country="US"] [product_table category="us"] [/geot]

As you can see, I have added two product tables to the page. However, each customer will only ever see one product table depending on their location.

Geolocation example 2

This time, we'll use the exclude option to create a product table that will not appear for customers in the US. This assumes that you have tagged these products 'US':

[geot exclude_country="US"] [product_table tag="us"] [/geot]

Geolocation example 3

In this final example, we'll use the include and exclude options together. This will create a product table that is visible to all countries except for Australia. It assumes that I have created a category called 'Australia' for the Australia-only products. It's a useful method if sell different products to a specific country in WooCommerce, e.g. for legal reasons.

[geot country="AU"] [product_table category="australia"] [/geot]

[geot exclude_country="AU"] [product_table exclude_category="australia"] [/geot]

All customers will see 1 product table on the page. Customers in Australia will see the products from the Australia category, and everyone else will see all your other products.

How to show and hide the country-specific products elsewhere on your site

The above instructions will only show or hide the products in your WooCommerce product tables.

You will need to use the geolocation plugin's other features to restrict the visibility of products elsewhere in your store, for example on the main shop pages, widgets and single product pages. To help with this, you can use the above shortcodes anywhere on your site and in template files.

If you want to restrict access to any of the default WooCommerce pages and direct people to your geolocation product table page, then the free Redirection plugin is perfect for this. Simply add a redirect from any unwanted pages such as the main Shop page, and users will be taken to your product tables page instead.

Do any other geolocation plugins work with WooCommerce Product Table?

Right now, this is the only WooCommerce geolocation plugins that we know works correctly in the product table view.

We also tested with Product Country Restrictions and found that it works with WooCommerce Product Table. However, that plugin is no longer actively updated or supported, so we wouldn't recommend it.

There are some geolocation plugins that definitely don't work with it, and we have included these on our list of incompatible plugins.

There are other geolocation plugins that we haven't tested with. Please let us know if you discover any more that work with WooCommerce Product Table, and we'd be happy to include them on this page.

Where to get the WooCommerce geolocation plugin

You can get WooCommerce Product Table from our website. GeoTargeting Lite – WordPress Geolocation is available free from WordPress.org.

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