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Hi there, hope you're having a great Friday!
This is Colm and Simon from CommerceGurus, with a handpicked weekly roundup of eCommerce articles.
We are also busy preparing a special offer for Black Friday! Look out for this soon, as we get closer to the end of the month.
Oliver Kenyon from ConversionWise has written an excellent article with real-world examples of social proof and how they can be utilized on eCommerce stores.
He discusses how social proof boosts stores by influencing consumer trust and decisions. Examples include customer reviews, user-generated content, expert endorsements, and media mentions, all of which build credibility.
Implementing social proof, such as displaying reviews on product pages or using influencer marketing, can enhance conversions and brand loyalty by reducing consumer hesitation and increasing trust.
If you are using our Shoptimizer WooCommerce theme, note that you can now display a featured review under the gallery on product pages which makes it much more prominent and visible to a buyer.
There are some top quality examples and screenshots throughout the piece which can also serve as inspiration for your own store.
Discover some top Social Proof Examples in eCommerce
In this episode of Do the Woo, Beau Lebens, head of engineering at WooCommerce, discusses WooCommerce's evolution from a WordPress plugin to a comprehensive commerce solution.
Key points include WooCommerce's focus on stronger merchant defaults (e.g., payments, shipping), maintaining backward compatibility, and engaging with the developer community.
Lebens emphasizes ecosystem collaboration and continuous performance optimization.
WooCommerce is aligning with WordPress’s roadmap, particularly around new technologies like blocks and full-site editing, while investing in areas such as payments and taxes for future growth.
Listen to the Head of Engineering at WooCommerce Discuss Future Plans for the Platform
FlyingPress has ranked as #1 in the Chrome UX Report for its exceptional performance in Core Web Vitals, reflecting real-user data.
See the CommerceGurus FlyingPress Review.
The performance plugin for WordPress improves page load speed, interactivity, and visual stability, which are crucial factors for both user satisfaction and SEO.
The full dataset with comparison of performance versus other tools is available here.
The report highlights how FlyingPress significantly improves these metrics over other optimization tools, including LiteSpeed, and WP Rocket, helping sites provide faster, smoother experiences.
Read About FlyingPress Ranking #1 in the Chrome UX Report
When the British government announced the transfer of sovereignty over an Indian Ocean island to Mauritius, writer Gareth Edwards quickly recognized the online repercussions: the potential end of the .io domain suffix.
In this article, he delves into how geopolitical shifts can unexpectedly impact the digital landscape.
By examining historical events like the collapse of the Soviet Union and the dissolution of Yugoslavia, he provides insightful context for tech founders, users, and industry watchers.
This piece offers a compelling look at the surprising intersection between international politics and internet infrastructure.
Learn About the Disappearance of the .io Domain
Raveo is a warmer version of the open-source typeface Inter. Inter is one of the highest quality typefaces around.
It is almost the default for digital products nowadays, and it is the default font we use on our Shoptimizer WooCommerce theme.
This project builds on top of Inter with a fork that shifts it slightly towards imperfection and human touch, while doubling down on the sturdiness.
Check out the Raveo Font
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