Transferring products and their images from WooCommerce can seem like an overwhelming challenge, yet it doesn’t need to be that way. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to migrate your WooCommerce products along with their images in a sequential, step-by-step approach.
Step 1: Backup Your Data
Before you start migrating your WooCommerce products with images, it’s important to backup your data. This will ensure that you don’t lose any important information during the migration process. You can use a plugin like UpdraftPlus or BackWPup to backup your data.
Step 2: Export Your Products
The next step is to export your WooCommerce products. To do this, go to the “Products” tab in your WordPress dashboard and click on “Export”. Select “CSV” as the export format and check the box for “Images” under “Include”. Click on “Download Export File” to download the CSV file.
Step 3: Import Your Products
Now that you have your WooCommerce products in a CSV file, it’s time to import them into your new site. Go to the “Products” tab in your WordPress dashboard and click on “Import”. Select “CSV” as the import format and choose the CSV file you downloaded earlier. Click on “Upload File and Import” to start the import process.
Step 4: Update Your Images
After importing your WooCommerce products, you may need to update your images. To do this, go to the “Media” tab in your WordPress dashboard and click on “Add New”. Select the image you want to upload and click on “Upload”. Once the image is uploaded, select it and click on “Edit Image”. Update the image URL with the correct path to the image on your new site.
Step 5: Test Your Products
Finally, test your WooCommerce products to make sure everything is working correctly. Go to your website and browse through your products. Check that all images are displaying properly and that the product information is accurate.
Conclusion
Migrating WooCommerce products with images can be a challenging task, but by following these step-by-step instructions, you can ensure a successful migration. Remember to backup your data, export your products, import them into your new site, update your images, and test everything before going live.
