WooCommerce

WooCommerce is owned by Automattic, the same parent company that owns WordPress.com, not WordPress itself. This important distinction helps clarify the relationship between these powerful platforms. Automattic acquired WooCommerce in 2015 when it purchased WooThemes for approximately $30 million. While WordPress (the software) is maintained by the non-profit WordPress Foundation, WooCommerce operates under Automattic’s corporate […]

When most people think of WooCommerce, they imagine online shops selling physical products—t-shirts, gadgets, kitchenware, and the like. But what if your business doesn’t deal in tangible goods? Perhaps you offer consulting, coaching, design services, maintenance packages, or any other expertise-based offering? Can WooCommerce still work for you? The answer is a resounding yes—and it […]

WooCommerce uses MySQL as its primary database system, leveraging the WordPress database architecture as its foundation. As a WordPress plugin, WooCommerce extends the standard WordPress database structure by adding its own specialized tables to handle e-commerce functionality like products, orders, and customer data. This MySQL-based approach provides a robust and scalable foundation for online stores […]

Looking to combine the power of WooCommerce with the sleek, user-friendly appearance of Shopify? You’re not alone. While WooCommerce offers unmatched flexibility and ownership, many store owners prefer Shopify’s clean, intuitive interface. This intermediate-level guide will walk you through transforming your WooCommerce store to look and feel like Shopify without sacrificing any of WooCommerce’s robust […]

WooCommerce currently requires a minimum PHP version of 7.0, but recommends PHP 7.4 or higher for optimal performance. As of 2023, WooCommerce 7.8+ officially supports PHP versions 7.0 to 8.1, with PHP 7.4 or 8.0 offering the best balance of performance and compatibility. Using outdated PHP versions can lead to security vulnerabilities, slower site performance, […]