Complete Guide Using WooCommerce Version 9.8.5
Editing products in your WooCommerce store is a core part of keeping your online shop up to date. Whether you’re updating pricing, changing product descriptions, adding new images, or offering customisation options, this guide will show you how to edit a product in WooCommerce using the latest tools available in WooCommerce version 9.8.5 on WordPress.
This step-by-step walkthrough is designed for business owners, marketers, and web managers who want to confidently update and optimise their products using current best practices in 2025.
Why You Need to Regularly Edit Products in WooCommerce
Using the latest version of WooCommerce (9.8.5) ensures compatibility with modern WordPress features and gives you access to improved editing workflows. Keeping your products up to date helps you:
- Improve the customer experience
- Reflect current stock, pricing, and promotions
- Optimise your store for SEO
- Introduce customisation options like image uploads or add-ons
How to Access the Product Editor in WooCommerce (v9.8.5)
Log in to your WordPress dashboard
- Go to Products → All Products
- Click Edit under the product you want to modify
- Use filters or the search function to locate products quickly based on title, category, or SKU.
Editing Product Information in WooCommerce
The WooCommerce product editor includes several tabs where you can update key information:
Product Title and Descriptions
Update the title to reflect your primary keywords. Use the main product description to provide detailed benefits, and the short description for key selling points.
Pricing
In the Product Data → General tab, update the regular and sale prices. These are reflected automatically on the front-end and checkout.
Inventory
Manage stock status, enable backorders, and assign SKU codes in the Inventory tab.
Product Categories and Tags
Organise your products using categories and tags to improve internal navigation and boost visibility in search.
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