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Exploring Alternatives to AffiliateWP for WooCommerce Integration

In a recent Business Bloomer Club discussion, WooCommerce store owners shared their thoughts on the flexibility and effectiveness of AffiliateWP.

AffiliateWP has been a long-time favorite for its strong WooCommerce integration and extensive PHP customization capabilities. However, some store owners wonder if there are lighter alternatives that still offer robust integration and customizability.

For those who have been using AffiliateWP for years without exploring other options, this post dives into possible alternatives and considerations.

Choosing a Reliable POS Plugin for Your WooCommerce Store

In a recent Business Bloomer Club discussion, a member sought recommendations for a robust Point of Sale (POS) plugin. They had been using WooCommerce’s native POS solution but faced ongoing support issues and bugs with new versions.

While the YITH POS plugin was tried as an alternative, it didn’t fully meet expectations. Below, we’ll explore some popular POS plugins for WooCommerce, along with insights on their strengths and limitations, to help you choose the best fit for your store’s requirements.

Should You Prefer WooCommerce Marketplace Plugins Over Third-Party Options?

In a recent Business Bloomer Club Slack thread, members engaged in a lively discussion about their plugin preferences, particularly when choosing between WooCommerce’s official marketplace and the broader plugin ecosystem.

For many WooCommerce store owners, plugin selection is a vital part of managing and growing an eCommerce business, as it often impacts performance, updates, support, and even store security. While the WooCommerce marketplace is a trusted source for many critical features, there’s a vast ecosystem of plugins outside of it that can add valuable functionality to WooCommerce sites.

Here’s what experienced WooCommerce users had to say about when they choose official marketplace plugins and when they look elsewhere.

Exploring “All Access WooCommerce Plugin Bundles”: What’s Included, and How to Handle Upgrades

In a recent Business Bloomer Club Slack thread, the topic of “All Access Plugin Bundles” sparked a discussion on whether these bundles provide access to all existing and future plugins or just the current ones at the time of purchase.

WooCommerce users and developers shared various insights and potential approaches for managing such bundles, including handling upgrades and sync options for customers.

WooCommerce Store Toolkit: A Powerful Yet Overlooked Plugin for Store Management

For WooCommerce store owners, finding the right tools to streamline store management is always a priority. Recently, in a Slack conversation, a plugin builder recommended an often-overlooked but feature-packed plugin: WooCommerce Store Toolkit.

This toolkit is loaded with a variety of options to help optimize store operations and address day-to-day challenges, from inventory management to store customization. The plugin, while powerful, has had a complicated history, with periods of inactivity and lack of updates under its previous owner. It was only recently acquired by a new developer, potentially promising more maintenance and future improvements.

Here’s a closer look at why WooCommerce Store Toolkit might be worth considering, especially with its recent acquisition, which hints at a brighter future.