In the year 2025, why does WoodMart still matter?
I mean, it’s harder than ever to pick the right WordPress theme in 2025. Every market shouts “fastest theme,” “SEO-ready,” or “built for conversions.” However, here’s the thing: not many themes deliver year after year.
One of them is WoodMart.
WoodMart was the first theme I worked with in 2019. I thought it was just another WooCommerce theme. It’s not just “a theme,” though, as I built more shops with it—an electronics store, a clothing store, and even a bookstore. It’s more like a set of tools for growing a business.
In the year 2025, WoodMart has grown into one of the most trusted WordPress premium themes. The most recent updates make it run faster, integrate WooCommerce better, and improve Core Web Vitals optimization (yes, that is a Google ranking feature).
Step by step, this guide will show you the best way to set up the WoodMart theme for WordPress in 2025. You will know how to:
The right way to install and set up WoodMart
- Pick the best options for performance
- Customize headers, footers, and product pages
- Make mobile and SEO work better.
- Avoid common mistakes. A lot of newbies have made:
Our team at Preet Web Vision can also help you set it up if you’d like. You can call or email us at +63-9633112000 or [email protected].
What’s Different About WoodMart in 2025?
Let’s quickly go over why WoodMart is still worth your time this year before we get into settings.
It’s not “just another WooCommerce theme.” WoodMart is more than that. It was made with eCommerce users in mind from the start. In other words, every function is there to help you:
- Make more sales (conversion-optimized design)
- Rank higher on Google (ready for SEO and Core Web Vitals)
- Custom control panel and one-click demos make it easy to run your store.
What’s New in 2025?
- Full help for WordPress 6.7+ (the newest version)
- Compatibility with WooCommerce 8.x
- Better interaction with Elementor and new drag-and-drop widgets
- Better optimization of Core Web Vitals (CSS changes, better lazy loading)
- There are more than 10 new starter demos for AI tools, subscription boxes, and health brands, among other areas.
As an example, WoodMart was named by ThemeForest 2025 as one of the top 10 premium WordPress themes in the world, with more than 60,000 current installs.
That proves it’s not just talk.
How to Properly Install and Activate WoodMart
Setting up a theme always starts with installing. But you shouldn’t skip a few steps when you’re at WoodMart.
Step 1: Purchase & Download
ThemeForest (XTemos Studio) is the only place to get WoodMart. The malware risk is not worth it, so stay away from cracked or nulled copies.
Step 2: Upload to WordPress
- Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New.
- Click “Upload Theme.”
- Upload the woodmart.zip file online.
- Press “Activate.”
Step 3: Activate License
Enter your purchase code to get access to demo imports and updates after the program is activated.
Step 4: Install Recommended Plugins
WoodMart tells you about some apps. These are the important ones:
- Elementor or WPBakery (pick one; in 2025, I’d say Elementor is best).
- WoodMart Core (allows theme features to work)
- If you want to build a store, go with WooCommerce.
- Slider Revolution: optional for animations, but it can slow things down
👉 Pro tip: When you first start, don’t use any extra apps until you’re sure you need them.
The smart way to start is with demo import.
Why build a site from scratch when you can quickly import one that’s already been set up?
It comes with more than 80 pre-built demos in 2025. There’s a plan for every kind of store, like a clothing store, an electronics store, or a furniture list.
How to Import a Demo
- In WoodMart, go to Import Demos.
- Pick your niche demo
- Click “Import with Content and Media.”
You can have a full website up and running in minutes. Just change the text, tags, and logos to fit your needs.
Example: I once used the fashion demo to open a clothes store for a local brand in just three hours. I only had to import, change the logo and colors, and add goods.
General Theme Settings
This is the foundation—get these right before diving into the details.
Branding and site identity
- Put up a high-resolution SVG logo so that it looks good on all screens.
- Add a favicon (a little icon that shows up in browser tabs)
- Choose a title and tagline for your site (this helps SEO).
Layout Options
- Full-width layout looks clean and modern.
- Width of the container: 1200px (best balance of space and readability)
Typography
- Variable fonts like Inter, Roboto Flex, or Nunito should be used.
- Body text: 16px base, line height 1.6
- Headings: 24–36px depending on hierarchy
Colors
- Stay with two or three main colors (brand consistency).
- Don’t use flashy gradients unless they fit your area.
Customizing the header and navigation
People see your logo first, and it sets the tone for your brand.
WoodMart has a header maker that lets you move parts around by dragging and dropping them.
Best Setup for Headers (2025)
- Top Bar: contact information and a deal, like “Free shipping on orders over $50.”
- Middle Row: the logo is in the middle, the menu is on the left, and the cart, search, and account icons are on the right.
- Sticky Header is always on to make browsing easier.
Add a mini cart dropdown—Customers love being able to see what’s in their cart without leaving the page.
How to set up WooCommerce in WoodMart
This is where the theme really stands out. These settings are most important if you’re selling things online.
Product Catalog
- Show in grid view (3–4 items per row)
- Activate AJAX filters (sliders for group, size, and price)
- Turn on the “load more” or “infinite scroll” button.
Product Pages
- Zoom on hover for product images
- Add sticky add-to-cart button (especially useful on mobile)
- Show trust badges (secure checkout, free shipping) under the button
Checkout
- Use one-page checkout (less carts being left behind).
- Let guests check out; don’t make them make an account.
- Add fast ways to pay options like PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay
Real-world story: I made one-page checkout possible for a furniture client in 2024, and in just three weeks, the number of carts that were abandoned dropped by 27%.
Performance & Speed Optimization
Google likes sites that load quickly, and WoodMart can help you get there if you set it up right.
WoodMart Performance Settings
- Enable lazy loading for images & videos
- Turn on minify CSS & JS
- Preload main fonts & logo font
- Disable unused features (sliders, heavy animations)
Extra Tips
- LiteSpeed Cache is the best choice for most hosting in 2025.
- Convert images to WebP or AVIF
- Utilize a content delivery network (CDN). The free plan from Cloudflare is highly recommended.
Case Study: The Google PageSpeed score of one of my clients’ electronics shops went from 58 to 92 just by adding lazy load and WebP images.
How to Set Up SEO for WoodMart
Traffic is like air. Let’s make your site amazing for Google.
- Install Rank Math SEO (it’s small, powerful, and works perfectly with other tools).
- To help with SEO and internal links, add breadcrumbs.
- Optimize product titles with long-tail keywords (e.g., “Men’s Running Shoes 2025”)
- Add schema markup (WoodMart supports product schema by default)
👉 Insider tip: Always make sure that the product descriptions you write are special. It’s bad for SEO to just copy and paste product text.
Mobile Optimization in 2025
More than 60% of traffic now comes from phones. It’s too important to ignore.
Must-Have Mobile Settings
- Turn on the off-canvas mobile menu
- Change the font sizes (at least 14–16px for body text).
- Optimize product grids (2 per row looks clean on phones)
- Add a sticky “Buy Now” button for mobile checkout
💡 Story: I used to work in a store where the button for mobile checkout was missing. By fixing that one problem, their mobile sales doubled in one night.
Useful WoodMart features that are hidden
Some powerful features are easy to miss:
- Wishlist & Compare is great for shopping for clothes and gadgets.
- Quick View lets users look around faster without leaving the page.
- Mega Menu is great for stores with a lot of sections.
- Instagram Shop Feed is great for leisure brands
Security & Maintenance Tips
- Protect your website because it’s an advantage to your business.
- Regularly update WoodMart (new updates fix bugs and security holes).
- You can use Wordfence or iThemes Security.
- Back up once a week with UpdraftPlus
- If your site doesn’t have SSL (https://), Google won’t rank it in 2025.
Real-World Case Studies (2025)
1. Fashion Boutique
- Set up: grid view, quick view, and add-to-cart button that lingers
- Result: In 30 days, the conversion rate went up by 19%.
2. Furniture Brand
- Setup: One-page checkout and trust badges
- Result: The number of abandoned carts dropped by 32%.
3. Electronics Store
- Set up: Mega menu and AJAX categories set up
- Result: Customers looked at 25% more items each time.
WoodMart Settings Checklist
- ✅ Import niche demo
- ✅ Set full-width layout (1200px container)
- ✅ Use variable fonts (Inter, Roboto Flex)
- ✅ Sticky header with mini cart
- ✅ Grid catalog (3–4 per row)
- ✅ AJAX filters enabled
- ✅ One-page checkout
- ✅ Lazy load + WebP images
- ✅ Rank Math SEO + schema enabled
- ✅ Mobile menu optimized
There you have it: your full WoodMart settings guide for WordPress in the year 2025.
This will help you make a site that is Fast, SEO-friendly, Conversion-focused and Mobile-ready.
WoodMart is one of those themes I trust enough to suggest over and over again. I’ve used it on dozens of client sites.
Do you need help setting it up?
Send us a message to get in touch with my Preet Web Vision team. To set up a meeting, call me at +63-9633112000 or email me at [email protected].
If you prefer video tutorials, check out these YouTube channels:
- Preet Tech Ideas (English)
- Preet WebXP (Hindi)
👉 Have you checked out WoodMart? What is your favorite feature for 2025? Share your thoughts below!