Category: Blogging

How to Start an eCommerce Business in Dubai: A Comprehensive Guide

The eCommerce landscape in Dubai has experienced rapid growth, making it a fertile ground for aspiring entrepreneurs. But why should you consider starting an eCommerce business in Dubai? The city’s robust infrastructure, tech-savvy population, and strategic location make it an ideal hub for eCommerce businesses. Market Research and Planning Before embarking on your eCommerce journey in Dubai, it’s crucial to understand the landscape. Identify niche markets and target audiences that hold potential. Conduct a thorough competitor analysis to learn from...

How To Start An Online Shopify UAE Store (Dubai)?

Shopify in UAE – An Overview As of Feb 2024, there are 15,197 live Shopify stores in the United Arab Emirates, with 9,542 of them based in Dubai, 1,629 in Abu Dhabi, and 1,418 in Sharjah. So, Shopify UAE’s popularity has already reached its zenith and does not need an introduction! Whether it’s about selling physical products or opting for dropshipping, everything is possible with Shopify in UAE, especially in Dubai.  How Does Shopify Work in UAE? Shopify UAE is...

WordPress Woocommerce vs Shopify: Comparison 2024

Introduction: WordPress Woocommerce vs Shopify Woocommerce Development and Shopify are the two well-known ecommerce platforms in the market. It depends upon the user and their requirements, as to what are they looking for. One user might like WooCommerce and the other may prefer Shopify. Choosing an ecommerce platform depends on your budget and requirements. This post discusses all the features and uses of these two ecommerce platforms to help you make a better decision for your business. What is the difference...

Integrating Your BigCommerce Store with a WordPress Blog: Step-by-Step Guide

In today’s digital landscape, content is king. For eCommerce businesses, a blog brimming with valuable information can be a powerful tool to attract customers, boost SEO, and ultimately drive sales. But what if you already have a thriving WordPress blog separate from your BigCommerce store? The good news is, you can seamlessly integrate the two, reaping the benefits of both platforms. This BigCommerce WordPress integration guide will walk you through the process of linking your BigCommerce store with your WordPress...

WordPress 6.5 Beta 2

WordPress 6.5 Beta 2 is now ready for testing! This beta version of the WordPress software is under development. Please do not install, run, or test this version of WordPress on production or mission-critical websites. Instead, it is recommended you evaluate Beta 2 on a test server and site. You can test WordPress 6.5 Beta 2 in four ways: PluginInstall and activate the WordPress Beta Tester plugin on a WordPress install. (Select the “Bleeding edge” channel and “Beta/RC Only” stream).Direct...

WP Briefing: Episode 73: Inside the Interactivity API

In the latest WordPress Briefing, Josepha Haden Chomphosy discusses the Interactivity API, a new foundational tool that helps developers create memorable interactive front-end experiences. She is joined by special guests and sponsored contributors Ryan Welcher and Mario Santos, who share more about this impactful addition to the WordPress developer experience. Credits Host: Josepha Haden ChomphosyGuest: Mario SantosGuest: Ryan WelcherEditor: Dustin HartzlerLogo: Javier ArceProduction: Brett McSherrySong: Fearless First by Kevin MacLeod Show Notes Create block template for the Interactivity API GitHub tracking issue changes in the API Interactivity...

How to Configure, Customize, and Disable Layered Navigation in Magento 2

In Magento 2, layered navigation is an essential feature that allows customers to filter products based on various attributes like color, size, price, etc. You can configure, customize, and disable layered navigation using the Magento Admin Panel. Magento 2 Layered Navigation is a site tree and channel that permits customers to look through items more handily. Store administrators can set it up in the left section or in the bar over the page. Due to layered navigation magento 2 ,...

Exploring the Future of E-Commerce with BigCommerce’s BOPIS Solution

In the rapidly evolving landscape of retail, meeting customer expectations has become more critical than ever. A modern approach gaining popularity is Buy Online, Pick Up In Store (BOPIS), a strategy that not only drives in-store foot traffic but also seamlessly connects online and offline experiences. BOPIS eCommerce, also known as click-and-collect, gained significant momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic, with almost half of the top 500 retailers adopting this model. Surprisingly, even after the pandemic, BOPIS eCommerce continues to thrive,...

Autoblogging with free and uncensored LLMs

The latest versions of CyberSEO Pro and RSS Retriever are equipped with a new [or_text] shortcode that provides the ability to rewrite and enrich imported content, as well as create new text articles from scratch using all the AI language models available through OpenRouter.ai. For those interested in using special parameters of the [or_text] shortcode, detailed documentation is available. Why choose OpenRouter.ai over self-hosting open source LLMs? The appeal of integrating LLMs into autoblogging tools is undeniable. However, the dilemma...

2023 Annual Survey Results and Next Steps

Each year, WordPress seeks to collect high-level data about trends and themes across the vast ecosystem of users, site builders, extenders, and contributors to help inform decision-making and provide valuable feedback on the project’s status.  For 2023, the survey process was updated to enhance accessibility, usability, analysis, and multilingual support. Additionally, a few questions were replaced or updated to ensure the survey captures relevant data on current and future WordPress topics. The data collected is used as one of many...