WooCommerce Starter Website

What is WooCommerce?

WooCommerce is a popular e-commerce platform that allows users to easily set up and manage an online store. It is a plugin for WordPress, a content management system (CMS), and is known for its flexibility and customization options. One of the main benefits of using WooCommerce is that it integrates seamlessly with WordPress, which is a user-friendly CMS. This makes it easy for users to add and manage products, process payments, and handle shipping and tax options.

Setting up an online store with WooCommerce is simple and straightforward, even for those who are not tech-savvy. The platform has a user-friendly interface and step-by-step guides to help users get started. WooCommerce also offers a range of themes and extensions to enhance the functionality of an online store. These themes allow users to customize the look and feel of their store, while extensions add additional features such as email marketing integrations and payment gateways.

There are hundreds of free and premium themes to choose from, so businesses can find a design that matches their brand and style. Similarly, many extensions are available to add extra functionality to a store, such as the ability to create gift cards or handle subscriptions.

One of the key features of WooCommerce is the ability to manage multiple products and variations. This includes physical products, digital products, and even affiliate products. Users can easily add and organize products, as well as set up options such as sizes, colours, and pricing. The platform also has support for product reviews, ratings, and related products to help increase engagement and sales.

In terms of payment options, WooCommerce supports a wide range of gateways including PayPal, Stripe, and Amazon Pay. It also has options for automatic tax calculations and the ability to set up shipping rates based on location and product weight. This makes it easy for businesses to accept payments from customers around the world and handle the logistics of delivering products.

Another advantage of WooCommerce is its reporting and analytics capabilities. It provides users with detailed insights into sales, customers, and overall store performance. This can be helpful for identifying trends and making data-driven decisions about the direction of the business. The platform also has a range of integrations with popular business tools such as QuickBooks and Mailchimp, which can help streamline workflows and save time.

In addition to its core features, WooCommerce has a large and active community of developers and users. This means that if a business has a specific requirement or need, it is likely that there is a plugin or solution available. The platform also has excellent documentation and support resources to help users troubleshoot any issues they may encounter.

Overall, WooCommerce is a reliable and feature-rich e-commerce platform that is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. It is easy to set up and manage and offers a range of customization options to help businesses create a unique and successful online store.

What do I get?

Theme

You select your theme from those shown here (opens in a new tab). There is a vast array of additional paid themes available, and you can view them here. When you place your order we will confirm your chosen theme via our ticket system. If you select a paid theme, we will confirm its suitability before ordering it via our account. Until development has started, you are welcome to change your mind on which theme you would prefer unless it is a paid theme and we have already made the purchase on your behalf. For clients ordering a paid theme, you will be sent a zip of all the theme files.

Customise

We will ask you to supply us with your logo, preferably in PNG format, with a size of at least 200 x 100 pixels. If you have any other images for inclusion in your chosen theme, we ask that they be as large as possible so that we can resize them to best fit the placement. If the theme uses images that you don't have a suitable replacement for, the default royalty-free images will be left in place and you can update them at your convenience.

Our themes allow up to 8 colours to be set for use across the site. If you don't already have a colour palette, you can create one from your logo or an image by visiting coolers.co/image-picker and uploading your company logo. Alternatively, you can simply Start the generator to have a palette created for you.

The theme allows you to select one font for use on all headings and another for use on body text. Choose your preferred fonts from the massive library available at fonts.google.com

Plug-Ins

We will pre-install a selection of essential WooCommerce plugins to take payments, manage shipping, help keep your site secure, and tell search engines your site exists. Our packs are built using Divi, which is a completely new website-building platform, replacing the standard WordPress/WooCommerce post editor with a vastly superior visual editor. It can be enjoyed by design professionals and newcomers alike. If you want to move something, simply click & drag it!