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WooCommerce vs Shopify: Which eCommerce Platform Is Best?

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If you’re gearing up to launch an eCommerce store, there’s a good chance you’re bouncing back and forth between the decision to go with either WooCommerce or Shopify.

And that makes perfect sense – according to data from Built With, WooCommerce (42%) and Shopify (7%) are the two most common eCommerce solutions across the entire Internet.

So you’re looking at two popular, successful eCommerce platforms…which should you pick when it comes to WooCommerce vs Shopify?

That’s what we’ll get into in this post. And here’s how we’re going to do it:

Rather than focusing on individual features, we’re going to take a more high-level approach and lay out specific situations for when you want to use each platform. We’ll still talk about specific features and rules as part of that – but this post is not going to be a nitty-gritty feature comparison.

Before we get to that, though, let’s make one thing clear…

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These Plugins Help You Turn WordPress Into A Digital Publishing Powerhouse

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There’s never been any doubt that WordPress is the defacto standard for small websites. Its dominant content management system market share is proof enough of that.

But where people have doubted WordPress is when it comes to larger businesses and digital publishers.

That’s changing, though. Not only does the UK’s largest newspaper use WordPress, but others like The New Yorker have also jumped on board the WordPress train.

But those are the big guns, with big budgets to match. If you’re a smaller digital publisher, can WordPress still do what you want?

In this post, we hope to demonstrate that you don’t need to be a big publisher with the budget to hire a dedicated WordPress agency. Instead, using freely (or affordably) available plugins, you can easily turn WordPress into a digital publishing powerhouse.

Here’s how…

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30+ Best WordPress Wedding Themes

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Weddings are a special event for everyone involved, but even though there’s magic in the air when two loved ones tie the knot, it’s also a process which requires planning. That’s where our category comes in today with the Best Wedding WordPress Themes. Much like my other articles, we’ll be going over select choices which support great features, performance, and professionalism.

Like you can expect, these choices are ideal for wedding planners, businesses, agencies, and catering parties to create a moment to remember. There’s something for everyone, accommodating various price points, requirements, and organization sizes. So, like cutting the massive celebratory wedding cake, let’s get started.

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How To Give Your WordPress Site A Periodic Health Check

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When you launched your WordPress site, you probably did a thorough test to make sure everything worked just like you wanted. On the first day of your new site, it’s like moving into a brand new apartment – everything is clean and works perfectly!

But as time goes on and wear and tear takes its toll, it’s all too easy for that to change…both for apartments and WordPress sites. So to make sure your WordPress site is still humming along perfectly, you need to be a little proactive and give your site periodic health checks.

That’s what I’ll be talking about today – how to give your WordPress site a health check to make sure it’s still in tip-top shape.

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30+ Best Free WooCommerce Themes – UPDATED Feb 2020

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WooCommerce! It’s a name you’ve seen time and time again when reading my articles (assuming you have). Why? Well, it’s because WooCommerce is standard with premium WordPress themes – topped off by the fact it’s great for selling services and items online. For those who want to take their business to the online realm, it’s a gateway into online money.

But you know what’s better than WooCommerce? WooCommerce with a free theme. That’s right, today you’re getting a one-two punch. Free WordPress themes that emphasize WooCommerce integration. These themes in particular are all about selling and online money-making, a dream scenario for many. As such, it’s my goal to make sure I’m bringing you the finest in free themes that emphasize e-selling, allowing you to take that first step into the wild west of online finances.

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