There’s a lot to think about when you’re setting up an online store. You need to choose the right platform, decide on your product offerings, develop a marketing strategy.. the list goes on.
So it’s no wonder that one of the first questions people ask when they’re considering starting an online store is “Do I need WooCommerce with MemberPress? ”
The answer to this question depends on a few factors. First, let’s take a look at what each of these platforms offers:
WooCommerce: WooCommerce is a WordPress plugin that turns your WordPress site into an eCommerce store. It’s popular because it’s easy to set up and use, and it integrates seamlessly with WordPress. WooCommerce offers a variety of features, including the ability to sell physical and digital products, accept payments, track inventory, and more.
MemberPress: MemberPress is a WordPress plugin that helps you turn your WordPress site into a membership site. It allows you to easily create and manage memberships, restrict access to content, accept payments, and more. MemberPress is a great option if you want to create a subscription-based business or offer content that is only accessible to members.
Now that we’ve looked at what each platform offers, let’s consider some factors that will help you decide if you need both WooCommerce and MemberPress for your online store.
1. What type of products do you want to sell?
If you want to sell physical products, then you’ll need WooCommerce.
If you want to sell digital products (such as eBooks or courses), then you can use either WooCommerce or MemberPress. If you want to offer memberships or subscriptions, then you’ll need MemberPress.
-WooCommerce and MemberPress may not play well together, resulting in conflicts and/or errors.
-Using WooCommerce with MemberPress may cause your site to load slowly.
-There is a risk that your members’ data could be lost if you use WooCommerce with MemberPress.
2. Do you want to offer free shipping?
If you want to offer free shipping on your products, then you’ll need WooCommerce. MemberPress doesn’t have any built-in shipping features.
3. Do you want to offer discounts or coupons?
Discounts and coupons can be offered with either WooCommerce or MemberPress. However, if you want to offer members-only discounts or coupons, then you’ll need MemberPress.
Conclusion
So, do you need both WooCommerce and MemberPress for your online store?
It depends on what type of products you want to sell and what features are important to you.
