
Learn to build a beautiful, responsive online store from scratch using WordPress, Divi, and WooCommerce, and customize product pages, headers, and dynamic content without templates.
Set up your online store by securing a domain name, hosting (prefer WordPress hosting), and installing WordPress with the WooCommerce plugin and the Divi theme.
Install WordPress on a subdomain via cPanel and Softaculous, create login details and store-focused site name, then set a static home page, permalinks, and discourage indexing while building.
Learn to extend a WordPress site with plugins, install and activate an under construction plugin, enable construction mode, customize the message, and prep for WooCommerce.
Install and activate the WooCommerce plugin, follow the setup wizard to configure location, industry, and physical products, and skip optional add-ons while prepping your Divi-based store.
Install and activate the Divi theme and Divi Builder, then customize the header, logo, menus, and footer via the WordPress customizer and import your DV license key.
Customize the header with the Divi theme customizer, adjusting the navigation bar, logo, accents, and typography while adding a secondary header with contact info for accessibility and SEO.
Design a store hero with Divi's builder. Create a full-width header featuring an h1, subtext, and a call-to-action button in a two-column layout, styled with typography, gradient background, and imagery.
Set up a featured product with a two-button cta and a two-column layout containing an image module and text, including a shop now button, highlighting your best seller.
Set a steady learning pace by taking breaks, reflecting on lessons, and practicing what you’ve learned to reinforce motivation and prevent binge learning.
Import your first products into WooCommerce, set physical products with price and sale price, and add long and short descriptions, then link images to the product page in Divi.
Create category sections in your WooCommerce store using Divi's visual builder, adding latest and on-sale product blocks, call-to-action modules, and consistent design to link the shop page.
Create a sale products section in Divi and WooCommerce by duplicating a layout, setting three columns, displaying only on-sale items, and planning social proof in the next lecture.
Build a Divi WooCommerce reviews section featuring latest product reviews with comments, avatars, and ratings, plus three blurbs for secured payments, free shipping over 1000 rand, and 24/7 support.
Set up PayPal and Payfast in WooCommerce to accept payments. Configure shipping zones and flat rates (100 rand), enable the shipping calculator, and hide costs until address entry.
Enable the Visual Builder and replace the default hover arrows with a pink overlay arrow for sale products. Next, use the Divi Builder to craft attractive product pages.
Build a contact us page for your online store with the Divi visual builder. Add a responsive contact form, link it in the menu, and optimize fields and padding.
Build a custom product page template in Divi for all products using the theme builder, with dynamic content for title, image, price, stock, and reviews.
Learn to customize the WooCommerce cart page using the visual builder, editing cart modules, and styling buttons, fields, and hover states to create a cleaner, brand-consistent checkout experience.
Set a consistent global button design for WooCommerce using the Divi theme customizer, adjusting text color, background, transparency, font (Leksand), and hover styles with border radius 15, then publish.
Build a custom Divi shop page for WooCommerce by creating a two-column layout, adding products and cart totals, and styling a full-width header with a logo.
Create a global footer in the Divi Theme Builder for your online store with a two-column layout, including a logo, about text, links, and social icons.
Invite learners to share their built workshops and pages in the project section, celebrate what they've learned in this course, and look forward to the next session.
Make your first Online Store Website with WordPress & Divi
Hello and welcome to the DIVI Beginner Course. My name is Sabelo September, I'm a Web Designer, Content Creator & Producer and I run a Web Design Agency in Cape Town.
I have created this course to help beginners build E-commerce Websites with DIVI & Woocommerce, by the end of this class you will be able to create responsive and functional online stores for clients. You going how to learn to build a landing page, custom product pages, and customize WooCommerce pages.
What you going to learn in this course:
WordPress Configuration
Woocommrce Configuration
Building Pages from Scratch using DIVI Elegant Themes
Product Management
Designing Custom Pages
Customising Woozommerce Pages
Payment Gateways & Shipping
What you need to follow along:
DIVI Theme License
Internet Connection
Hosting Account & Domain
Computer
Desire to learn Web Design
No previous knowledge needed
Note: Please remember to take breaks after a few lessons, reflect and practice then continue.
About Instructor:
Hello! My name is Sabelo September. I am a Producer, Content Creator, and Web Designer based in Cape Town, South Africa.
I'm super passionate about Music, Creating Content, Digital Marketing, and Teaching Online.
Taking complicated topics and simplifying them is my specialty and I would love to help you get to your desired skill level.