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Open Ecommerce

Open Ecommerce is a podcast with conversations in the world of ecommerce through the lens of open source. It's about the communities, conversations, and ideas driving how online commerce evolves. We talk with the people behind the projects, businesses, and movements that are shaping what open, independent commerce looks like today and where it's headed. This feed is also home to the complete Do the Woo archive, one of the most recognized shows in the WooCommerce and WordPress commerce space, so whether you're here for what's new or want to explore years of back catalog, you'll find it all in o...

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Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

Enhancing WooCommerce Shops for Accessibility 09.12.2024

Anne, Amber, and James discuss the significance of accessibility in web development for WooCommerce and other ecommerce stores. They emphasize the Accessibility Checker plugin, upcoming audits, and compliance with the European Accessibility Act.

Mark Westguard Joins the Hosting Team 05.12.2024

BobWP introduces Mark Westguard as a new host. They will launch a monthly show where Mark chats with small businesses in WordPress, sharing their stories and challenges starting January 2025.

Friends of Do the Woo 04.12.2024

BobWP requests year-end support for the podcast through Community Friends, offering benefits while acknowledging listener contributions.

Talking WooCommerce Product Demos, Onboarding, Pricing and Social Media 04.12.2024

Hosts Katie and Marcus about their highlights and strategies for 2025, focusing on plugin optimization, agency transitions, onboarding, pricing, and marketing challenges.

The Evolution of WordPress 6.7 in Performance Tools and Interactivity 03.12.2024

In this episode, hosts explore WordPress 6.7's highlights, including performance enhancements, the Site Editor's progression, advancements like the Interactivity API, and future developments anticipated for 2025.

Driving the WordPress Economy at PressConf 2025 02.12.2024

PressConf, reviving the essence of Pressnomics, is an upcoming business-centric WordPress event from April 23-26, 2024. It focuses on networking, curated speakers, and compensating organizers, fostering community innovation.

Our First Q and A with the Core Product Manager for WooCommerce 28.11.2024

In this episode of Woo ProductChat, BobWP has a Q & A with James Kemp talking about WooCommerce. Community questions included plugin integration, product editor updates, roadmap transparency, and future plans for WooConf, emphasizing community feedback.

What is WP Campus Connect? 27.11.2024

Devin hosts Pooja and Anand to chat about WP Campus Connect, a successful initiative boosting Ajmer's WordPress community by targeting college students through workshops and seminars.

AI, DevOps, and Accessibility in OSS 21.11.2024

In this episode of Anick from Pixable chats about his agency's journey with WordPress and WooCommerce, innovative client solutions, AI trends, compliance challenges, accessibility, and community engagement.

Cutting Credit Card Costs on Your Ecommerce Site 19.11.2024

In this episode, Adam and Bob chat with Konrad from FLIZpay about reducing credit card fees. The conversation covers payment options, costs, and innovative solutions.

Optimizing WooCommerce Performance & Code Quality 14.11.2024

In this episode of Woo DevChat we chat with Brian about optimizing WooCommerce sites, the Perfmatters plugin, and the importance of customer support.

Innovating with AI, a Journey from CTO to Entrepreneur 13.11.2024

Aaron Edwards shares his transition from WordPress CTO to founding DocsBot.ai, highlighting the importance of adapting to new technologies and iterative experimentation in entrepreneurship.

Strategies for Selecting Effective Marketing Channels 12.11.2024

In this episode of Woo BizChat, Katie Keith and Afsaneh Diya discuss effective marketing strategies for WooCommerce and WordPress businesses, emphasizing audience understanding, community engagement, and diverse marketing channels.

Do the Woo is Trailbazing the Fediverse 07.11.2024

Do the Woo is on the Fediverse with multi-authors, audio distribution and more to come.

The Future of Distributed Social Media on WordPress 06.11.2024

In this episode, Abha discusses WordPress's potential evolution into a distributed social media platform with Matthias and Robert, emphasizing community engagement and new tools.

Leveling Up the eCommerce Experience with Motion, Messaging, and More 05.11.2024

The episode covers insights from discussions on motion design, e-commerce localization, accessibility, payment security, customer success, and lifetime licenses in plugin development, emphasizing enhancing user experience and trust.

Branding, Blocks, and Big Moves in the WooCommerce Ecosystem 04.11.2024

In this episode, hosts recap WooSesh day one, focusing on WooCommerce's rebranding, UI enhancements, community engagement, and enterprise scalability.

Taking a Break This Week 29.10.2024

The last few weeks have been crazy for me, but not just in the way you might be thinking. So I need a little break this week from posting any episodes.

Watch for WooSesh 2024 Do the Woo Recaps 24.10.2024

BobWP reminds the community to register for the free WooSesh 2024 event on October 29-30, featuring valuable sessions, live chats, and Seshie voting.

From Blogs to Ecommerce Shops, Privacy Policies 23.10.2024

Emma and Adam chat with Donata on the essential nature of website policies. Highlights include compliance, consequences of neglect, and the importance of clear privacy practices.

From Code to Community, Open Source Contributions Matter 22.10.2024

In this episode, Jonathan Wold and Tammie Lister discuss contributions to the WordPress community, highlighting diverse contribution avenues, and the mutual benefits of participating.

WooCommerce Caching, Scaling, Plugin Optimization, Security, Headless, and AI 18.10.2024

In this episode of Woo DevChat, Marcel and Mike discuss optimizing WooCommerce sites with guest Andre Faca, covering caching, performance, scaling, and security best practices.

It’s WooSesh 2024 16.10.2024

WooSesh 2024 is a free virtual conference on October 29-30, focusing on exceptional customer experience in WooCommerce, featuring keynotes and community awards.

A Conversation with the Head of Engineering on WooCommerce 2024 and Beyond 15.10.2024

In this episode, host Jonathan chats with Beau Lebens about WooCommerce's evolution, integration within WordPress, backward compatibility, and future plans to enhance merchant experiences.

WooCommerce Innovations in Order and Payment Processing 10.10.2024

James Kemp from WooCommerce discusses ongoing improvements in order management with Beka Rice and Patrick Garman. They emphasize enhancing fulfillment processes, shipment tracking, and payment handling.

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