WooCommerce for Android and iPhone

If you’re new to utilizing WooCommerce, you may not be aware that an official plugin app is available. This app is accessible on both Android and iOS, offering an excellent solution for effectively managing your eCommerce store:

Using the app, you can receive notifications for new orders and reviews. It provides functionalities such as checking order status, processing payments, adjusting shipping details, and more. Additionally, you can use the WooCommerce mobile app to update, delete, and add new products. Since the app is still in development, you can anticipate frequent additions of new features. For instance, the developers are currently working on integrating coupon management. Notably, this app supports both WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress WooCommerce stores. As long as you’re using WooCommerce, you can leverage the app’s advantages, and the best part is, it’s free for both Android and iOS.

How to Use the WooCommerce Mobile App

Since the WooCommerce Android and iOS apps are nearly identical, we’ll use the Android version to illustrate its functionality. After installing the WooCommerce app, the initial step is to connect it to WordPress.

Connecting the WooCommerce App to WordPress

The WooCommerce app can connect to both WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress websites. For the app to function you must have Jetpack and WooCommerce installed on your site.

1. Select the “Enter your store address” button.

1. On the next screen, enter your WordPress website’s URL.

1. The app will then request your WordPress credentials.
2. Finally, you’ll encounter a welcome screen prompting you to share your store. Choosing this option allows you to send a link to your store through messaging apps and social media.

From this point, you can navigate through various tabs to manage your store. Let’s explore the functionality of each section.

Checking and Managing Orders

The “Orders” tab displays a list of all your store’s orders, starting with the most recent ones. Each order showcases its status, (1) customer, (2) purchase date, and (3) amount.

Selecting a specific order allows you to edit it, enabling modifications to the order’s status, sending payment reminders, issuing refunds, and adding personal notes.

An interesting feature is the app’s integration with WooCommerce Payments, enabling in-person payment collection through the app.

Once you start utilizing the app, you will receive mobile notifications for any new orders placed by customers. This particular feature alone can justify acquiring the app, given that notifications are typically more noticeable than emails and less likely to be overlooked.

Editing and Adding Products

In the “Products” tab, you can review existing products and add new ones. Clicking on an existing product allows you to update its photos, price, inventory, product type settings, and description.

A notable feature is the app’s automatic (1) optimization of images upon upload.

While the initial product editing options may seem basic, the app provides additional details such as shipping, taxonomy, linked product details, and the ability to add links to downloadable files for virtual products. 

In the top-right corner of the product screen, you’ll find options for (1) previewing the item and (2) modifying its status. 

Navigating the product editor is relatively straightforward, though adding products using the app may take longer compared to the desktop experience.

Adding products through the app is a considerably more time-consuming process compared to using the standard WooCommerce product editor. While it is feasible, if you have the choice, completing this task on a laptop or desktop computer offers a much more efficient and streamlined experience.

Conclusion

The WooCommerce app presents an excellent means of monitoring one or more eCommerce stores. With notifications enabled, the app keeps you informed about new orders. It allows you to manage reviews, edit and add products, issue refunds, collect payments, and more.

 Notably, the WooCommerce mobile app offers the same features on both Android and iOS, ensuring a consistent experience across different smart phones. Despite being in beta, the app is stable and facilitates on-the-go management of your WooCommerce store. As development continues, additional features are expected to be introduced.

 If you have any questions about the WooCommerce mobile app, feel free to discuss them in the comments section below!