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Tomorrow I’m flying to Rome for my wife’s interview—never done a same-day round trip before, so I’m curious how exhausting that’ll be. The fun part is that she’s interviewing for a business events company, and I have a feeling her knowledge from helping with Checkout Summit might sneak into the conversation somehow. Fingers crossed it goes well.
On the business side, the new year finally gave me a bit of breathing room to get things moving. Checkout Summit just hit the “minus 100 days” mark (updates are live on Twitter and LinkedIn), and I also scheduled the next free masterclass (“Finding Your Next 10 WooCommerce Clients“) and the very first members-only cohort (“WooCommerce Plugin Marketing 4 Week Cohort“)—see below for more details and context! It feels good to get these live: whether you’re looking for a single session or a four-week deep dive, there’s finally a chance to learn, get work done, and start the year strong.
Anyhow, here’s your weekly round-up of WooCommerce tips and tricks. Enjoy!
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WooCommerce Tips & Snippets
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.
How to Launch a Product in 2026
I was thinking about all the product launches I’ve seen go sideways—great ideas, amazing products, but somehow no traction. It’s frustrating because the product is ready, but the plan isn’t.
I came across a guide that cuts through all the noise. It lays out a clear, step-by-step framework for launching a product in 2026—from figuring out who your product is for, to validating demand, setting up your pages to convert, and planning the entire pre- and post-launch process.
Reading it reminded me how easy it is to get lost in “must-have tools” and tips that aren’t really relevant to your business. This guide doesn’t do that. It focuses on practical steps you can actually follow, so that when launch day comes, you’re not guessing—you’re executing.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by launching, or just want a structured approach that actually works, this article is worth a read.
Thinking of Moving from Shopify to WooCommerce? Read This First
A friend recently asked me if they should switch from Shopify to WooCommerce, and it made me pause. I’ve seen a lot of people jump ship without realizing what they’re getting into—and the results aren’t always smooth.
I came across an article that lays it all out: how to plan the move, what to do during migration, and the key steps after you’re on WooCommerce. It even covers common mistakes people make and the best practices that save headaches.
Reading it reminded me that switching platforms isn’t just about features—it’s about preparation, setup, and knowing the pitfalls before they hit. If you’ve ever considered making the jump, this is the guide you’ll want to read first.
Could My Business Slow Down Because It’s Not Found in ChatGPT and AI?
I was reading an article the other day that made me stop and think—what if my business isn’t just invisible on Google, but also in AI?
We talk a lot about SEO, but AI search works differently. It doesn’t just list websites—it decides what answers to serve and who gets found. The post I found explains all the acronyms that are suddenly everywhere—GEO, AEO, AISO, LMO—and why they matter if you want your company to appear in AI-driven results.
It got me thinking: how many businesses are already being overlooked simply because they haven’t been optimized for AI yet? This article breaks down what matters for AI visibility, how AI search works, and where to even start if you want to show up in these new systems. Definitely worth a read if you care about being found before it’s too late.
WooCommerce Live Masterclasses & Cohorts
Our private community of Woo professionals – the Business Bloomer Club – gives members lifetime access to (1) WooCommerce human support, (2) WooCommerce online courses and cohorts, (3) WooCommerce webinar recordings, and (4) member-only resources. Once or twice a month, however, we run free live masterclasses open to everyone.
- [Jan 22] Finding Your Next 10 WooCommerce Clients: this session is for freelancers, agencies, consultants, and product owners who want a clear, practical strategy for today’s market. You’ll learn how AI and chat-driven client behaviors have changed buying patterns, what clients are actually paying for, and exactly how to position yourself and act so you can start winning real projects without guessing or wasting time. Free registration.
- [Jan 27-Feb17] WooCommerce Plugin Marketing 4 Week Cohort 001: for developers ready to grow their WooCommerce plugin. We’ll not just learn—we’ll get it done together. Each week, we tackle a critical step: defining your audience, optimizing pages, driving adoption through outreach and integrations, and turning users into promoters. Limited to 9 participants to ensure focused, actionable progress. For Business Bloomer Club members only.
Missed a class? No worries — you can catch up anytime with our growing archive of 25+ recorded sessions packed with WooCommerce insights.
WooCommerce Videos
| WooCommerce 10.4: How to Replace wc_enqueue_js() In this video, I walk you through the newly-announced deprecation of wc_enqueue_js() in WooCommerce 10.4. The good news: WooCommerce provided an alternative approach, so I tested the new method live using one of my snippets. [YouTube/Business Bloomer] |
| The Simplest WooCommerce Black Friday Topbar [Tutorial] In this tutorial, I show how to add a Black Friday topbar to a WooCommerce website in just a few minutes, without installing any plugins. This is done directly on a live site so you can follow the exact steps and understand how simple the process really is. [YouTube/Business Bloomer] |
| Bye Bye WooCommerce? My First Look at FluentCart FluentCart has just landed on the official WordPress plugin repository, and many are wondering — could this be a real WooCommerce alternative? [YouTube/Business Bloomer] |
| From Storefront to Shoptimizer: Full WooCommerce Theme Migration Walkthrough After years of running my WooCommerce site on Storefront, I finally decided it was time to step up. In this full 60-minute walkthrough, I take you behind the scenes of my complete WooCommerce theme migration — from Storefront to Shoptimizer. [YouTube/Business Bloomer] |
| I tried the Shopify WordPress plugin (so you don’t pay for a trial) In this video, I test Shopify’s new WordPress plugin so you don’t have to pay for the trial yourself. As someone with 13+ years of WooCommerce experience, I’m both excited and a bit nervous about this new competitor—but good competition always keeps things interesting! [YouTube/Business Bloomer] |
| How To Charge Shipping by Cart Weight in WooCommerce (Without Coding) Struggling to set up shipping in WooCommerce based on cart weight? WooCommerce doesn’t let you do it easily out of the box. [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] |
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