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Flat discounts are easy to set up but rarely drive long-term results. Most WooCommerce stores need more than that. Smart discounts help you decide who gets the discount, when they get it, and under what conditions. You can offer deals based on how much someone buys, what role they have, or how they have interacted […]

In this in-depth tutorial, I’ll walk you through step-by-step instructions to assign shipping by dimensions in WooCommerce in ten minutes or less — no coding knowledge needed. Do you want to assign shipping by dimensions in WooCommerce? Online stores that sell products where space is a major contributing factor in calculating total shipping rates can’t […]

WooCommerce shipping methods dictate how products will be delivered to customers after they complete a purchase from your online store. Learn how shipping methods work and how to properly set them up using the inbuilt settings and with the help of simple-to-use shipping plugins. Searching for the most up-to-date information on WooCommerce shipping methods? This […]

Flat rate is one of the most popular shipping methods used by ecommerce stores across various niches. In this in-depth tutorial, I’ll show you how to add flat rate shipping in WooCommerce using the built-in settings and with an easy-to-use plugin. Adding flat rate shipping to your WooCommerce store shouldn’t be complicated. It should be […]

Managing content and product updates manually can be tedious. Discover the best WordPress post sync plugins to automate content imports, sync WooCommerce inventory from Salsify, and streamline Amazon product imports effortlessly.

If you run a WooCommerce store, there’s a sneaky threat you might not even know exists—carding attacks. These aren’t hackers trying to break into your site or steal customer data. Instead, they use your WooCommerce checkout page to test stolen credit card numbers. One carding attack can overwhelm your site in minutes and lead to: […]

WooCommerce 9.8 is officialy here, and it brings a mix of behind-the-scenes improvements and helpful updates for store owners. In this post, we’ll break down what’s new, how it helps you, and give you simple strategies you can use right away, whether you run a store or build them. Faster WooCommerce admin performance with optimized […]

This in-depth guide covers everything you need to know about WooCommerce shipping, including key terminology (shipping zones, shipping methods, shipping classes, local pickup, etc.), important settings, and how to configure them properly in your online store. If your WooCommerce store sells any kind of physical product, you need to set up the shipping settings, and […]

Different customers have different needs — and that includes shipping. Your wholesale buyers might need one type of shipping, while regular shoppers look for something else. And those loyal VIP customers? They deserve a little extra care. Hence, the need for setting up WooCommerce shipping by user role. However, trying to manage shipping rules manually […]

Many articles and videos online recommend WooCommerce as the best platform to create an ecommerce website. But what is WooCommerce exactly? How does it work? And is it really a solid option to create a fully functioning online store for you? We’ll answer these questions and many more in this detailed guide. If you run […]

The ‘Ship to a different address’ option in WooCommerce is a standard feature that offers flexibility in shipping details. While this flexibility benefits physical product sales, it’s often redundant for digital goods, services, or subscription-based businesses as it can slow down checkout. Hence, disabling it can simplify the customer journey and improve conversion rates. In […]

WooCommerce rebranding just happened and we are excited for this! If you’ve noticed the sleek new logo, fresh color scheme, and updated branding, this strategic shift signals WooCommerce’s intent to dominate the eCommerce space. For years, WooCommerce has been a leader in eCommerce, offering businesses full control over their stores. But the competition has changed […]

WooCommerce attribute stock management made easy! Learn how to optimize inventory, prevent overselling, and streamline stock updates for high-volume stores. Try it today!

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In this in-depth tutorial, I’ll explain how the built-in WooCommerce quantity selector tool works, then walk you through the steps to customize its style and function — no technical skills needed. Have you ever wanted to customize the style and value of the WooCommerce quantity selector but don’t know how? The quantity picker tool is […]

Driving traffic to your WooCommerce store is only half the battle. The real challenge is converting visitors into paying customers. If shoppers browse your products but leave without buying, it hurts your revenue and growth. According to Smartinsights, 77% of mobile shoppers abandoned their carts in 2023, showing that even with high traffic, most stores […]

Do you want to prevent customers from buying more than a specific number of product units per order? In this detailed tutorial, I’ll walk you through the steps to define WooCommerce maximum quantity limits for all products, individual products (both simple and variable), and entire product categories. The best part? The whole setup process takes […]

Struggling with checkout drop-offs? Learn how to improve checkout conversions in WooCommerce by offering dynamic payment options with Conditional Payments for WooCommerce. Optimize your checkout experience today!