WooWeekly #564: Something Big Tomorrow

Hello there,

Welcome back to WooWeekly! Every week, I curate tips and tutorials for you (and the other 19,830 subscribers!) to help you sharpen your WooCommerce skills… but today’s edition is a little different — I’ve got something special for you.

Well, not in a million years would I have thought I’d actually set up an IRL conference for WooCommerce makers. It started as a crazy idea during WCEU 2025, and somehow — through a mix of stubbornness, too many biscuits, and a lot of late summer nights — it turned into Checkout Summit. Seeing it come together has been equal parts thrilling and surreal.

So, here’s the deal: Early Bird tickets go on sale tomorrow, Thursday, September 18, at 4PM Germany time (10AM New York | 3PM UK | 7:30PM India | 12AM Sydney), right at the start of my free live masterclass: “Behind the Scenes: The Making of Checkout Summit 2026” (which you’re welcome to join, too).

Only a handful of Early Bird tickets are available (50), and once these first tickets are gone, the price jumps significantly — so this is your chance to get in at the best rate. Tickets are basically all-inclusive: all talks over two days, networking, coffee breaks, lunch and dinner on both days (breakfast is included with your accommodation), afterparty, side events, swag, and more.

I can’t wait to see you there — it’s been a wild ride bringing this all together, and having you at Checkout Summit will make it even more unforgettable.

Anyhow, here’s your weekly round-up of WooCommerce tips and tricks. Enjoy!

Rodolfo Melogli

WooCommerce Tips, Snippets & Tutorials

Here is a collection of posts to answer your biggest WooCommerce questions. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced store owner, these resources will help you optimize your WooCommerce store and grow your online business.

WooCommerce: How Developers Are Actually Using AI
Members shared their personal experiences with using AI in WooCommerce development. [Business Bloomer]
WooCommerce Plugin Trademark Violations
A concerning situation was shared involving the unexpected and immediate closure of a plugin on the WordPress.org repository due to trademark violations related to WooCommerce. [Business Bloomer]
Introducing Subscription Support for WooCommerce Delivery Slots
Whether you sell weekly meal kits, subscription boxes, or local deliveries on repeat, this update gives your store more flexibility and your customers more control. [IconicWP]
WooCommerce: Safely Sync Live Orders And Subs To A Dev Site
How to sync a live store with a development version, especially when it comes to orders, customers, and subscriptions? [Business Bloomer]
WooCommerce: Show Only Color Variations On Archive Pages
How can I show each color variation of a variable product as an individual product in the catalog — but not every possible size as well? [Business Bloomer]

WooCommerce Masterclasses

Our private community of Woo professionals – the Business Bloomer Club – gives members lifetime access to (1) WooCommerce human support, (2) WooCommerce online courses, (3) WooCommerce webinar recordings, and (4) member-only resources. Twice a month, however, we run free live masterclasses open to everyone.

Missed a class? No worries — you can catch up anytime with our growing archive of 25+ recorded sessions packed with WooCommerce insights.

WooCommerce Videos

Setting Up Shoptimizer (6 episodes)
Follow along as I build CheckoutSummit.com from scratch using the Shoptimizer WooCommerce theme by CommerceGurus. In this multi-part video series, I take you behind the scenes of a real event website — from initial brand setup and theme customization to WooCommerce configuration, layout design, and performance tweaks. Each episode focuses on a specific phase of the build process, using real tools, real settings, and real decisions. [YouTube/Business Bloomer]
I Tried WooPayments So You Don’t Have To (2 episodes)
In this playlist, I walk you through the entire WooPayments setup process — from installation and test payments to going live and managing transactions. As someone who was initially skeptical about WooPayments, I test everything firsthand so you don’t have to. [YouTube/Business Bloomer]
Ditching a WooCommerce Plugin (3 episodes)
Tired of using bloated WooCommerce plugins when you only need a small part of their functionality? In this 3-part series, I walk you through the full process of replacing a WooCommerce plugin with clean, custom code — from planning to writing to testing. [YouTube/Business Bloomer]

Featured WooCommerce Mini-Plugins

You don’t want to purchase yet another bloated, expensive plugin? Great! Because Business Bloomer mini WooCommerce plugins come without the usual hassles. One feature. Lifetime license. No annoying subscriptions. 1 plugin file. A few lines of code. No banners. No up-sells. No WP notifications. Use it on as many websites as you like. Lifetime support. 1-page documentation. A single and easy admin dashboard.

ICYMI: WooCommerce Insights

WooCommerce Release Videos To Understand What’s New
Reading GitHub changelogs, tracking PRs, or scrolling through developer notes is often not enough. Store owners want to know if something affects their sales. Developers want to know if something breaks their custom code. [Business Bloomer]
WooCommerce Setup Needs Clarity From the Start
Imagine you’re new to WooCommerce — never used it before. What do you expect to read, learn, or know in order to install and set it up correctly? [Business Bloomer]
WooCommerce Product Discovery in the Age of AI
The topic of AI-driven product discovery came up following a blog post by James Kemp that discussed how AI tools are beginning to influence the way online shoppers find products? [Business Bloomer]
Ecommerce Product Photography: The Ultimate 2025 Guide
Great product photos sell your products like nothing else can. Whether you’re launching your first store or levelling up an existing one, high-quality ecommerce photography can make the difference between a bounce and a buy. [IconicWP]
Simplifying WooCommerce UX With a Custom Admin UI
We commented on a discussion on X about simplifying the WooCommerce admin — especially for clients and merchants who find the default interface overwhelming. [Business Bloomer]

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  • Rodolfo Melogli

    Author, WooCommerce expert and WordCamp speaker, Rodolfo has worked as an independent WooCommerce freelancer since 2011. His goal is to help entrepreneurs and developers overcome their WooCommerce nightmares. Rodolfo loves travelling, chasing tennis & soccer balls and, of course, wood fired oven pizza.

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