1. Logging In
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Go to your WordPress login page: yourwebsite.com/wp-admin
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Enter your username and password
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Click Log In
2. Go to: Products -> Categories
On the Product Categories page, you will see a form on the left-hand side to add a new category.
Fill in the following fields:
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Name → Enter the category name (e.g., “Shoes” or “Accessories”).
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Slug → (Optional) This is the URL-friendly version of the name. If left blank, WordPress will generate it automatically. Example:
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Parent Category → Choose this if your new category should be a subcategory.
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Example: A “Sneakers” category could be under the parent category “Shoes.”
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Description → Add details about the category. This can help SEO and may appear on the category page depending on your theme.
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Display Type → Choose how products are shown on the category page (default, products, subcategories, or both).
Once complete, click Add New Category.
