WooCommerce is designed to be user-friendly, so new store owners can build an online presence without having to hire a developer. But that doesn’t mean you should do everything on your own. If you’re already busy running your business, have a specific custom need, or want to jumpstart…
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Start and grow a print on demand business
Whether you want to start your own online business or add new revenue streams to your existing one, print on demand offers a low-cost, high-profit opportunity to sell a new array of products that your customers will love. Selling physical products with your unique designs is a fun…
Customer retention strategies for ecommerce
Retaining customers is a primary goal of any business — but in the competitive world of ecommerce, it may just be the goal. Online stores face fierce competition because their rivals aren’t down the road; they’re just a click away. So, the question is — when was the…
What is average order value? How to increase it
Which is easier for an online store looking to grow — finding more customers or getting each one to spend more in every transaction? The second choice is better — increasing average order value. Why? Because to get more customers, you have to spend money on marketing efforts. To increase…
Do you need Jetpack for your WooCommerce site? Is it worth it?
Running an online store is about much more than a great design and amazing products. It also involves choosing the right tools to generate more traffic, improve the customer experience, maximize the performance of your website, secure your data, and improve efficiency. Thankfully, WooCommerce integrates seamlessly with…
65 Low investment business ideas to consider in 2024
Starting a business in 2024 doesn’t have to drain your savings. With the right idea and a strategic approach, you can launch a venture that’s both affordable and successful. The rise of digital tools and platforms has made it easier than ever to start a business with minimal…
How to find a WooCommerce agency
If you’ve committed to building your online store with WooCommerce but don’t have the in-house expertise needed to carry out the project, you may consider hiring a WooCommerce agency to help achieve your goals. Since its launch in 2011, WooCommerce has been steadily growing into what is now…
What’s new with Woo: April 2024
Spring is blooming in many parts of the northern hemisphere, and there’s lots of new growth (read: updates) budding in the WooCommerce world! Given our open source status, the cross-pollination of ideas between our team and our community always produces colorful results. We’re excited to share this lovely…
How to write a return policy: The complete guide
Let’s be honest: no business owner enjoys returns. They can be expensive, time-consuming, unpleasant, and tedious. But: returns don’t always have to be so terrible. A great return policy can boost your business and drive customer loyalty. Customers might return an item for several reasons: maybe they bought…
Black Friday Email Marketing Strategies
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are almost here. If you’re planning to run a Black Friday sale, you’ve got company, because almost every other store is, too. That means figuring out unique ways to capture attention and motivate people to make purchases. Email is one of the best…
12 Tips for Great Ecommerce Website Design
Your ecommerce website design has a significant impact on your success: beautiful, well-functioning sites are the expectation, not the exception. Why? Because 89% of customers have switched to a competitor’s business following a poor customer experience. With countless businesses vying for the same customers, you’re not just competing…
Say hello to Woo.com
Today, officially known as Domainween (but literally only by me), WooCommerce.com became Woo.com. If you’re reading this (which I can only assume you are), you’re already living in this brave new world. Woo.com is now the home for all things Woo: our platform, marketplace, agency program, partnerships, and…
Store Operations: Ensuring Your Inventory Management System Works for You
Running a successful online store requires a solid inventory management system. Whether you plan to remain one of the beloved small businesses that cater to a local neighborhood or you have your eyes set on becoming a large enterprise, you’ll need to manage inventory efficiently. Without an effective…
Ready to Sell on Amazon? Here’s What You Need
Whether you already have a thriving ecommerce store or are just starting to build your brand, you’ve probably considered the pros and cons of selling on Amazon. Traditionally speaking, you’ll keep more revenue and build more equity in your business by building and maintaining a store on your…
Platform Upgrade: High-Performance Order Storage for WooCommerce
On October 10th, WooCommerce introduced an upgrade that will speed up your WooCommerce store. Among other improvements, High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS) will enable a better, faster checkout experience for your customers and faster order processing for you. If your store was launched before October 10, 2023, you’ll be…
Shipping Methods and Fulfillment: Everything You Need to Know
Shipping products successfully is one of the most important parts of the customer experience — so choosing the right shipping method is crucial to the success of your ecommerce business. Shoppers expect to pay as little as possible for shipping, get fast delivery, and find all their products…
How Buy Now, Pay Later Options Can Help Your Business
The ecommerce industry is growing year after year. With more people moving their shopping online and the advancement of easy-to-use online store building tools like WooCommerce, each day new people are realizing their dream of becoming small business owners. However, that also means that consumers have more options…
How Wayfair Changed the Ecommerce and U.S. Sales Tax Landscape
In the five years since the momentous Wayfair decision by the U.S. Supreme Court, the sales tax landscape has shifted dramatically. Until that point, nexus — the connection between a seller and state that requires the seller to collect and remit sales tax there — was based on…
