How to Add Short Description in WooCommerce Shop Page
In this tutorial, you will learn how to add short description in WooCommerce shop page.
A short description in WooCommerce shop page is very useful. Customers can quickly understand essential information about a product by reading a short description on the shop page. Customers need not visit the individual product page for short information about the product. The summary includes key features, benefits, or uses.
Following picture show products without short descriptions.
How to Add Short Description in WooCommerce Shop Page
In WooCommerce, adding a short description to your shop page can be done by adding code to the function.php or using a plugin.
Displaying Short Description in WooCommerce Shop Page By Adding Code
We will insert code to function.php file to display Short Description in WooCommerce. You can do this from your WordPress Dashboard.
Follow the steps below:
1 In the WordPress Dashboard left pan, select Appearance.
2 Click Theme File Editor option link.
3 Click the function.php file in the right pan.
Now copy and paste the following code in function.php file.
add_action('woocommerce_after_shop_loop_item_title','short_product_description');
function short_product_description() {
// get the global product obj
global $product;
// get the global product obj
$description = $product->get_short_description();
echo $description;
}4 Click Update File to save change.
Now when you refresh the WooCommerce Shop Page it will display short description as shown in the picture below.
Why Add Short Description in WooCommerce Shop Page
Your customers can have a better shopping experience and receive valuable information by adding a short description to your WooCommerce shop page.
A short description can be advantageous for several reasons. It provides Quick Product Information without clicking the product and visiting the individual product page.
Potential buyers can be attracted to the product by concise details on the shop page. Products that have clear and relevant information upfront are more likely to be engaging with users.
Search engine optimization (SEO) for your products can be improved by including short descriptions with relevant keywords on your shop page.
Giving shoppers the necessary information to make a purchase decision increases conversion rates.
Mobile-friendly websites that need more information in a small area without navigation and scrolling can benefit from a concise description on their shop page.
Rather than going through individual pages, some customers prefer to scan products list quickly. Short description saves shoppers time because they can find specific features or benefits.
Conclusion
A short description can be added to your WooCommerce shop page to improve the display and user-friendly of online shopping experience. This could lead to more sales and customer satisfaction.
In the tutorial we have explained how to add short description in WooCommerce shop page. We hope this tutorial help you to add short descrition.