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The Ins and Outs in the Life of WooCommerce Support

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to the workings of WooCommerce support, Job shares everything you need to know.

Cart Abandonment and Business Competitor Surprises

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From the powers of cart abandonment solutions to a story about when one of your largest competitors closes their doors unexpectedly.

Headless WooCommerce, Now and in the Future

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A deep dive conversation with Jacob on his experience with WooCommerce and headless.

Outsourcing, Training and Community for the WordPress Developers

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the founder of GoWP, one of the leading outsourcing businesses in the WordPress space, Brad Morrison has his finger on the pulse of what is transpi...

The Perspective of a Team Member on a Company Acquisition

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Often the conversation of an acquisition comes from the owners. But this time around Laura shares her experiences and insights during what can be view...

The Benefits of Freelancing with a Company

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn from two freelance pros insights and tips into working on WooCommerce projects and running a freelance business.

Block Themes, WordPress 5.8 and WooCommerce

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Daisy has a long history in WordPress, loves educating the community and is an advocate of block themes.

All You Need to Know About the WooCommerce Marketplace

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are interested in being part of the WooCommerce marketplace or you're just curious of what goes on behind the scenes, this show is for you.

An App Store for WordPress

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Learn how Jonathan's idea of an app store for WordPress focuses on the these three audiences: creators, extenders and hosting providers.

The Full Site Editor for WooCommerce Builders

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you are an extender for WooCommerce or WordPress, this chat on the new full site editor coming WordPress is for you.

Entering the WooCommerce Ecosystem During an eCommerce Boom

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Woo space found a lot of innovations by product makers and building online stores soar. On a quick development track, David Mainayar from PeachPay...

Navigating Market Disruptions and Client Expectations in WooCommerce Agencies

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as they chat about market disruptions, business tools, client off hour expectations and the differentiators that set Woo apart from other ec...

A Developers Insights About Empowering Clients

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

DJ’s development skills with WooCommerce blend his willingness to learn quickly and deeply while giving his clients more empowerment over their ...

A Roundtable Chat About Product Marketing at WooCommerce

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation takes a deep dive and behind the scenes into the product marketing at WooCommerce and what makes it tick.

Mastering WooCommerce Snippets

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as Rodolfo talks about dedicating his site over the years to help developers level up their coding skills.

All You Need to Know to Organize a WordPress Meetup

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When you get five meetup co-organizers together for a chat, the insights and experiences shared are going to flood the gates

When Did You First Do the Woo?

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as we hear from ten past guests about how they discovered and started using WooCommerce.

WooCommerce and Mobile Apps

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's your clients site or your own store, you may or may not be keeping mobile apps aligned with what you are building.

A Look at WordPress Core and Blocks

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up with what's happening with blocks and get some insights from Greg on how WooCommerce blocks play into the bigger picture.

A Roundtable Discussion with the COO at WooCommerce

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Warren has been with WooCommerce for ten years and sheds some light on some very important questions with his insights and experience.

Hooking and Integrating WooCommerce into Warehousing

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From being an expert into hooking WooCommerce into a warehouse to being a release lead for WordPress Core, David has done a lot as a full stack develo...

How WordPress Meetups Enhance Developer Skills and Community Engagement

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of opportunities for developers to attend or even start up a WordPress or WooCommerce meetup. Alicia and David dive into it from first...

Keeping Developers on Top of WordPress Core

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a WooCommerce builder, you need to keep on top of all the major changes in WordPress core. This episode will get you started.

Promoting Products to WooCommerce Developers and Agencies

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Get agencies and developers to become your fans and recommend and use your WooCommerce product or service.

A Deep Dive into the WooCommerce User Community

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A great conversation around the WooCommerce ecosystem and community.

Funding and Growth for WooCommerce Shops

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Aidan shares thoughts on outside funding, seasonal inventory, low risk businesses and how he views WooCommerce favorably as a deliberate choice.

A Q&A on Developer Advocacy at WooCommerce

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in to this live chat with Allen Smith as we talk about WooCommerce documentation, resources, contributing, headless and more.

Online Training Coming from a Mix of Education and Open Source

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as Robbie shares her diverse background of open source work through her agency and her experience with online training.

WooCommerce, eCommerce and Accessibility

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This conversation takes us deeper into accessibility. Not only do we learn the important basics, but how eCommerce fits into the picture.

The WooCommerce Marketplace

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in as Adepeju talks about developers, selling on WooCommerce and the future of the marketplace.

Online Events for the WooCommerce Builder Community

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen as the co-organizers chat about what WooCommerce builders can expect if they attend the weekly events.

A Conversation Around WooCommerce Blocks

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Ethier and Gary Murray from WooCommerce join Manos Psychogyiopoulos, Head of Product at SomewhereWarm to talk WooCommerce blocks.

Building a WooCommerce Store on WordPress.com

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Timmy works on the Woo team and shares what people may not now about building a WooCommerce shop on WordPress.com.

Growing an Agency and WooCommerce Enterprise Sites

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jakes shares his insights about WooCommerce in the enterprise state as well as the 10-year growth of his agency.

The Do the Woo WooCommerce Builder Survey 2020

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I share the results of my WooCommerce Builder Survey and some snippets on 2020 from past episodes.

Walking Clients Through the WooCommerce Journey

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alicia brings in a unique combination of coaching and development that takes her clients through the entire process of building and growing your site ...

Listener Questions and Woo Insights at 100 Episodes

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When we hit 100 episodes it’s time for questions and celebration

Load Testing and Building WooCommerce Sites

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in to an interesting deep-dive into load testing your WooCommerce shop.

Common Accessibility Issues Seen Again and Again in WooCommerce Sites

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bet has a deep passion for accessibility. This is filled with stories, insights and tips for both WooCommerce and WordPress sites in general.

A Guide to WooCommerce Agency Rebranding and Growth

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick talks about the WooCommerce space over the years, the rebranding of his agency Mindsize and the potential WooCommerce has.

A WooCommerce Founder Reunion

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

in 2007 three guys, two from South Africa and one from Norway got together when an idea to start a theme shop called WooThemes. Well, one thing led to...

SEO, WooCommerce and Building Plugins

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat with Marieke, CEO at Yoast SEO about eCommerce SEO, building plugins and local SEO.

The Perfect Blend of WooCommerce Freelancing and Community

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Noëlle Steegs is one of those rare freelancers that jumped on WordPress and WooCommerce at the same time. And the rest is history.

Ten Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My eCommerce Business

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This tip-filled episode results from a threaded tweet based on someone who share what they wish they had known when they started their eCommerce site....

A Web Designer Who Codes

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Michael designs and codes and brings a unique talent that is truly a commodity for the ecosystem.

How a Diverse Web Career Led to WordPress and WooCommerce

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sharon Yates, owner of Creative Mouse Studio, chats with us about her experience in the tech industry, including WordPress and WooCommerce.

Do the Woo Chats with WordFest Organizers

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in to learn more about WordFest, tips for Woo builders and a bit of "in hindsight, we should have used WooCommerce".

Building WooCommerce Community and Stores in Nigeria

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mary Job has the passion to bring WordPress and WooCommerce to Nigeria and beyond in Africa.

WooCommerce Builder Tips from the Pros for 2021

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen to these tips from some WooCommerce pros for builders of products, services and websites in 2021.

Finding Resilience with WooCommerce Products in 2020

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A chat about bootstrapping to product sales and when you are hit with product challenges resulting from 2020.

Bringing Pride, Experience and Business Smarts to WooCommerce

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hear how one solopreneur is moving into the WooCommerce space and how she manages her business as a single owner.

Post Black Friday in 2020 with WooCommerce Plugin Shops

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Listen in to hear how this year's Black Friday and Cyber Sunday sales went for three popular WooCommerce plugin shops this year.

Perspectives from Inside and Outside of the WooCommerce Ecosystem

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Jacobi, Industry Analyst Strategist shares a very diverse background in the web space, open source and WooCommerce.

What is a WooCommerce Builder and a Look at the Opportunities

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A lively discussion around who the Woo builders are and what opportunities can be found in thee ecosystem.

Working with WooCommerce and Subscriptions Support

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have a chance to talk about her transition to Automattic, a bit around the space of subscriptions and, of course, her active role in support at Woo...

Product Pricing and Opportunities in the WooCommerce Ecosystem

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex has helped dozens of WooCommerce product builders and he has seen it all. Alex has a pulse on this space and a lot of great insights to share.

WooGraphQL, Headless and APIs

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you ask a developer on the show who is passionate about what they do, well, it literally takes a deep dive into the topic. This was the case when...

Combining Agencies for a Focus on WooCommerce Maintenance

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you get a couple of agency owners from the WordPress space who have been around for awhile, you may or may not be surprised the deeper dive you e...

Insights and Perspectives on the WordPress State of the Woo 2020

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

To introduce the new addition to the Do the Woo podcast, Woo Perspectives, I asked my co-hosts to join me for insights into the State of the Woo from ...

How Pay Later Options Benefit Merchants and Consumers

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with Greg Lisiewski, VP and GM of Global Pay Later Products at PayPal about the industry, the benefits to consumer and merchants and the newes...

Understanding the Dynamics of WooCommerce and eCommerce in 2020

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The year of 2020 has been challenging and at the same time, provided a chance for some opportunities for growth in the eCommerce space. We asked Chris...

Advocating for Developers at WooCommerce

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Creating support, feedback channels and documentation for developers is a critical piece to the puzzle. Allen Smith has taken the role of Developer Ad...

Do the Woo is Live. Connecting the WooCommerce Builder Community.

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do the Woo, a new site for developers, designers and entrepreneurs who are building stores product and services for WooCommercee.

A Chat with Do the Woo Co-Host Jonathan Wold

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last of the series where I ask my co-hosts to put on the guest hat. Today I chat with Jonathan Wold. As with my other co-hosts, Jonathan b...

A Chat with Do the Woo Co-Host Mendel Kurland

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second of three episodes where I ask my co-hosts to put on the guest hat. Today I chat with Mendel Kurland, who came on the show at the be...

Do the Woo Co-Host Brad Williams Unplugged

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I chat with Brad Williams, who was my first co-host and has been on the show since May 2018. It's a good time to learn more about how Brad does ...

A WooCommerce Journey to WooSesh with the Founders

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you chat with two Woo builders who have been in the space for sometime, the journey is filled with twists and turn.

A WooCommerce Journey Starting From High School

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greg built his first WooCommerce shop in high school and ends with his role at HubSpot as the Global Manager of WordPress partnerships.

From WordPress Blogs to Membership Sites

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Shannon's success story in the WP space is fascinating, and her 3-year look at WooCommerce as the monster, certainly, overall, has a wonderful ending,...

A Guide to Contributing and Surviving as an Introvert in the WooCommerce Community

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Having started building websites in 2002, Eric later embraced both WordPress and WooCommerce. The chat evolves into the world of introverts and moves ...

Buying, Selling and Building WooCommerce Plugins

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt has been in the WordPress space since 2005 and between his activity of developing and buying plugins, several of which are for WooCommerce, Matt ...

Talking WordPress from CodePens

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Coyier is a veteran to the web. He dabbled first with WordPress and has used it for years. WooCommerce also drifted in and out of Chris's web li...

From Attorney to CEO of an WooCommerce Agency

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rian Kinney has been working with WordPress users and agencies since 2017 and recently joined a WooCommerce agency.

An Outside Perspective on Democratizing Commerce and WooCommerce

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nate Steward from Big Commerce joins us for a chat about his perspectives on WooCommerce and the bigger picture of Commerce.

Installment Payments, Financial Empowerment and WooCommerce

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The product and perspective that Killian brings to the podcast today are both very unique. The approach of their product and their work in the eCommer...

WooCommerce Agency Work, Client Challenges and Building WooCommerce Shops

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A conversation about agency work with WooCommerce, client challenges and a lot more nuggets related to building WooCommerce sites.

A WordPress Core Contributors First WooCommerce Site

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mary is not a veteran of WooCommerce, but has successfully used it to launch her own store and has plans to get into even deeper.

Everything You Wanted to Know About WooCommerce Meetups

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our chat with Sandi takes a deep-dive into meetups and goes further into the Woo ecosystem and what her vision is for WooCommerce.

A History of Building Custom WooCommerce Membership Sites

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Take a walk through the evolution of building membership sites on WordPress and WooCommerce.

Open Source, eCommerce Platforms and the Future with Matt Mullenweg

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matt takes us through twists and turns with open source, blocks, eCommerce and the world as it is today.

WooCommerce Meetup Mentorships for Developers

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As an experienced WooCommerce developer and a strong member of the community, we chat with Robert about WooCommerce and what this mentorship program m...

What Privacy Policies Mean to Your Clients WooCommerce Site

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are many policies that you will need to get in place for your WooCommerce site. But overall, with all websites, one of the critical pieces is yo...

Marketing Your WooCommerce Plugins, Extensions and Services

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tavleen shares some of her secret sauce around content marketing and learning what customers are looking for.

Live on WP Feedback Online Summit

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when you get a group of WordPress geeks, gathered in a virtual networking space at an online summit, and you drop it on them that you are...

Streamlining the WooCommerce Checkout Process

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Working with a large client and going deep into the checkout process. That is how Clif started while moving to develop a product that makes checkout q...

Discovering the Balance of Offering WooCommerce Services and Products

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you start with full-fledged agency, and add products into the mix, there is a fine balance you need to meet.

Expanding More into WooCommerce to Meet a Client Needs for Hosting

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris talks about what is involved with bringing a hosting company deeper into WooCommerce based on clients needs.

Finding a Payment Niche in Building WooCommerce Extensions

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Finding your niche in the WooCommerce extension world may come naturally from a scratch you needed to itch. But how Niklas created his business model ...

The Transformation of a WordPress Security Plugin

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The importance of logs and how they play into a WooCommerce site, it goes beyond just a secure site.

A Tech Conversation: Seeing it Through During COVID

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special edition of the Do the Woo podcast, all four co-hosts come together to talk about the Coronavirus and how we are seeing it through.

From Rock Band to a WooCommerce Agency to Building a Product

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you leave a rock band and start creating websites for clients, you never know where it will lead as we discover with Vito Peleg.

The Challenges of Building Coffee Related Sites on WooCommerce

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kandace Brigleb talks about selling coffee, branding beyond good photos and and getting creative during these challenging times.

Running a Marketplace Using WooCommerce

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Jamie Madden about his journey from client work to creating a plugin to build marketplaces with WooCommerce.

Working with over 100 WooCommerce Plugins

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's alway great chatting with someone who works with company that puts out 100+ WooCommerce plugins.

Catching Up on All Things WooCommerce with the CEO

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you have the chance to chat with the General Manager of WooCommerce it brings some great opportunity to dig deeper into the ecosystem. Hearing th...

The Testing Behind a Release of WooCommerce

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you have ever wondered what kind of testing goes on behind the scenes on new releases of WooCommerce, Julie Amosova gives us a behind-the-scenes lo...

Plugin Development and Growing Clients in the WooCommerce Space

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anyssa Ferreira from Haste Design talks about WooCommerce plugins, growing your client base and other eCommerce insights.

The Early Years of an eCommerce Plugin and Transitioning to WooCommerce

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Stainton gives insights and experiences about the early years of WordPress and eCommerce, the WP eCommerce plugin and WooCommerce.

Gutenberg Challenges WooCommerce Plugin Developers Face

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Katie Keith shares the challenges that are facing WooCommerce plugin developers when working with Gutenberg.

Building a Brand as an eCommerce Problem Solver

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When you call yourself an eCommerce problem solver, why wouldn’t you use WordPress and WooCommerce?