To get a startup off the ground, entrepreneurs need boundless energy, a sense of mission, a great idea—and money. The term “startup capital” may evoke images of the TV program Shark Tank or venture capitalists in sleek Silicon Valley office campuses. In reality, entrepreneurs and startup founders have many different paths to secure funding for
Using artificial intelligence (AI) to sharpen social media marketing strategies isn’t new—companies have been using AI-powered content recommendations and ad targeting since the early 2000s. But the arrival of more advanced AI tools is having an undeniable impact on how brands use social media: 66% of marketers say that AI has improved their influencer marketing
If you sell digital products — like software, streaming content, or other intangible goods — to customers in California, you may have heard about a new consumer protection law: AB 2426, which came into effect on January 1, 2025. This state law aims to ensure that when purchasing licensed digital goods, consumers understand the relevant
The TV show Ted Lasso tells the story of an American football coach hired to lead an English soccer team. His coaching style seems unconventional at first. Lasso benches a star player whose ego threatens morale, shrugs off press criticism, and bakes biscuits for his skeptical boss. He urges players to support and believe in
As our CMO, Tamara Niesen, mentioned in her post, our brand is a critical asset for our business and the entire Woo ecosystem. It raises the standards for everyone who works together in building, innovating, and powering the WooCommerce stores that reach millions of buyers. Our new brand is a representation of our maturity and
Ever notice a small padlock icon in your web browser’s URL bar? That means you’re on a site running HTTPS, a secure way to allow websites to handle personal and financial data. If you run an ecommerce business, the protocol behind that little padlock icon is also what’s protecting your customers’ personal information. Using HTTPS
Company Information We're leveraging the latest advances in AI to redefine the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. The following was originally posted on LinkedIn by eBay Chief AI Officer Nitzan Mekel-Bobrov. At eBay, we’re leveraging the latest advances in AI to redefine the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. The evolution from LLMs to agentic systems
WooCommerce has partnered with Automattic, our parent company, to expand our agency partner program. This company-wide program will help us bring more expertise and provide more resourcing than ever to agencies. As part of this program change, we’re making some changes to how we recommend agencies to businesses looking for ecommerce development support. Up until
In August of 1910, President Theodore Roosevelt delivered a speech outlining his vision for a New Nationalism in the United States. He described a future with equal opportunities and a fair playing field for all citizens, saying: “Practical equality of opportunity for all citizens, when we achieve it, will have two great results. First, every
We’re making it easier to keep up with the evolution of WooCommerce. We’ll be keeping up with the Woo Developer Blog as usual, but new to the scene is an email newsletter. Our developer newsletter delivers the latest Woo updates, insights, and opportunities directly to your inbox every month. What we’re sharing in the Woo
