Tips and tricks, product news, bulk editing, and inventory management for WooCommerce, WordPress, and Shopify.
When people start selling custom products online, they often hit a wall. Imagine that you want to sell a t-shirt which allows customers to upload a photo to be printed on it, and then select gift wrapping. WooCommerce’s default setup makes this surprisingly complicated. You have to create countless product variations or handle custom requests…
If you’re running a Shopify store, you’ve probably noticed that most customers buy just one item at a time. It’s frustrating when you know they could save money (and you’d make more) if they bought in bulk. The solution is offering volume discounts, but there’s a crucial distinction many store owners miss: volume bundles and…
Importing variable products from CSV into WooCommerce is one of the most frustrating tasks store owners face. The process is notoriously difficult, with countless formatting requirements and hidden pitfalls that can derail your entire import. Even experienced developers struggle with the parent-child relationships, attribute mapping, and server limitations that make variable product imports such a…
Managing WooCommerce variations shouldn’t feel like a full-time job, but for most store owners, that’s exactly what happens. Every time you need to update prices, adjust stock, or run a sale, you’re faced with the same tedious process: opening each product individually, expanding variation after variation, making changes one at a time, and hoping you…
Research shows the average WooCommerce store owner spends 15+ hours per week on product management tasks that could be automated, but what if you could reclaim that time? I recently spoke with a store owner who nearly missed Black Friday because she was still updating product prices at 11 PM on Thanksgiving. She had 800…
Running a WooCommerce store with inventory spread across multiple locations can feel like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. Trust me, I’ve been there. You’re constantly worried about overselling products that are actually sitting in a different warehouse, or worse, disappointing customers because you can’t fulfill orders efficiently. The reality is that WooCommerce’s built-in…
Managing 500+ products and need to update descriptions for a seasonal sale? Here’s the reality: editing each product individually would take 40+ hours of mind-numbing work 🤯 Unfortunately, WooCommerce doesn’t offer an easy way to bulk edit product descriptions out of the box. While you can make simple changes like adjusting stock levels or prices,…
Importing products into your WooCommerce store from a CSV file can save you hours of manual work. Whether you’re migrating from another platform, managing a large catalog, or regularly updating prices and inventory, a bulk import helps you get up and running fast. But what happens after the import? Many store owners find themselves stuck…
Managing stock at variation level in WooCommerce is one of the biggest challenges for growing online stores. If you sell products with multiple sizes, colors, or configurations, you’re likely already familiar with how time-consuming and error-prone it is to keep your inventory accurate. WooCommerce allows you to manage stock per variation, but only through a…
WooCommerce product attributes are an essential part of most online stores. From offering different variations like sizes and colors to helping customers quickly filter and find the perfect product, mastering attributes is essential for running a professional, user-friendly ecommerce site. In this complete guide, you’ll learn: Let’s get started. What Are WooCommerce Product Attributes? In…
Running a storewide sale in WooCommerce is a fantastic way to drive more sales, clear old inventory, and generate excitement around your brand. Big events like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and seasonal clearances can give your store a significant boost — but only if you can quickly and easily update product sale prices without spending…
Updating product prices manually in WooCommerce can be time-consuming, especially if your store has a large catalog or lots of variable products. The built-in bulk price editing tools are limited, and many store owners quickly find themselves looking for better ways to manage their pricing strategy. In this article, we’ll explore 5 effective ways to…
If you manage a WooCommerce store with dozens or even thousands of products, you’ve probably already hit the limits of WooCommerce’s built-in bulk editing tools. While Quick Edit and the built-in CSV import/export tool offer some control, they quickly become inefficient and frustrating when managing a large catalog. Manually clicking into each product is slow,…
Stock management in WooCommerce can be simple—until it isn’t. If you’re running a store with hundreds or even thousands of products and variations, keeping your stock levels accurate becomes a serious time sink. And if you’re Googling “woocommerce bulk stock management”, you already know the default tools just aren’t cutting it. You need something faster,…
Setary is entering an exciting new phase — one that will allow us to grow faster, support more stores, and expand into new platforms. We’re thrilled to announce that Barn2, a leading WooCommerce plugin company, has officially partnered with Setary as a co-owner. Together with our founder Tom, we’ve formed a new UK-based company to…
We’re excited to introduce a powerful new feature in Setary: Multiple Workspace Views! As a WooCommerce store owner or manager, you know how important it is to have the right information at your fingertips. Whether you’re updating prices, managing inventory, or optimizing product descriptions, the ability to switch between different task views quickly can save…
Teams is here Another huge feature is now released, this will open up the ability to add clients or other team members to help manage your stores. We’ve been requested this so much and it’s been painful to tell you that you have to share logins to be able to do this. We’re so glad…
Can you believe it’s April already! We’ve had a slow start to the year in terms of new features but we’ve been mainly focusing on product growth and getting Setary in front of the masses. We believe we’ve got Setary to a good place now with all core features in place so we’re keen to…
Using duplicate SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) for products can be done for several reasons, though it’s generally advisable to avoid duplicate SKUs to maintain clarity and consistency in inventory management. However, in certain scenarios, duplicate SKUs might be intentionally employed for specific purposes: It’s important to note that while these reasons exist, the use of…
Happy New Year to you all. New year, new Setary? Not quite, but we’ve released a big feature we’ve been working on for a long time. It’s much anticipated for those that need this in their workflow when working with third-parties. Let’s dive into the updates: Export Exporting products to CSV is crucial for ensuring…