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đź‘‹ The following post is sponsored by Omnisend. Their support helps the WP Minute continue to publish content for the busy WordPress professional. Let’s face it—if you’re an online merchant running a WordPress-based store, it’s likely powered by WooCommerce. And…
WordPress 6.5 launch was nice, fairly uneventful. I didn’t notice anything break on my sites, and I’m happy that I can finally select Google fonts for the block-based themes I’m running, like Twenty Twenty-Four. The community is already looking ahead…
If you were scrolling through your #WooCommerce Twitter/X search column in early October 2023, you might have come across this tweet from Rodolfo Melogli: I reached out to Melogli to find out more about his WooCommerce development woes, and if…
Elementor first launched in 2016 and has quickly risen to become one of the most widely-used page builders for WordPress. It allows users to easily create customized pages and sites through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. The WordPress.org plugin page displays…
Kelley Muro, founder of North Commerce, developed the ecommerce solution as an alternative to WooCommerce and Shopify. Built specifically for WordPress, North Commerce utilizes the WordPress block editor and aims to be a simplified, all-in-one ecommerce solution. The platform has a pricing model starting at $99 per year and focuses on speed, flexibility, and simplicity. North Commerce wants to take advantage of upcoming advances in the WordPress ecosystem, such as full site editing, to become the fastest ecommerce platform available.
WooCommerce has rebranded to Woo and can be found at Woo.com. The announcement clarifies that Woo refers to the brand/company, while WooCommerce is the open-source ecommerce platform for WordPress. Some members of the community have expressed displeasure with the rebrand, believing it obscures their role as WooCommerce site builders. However, others, like Syed Balkhi, see the trend of hosting companies offering professional services as a growth channel for the WordPress platform.
The future of selling plugins for WooCommerce looks promising, as there is a growing demand for these add-ons to enhance the functionality of online stores. Many developers are focusing on creating innovative and user-friendly plugins that cater to different needs and preferences. This trend is expected to continue as more businesses are adopting WooCommerce as their e-commerce platform of choice.
WordPress 6.4 is releasing with over 100 performance updates and minor changes. The update includes the new Twenty Twenty Four theme and the removal of attachment pages. Also discussed is the decrease in WooCommerce services and the trend of web hosts offering website building services. The message concludes with advice for freelancers to focus on enhancing their services and the potential for WordPress to evolve into a great platform. Links to helpful resources are also provided.
WonderCart simplifies WooCommerce promotions by providing pre-made templates and tools to guide users through the process of setting up an online store on WordPress.
Bluehost recently announced a new suite of products called WonderSuite aimed at improving the WordPress experience for new users. I had the chance to discuss WonderSuite with Mike Hanson, VP of WordPress Products at Bluehost, to learn more about who…
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