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Website development agency Saucal picks WooCommerce as the superior choice for agencies looking to deliver top-tier results for their clients. While Shopify may seem like a good out-of-the-box solution, Saucal says the constraints of the Shopify ecosystem can become more restrictive (and expensive) as businesses expand. In this article, Saucal Co-Founder Mitchell Callahan offers an in-depth analysis of both WooCommerce and Shopify, and explains why their agency chooses WooCommerce every time. Read Mitchell’s side-by-side comparison of the two platforms: https://lnkd.in/gC37aTuR

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This year, Woo conducted surveys across our ecosystem of partners and merchants to understand the Black Friday Cyber Monday trends for 2024. The results are in. Let’s get into it. Check out our report, brought to you by Woo’s CMO Tamara Niesen to find Black Friday stats, trends, and tips: https://lnkd.in/gjVqAAG8

Presenting a no-holds-barred comparison between WooCommerce and Shopify, brought to you by Mitchell Callahan, founder of website development agency Saucal. Mitchell’s article will help you cut through the noise and choose the platform that’s best for your clients and your business. WooCommerce and Shopify offer distinct paths to building an online store, each with unique strengths and challenges. But in the end, there’s a clear frontrunner. Read why Saucal chooses WooCommerce every time: https://lnkd.in/gC37aTuR

How are Woo stores gearing up for Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM)? We’ve got the facts. In July, we sent out a survey to understand strategies, challenges, and expectations for the upcoming peak sales period. The results are clear: Our merchants are getting ready for their best year yet. Here are some of the key insights: 🔄 34% of stores plan to do something different for BFCM this year. 💭 74% of stores are planning or considering running a BFCM sale. 💰 46% of stores reported that up to 30% of their annual sales volume comes from BFCM and the holiday season. 📬 29% of users rated email as the most effective marketing channel during the holiday season. Next up: Organic and paid social. 🛍️ 67% of stores operate across multiple channels, including physical stores and online marketplaces like Amazon, Etsy, and eBay. Interested in discovering more of our findings? Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gjVqAAG8

How do we choose which platforms to recommend to stores? I wrote an in-depth overview that compares two of the most popular options that dominate the ecommerce market: WooCommerce and Shopify. It’s a no-holds-barred comparison to help you cut through the noise. It runs you through costs, learning curve, extensions, themes, scalability, and more — all to help you choose the platform that aligns best with your clients’ or your personal goals. As for Saucal, we choose Woo every time. Find out why: https://lnkd.in/escDJSCW

Our new partner Norton Shopping Guarantee is hosting a webinar later this month all about how to increase online sales and lifetime value. You won’t want to miss this one, especially as the holiday season creeps closer and stores are gearing up for Black Friday Cyber Monday. Register for their webinar at the link in their post. Learn more about the Norton Shopping Guarantee with Package Protection for WooCommerce extension: https://lnkd.in/gWt3Cm5w

Why you should choose an open source ecommerce platform. An open source ecommerce tool like WooCommerce gives you full control over everything — and we mean everything. Open source offers freedom, flexibility, and customization. With the ability to edit and modify source code for any purpose, the possibilities are limitless. Learn more about how you can unlock the full potential of your store: https://lnkd.in/g_AGR_d7

I shared the insights from Woo's recent holiday shopping survey on the WooCommerce blog. As the busiest shopping season approaches, WooCommerce merchants are gearing up to make the most of Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM). We recently surveyed users to share their plans to make this season their best BFCM yet. We learned that 66% of stores see a surge in sales during the holiday months, making strategic preparation essential. I'm excited to share key insights from the survey, including how merchants are enhancing their product offerings, boosting marketing efforts, and optimizing website performance to handle the increased traffic. Read the recap on our report findings: https://lnkd.in/g5-PH8tQ

Your complete guide to prepare for your best Black Friday and Cyber Monday yet. The holiday season is the busiest time of the year for ecommerce, and we want to help set you up for success. We’ve got an early present for you: Woo’s first-ever Black Friday Cyber Monday (BFCM) Trends Report. It's chock-full of stats, trends, and recommendations that are sure to set you apart from your competition. Get ready, get set, best BFCM yet: https://lnkd.in/gDuuKdwR