They say time flies when you’re having fun, Also I run a busy online business.
As we enter the second half of 2024, let’s take a look back at some exciting updates you may have missed in e-commerce’s never-ending Naruto run.
These new products and developments will help you simplify your world and give you more time to enjoy success in the remaining years.
What’s new in WooCommerce?
Continuing to improve the new product editor
Since launching the new Product Editor in 2023, we’ve continued to innovate the experience and add compatibility with your favorite extensions. Here are some recent updates that make creating and managing your products easier than ever.
Small details can make a big difference in a customer’s purchasing decision. Add custom fields to products Provide any additional information or specific details that are not included in the default fields.
New Editor, Smarter Interface: Cover images now appear next to the product name, for improved visual hierarchy. Added a new tag clearly draft and hidden Product status.
We are also pleased to announce that Restock notification, gift cardand Product Add-ons All are compatible with the new editor.
Speaking of product add-ons, the latest release includes: You can now manually create orders with custom options, edit add-ons on existing orders, choose fallback options when a product is out of stock, etc. We’ve also tweaked how data is stored, paving the way for future analytics support.
See all you can do Product Editor Settings.
Cart and checkout blocks are now slimmer and easier to use
Starting with WooCommerce version 8.3, the Cart Block and Checkout Block are now the default for all new stores. These blocks are part of a ground-up rebuild of our checkout flow based on industry best practices that drive sales and provide a simplified customer experience. Update a checkout Take advantage of the new experience while continuing to optimize for better conversions.
On the performance side, we’ve streamlined how we build JavaScript for our cart and checkout blocks, Significantly smaller data payload per page. Cart blocks see an 11% reduction, checkout sees a 17.9% reduction, and your site speeds up at each step.
Additional checkout fields Now out of beta and ready to go, these user-friendly new fields give you more ways to collect more data about your customers and their orders.
Visual updates include an updated order summary (with desktop pinning), a clearer display of local pickup options, improved address form layout, and tweaked checkout instructions. We’ve also made accessibility improvements to provide a great shopping experience for all our users.
More powerful mobile apps come to smartwatches
we WooCommerce App With extensive customization options, improved tablet support, and new smart watch integration, it works better than ever.
Woo More cards are now available in the app dashboard, including Admin Inbox, Recent Reviews, Most Active Coupons, Stock Levels, Recent Orders, and more. Take action directly from the cards you use most and hide the ones you don’t. It’s all up to you.
new client The app now includes a section with a searchable list of customer information and the option to contact them via email. Analytics Hub Showing Insight Product Bundles and gift card If these extensions are active.
Harness the power of Woo wherever you are: You can now view your daily stats, order logs, and order details directly on your smartwatch.
Don’t have a WooCommerce app yet? Run your store on the go.
Smarter styling and BNPL detection for WooPayments
WooPayment A series of enhancements aimed at increasing shopper adoption and merchant satisfaction, particularly in WooPayments stores that offer “buy now, pay later” options.
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) has proven to help expand reach across different shopper segments and economic situations. On product pages, we repositioned BNPL messaging below the product price to make offers easier for shoppers to find. We also added offer messaging to the cart summary and payment method list on the checkout page, and redesigned the look and size of our BNPL logo to improve visibility and brand expression.
WooPayments components can now auto-detect light and dark themes, and everything in between. This update matches your theme’s styling to avoid color clashes, such as black on black, white on white, and more, so you’re always on brand. Accurate. And it’s now easier to apply. Custom Styles If auto-detect doesn’t meet your needs.
WooPay is now faster and more convenient
We have streamlined Wupei More and more shoppers are taking advantage of our one-click express checkout method, providing an even richer experience.
Once a shopper clicks “Proceed to Checkout,” they’ll enjoy a fast, secure (and already 2.5x increase in conversion rates!) WooPay checkout. And that’s not all – we’ve made some under-the-hood performance enhancements so WooPay now loads faster than ever before.
We’ve also made it easy for WooPay shoppers to find and use their preferred payment methods. Payment Method The section takes shoppers directly to your store’s checkout, with all checkout information pre-populated with data from WooPay – saving shoppers time and making their checkout flow much faster.
Another Brand-Friendly Change: WooPay Light and overview Theme buttons have been updated to a neutral white background to better match your store’s brand colors.
Want to offer the fastest checkout ever? Activate WooPay with WooPayments without any extra fees or charges.
Better view and understand order attributes
Earlier this year we introduced order attribute views, which let you see the source of your orders so you can make informed decisions about your time and money. In WooCommerce 8.9, we’ve added attribute columns to the orders table and order reports, giving you even more ways to access and use your data.
Want to see how order attribution works? View Guide Start measuring the impact of your campaigns.
New features added to Stripe
Release Stripe 8.2.0 Includes appearance and compatibility improvements for Stripe’s Payment Element. Stripe 8.3.0Affirm, Klarna and Afterpay have been introduced as buy now, pay later services through Stripe’s new checkout experience.
Woo Marketplace: New Extension Highlights
Linworks Advance
Manage your inventory, stock levels and orders with a complete back-end solution. Linnworks offers advanced inventory management capabilities that sync your orders and products.
Manage all your omnichannel logistics on one platform.
Elementor Connector
Connect all of Woo to all of Elementor. Access customizable widgets and form controls from popular extensions like WooCommerce Bookings, Product add-ons, and more.
Customize your store like never before.
*Requires Elementor
M2E Multi-Channel Connection
Seamlessly link your stores and get noticed on a global stage like Amazon, eBay, Walmart, and more. Quickly list and update products, automate order fulfillment, and sync inventory in real time – all from one simple interface.
Grow your business on the world’s largest marketplace.
NexiCheckout
More conversions, more frequent conversions: Make checkout a pleasure for your customers and cart abandonment will be eliminated. want Buy Now. Nexi Checkout (known as Nets to our Nordic customers) allows us to offer convenient and suitable payment options worldwide.
Customize your checkout experience to suit your brand.
Sparkla Jewelry
Give your online jewelry store a luxurious feel with this vibrant new block theme. Designed for high-end boutiques and embellished with a versatile collection of pre-made pages, patterns, and elements, Sparkla helps you create a site that looks great on any device.
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Connect with online superstores
If you’re considering multi-channel selling, ecommerce aggregators are a great way to expand your reach at no extra cost. Find out what ecommerce aggregators are and how they work. Read the comprehensive guide.
Development Services 101
If you can dream it, you can make it happen with Woo, but it can be hard to know which features and improvements require professional help. Learn how to find a developer (and when to use them).
Cherish every second
What are Core Web Vitals and why should you care? These metrics are used by Google to measure user experience (UX) and are extremely important for ecommerce. Core Web Vitals Guide.
Paving the way for increased traffic
Time to scale up? Get your store ready for growth with this Essential Scalability Checklist From Woo agency partner CoSpark.
From struggling woodworking shop to gaming powerhouse
Wormwood Gaming CEO Doug Costello spoke with our very own Paul Maiorana on the Do the Woo podcast. Brand Storytelling, Frictionless Checkout, and Success with WooWant to know more about the Woo Store story? Nutribullet and House of Malt.
Headlines from Wooniverse
Automattic for Agencies has been released!
This new program was built to provide WordPress and WooCommerce web development agencies with top-tier resources for their high-impact work. read more We’d like to share with you how our agency partner program is expanding.
Get closer to the code and the community
Interested in the technical details? Stay up to date Developer Newsletteris a blog dedicated to new platform features and releases, roadmap insights, and useful content for Woo’s developer community.
New Compliance with WordPress Guidelines
Introducing WooCommerce.com Update Manager — a new way to update your Woo Marketplace themes and extensions and access streamlined support in one place. Find out why we made this change Get answers to frequently asked questions.
Roadmap Update from the Head of Engineering
Last week, Bo Ravens WooCommerce Roadmap Update on Developer Blogand posted A quick merchant-focused overview Read more on our main blog. This update includes some exciting changes worth noting, including improved block-based page building, faster onboarding, improved customization tools and product management, and improved native analytics.
Until next time
Thank you for reading this edition of the “What’s New in Woo” blog series. The next part of this blog series will be with you very soon. Do you have any questions about any of the highlighted updates? Let us know in the comments.
