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The Future of WordPress Security in 2025 and Beyond

Chris Grant (he/him) April 16, 2025 0 Comments

Navigating the Potential Shutdown of the CVE Program In today’s digital-first business landscape, maintaining a secure website is as vital as having a reliable internet connection. For millions of businesses powered by WordPress — the platform that runs over 60% of all websites — security has always relied on a silent hero: the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) system. But that...

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New in WooCommerce 9.7: Features Every Small Business Should Know

Chris Grant (he/him) February 26, 2025 0 Comments

WooCommerce has launched version 9.7, bringing a host of new features designed to enhance the online shopping experience while making store management easier for small business owners. This update focuses on improving shipping displays, boosting site performance, and refining user interactions, ensuring that small businesses can provide a seamless and engaging experience for their customers with...

WooCommerce 9.6: Powerful Updates to Grow Your Small Business

Chris Grant (he/him) January 22, 2025 0 Comments

Running an online store as a small business owner means managing everything from product listings to customer experiences. WooCommerce 9.6 is here to lighten the load with a host of updates designed to improve your store’s functionality and make your life easier. Let’s dive into the details and see how these updates can help your business thrive. 1. Smarter, Faster Product Filters Imagine...

Stay Secure and Up-to-Date: WooCommerce 9.4.3 and 9.3.4 Are Here!

Chris Grant (he/him) December 04, 2024 0 Comments

If your website runs on WooCommerce, there's exciting news – the latest updates, WooCommerce 9.4.3 and 9.3.4, have just been released. These updates include crucial security fixes and enhancements to improve performance and protect your online store. At O’Brien Media, we always keep an eye on these updates to ensure your website stays secure, functional, and up to speed. If you’re one of...

New Features in WooCommerce 9.4: What Website Owners Need to Know

Chris Grant (he/him) September 21, 2024 0 Comments

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, staying ahead of the curve is essential for online businesses. WooCommerce, a leading eCommerce platform, has recently announced its pre-release updates for version 9.4, bringing a host of new features that are set to enhance the user experience and empower website owners. Let’s delve into the exciting updates that you can look forward to! Enhanced...

WooCommerce 9.3: What You Need to Know

Chris Grant (he/him) August 28, 2024 0 Comments

The world of eCommerce is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is crucial for any business owner. WooCommerce, a leading platform for building online stores on WordPress, has just announced the release of version 9.3. This update is packed with features and improvements designed to enhance the functionality, security, and user experience of your online store. Here’s everything...

Part 2: Developer-Focused Enhancements in WooCommerce 9.2

Chris Grant (he/him) August 24, 2024 0 Comments

In the first part of this series, we discussed the user-focused improvements in WooCommerce 9.2, including the enhanced onboarding experience, better product management, and increased performance and security. In this second part, we’ll turn our attention to the developer-focused enhancements that WooCommerce 9.2 brings, making it easier than ever to customise and extend your WooCommerce...

Part 1: An Overview of WooCommerce 9.2 – What’s New and Improved?

Chris Grant (he/him) August 22, 2024 0 Comments

WooCommerce 9.2 has been released, bringing a range of updates and enhancements designed to improve the experience for both developers and users alike. As a leading e-commerce platform, WooCommerce websites are widely used for building online stores, and this latest release aims to make those sites even more powerful and user-friendly. In this first part of our two-part blog series, we’ll...

WooCommerce 9.1: Accessibility enhancements, product lookup optimisations, checkout styling, and more

Chris Grant (he/him) July 11, 2024 0 Comments

WooCommerce has announced the release of version 9.1, packed with exciting features and enhancements. This update aims to streamline the shopping experience and improve store management, bringing several significant improvements and new functionalities. Enhanced Product Lookup Tables One of the standout features in WooCommerce 9.1 is the optimisation of product lookup tables. This feature,...

WooCommerce 9.0: Transforming Small Business E-commerce

Chris Grant (he/him) June 19, 2024 0 Comments

As a small business owner, staying competitive in the digital marketplace is essential. WooCommerce, a leading e-commerce platform, has just launched its latest version, WooCommerce 9.0, packed with features designed to enhance the shopping experience for both you and your customers. Enhancing the Checkout Experience The checkout process is critical for conversion rates, and WooCommerce 9.0...

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