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About WooCommerce
Web-based open source eCommerce platform that helps in the creation of online store with themes, payment, shipping options & more.
I liked that it was an inexpensive, easy to set up options that was fully customizable and interfaced with PayPal.
The only thing I dislike about WooCommerce is that it does not seem possible to add multiple images to a product listing. Of, if this option is available, it's not intuitive.
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Good product but more free features needed
Comments: It's done the job but hopefully a better competitor arrives on the scene which will include more features for a fraction of the price (price includes for features not included for free).
Pros:
The integration with Wordpress which is what we use for CMS. It's quite simple once setup, and allows a smooth customer journey from entering the store to purchasing.
Cons:
The issues from updates; always have to backup (good procedure anyway) as well as the security bloatware required in order to setup/use WooCommerce.
WooCommerce to sell
Pros:
WooCommerce is the best way to transform your WordPress website into a powerful online shop. Setting up the plugin is easy and straightforward. Items management is easy and intuitive. The most important thing at WooCommerce is the compatibility with all wordpress plugins. Increase security, increase website loading speed and the most important SEO.
Cons:
A good webhosting (usually more expensive) is needed for a fluid experience.
Good if you have wordpress and time to fine tuning
Comments: The overall experience is good, we managed to do a really good looking store with top features at a really low cost and full customizable
Pros:
Is really easy to install, integrate really well with wordpress and lot of plugins available
Cons:
It could get slow as wordpress is heavy and this add more load, but if you are smart doing layers of caching you should be ok
Really Good, Would Recommend
Comments: Overall really good it surprised by the impressive variety of extensions and plugins.
Pros:
Like how you can see where the source of the conversion came from, and how easy it is to see the analytics, and to understand what is selling the best.
Cons:
User experience could be improved, as I feel like it is not as user friendly compared to other platforms
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Best open source platform with over 60,000 plugins
Comments: It is far easier to use out of the box while still allowing control and customization than any other platform.
Pros:
Legible code, easy to understand and customize
Cons:
Frequent updates forcing constant development of customized code to ensure compatibility. To be fair, this is largely due to outside influences like hackers and cyber crooks targeting wordpress as a whole.
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Freemium ecommerce that racks up quickly.
Comments: For simple ecommerce setups, WooCommerce is smooth and easy to use. Again, if you have any sort of custom (even conventional) shipping, coupons, or store setups, you're stuck paying for extras that add up pretty quickly.
Pros:
For the most basic of ecommerce setups, you can't beat free for Woocommerce. It's made by the same people that make WordPress, so it integrates very smoothly.
Cons:
If you want to do anything of any complexity at all, you're stuck either writing a bunch of code yourself or paying yearly fees on their plugins.
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An "easy and free" ecommerce solution
Comments: Generally positive, except in complex projects which require an ecommerce CMS instead of just a plug-in
Pros:
Its a fast and free solution to launch an ecommerce, it has a great community and a lot of 3rd party integrations. It is based on Wordpress so should not have a great learning phase.
Cons:
Like any module based system, some basic functionalities require a 3rd party module, and it can be expensive if the project has several requirements. Also, if you need to fully customize your store, this might not be your best option.
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Arguably the best eCommerce platform for beginners
Pros:
I love two things about Woocommerce the most. One is how easy it is to use. Unlike Shopify, a complete beginner can set up an e-commerce website rather quickly and without problems. The second thing is the community. So many people are using woocommerce, so if you ever face a challenge, there is already a fix online.
Cons:
The fact that you need a plugin for every single custom thing you want. I'm still building a woocommerce site and I already have like 20 plugins, because some basic options are missing from the default WooCommerce.
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Good place to start
Comments: It served it's job well enough but it's not ideal
Pros:
The familiarity of the name makes it easier for clients to understand the function
Cons:
Too many conflicting tips and learning is hard
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Good if You are Using Wordpress
Pros:
If your focus is on Blogging and content creation using Word Press, WooCom is a great option, but I was not and have since moved to Shopify.
Cons:
It wasn't easy enough for me and using it on WordPress, I didn't want to have to rely on a developer, so I moved to Shopify for something I could do myself.
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Woocommerce gets the job done, cheap! (unless you need a lot of addons)
Comments: We've used woocommerce for years to manage our inventory and sell our goods, merch, and services. It's been very helpful, particularly for anything we need to ship.
Pros:
Woocommerce is enterprise grade software that is free/cheap. You can get started for free and buy the official addons for a relatively low price if you need them. If you have a developer like we do, you can extend the functionality for no extra cost. It gets the job done nicely.
Cons:
Could have more out-of-the-box functionality.
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If you're thinking of an e-commerce solution think WooCommerce
Comments: The overall experience I get is the speed of checkout, the ease of use and the stability of the software.
Pros:
There are many important features but the most important is the easy to setup the software and easy to understand the directions.
Cons:
Really don't have any dislikes about the software.
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Woo Is E-commerce At Its Finest
Comments: My overall experience was wonderful, except for the price changes. If it wasn't for the price changes I would still be with them today. I'm actually considering going back because it's such a good platform I'd recommend it to everybody.
Pros:
It's amazing how it's an all in one app. There is nothing u can't find on Woo! It was my initial platform, and I am considering going back
Cons:
Price changed too many times and made it hard to keep up with.
WooCommerce
Comments: WooCommerce and Wordpress is a perfect mix for a powerful online shop. Because is compatible with WordPress plugins you can easily use SEO plugins, speed optimization plugins and security. With the help of WordPress themes you can customize the design without big costs.
Pros:
Using WooCommerce I converted my Wordpress website into a powerful online store. Setting up the plugin is straightforward and you don't need any special programing skills. Works very good with other WordPress plugins and themes ... and there are a lot of them.
Cons:
I can't say is perfect, but there are no cons worth mentioning here.
WooCommerce User review
Comments: Overall, Woo Commerce is an amazing platform and a very reliable choice in the e-commerce space. One of it's advantage as a popular system is that it has a large and active community of users and developers that can easily provide knowledge and support.
Pros:
I would say that Woo Commerce is very cost effective which is ideal for small and medium business like our company. The order and customer accounts management system is efficient and runs very smoothly.
Cons:
At first glance, the user interface a looks a bit archaic and complicated at the same time. I supposed the design of the UI can still be improved. The required regular updates to maintain security and compatibility is helpful but at the same time affects our productivity negatively.
WooCommerce if you want to sell
Comments: A great WordPress plugin, transform a simple WordPress website into a powerful online shop. Easy to secure and optimize for SEO and speed.
Pros:
WooCommerce and WordPress is the perfect combination to sell online. Been using this plugin for a few years now and with every update is getting better and better. Adding plugins to the WordPress setup increases your shop security (with security plugins) and my favorite, increase SEO for every product available. For customization you have endless possibilities, creating and customizing a WordPress theme is quite easy, or you can find already made themes at reasonable prices.
Cons:
No cons found for WooCommerce until now.
WooCommerce
Pros:
I cant see a way to sell online without WooCommerce. There are 2 main features that i love, it combines very good with WordPress plugins, this can increase SEO, website speed and many more. Second feature are the themes, there are so many already made themes or builders to choose from.
Cons:
Hosting is important for big shops with many products. A feature to inform that you need more resources to operate will be a nice feature.
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One of the best platforms for ecommerce stores
Pros:
I like the quantity of functions and the possibility of personalization
Cons:
Sometimes could be hard to personalize or need to code
Create your own store with Woocommerce
Comments: I enjoyed using Woo commerce and creating my store. However, the price just got to be too much each month and I wasn’t making enough sales.
Pros:
I really enjoyed the software because you were able to create your own store with the product you want to sell. WooCommerce makes it easy to build a personal store on their platform using their tools.
Cons:
I did not like the monthly price so I had to shut down my store.
Go-to site for ecommerce business
Comments: This platform is a great start for e-commerce business owners. It does a good job selling products and is easy to integrate with other software.
Pros:
If this is your first time doing e-commerce or handling a client's business, you will not have difficulty understanding WooCommerce's features and functionalities.
Cons:
Sometimes, the website speed is slow, so it takes a while for the pages and product images to load.
Easy E-Commerce Set Up
Pros:
WooCommerce is easy to install on WordPress websites and comes with a lot of features that are pre-set up out of the box. WooCommerce also has many extension plugins available depending on what features your online store needs.
Cons:
Setting up shipping and taxes is a little bit more complicated. There could be an easy UI for this along with more support documentation to make this process smoother.
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The Best and Affordable e-Commerce software
Comments: My overall experience was fantastic and very positive. WooCommerce was handy at an affordable price. I highly recommend it.
Pros:
Regarding e-commerce software, WooCommerce stands out from its competitors, for its ability to adapt to the administrators' needs. It's affordable and very convenient. Its data handling capacity is amazing, and it is a highly recommended software.
Cons:
When you're about to publish a product linked with your e-commerce store, WooCommerce makes it automatically, without allowing you to refine its elements first. That needs improvement.
Inventory and secure payment process.
Pros:
Nothing is better than this platform that allows us to integrate our inventory of each product and service, I also like being able to process payments directly online.
Cons:
Nothing to add from this robust and trusted inventory and payment processing platform.
Good software if you like Wordpress if not search elsewhere
Pros:
I like that it's an all in one plug in that helps you run your online store.
Cons:
I am biased in the sense that I find Wordpress to be a very clunky and outdated platform to use. As such I found woocommerce to be a little clunky as well to the point I migrated over to Shopify.
Review of WooCommerce
Pros:
Comprehensive Features: WooCommerce provides a robust set of features out of the box. From product management and inventory tracking to payment processing and shipping options, it covers all essential aspects of running an online store. The additional extensions available further enhance its capabilities.
Cons:
Complex Setup for Advanced Features: While basic setup is straightforward, configuring advanced features and integrations can be complex. For users without technical expertise, this might necessitate hiring a developer or investing time in learning the intricacies of the platform.