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This is Colm and Simon from CommerceGurus, with a handpicked weekly roundup of eCommerce articles.
I've recorded two short videos introducing our new CommerceGurus Turbo performance plugin for WooCommerce.
It's in beta but is currently running on production on CommerceGurus and on our main theme demo.
I briefly describe each module as well as show you some of the PageSpeed scores we have been getting with it. Plus, each page passes Core Web Vitals when it is active.
It's a single plugin that handles everything. CSS optimization, JavaScript delay, lazy loading, image optimization, page caching, and Cloudflare edge caching all built specifically for WooCommerce.
Cart, checkout, and payment pages are automatically excluded from optimizations, so your checkout just works.
We think it can be a gamechanger for WooCommerce stores!
Just sign up for the waitlist to be the first to know when it's ready.
CommerceGurus Turbo Sneak Peak Part One and Part Two
🎉 Introducing CommerceGurus Turbo!
One plugin. One click. CommerceGurus Turbo is the only performance plugin built purely for WooCommerce stores.
Includes page and edge caching, CSS and JS optimization, lazy loading, Cloudflare image optimization, and preloading — all with safe defaults that work immediately.
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In this guide, WooCommerce explains that SEO-friendly product descriptions aren’t just about keywords - they’re about helping both search engines and shoppers understand your product clearly.
A strong description should go beyond basic details and explain what the product is, what it does, and how it solves a problem or improves the customer’s life.
The key is to balance clarity with persuasion.
Use natural language (not keyword stuffing), include important details like features, specs, and use cases, and structure your content so it’s easy to scan.
Well-written descriptions not only improve search visibility but also increase conversions by answering questions and building confidence, turning your product page into something that both ranks well and sells effectively.
Learn How to Write Product Descriptions for SEO, AI Agents and Shoppers in 2026
Steve Frenzel explores a reality many developers face: accessibility is still often overlooked, deprioritised, or blocked by time, budget, or organisational resistance.
He argues that this stems from deeper issues in the industry, including ableist assumptions and a tendency to prioritise speed over inclusive design.
Because of this, the article suggests a pragmatic (and slightly controversial) approach: making small accessibility improvements “under the radar” where possible.
By quietly fixing low-hanging issues - like improving semantics, keyboard navigation, or contrast, developers can gradually make products more inclusive without needing full organisational buy-in.
The broader message is that accessibility shouldn’t be treated as optional or someone else’s responsibility.
It’s part of building better products, and even small, incremental fixes can have a meaningful impact.
Read about Applying Accessibility Fixes with Stealth
This thread breaks down how supplement brand IM8 scaled to $100M ARR in just one year by building a highly optimised, end-to-end funnel.
Their strategy combines heavy paid acquisition (running 1,200+ Meta ads with constant creative testing), strong organic content, and highly targeted landing pages tailored to each campaign - all designed to maximise relevance, trust, and conversions.
Where they really stand out is in conversion and retention.
IM8 aggressively captures leads with gamified pop-ups, then follows up with high-frequency, education-focused email campaigns during the critical early window when users are most likely to convert.
On the retention side, they prioritise a 90-day subscription, which improves cash flow, and builds customer habits.
Combined with a strong DTC focus - owning the full customer journey rather than relying on marketplaces - the result is a tightly controlled system that drives fast growth, high LTV, and rapid reinvestment.
Discover the IM8 Playbook
Inspo is a curated library of well-designed website components and sections, created to help designers and developers build faster and with more attention to detail.
It started as a personal collection of inspiring sites and focuses on the small things that make interfaces feel polished - such as subtle animations, timing, and interactions that just feel right.
Take a look at Inspo
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Simon and Colm from CommerceGurus
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