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Welcome back to WooWeekly—where ~20,000 WooCommerce builders come each week for actionable tips, sharp insights, and the occasional strong opinion.
I’m writing this from Vienna, where I’m spending a few days with family before the Checkout Summit hype pulls me back in completely. I’m also speaking at the local WordPress meetup while I’m here, so if you happen to be nearby, feel free to come out and say hi this evening.
On the business side, I’ve been in absolute ecstasy since last week. The Woo community really stepped up and started supporting Checkout Summit with small $10+ contributions each. 35+ people have contributed, bringing the total to about $1,500. If I can get 100 of those, I can move much closer to break-even. If you’re in the Woo space and want to support the project—even if you can’t make it to Palermo this time—you’ll also get two nice rewards in return. More details are here: https://checkoutsummit.com/product/checkout-summit-2026-founding-contributor/
Anyhow, here comes your weekly round-up of WooCommerce tips and tricks. Enjoy!
Rodolfo Melogli
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How the WooCommerce Community Surprised Me This Week
I tried a small experiment with the WooCommerce community this week. Instead of filling the Checkout Summit page with sponsor logos, I asked real people to step up and become contributors. Faces instead of brands.
Honestly, I had no idea what would happen.
A few days later the counter started climbing fast, the contributor page filled up with people from across the WooCommerce ecosystem, and the whole thing turned into something bigger than I expected.
So I wrote a quick update showing the progress, and a few lessons this experiment already taught me.
~Rodolfo
WooCommerce Insights
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.
What WooCommerce Events Mean for the Ecosystem
James Kemp and Katie Keith chatted with me about Checkout Summit, exploring how human connection still matters in a world increasingly dominated by AI and online tools.
The conversation covers how AI is reshaping opportunities for developers, the challenges of running a community-driven conference, and tips for getting the most out of attending.
If you’re a developer, agency owner, or just passionate about WooCommerce, this episode offers practical insights and a reminder that real-life connections can be just as powerful as any digital strategy.
WooCommerce Add Custom Message to Cart Page
The default WooCommerce messages tell shoppers very little, and that’s money left on the table—like being just a few dollars away from free shipping or missing a BOGO deal.
This guide dives into custom cart messages and how they can fill that gap. From shipping thresholds and lead times to automatic discount alerts, it explains the two main types of messages and three ways to implement them.
If you’ve ever wanted your carts to do more than just sit there, this article shows how small messages can have a big impact on conversions.
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Whether your store is brand new or already doing well, there’s always the next question: where do the next customers come from—and how much does it cost to get them?
This guide breaks down the fundamentals in a really clear way. It explains what customer acquisition actually means in ecommerce, how to calculate your customer acquisition cost, and how to refine your strategy without hurting profitability.
If you want a better understanding of the numbers behind growth—and how to attract customers more efficiently—this article is a great starting point.
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WooCommerce Videos
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| 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] |
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| 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] |
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