Welcome to the very first edition of WP Growth Weekly! 🎉
Running and growing a WordPress-based online business comes with a lot to juggle — from site setup and SEO to conversions, analytics, and client feedback. It can feel overwhelming to handle on your own — especially without a clear roadmap.
That’s why this isn’t just another newsletter. It’s a guided 52-week program designed to help you start, grow, and scale your WordPress business site or WooCommerce store. One step at a time.
Every week, you’ll get curated resources, actionable tips, and smart strategies — all designed to stack up over time. Think of it as your growth companion for the year ahead.
Let’s make this journey something special! 🚀
Week #1 - Getting Started with WordPress & WooCommerce
Weekly Picks
Get your WordPress site up and running — from picking a domain to tweaking your first theme. Think of it as a friendly co-pilot guiding you through the launch, without the jargon or lecture tone.
Clear up the classic confusion between WordPress.com and WordPress.org, and figure out which one actually fits your business goals before you dive into building.
WooCommerce explained in plain English — what it does, why it’s powerful, and how it can turn your WordPress site into a real online shop.
Lists, Lists, & Lists
The top domain registrars for 2025 compared, from Cloudflare to Porkbun. If you’re looking for a reliable, user-friendly home for your domain, this list helps you avoid surprises and pick a solid foundation for your site.
The top hosting options that actually deliver speed, reliability, and support — no gimmicks, no shady budget hosts. Perfect if you care more about performance than penny-pinching.
15 free themes that look sharp, perform well, and help your WooCommerce store feel professional — without spending a cent.
These tools aren’t just for project managers — they’re a toolkit for keeping any business organized. From task tracking to collaboration, these picks help WordPress and WooCommerce owners cut the chaos and focus on growth.
Smooth Operations
A step-by-step guide to mastering Gutenberg blocks — the new way WordPress builds pages. Simple, visual, and beginner-friendly.
Learn how to get your WooCommerce store off the ground in one smooth flow — products, payments, shipping, all the essentials without making your head spin. Ideal if you want a store that actually works.
Extra Boost
A quick YouTube walkthrough for anyone who prefers seeing Gutenberg in action instead of reading about it.
WooCommerce’s own playlist of step-by-step tutorials — everything from setting up products to customizing checkout.
Weekly Tip
This week’s WP Growth Weekly tip is all about brand name research.
Domain flippers are everywhere, and they can snatch up your potential names just by watching your searches.
Here’s how to stay one step ahead.
🔐 Best Practices to Secure Domain Name Searches
Avoid Registrar Search Boxes: Many domain registrars have been accused of “front-running” — monitoring searches and snapping up names users look for. Don’t rely on their lookup tools for availability checks.
Use WHOIS Lookup Tools: Instead of relying solely on domain registrars' search tools, consider using to check domain availability. This can help avoid potential sniping by third parties monitoring registrar searches.
Our recommendation is whois.com/whois and who.is/whois.Register Domains Promptly: Once you've identified a desired domain name, register it immediately to prevent others from acquiring it first.
Consider Privacy-First Search Engines: Utilize search engines that prioritize user privacy, such as DuckDuckGo, Startpage, or Brave Search to reduce the risk of your search queries being monitored.
That’s a Wrap
Edition #1 is in the books! 🎉
You learned the essentials of WordPress and WooCommerce, picked top hosting and domains, got tools to manage your business, and even dodged domain snipers.
Next week: Performance & Security Basics — because slow, unsafe sites are no fun.
Step away from the keyboard, stretch, maybe dance a little. You just started a year-long growth adventure — and that deserves a mini-celebration!
Catch you next week! 🚀
Gabor, for WP Growth Weekly