{"id":42726,"date":"2018-10-09T12:47:08","date_gmt":"2018-10-09T17:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=42726"},"modified":"2025-10-15T12:27:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T17:27:36","slug":"wordpress-ecommerce","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/resources\/wordpress-ecommerce\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress for eCommerce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/w3techs.com\/technologies\/details\/cm-wordpress\/all\/all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most popular<\/a> Content Management System (CMS) available, <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress<\/a><sup>\u24c7<\/sup> has made a name for itself as a content marketing platform. Unfortunately, this fact can deter business owners from taking full advantage of WordPress and the many features it has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, WordPress is versatile enough to be used for just about any business setup, and it&#8217;s increasingly being used for <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/ecommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eCommerce stores<\/a>. You can create a fully-functional, all-in-one eCommerce shop with WordPress, along with a bit of help from the platform\u2019s many <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/ebook-ultimate-guide-wordpress-plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plugins<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">themes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WP Engine&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/ecommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eCommerce platform<\/a> takes WordPress eCommerce to the next level with tools and features built for WooCommerce stores built on WordPress. Increase website speed up to 40% and grow sales up to 18%. Site migration is free and backed by a 60 day money back guarantee!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll discuss the use of WordPress as an eCommerce platform and highlight a few popular tools you can use for eCommerce success.We&#8217;ll also show you how to choose the right WordPress eCommerce tools for your business. Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There is no one &#8220;right&#8221; way to build an eCommerce store using WordPress. In fact, there are many configurations that can lead to sales success on WordPress.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WooCommerce<sup>\u24c7<\/sup> is one of the most common eCommerce integrations for WordPress. Other integrations include Ecwid, BigCommerce, Shopify, and Adobe Commerce. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are many payment gateways you can choose for payment processing through your WordPress-powered eCommerce store. Popular options include Stripe PayPal, and Square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WP Engine&#8217;s eCommerce Performance Pack can improve store performance for eCommerce stores built with WooCommerce and hosted on our platform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why choose WordPress for eCommerce?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress is an open-source Content Management System (CMS) with an array of uses and functionality. Its most popular use is as a blogging platform, but its <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">customization and extendability<\/a> make it an excellent option for nearly any type of website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an eCommerce platform, WordPress offers much in the way of integrations and customization options. There are a variety of themes and plugins you can use to add eCommerce features to your site, and the platform\u2019s ease of use and scalability make it a viable option for businesses both large and small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who uses WordPress for eCommerce?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While WordPress can be expanded to fit almost any eCommerce needs, there are a few business cases for which it&#8217;s most suitable. These include stores that offer physical or digital products, services, or subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, businesses of all sizes can benefit from the numerous eCommerce features made available to WordPress users. To get access to this functionality, you&#8217;ll need to integrate WordPress with one or more external tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress eCommerce integrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things about WordPress is its ability to integrate with various eCommerce platforms and plugins that enable you to run a fully functioning store from your WordPress website, or even integrate certain eCommerce features (such as a shopping cart) into your current blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The variety of integrations available means you can choose the one that\u2019s right for your business needs. The best option will vary based on your business size, product type, and overall goals, but there\u2019s bound to be a choice that\u2019s right for you. Let\u2019s look at a few of the top tools now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress and WooCommerce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"156\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource1.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress for eCommerce. wordpress and woocommerce\" class=\"wp-image-42727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource1.jpg 630w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource1-300x74.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WooCommerce<\/a> is the most popular WordPress eCommerce integration. It has an <a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/product-category\/woocommerce-extensions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">extensive list of add-ons<\/a> and customization options and can be <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/woocommerce-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">added to your WordPress website<\/a> in minutes. Getting started is easy thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.woocommerce.com\/document\/woocommerce-setup-wizard\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">its simple setup wizard<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ecwid and WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"195\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource3.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress for eCommerce. ecwid for wordpress\" class=\"wp-image-42729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource3.jpg 630w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource3-300x93.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecwid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ecwid<\/a> is another eCommerce option you can fully integrate <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/ecwid-ecommerce-plugin-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">with your current WordPress website<\/a>. Using Ecwid, you can set up your store in minutes, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/ecwid-shopping-cart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopping Cart plugin<\/a> makes getting started even easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress and BigCommerce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource4.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress for eCommerce. bigcommerce and wordpress\" class=\"wp-image-42730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource4.jpg 630w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource4-300x81.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigcommerce.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BigCommerce<\/a> is a unique eCommerce option, in that it enables you to handle various online shops via <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wordpress-bigcommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">one comprehensive solution<\/a>. Similar to Shopify, it has limited WordPress integration options at the moment. However, you can still easily <a href=\"https:\/\/support.bigcommerce.com\/articles\/Public\/How-do-I-add-a-blog-to-my-site-using-WordPress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">run a WordPress blog<\/a> alongside your BigCommerce store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress and Shopify<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"236\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-2.56.41-PM-540x236.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-157240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-2.56.41-PM-540x236.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-2.56.41-PM-1024x448.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-2.56.41-PM-768x336.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-2.56.41-PM.png 1136w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shopify<\/a><sup>\u24c7<\/sup> is one of the most well-known eCommerce platforms on the market, and you can connect your Shopify store and your WordPress site with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/sell-on-wordpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a simple plugin<\/a>. This setup is ideal for businesses that already run a Shopify store but want to expand their content strategy through WordPress, allowing you to retain Shopify&#8217;s checkout, inventory management, and payment processing while using WordPress to publish optimized content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress and Adobe Commerce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"540\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-1.47.55-PM-540x208.png\" alt=\"WordPress for eCommerce. Adobe Commerce for WordPress.\" class=\"wp-image-157236\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-1.47.55-PM-540x208.png 540w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-1.47.55-PM-1024x394.png 1024w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-1.47.55-PM-768x296.png 768w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-1.47.55-PM-1500x578.png 1500w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-14-at-1.47.55-PM.png 1537w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/business.adobe.com\/products\/commerce.html\">Adobe Commerce<\/a>, formerly Magento, is an eCommerce platform focused on its standalone offerings. However, a <a href=\"https:\/\/fishpig.co.uk\/magento\/wordpress-integration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">few third-party integration options<\/a> do exist, which make it possible to add a WordPress blog to <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wordpress-vs-magento\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your Adobe eCommerce shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparing eCommerce solutions for WordPress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress + WooCommerce vs. Shopify<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When determining which eCommerce platform to use, you may find yourself choosing between two of the most popular options: <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/woocommerce-vs-shopify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WooCommerce and Shopify<\/a>. While both platforms do offer similar features, there\u2019s one major distinction between the two. Shopify is an external platform, while WooCommerce is built to integrate with WordPress fully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you choose to use WooCommerce and WordPress, you can handle all of your website\u2019s needs in one place. If you opt for Shopify, on the other hand, you\u2019ll be managing your store on one platform (Shopify) and your blog or website on another (WordPress). This makes WooCommerce a top choice for most users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress vs. Adobe Commerce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If WooCommerce and Shopify aren\u2019t the platforms for you, however, Adobe Commerce is another option worth considering. As we mentioned earlier, this is an open-source software that\u2019s similar to WordPress, but with one major difference. Adobe Commerce can support eCommerce shops by default, while WordPress websites require a bit of tweaking to get a store up and running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wordpress-vs-magento\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress and Adobe Commerce<\/a> support blog posts and pages as well as eCommerce functionality \u2013 including shopping carts and customer accounts \u2013 although you\u2019ll need the help of plugins to achieve this with WordPress. Ultimately, WordPress requires a little more work to get up and running, but it also offers much more in the way of customization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress eCommerce plugins &amp; themes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress eCommerce plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we\u2019ve mentioned, it\u2019s entirely possible to use WordPress as your one-and-only eCommerce solution. This requires a bit of tweaking, which can be done with the help of dedicated plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource6.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress for eCommerce. ecommerce plugins\" class=\"wp-image-42732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource6.jpg 630w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource6-300x96.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the more popular <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/wordpress-ecommerce-plugins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eCommerce plugins<\/a> include WooCommerce (which we\u2019ve already discussed), <a href=\"https:\/\/easydigitaldownloads.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easy Digital Downloads<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wpeasycart.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WP EasyCart<\/a>. Each can be used to add simple shopping carts and buy buttons, or to create a more robust eCommerce setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress eCommerce Themes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To improve the look and functionality of your WordPress eCommerce shop, you can also use an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seedprod.com\/best-ecommerce-wordpress-themes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eCommerce-specific theme<\/a>. There are lots of options available, and they can range in cost from free to hundreds of dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"259\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource7.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress for eCommerce. ecommerce themes\" class=\"wp-image-42733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource7.jpg 630w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource7-300x123.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a WooCommerce user, we recommend building on <a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/it\/product-category\/themes\/?categoryIds=1033&amp;collections=theme&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a theme that integrates seamlessly<\/a> with the platform. However, there are many <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/themes\/search\/ecommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eCommerce themes<\/a> to choose from in the WordPress Theme Directory and on third-party sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WordPress payment forms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stripe for WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stripe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stripe<\/a> is an eCommerce payment solution that focuses on open-source tools and Application Program Interfaces (APIs). This means it can easily integrate with various platforms, including WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource8.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress for eCommerce. wordpress payments\" class=\"wp-image-42734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource8.jpg 630w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource8-300x95.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting up <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/stripe-for-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stripe on WordPress<\/a> is quite simple. Plus, there are a few plugins (such as <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/stripe-for-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stripe for WooCommerce<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/stripe-for-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WP Simple Pay<\/a>) available to make the process even easier. For WP Engine customers, <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/woocommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sites with eCommerce features enabled<\/a> come equipped with a deep <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/blog\/stripe-connect-integration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stripe Connect integration<\/a> pre-baked into your hosting plan, making payment processing simple and secure across your eCommerce offerings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WooCommerce payment gateways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WooCommerce has <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/woocommerce-payment-gateways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">multiple payment gateways<\/a> available. Just a few of its options include <a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/products\/woocommerce-gateway-paypal-checkout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PayPal<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/products\/stripe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stripe<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/resources\/woocommerce-payment-gateways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Square<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"630\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource10.jpg\" alt=\"WordPress for eCommerce. woocommerce payment gateways\" class=\"wp-image-42735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource10.jpg 630w, https:\/\/wpengine.com\/case-studies\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/wordpress-ecommerce-resource10-300x96.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add as many payment options as you like, using both <a href=\"https:\/\/woocommerce.com\/product-category\/woocommerce-extensions\/payment-gateways\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free and premium extensions<\/a>. After downloading one of these extensions, it will be integrated into your WooCommerce store so you can begin accepting payments immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start selling more with WP Engine&#8217;s eCommerce features<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve decided that WordPress is the right eCommerce solution for you, it\u2019s now time to consider which host you should use. WP Engine is one of the most versatile <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/wordpress-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hosting providers for WordPress users<\/a>, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">variety of plans<\/a> (and even <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/enterprise\/wordpress-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">enterprise options<\/a>) to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As such, WP Engine&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/wpengine.com\/woocommerce\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eCommerce Performance Pack<\/a> for WooCommerce stores can help you create a successful and fully functioning eCommerce store on your WordPress website. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the most popular Content Management System (CMS) available, WordPress\u24c7 has made a name for itself as a content marketing platform. 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