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Editor’s note: This is an article from our archive and while no longer relevant, all information below was correct at the time of publication. Please note that WooCommerce 4.0 is no longer the most current version of the platform. If you are a customer wanting to integrate e-commerce functionality to your website, we recommend reading more about <\/b>Managed WordPress Hosting<\/b><\/a>, which features a Starter Site built using the latest version of WooCommerce. For help with website updates, visit our <\/b>Help Centre.<\/b>
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\n<\/b><\/a>The most popular e-commerce platform worldwide, <\/span>WooCommerce<\/span><\/a>, has just released the latest version of its WordPress plugin. E-commerce ventures are on the rise, not just <\/span>in South Africa<\/span> but globally as well. So now is the time to keep up to date with the improvements offered in WooCommerce 4.0, and set up your online store for success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll look at what you can expect to see in WooCommerce 4.0. We\u2019ll also explain how you can upgrade to the latest version. <\/span><\/p>\n

A brief introduction to WooCommerce<\/span><\/h2>\n

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23% of websites<\/span><\/a> that use an e-commerce platform run on WooCommerce. The plugin, which is free, boasts over five million active downloads. There are also <\/span>many premium add-ons<\/span><\/a> you can purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not using WooCommerce yet and wondering if you should, it\u2019s worth understanding why it\u2019s so popular. In a nutshell, WooCommerce delivers everything you need to set up a functional online store on your WordPress website, in a user-friendly interface that\u2019s perfect for beginners. It\u2019s also an open-source plugin and developers are always working to improve its features.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

WooCommerce\u2019s developers are constantly releasing minor updates to the plugin. However, <\/span>WooCommerce 4.0<\/span><\/a> is the first major release of 2020 <\/span>(Ed\u2019s note: WooCommerce 4.0 is no longer the most current version)<\/span><\/i>. It offers enhanced admin features, a new onboarding experience, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s new in WooCommerce 4.0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Whether you\u2019re a new or existing WooCommerce user, it\u2019s helpful to know what the new update brings to the table. Let\u2019s look at what you\u2019ll get from WooCommerce 4.0. without paid add-ons.<\/span><\/p>\n

Customise your WooCommerce experience with new admin panel features<\/span><\/h2>\n

WooCommerce Admin<\/span><\/a>, which was previously available as a separate add-on, is now fully integrated as part of the 4.0 upgrade. This brings a more customisable experience to all WooCommerce users:<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s now possible to select from preset date ranges, for example, and also organise the data you want to see (and in what order). There are 14 data points available in the new admin panel, including a few highlights like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n