The most used webshop solution in the world, with the strengths and weaknesses of WordPress.
WooCommerce is a free extension that turns a WordPress site into an online store, with products, shopping cart and payments. It is the most used webshop solution in the world. The basics are free; payment methods, shipping links, and additional features typically come from paid extensions.
IN COMMON LANGUAGE
Where the costs are
The software is free, the practice is not. A working shop quickly has a handful of paid extensions, each with their own licence and update rhythm.
With growing ranges, speed becomes the bottleneck. WooCommerce is built on top of a blogging system, and you will notice this as more products and filters are added.
WHY IT MATTERS
When it suits
With a clear range and someone who keeps track of the updates, it is an excellent and cheap start.
Things get stuck with customer-specific prices, unusual logistics or many products with variants: that's where custom development starts to become interesting.
- Clear range — there it is strong and cheap.
- Someone keeps updates — extensions require maintenance.
- Many variants or filters — that's where it gets slow.
- Customer-specific prices — requires extensions that collide.
- Include extensions — free basic, paid practice.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
More about WooCommerce
Do you build WooCommerce shops?
No. We build custom online shops. For a simple shop with a small range, WooCommerce is often the cheaper choice and we refer you.
Can I get rid of WooCommerce?
Yes. Products, customers and order history are exportable. Ensure referrals from old product addresses, otherwise you will lose your positions.
Is it safe?
The core is. The risk is in extensions that are not updated: and with an online store it concerns payment information, so that weighs more heavily than with a regular site.
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Webshop that grows with you?
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