Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 1

Corey Maass and Cory Miller go live to discuss the creation and launch of a WordPress product they have partnered to build. Crop.Express originated as a solution to a common problem Maass experienced. Miller loved the idea and wondered how to build this into a plugin to solve problems within the WordPress workflow. This is… Continue reading Launching a WordPress Product in Public: Session 1

WooCommerce Seeks to Improve Cart and Checkout Blocks Performance

WooCommerce Blocks maintainers are asking the developer community to share feedback on any performance issues they are experiencing with the Cart and Checkout blocks. “We’re aware there is work to be done in this area and we want to improve,” WooCommerce developer Alex Florisca said. “We’re specifically interested in any performance related issues that may… Continue reading WooCommerce Seeks to Improve Cart and Checkout Blocks Performance

Interview With Product Lead Tiffany Bridge Of Nexcess — Post Status Draft 137

In this episode, Tiffany Bridge joins Cory Miller to talk about the latest innovations she and her team at Nexcess have created for beginner online store owners, simplifying WordPress for users, and the ongoing battles between centralization and decentralization. Estimated reading time: 41 minutes Transcript ↓ Tiffany Bridge has been working in WordPress almost since… Continue reading Interview With Product Lead Tiffany Bridge Of Nexcess — Post Status Draft 137

WooCommerce Blocks 9.4.0 Adds Support for Local Pickup

WooCommerce Blocks version 9.4.0 was released with support for a new block-powered Local Pickup option under shipping settings. The feature plugin offers users early access to new blocks and improvements to existing blocks before they become available in WooCommerce core. Local Pickups introduces two new blocks: a shipping method toggle block that allows shoppers to… Continue reading WooCommerce Blocks 9.4.0 Adds Support for Local Pickup

Big Picture Goals 2023 • WP 6.2 Planning • LearnWP Needs Analysis • Wrong Plugins

This Week at WordPress.org (January 16, 2023) Where is WordPress going in 2023? Read Josepha’s Big Picture Goals for the year. WordPress certifications are in the planning phases, and the foundation will include LearnWP. The Training Team is conducting a Needs Analysis. Help gather the community’s input. Plugins Team is seeking intentionally wrong plugins, and… Continue reading Big Picture Goals 2023 • WP 6.2 Planning • LearnWP Needs Analysis • Wrong Plugins

WooCommerce 7.3 Introduces New Products Block in Beta

WooCommerce 7.3 was released this week with the new Products block now in beta. In December 2022, the Products block went into testing in WooCommerce Blocks version 9.1.0. It’s based on the Query Loop block and is intended to replace all of WooCommerce’s current product-displaying blocks. This first beta version of the Products block allows… Continue reading WooCommerce 7.3 Introduces New Products Block in Beta

How to Use FOMO on Your WordPress Site to Increase Conversions

Are you looking to use FOMO and social proof notifications on your WordPress site? FOMO, short for fear of missing out, is basically a marketing technique used to create anticipation and excitement for a product. It uses a basic psychology principle to help customers make a buying decision faster. In this article, we will show… Continue reading How to Use FOMO on Your WordPress Site to Increase Conversions

On OpenAI And WordPress With Jannis Thuemmig Of WP-Webooks— Post Status Draft 136

Jannis Thuemmig, founder of WP Webhooks, joins Cory Miller to discuss Open AI and WordPress. Jannis is passionate about utilizing the power of technology to increase efficiency. WP Webhooks is exploring the ways Open AI can be used to revolutionize website processes and management. It seems we are only at the tip of the iceberg… Continue reading On OpenAI And WordPress With Jannis Thuemmig Of WP-Webooks— Post Status Draft 136

Improving 5ftF Contributor Journey • Building Interactive Blocks • Layout Classes • WP20

This Week at WordPress.org (January 9, 2023) Share your feedback about how to improve the Five for the Future contributor journey. Check out work underway on how to make interactive blocks easier to build, and take a walkthrough of layout classes in WordPress 6.1. It’s time to start planning; how will you celebrate WordPress’ 20th… Continue reading Improving 5ftF Contributor Journey • Building Interactive Blocks • Layout Classes • WP20

How to Add Country Restriction for WooCommerce Products

Recently one of our readers asked if it was possible to restrict countries in your WooCommerce store? By hiding your WooCommerce store from specific countries, you can control your product visibility around the world. That way, your products will only be available in specific countries. In this article, we will show you how to easily… Continue reading How to Add Country Restriction for WooCommerce Products