Do you know WordPress powers more than 26% of the web? The content management system is used massively by every type of business from small to large. If your e-commerce store is built on WordPress, there are a lot of things you can do with plugins.
From increasing conversion rates to improving user experience and activating social proof, you will find WordPress plugins for almost everything!
So, we have rounded up top seven WordPress plugins for your e-commerce store. Let’s see what are those and how can you take advantage of them.
1. WooCommerce
If you want to build an online business with smooth functioning, consider downloading the WooCommerce plugin. You would be amazed to know that it has above 2 million downloads! This plugin has been created with a sole purpose to transform your e-commerce store.
As far as features are concerned, it has the followings—
- PayPal gateway
- Fully customizable
- User-friendly dashboard having gadgets and detailed reporting
- Mijireh checkout for secured payments
- Multi-gateway payment options
- Google analytics and more
2. Relevanssi
E-commerce stores often face problems when it comes to search. Everyone searching for a particular product on your website using the default WP search bar is not likely to get the desired results. It is because the native search feature of WordPress is small. It fetches all the relevant results on the site along with the products.
But Relevanssi limits the search and makes it more relevant by bringing the same products customers look for. It means customers won’t be getting the blog content but the relevant items. Even, the plugin supports partial words matching and a lot more.
3. WPForms
Every e-commerce site should have a mechanism for customers to contact them easily. WPForms plugin helps you create a contact form easily on your WordPress site. As it comes with a user-friendly interface, you won’t face any problem setting it up.
It has a simple ‘drag and drop’ functionality that lets you set up order forms, contact forms, email-subscription forms, payment forms, and a lot more.
Its pro version has advanced features and functions along with customization.
4. OptinMonster
When it comes to the conversion rate optimization, OptinMonster proves to be the best plugin. It helps you target customers who abandoned your cart and turn them into email subscribers. It also comes handy in case you want to create your own list of email subscribers and expand your reach to your loyal audience.
5. T-shirt Designer
This WooCommerce ready WordPress plugin helps you display a user-friendly t-shirt designer on your website. All it takes is a short-code that you need to use anywhere on your e-commerce site. If you have a t-shirt printing business, this plugin is highly helpful.
It also lets you add an innumerable sticker (clip art) using custom post. You can make your own t-shirt using these or let the customers make most out of it. The plugin also helps you add fancy font and colors based on your needs.
6. Envira Gallery
Any e-commerce store is tasteless if it doesn’t have a gallery. It is really important to show your product(s) in an organized and interesting manner. WordPress has this facility, but using a plugin makes it even better.
With Envira Gallery, you can build a responsive gallery in your WordPress e-commerce site. The plugin lets you set up different galleries, albums and open images using lightbox popups. Be it your company’s logo design or product pictures, you can show them interactively to your target audience.
7. MaxCDN
CDN refers to Content Distribution Network. For all e-commerce sites, one of the many issues is the page load speed. For improved user experience, it’s essential to have fast loading pages. But many sites lack this feature. Thanks to MaxCDN plugin that helps in loading images and other content faster for the site users.
It is a reliable plugin and works as well as integrates effortlessly with WordPress. You don’t need to move to another host for improved speed as it helps your e-commerce site load faster. The plugin is easy to install and integrate.
Conclusion
So there you go! 7 plugins that help you improve the overall experience of your e-commerce store. It doesn’t matter whether you store deals with t-shirt printing, lifestyle products, fashion items, or anything else, having a list of plugins for its improved performance is mandatory.
Let us know if you have any plugins in mind that would help you make most out of your online store.
Author Bio:-
Hola! I am Heena Ray and I am a freelance graphic designer. I am also an aspiring blogger. I use Designhill to connect with prospective clients. An expert on various tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Coral Draw, I have successfully designed several application interfaces, android apps, logo designs, business card designs, letterhead designs, envelop designs, flyer designs, brochure designs, web banners, etc. I write about my experience in my posts on Designhill Blog.
