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WooCommerce is a popular and powerful plugin for creating online stores with WordPress. However, it is not the only option available. While WooCommerce excels at selling large collections of physical products, there are better choices for selling digital goods, personal services, subscriptions, and more. In fact, here at WPBeginner, we’ve used WooCommerce alternatives like Easy …

How to Sell on WordPress Without WooCommerce (3 Methods) Read More »

We use forms across all our WordPress websites and have seen how they can increase functionality and boost the user experience. Whether you’re collecting feedback, managing registrations, or generating leads, forms serve as a critical communication tool between you and your visitors. They can make it easy to gather information, allow users to share their …

The Ultimate Guide to Using WordPress Forms (All You Need to Know) Read More »

October has been one of the most eventful months in the recent history of the WordPress ecosystem. There were many updates, new features, product launches, and some controversy, too. In this edition of WPBeginner Spotlight, we’ll cover everything from WPForms’ exciting new AI features to the latest developments in WordPress 6.7. We’ll also dive into …

WordPress Drama, New AI Features + Major Plugin Updates Read More »

Creating an efficient online ordering system is important for every eCommerce store. It helps streamline the purchasing process and boost the customer experience. However, WordPress doesn’t offer order form features by default. You’ll need an eCommerce plugin to get them. At WPBeginner, we were already using WPForms for our contact forms and realized that it …

6 Best Online Order Form Plugins for WordPress (Expert Picks) Read More »

WordPress forms are essential for connecting with visitors and growing your audience. Whether you’re adding a contact form, survey, or feedback form, embedding it into your website is a quick and easy way to collect information from visitors. We use forms across all our projects, from contact pages to newsletter subscriptions and even checkout forms. …

How to Embed Forms in WordPress (Ultimate Guide for Beginners) Read More »

Over the last few years, we have tried out several different eCommerce solutions for our online projects. While we like using Easy Digital Downloads to sell our plugins and other software, we also know that there are plenty of other options for online stores. That’s why we have done the research and investigated all the …

11 Best eCommerce Solutions Growing in Popularity in 2024 Read More »

Sometimes, adding images and visuals alone isn’t enough to hook visitors’ attention. That’s where image hotspots can come to the rescue. These clickable areas can turn a simple picture into an engaging, informative experience for your visitors. We’ve experimented with them ourselves to showcase points on a map, tag team members in a photograph, and …

How to Add Image Hotspots in WordPress (The Easy Way) Read More »

Lots of users think that WordPress experts rely heavily on custom code for their sites. In our experience, that’s not the case. Professional WordPress developers prefer to use existing tools rather than reinvent the wheel. Most have a WordPress toolkit — a collection of software and plugins — that they use to build a solid …

The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit for Pros (59+ Must-Have Tools) Read More »

Whether you are managing a local business, community organization, or personal blog, using WordPress to show upcoming events has a lot of benefits. It can help increase awareness about your activities and boost participation as a result. Plus, when people have access to all the necessary details about your events conveniently online, it also improves …

How to Show Upcoming Events in WordPress (The Easy Way) Read More »

If your business has a physical location, then you’ll need to make it easy for customers to find you. Adding a store locator to your website provides a convenient way for people to search for nearby stores, view their locations on a map, and get directions. It also improves local SEO. We carefully researched and …

7 Best WordPress Store Locator Plugins to Boost Local SEO Read More »