Running a WooCommerce store without proper SEO is like opening a shop with no sign on the door. This complete setup guide covers the technical foundation, category and product optimisation, and Core Web Vitals fixes — in the order they actually matter, written by a developer.
Shopify or WooCommerce — it’s the most searched question in ecommerce and most answers are written by affiliates pushing whichever pays more. I’ve built stores on both and migrated stores between them. Here’s the honest, developer’s comparison covering real pricing, SEO, speed, and who should actually use each platform.
WooCommerce powers over 25% of all online stores globally — but most setup guides skip the details that actually matter. This step-by-step guide covers everything from installation to payments, shipping zones, and your pre-launch checklist. Written by a WooCommerce developer who’s done this dozens of times.