The StoreEngine Product Description shortcode lets you display detailed product information anywhere on your site. It’s perfect for creating custom product layouts, landing pages, or showcasing product details outside the standard WooCommerce template.
Shortcode
[storeengine_product_description]This will instantly display the complete product description for the current product or a specific product you choose.
What This Shortcode Does
The StoreEngine Product Description shortcode gives you flexible control over where and how product descriptions appear on your site. It pulls the full product description content and displays it in a clean, readable format.
Shortcode Parameters
You can customize the shortcode using these optional parameters:
product_id – Display description for a specific product
[storeengine_product_description product_id=”27”]These parameters let you control which product’s description shows and how it’s styled on your page.
[Note] Go to your products and copy the product IDs.
Usage Examples
You can use the StoreEngine Product Description shortcode across different types of pages for various purposes.
Custom Product Pages
Create unique product page layouts by placing the description exactly where you want it, separate from the default StoreEngine template.
Landing Pages
Feature specific product descriptions on promotional or campaign landing pages to highlight key product benefits.
Comparison Pages
Show multiple product descriptions side-by-side to help customers compare features and make informed decisions.
Blog Posts & Reviews
Embed product descriptions within blog content or product review articles to provide complete information in context.
How to Use in Gutenberg Editor
You can easily add the StoreEngine Product Description to any page using the Gutenberg editor.
- Open any page where you want to display the product description
- Click the ➕ (Add Block) button
- Search for and insert the Shortcode block
- Paste the following shortcode into the block:
[storeengine_product_description]
- (Optional) Add parameters if needed:
[storeengine_product_description product_id="27" ]
Product Selection Settings – You have “Use Custom Product” enabled with “best t-shirt 2025” selected as the product
Shortcode – There’s a shortcode visible:
[storeengine_product_description product_id="27" ]- Click Update or Publish to save your changes
Once saved, the product description will appear on the front end of your page exactly where you placed the shortcode.
Using with aBlocks
You can also add this using the aBlocks →StoreEngine Product Description block. Just insert the block into your page—no shortcode needed. The block provides a visual interface to select products and configure display options without writing any code.