WooCommerce

WooCommerce does not include Google Analytics by default, but it can be easily integrated with this powerful tracking tool. Store owners need to install either the free WooCommerce Google Analytics Integration plugin or a premium alternative to connect their shop with Google Analytics. Once set up, this integration allows merchants to track customer behaviour, monitor […]

OData (Open Data Protocol) is partially RESTful but doesn’t fully comply with all REST architectural constraints. While OData implements core RESTful principles like statelessness and client-server architecture, it deviates from pure REST in its handling of the uniform interface constraint. OData introduces protocol-specific query options and conventions that extend beyond traditional REST, providing powerful data […]

WooCommerce is not an ERP system by definition, though it shares some overlapping functionality. While WooCommerce excels as an e-commerce platform for WordPress with robust product, order, and customer management capabilities, it lacks the comprehensive business integration found in true ERP systems. However, WooCommerce can be extended through plugins and integrations to incorporate many ERP-like […]

No, you do not need Jetpack to use WooCommerce. WooCommerce functions completely independently as a WordPress plugin that enables e-commerce functionality on your website. While Jetpack can enhance your WooCommerce store with additional features like improved security, performance optimization, and marketing tools, it’s entirely optional. You can install, configure, and run a fully functional WooCommerce […]

Yes, you can absolutely sell products on WordPress without using WooCommerce. WordPress offers several alternative solutions for e-commerce functionality, from lightweight plugins like Easy Digital Downloads to direct payment integrations with services like PayPal and Stripe. These alternatives are particularly useful for businesses with simpler needs, such as those selling digital products, services, or a […]

WooCommerce stores data primarily within the WordPress database through a combination of standard WordPress tables and custom WooCommerce-specific tables. Product information lives in the wp_posts table (with post_type ‘product’), while product details are stored in wp_postmeta. Orders are similarly saved as custom post types, while customer information is stored in the WordPress users table for […]