These passive income ideas are more attainable than you might think. Imagine waking up to find your bank account growing, even as you sip your morning coffee. Picture a life where your income isn’t tied to clocking in and out, but rather, flows in while you pursue your…
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What’s new with Woo: July 2024
They say time flies when you’re having fun, so it must feel like double speed when you’re also running a busy online business. Now that we’re already into the second half of 2024, let’s look back at some exciting updates you might’ve missed in the endless Naruto run…
How Woo merchants can use NFTs
Integrating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) into WooCommerce stores offers merchants some unique opportunities. In this post, we’ll take a look at some specific use cases, complete with real-world examples, illustrating how Woo merchants can leverage NFTs for profitability and growth. Jargon buster : A non-fungible token (NFT) is a…
WooCommerce in 2024 and beyond: Roadmap update
Welcome to a special edition post, brought to you by Beau Lebens, Head of Engineering for Woo. Last week on our Developer Blog, I shared an updated roadmap and vision for the future of WooCommerce, and I wanted to share it here, too. That post gets a…
14 Must-have free WooCommerce extensions for your storefront
WooCommerce is the most popular ecommerce platform worldwide. It’s free, open-source, and beginner-friendly. But while WooCommerce offers lots of features out-of-the-box, you may be looking for even more options to enhance your store. The WooCommerce Marketplace provides a range of powerful WooCommerce plugins (called “extensions”) that add functionality…
Nine “About Us” page examples to inspire your own
Your “About Us” page is one of the foundational elements of your website. It’s more than just a rundown of company details — it’s the heart of your brand story, where you connect with potential customers on a personal level. If you’re looking to create a page that…
The ultimate Black Friday checklist: 25 tips to maximize sales
You can never start planning too early for Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) — the biggest shopping season of the year. Both shopping periods have seen strong year-over-year growth, so you’ll need to prepare yourself for the potential of more site traffic and increased advertising competition…
How to customize a WooCommerce product page
To effectively showcase your goods online, you’ll need product pages that are visually appealing and easy to navigate. The default WooCommerce template offers the essentials, but you might be looking for additional features to accommodate the unique needs of your online store and match your style. With built-in…
How to plan for Black Friday and why you should start now
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are still months away, but it’s never a bad idea to plan in advance for the biggest shopping weekend of the year. Adobe Analytics reports that Black Friday online sales surged almost 7.5% last year up to $9.8 billion, and this year looks…
House of Malt Increases average order value by 22% with Apple Pay and WooPayments
Located in Northern England, House of Malt is an independent family business that has grown into one of the top online retailers of specialty whiskeys and spirits in the U.K. They were founded in 2015 as an independent family business and have used WooCommerce to run their online…
Capture growing consumer spend with buy now, pay later
With consumer spending on the rise at the beginning of the year, and online shopping continuing to grow across all demographic groups, merchants face both more opportunity and more competition for the consumer’s dollar. That means looking for new ways to meet consumer needs and giving them more…
How to run a sale in WooCommerce
Running a sale is a great way to motivate customers to make their first purchase. And even if you already have a loyal base of customers, sales can help you earn more of them, increase the average lifetime value of existing customers, or minimize losses by offloading…
WooCommerce Updated to Address Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability
Today Woo’s engineering team deployed an important update for WooCommerce. The update addresses a vulnerability that could allow bad actors to inject malicious content in the browser. The Woo team has also contacted WooCommerce merchants whose stores may be vulnerable. This issue was limited to WooCommerce stores running…
Digital wallets and assets for WooCommerce
The digital realm continues to pervade and disrupt the way we live our lives. The digitization of financial resources is no exception. Woo has offered cryptocurrency payment solutions through our select partners since 2022. Since then we’ve been working to expand our support for digital assets for Woo…
Automattic and Woo Help Maximize Agency Potential
Agencies are essential partners in building the best WooCommerce experiences. That’s why Woo is excited to announce Automattic for Agencies, a new program dedicated to maximizing the reach and impact of WordPress and WooCommerce web development agencies worldwide. Automattic for Agencies is a unified, agency-focused platform for…
WooCommerce Updated to Address Data Tracking Issue
On May 28, 2024, Woo’s engineering team discovered an issue within WooCommerce (versions 7.8 and above) that caused the unintentional collection of specific visitor data by Automattic, Woo’s parent company. This issue only pertained to WooCommerce stores that had data tracking enabled and did not have their store…
Start a small business at home: 61 Ideas and top tools to get started
Starting a small business from the comfort of your home isn’t just a dream for the ambitious. It’s actually a practical, achievable reality for anyone with a bit of drive and creativity. Whether you’re looking to ditch the 9-to-5 grind, pursue a passion, or simply earn some extra…
What are ecommerce fulfillment services? A complete guide
If you’re already running your online store, you know just how crucial efficient fulfillment is to a successful business. And if you haven’t started yet, you’ll soon find out. When you have a solid fulfillment plan, all the logistics behind the scenes run smoothly and orders get delivered…
22 Free SEO tools for your online store
Did you know there are over six million searches on Google every minute? People are looking, and your SEO efforts can help them find you. With an average cost per click of $6.56 for Google Ads, generating traffic organically instead is well worth the investment. “We found…
How to bulk update products in WooCommerce
Keeping your product catalog up to date is a key part of running a WooCommerce store. Sometimes, you may need to make store-wide changes or update all products in a certain category. For instance, you might have to add a new size to all of your T-shirts or…
