Discover how to effectively manage and develop WordPress online shops with a focus on optimisation and sales growth.
I offer comprehensive services for the creation and management of online shops on the WordPress platform. Regardless of the size of your business, I will make sure your site runs smoothly and is as optimised as possible. To find out more, please visit the subpage WordPress specialist. In addition, I offer advice and consultation. Contact me on (+48) 579 066 987.
WordPress online shop optimisation
Managing an online shop on WordPress requires proper optimisation to maximise the platform's potential. Every detail, from page load speed to shopping cart ergonomics, affects user experience and sales results.
Page loading speed
Page loading speed is critical for any online shop. Imagine a customer visits your shop and has to wait a few seconds for the page to load. In many cases, they will give up and move on to your competitors. Improving the speed of your website is therefore crucial. Various techniques can be used to achieve this:
- Use of cache plug-ins
- Image optimisation
- Minification of HTML, CSS and JavaScript code
Responsiveness
Nowadays, more and more customers are making purchases via mobile devices. Therefore, your shop needs to be fully responsive, which means that the website should look and work well on all types of devices - from desktop computers to smartphones and tablets.
- Responsiveness testing of the website on different devices
- Use of flexible layouts and images
- Avoiding elements that can cause problems on mobile devices
Use of suitable plug-ins
WordPress offers a rich selection of plugins that can significantly increase the functionality of your shop. However, not all plugins are equally good. Careful selection must be made to ensure the security and performance of your site.
WooCommerce
WooCommerce is the most popular plugin for creating online shops on WordPress. It allows you to easily manage your products, orders, and analyse sales statistics. It also offers integration with various payment gateways and delivery systems.
Plug-ins for SEO
Search engine positioning is crucial to the success of any online shop. There are plug-ins to help you optimise your content for SEO, such as Yoast SEO:
- Meta description and title optimisation possible
- Keyword analysis
- Site map generation
Online shop security
Securing your online shop is a priority. Any attacks can not only affect the performance of your site, but also damage the reputation of your business. Putting the right security measures in place is therefore crucial:
- Regular system and plug-in updates
- Use of strong passwords and two-factor authentication
- Monitoring of user activity
Monitoring and analysis of results
The ultimate success of an online shop on WordPress depends on constantly monitoring performance and making improvements. Analytical tools allow you to keep track of user behaviour and the effectiveness of your efforts:
- Google Analytics - for tracking website traffic and analysing user behaviour
- Hotjar - for tracking users' activities on the website using heat maps
- Search Console - for monitoring the shop's visibility in Google search results
Monitoring all key indicators allows you to react quickly to any problems and make any necessary changes. My service also includes regular audits and updates to help keep your shop in optimum condition.
If you would like to learn more about optimising content on WordPress, I invite you to read the article How to increase the visibility of your content on WordPress with SEO.