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Learn why WooCommerce flat rate shipping fees often feel unfair and how to fix that without complex setups. Shipping fees are supposed to help you cover the cost of getting products to your customers. But in many WooCommerce stores, these fees actually do the opposite. Sometimes they’re too high and scare customers away. Other times […]

Discover the 6 best WooCommerce attribute stock plugins (free and paid). Learn how to manage inventory based on product attributes like size, color, or material—ideal for smarter stock control and improved order fulfillment.

In this detailed blog, lets walk through the tutorial of how you can set rules and decide if you want to showcase COD to customers of your choice. Cash on Delivery (COD) is still one of the most used payment methods in ecommerce. It works well in many countries, especially where people don’t trust online […]

Discover the 12 best WooCommerce conditional payments plugins, both free and paid. Learn how to control payment methods based on cart value, products, user roles, customer locations, and more—perfect for store owners and developers.

Offering the same discount to every customer doesn’t always work. It can lower your profits and miss the opportunity to connect with different types of buyers. So, what’s a better approach? Offer targeted discounts based on who the customer is and what they’re doing on your site. For example: These are not possible using WooCommerce’s […]

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!