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Hour 2 – WordPress Development (TazaMall.com)

1. Install & update plugins

  1. Access WordPress dashboard → Plugins → Add New.
  2. Search for essential plugins (WooCommerce, RankMath, Elementor, etc.).
  3. Install required plugins and activate them.
  4. Update existing plugins to latest versions.
  5. Test plugin compatibility.
  6. Prompt: “Suggest must-have plugins for a multi-vendor eCommerce site like TazaMall.com.”
  7. Prompt: “How to check plugin conflicts in WordPress?”

2. Configure WooCommerce

  1. Run WooCommerce setup wizard.
  2. Add store details (currency, location, etc.).
  3. Configure tax settings.
  4. Set default shipping/checkout settings.
  5. Add store policies (returns, refund, privacy).
  6. Prompt: “What are the best WooCommerce settings for international sales?”
  7. Prompt: “How to optimize WooCommerce for digital and physical products together?”

3. Product categories setup

  1. Go to Products → Categories.
  2. Create main categories (Electronics, Fashion, Grocery, etc.).
  3. Add subcategories for detailed organization.
  4. Upload category thumbnails.
  5. Assign products to correct categories.
  6. Prompt: “Suggest best product category structure for a large online marketplace.”
  7. Prompt: “How to bulk import product categories in WooCommerce?”

4. Payment gateways integration

  1. Navigate to WooCommerce → Settings → Payments.
  2. Enable PayPal, Stripe, local bank transfer, etc.
  3. Configure API keys securely.
  4. Test payment sandbox mode.
  5. Ensure SSL is active for secure checkout.
  6. Prompt: “Which payment gateways are most used in Pakistan for WooCommerce?”
  7. Prompt: “How to add custom payment gateways in WooCommerce?”

5. Shipping rules setup

  1. Go to WooCommerce → Shipping Zones.
  2. Define regions (Local, National, International).
  3. Add shipping methods (Flat rate, Free shipping, Cash on Delivery).
  4. Set weight/dimension-based shipping rules.
  5. Test with sample products.
  6. Prompt: “What’s the best way to set up tiered shipping costs in WooCommerce?”
  7. Prompt: “How to integrate courier APIs (like DHL or TCS) with WooCommerce?”

6. Homepage design optimization

  1. Open Elementor (or theme builder).
  2. Create hero section with banners.
  3. Highlight featured categories.
  4. Add call-to-action buttons (Shop Now).
  5. Optimize for speed (lazy load images).
  6. Prompt: “Suggest homepage layout ideas for a multi-vendor eCommerce store.”
  7. Prompt: “How to design a high-converting eCommerce homepage in Elementor?”

7. Mobile responsiveness check

  1. Switch to mobile view in Elementor.
  2. Adjust font sizes for readability.
  3. Optimize images for mobile speed.
  4. Ensure clickable buttons are touch-friendly.
  5. Test on multiple devices.
  6. Prompt: “What are common issues with WordPress mobile responsiveness?”
  7. Prompt: “How to create a mobile-first WordPress design?”

8. Add banners & sliders

  1. Install slider plugin (Smart Slider / Revolution Slider).
  2. Create homepage slider with 3–4 banners.
  3. Add call-to-actions (Shop Now / Explore).
  4. Use high-quality, compressed images.
  5. Set autoplay & navigation arrows.
  6. Prompt: “Suggest banner slider designs for fashion and electronics stores.”
  7. Prompt: “How to optimize sliders without slowing down WordPress?”

9. Setup blog section

  1. Create Blog page from WordPress Pages.
  2. Set it as Posts page in Settings → Reading.
  3. Choose blog layout (grid, list, sidebar).
  4. Add categories (Tips, News, Reviews).
  5. Enable SEO-friendly permalinks.
  6. Prompt: “What blog topics drive traffic to eCommerce sites?”
  7. Prompt: “How to design a WordPress blog that matches store branding?”

10. Create contact & about pages

  1. Add Contact page with WPForms/Elementor.
  2. Include store address, phone, email.
  3. Add Google Maps location.
  4. Create About page with brand story.
  5. Include mission, vision, and policies.
  6. Prompt: “What sections should I add to an About Us page for an online marketplace?”
  7. Prompt: “How to create a professional Contact Us page in WordPress?”

11. User accounts setup

  1. Enable account registration in WooCommerce.
  2. Customize My Account page.
  3. Add login & registration links in header.
  4. Test account creation with sample user.
  5. Restrict admin dashboard access for customers.
  6. Prompt: “What’s the best way to manage customer accounts in WooCommerce?”
  7. Prompt: “How to integrate social login (Google/Facebook) in WordPress?”

12. Add sample products

  1. Go to Products → Add New.
  2. Add product name, description, and price.
  3. Upload high-quality product images.
  4. Assign categories & tags.
  5. Publish and preview.
  6. Prompt: “What’s the difference between simple, variable, and grouped products in WooCommerce?”
  7. Prompt: “How to bulk upload sample products with CSV in WooCommerce?”

13. Optimize product images

  1. Use an image compression plugin (Smush, TinyPNG).
  2. Resize images to web-friendly dimensions.
  3. Enable lazy loading.
  4. Test speed improvements with GTmetrix.
  5. Replace oversized images.
  6. Prompt: “What is the best size for WooCommerce product images?”
  7. Prompt: “How to automate product image optimization in WordPress?”

14. Coupons & discounts setup

  1. Navigate to Marketing → Coupons.
  2. Create coupon codes for discounts.
  3. Set usage limits (per user, per product).
  4. Add expiry dates.
  5. Test coupon at checkout.
  6. Prompt: “What are the best discount strategies for online stores?”
  7. Prompt: “How to schedule automatic discounts in WooCommerce?”

15. SEO optimization (RankMath)

  1. Install & activate RankMath plugin.
  2. Run setup wizard for SEO.
  3. Optimize product titles & meta descriptions.
  4. Submit sitemap to Google Search Console.
  5. Add focus keywords for each page.
  6. Prompt: “What SEO settings should I enable in RankMath for eCommerce?”
  7. Prompt: “How to rank WooCommerce products higher in Google search?”

16. Caching & speed optimization

  1. Install caching plugin (WP Rocket / W3 Total Cache).
  2. Enable page caching.
  3. Enable browser caching & Gzip compression.
  4. Minify CSS/JS files.
  5. Test performance using PageSpeed Insights.
  6. Prompt: “What’s the best caching plugin for WooCommerce stores?”
  7. Prompt: “How to optimize Core Web Vitals for WordPress?”

17. SSL & security setup

  1. Install SSL (Let’s Encrypt / Cloudflare).
  2. Force HTTPS across the site.
  3. Install Wordfence or iThemes Security plugin.
  4. Enable 2FA for admin users.
  5. Regularly back up security logs.
  6. Prompt: “What are the most important WordPress security best practices?”
  7. Prompt: “How to protect WooCommerce from fraud transactions?”

18. Vendor registration page

  1. Install multi-vendor plugin (Dokan / WC Vendors).
  2. Enable vendor registration form.
  3. Customize vendor dashboard.
  4. Add commission rules for vendors.
  5. Test registration with demo vendor.
  6. Prompt: “Which is the best free plugin for multi-vendor marketplace in WooCommerce?”
  7. Prompt: “How to customize vendor registration fields in Dokan?”

19. Reviews & testimonials setup

  1. Enable WooCommerce product reviews.
  2. Add testimonial plugin for homepage.
  3. Display star ratings on products.
  4. Add verified buyer badge.
  5. Moderate reviews for spam.
  6. Prompt: “How to increase authentic reviews for WooCommerce store?”
  7. Prompt: “What’s the best testimonial plugin for WordPress?”

20. Blog post upload #1

  1. Go to Posts → Add New.
  2. Write blog content (500+ words).
  3. Add images & categories.
  4. Optimize for SEO using RankMath.
  5. Publish & check preview.
  6. Prompt: “Suggest trending eCommerce blog topics for 2025.”
  7. Prompt: “How to optimize WordPress blog posts for maximum traffic?”

21. Blog post upload #2

  1. Create a second blog post.
  2. Add internal linking to first blog.
  3. Include a call-to-action.
  4. Optimize readability (short paragraphs).
  5. Share on social media.
  6. Prompt: “How often should I post blogs for an eCommerce site?”
  7. Prompt: “How to automatically share blog posts to social media from WordPress?”

22. Improve checkout flow

  1. Test checkout process.
  2. Remove unnecessary fields.
  3. Enable guest checkout option.
  4. Add trust badges & secure icons.
  5. Test with multiple payment methods.
  6. Prompt: “What are the best practices to reduce cart abandonment?”
  7. Prompt: “How to create a one-page checkout in WooCommerce?”

23. Wishlist plugin setup

  1. Install Wishlist plugin (TI Wishlist / YITH Wishlist).
  2. Enable wishlist option on product pages.
  3. Customize wishlist button style.
  4. Test with sample products.
  5. Add social share option.
  6. Prompt: “Which wishlist plugin is best for WooCommerce in 2025?”
  7. Prompt: “How to analyze wishlist data to improve sales?”

24. Analytics & tracking setup

  1. Install Google Site Kit or MonsterInsights.
  2. Connect Google Analytics & Search Console.
  3. Enable enhanced eCommerce tracking.
  4. Add Facebook Pixel.
  5. Test tracking reports.
  6. Prompt: “Which analytics tools are best for WooCommerce stores?”
  7. Prompt: “How to use analytics data to improve eCommerce conversion rates?”

25. Full testing & backup

  1. Test all pages (homepage, checkout, blog).
  2. Fix broken links.
  3. Run security scan.
  4. Backup site with UpdraftPlus or Jetpack.
  5. Store backup in cloud (Google Drive/Dropbox).
  6. Prompt: “What’s the best WordPress backup strategy for eCommerce?”
  7. Prompt: “How to test WooCommerce store before official launch?”
Engr. Waqar Qayyoom Khokhar

Engr. Waqar Qayyoom Khokhar

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Founder of Unilancerz and Tazamall.com. Striving to make work and business easier for others, always seeking guidance from Allah Almighty for righteous deeds as a believer. I Believe "Victory from God and a near conquest!"

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