Articles for WooCommerce Store Owners

Tactics on how to improve optimization, speed, and design.  

WordPress.com Creators, Select WordPress Agency Mode Effect to Build Affiliate Program

Automattic, a web development company founded in August 2005 and best known for developing and contributing to WordPress.com sought a WordPress development agency to build a website for the new WordPress Affiliate Program.   The program rewards members of the WordPress community – such as agencies, website developers, designers, theme developers and plugin developers –…

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Essential WooCommerce Extensions & Plugins

WooCommerce works off the WordPress platform. As a WooCommerce user, you’re probably using several WordPress plugins to take care of security, SEO, prevent spam and other functions. In addition to its standard tools, WooCommerce offers extensions (also called add-ons) that deliver extra functionality. Some from developers outside the company. Here are five WooCommerce extensions (and…

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5 Ways to Increase Ecommerce Conversion with Social Proof

Psychology has long influenced advertising, and one thing we know is that people influence people when it comes to making buying something.  Therefore, social proof must be part of your eCommerce conversion strategy. What is Social Proof? Sometimes called “information social influence,” social proof is a psychological phenomenon where people assume the actions of others…

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How Much Does a WooCommerce Site Cost to Build?

If you’ve had an online store for some time or you’re looking to build a store, WooCommerce is a great option for your business.  The Woo platform affords you the ability to customize your online store to fit your business model.   New to WooCommerce?  Read our post on WooCommerce and why it can be…

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A Checklist for Selecting a WordPress Development Partner for Enterprise Companies

An appealing functional website that offers its users an enjoyable experience and meets their needs is a major key to the success of every business. WordPress is one of the most popular website platforms today. It powers nearly 30% of the Internet for both small and enterprise businesses, with 76.5 million global users. It is…

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5 Ecommerce Conversion Hacks for Your Online Store

Are you satisfied with the number of visitors to your ecommerce site who convert into paying customers? Even if you think sales are OK, there’s always room for improvement, right? Here are ecommerce conversion hacks to boost your bottom line. #1. Make Your Life Easier. Use WooCommerce. There’s a reason why we work with WooCommerce:…

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6 Steps to Creating an E-Commerce Blog Your Customers Will Love

Even with increases in delivery time and improved online experiences, people still like to physically buy many types of goods, according to the Walker Sands Future of Retail 2016 report. Of course, we know that consumers do shop online with online sales expected to reach $523 billion in the next five years. So, if you…

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5 Tips to Create a Human Experience on an Ecommerce Website

The digital experience is a significant part of most people’s lives today. And part of digital living, of course, includes online shopping. In fact, web-based sales are projected to eclipse $3.5 trillion within the next five years, according to eCommerce data by eMarketer. To garner a piece of those sales and compete with brick-and-mortar stores,…

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Arizona Marketing and Technology Leader Collaborates with Mode Effect to Launch Website for Consulting Business

For the past 25 years Greg Head, a Scottsdale, Arizona resident, has served as a leader in the software and technology industry, helping to grow three startups into global companies and brands. His experience includes working as an early employee of ACT! and as a co-founder of SalesLogix, sold to Sage plc in 2001 for…

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