Ask Yoast: eCommerce plugins

Yoast · Intermediate ·🚀 Entrepreneurship & Startups ·8y ago

Key Takeaways

Joost from Yoast recommends WooCommerce as the top eCommerce plugin for WordPress due to its complete ecosystem, including demos and plugins, and discusses their own switch from Easy Digital Downloads.

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[Music] Hey so for null emailed us asking which ecommerce system we use or would recommend for WordPress well let me answer that we currently use easy digital downloads and we're in the process as I record this of switching to WooCommerce both are fine systems we've outgrown easy digital downloads a bit because we do so much more than they still downloads and we wanted a more complete ecosystem I think by now I would probably recommend most people on WordPress to use WooCommerce and nothing else because it has the most complete ecosystem be it demos plugins etc good luck [Music]

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In this AskYoast, Joost discusses eCommerce plugins. Which eCommerce plugin does Joost recommend? Read more at https://yoa.st/3ie
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Joost from Yoast discusses eCommerce plugins for WordPress, recommending WooCommerce for its complete ecosystem, and shares their own experience switching from Easy Digital Downloads. This lesson is useful for entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to set up an online store. By watching this video, viewers can learn how to choose the right eCommerce plugin for their WordPress site.

Key Takeaways
  1. Research eCommerce plugins for WordPress
  2. Evaluate the ecosystem of each plugin
  3. Consider the specific needs of your online store
  4. Choose a plugin that meets those needs
  5. Set up and configure the chosen plugin
💡 WooCommerce has the most complete ecosystem for eCommerce on WordPress, making it a top recommendation for most users.

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