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Akismet WordPress plugin v5.7 is out today. This release focuses on fitting more neatly into where WordPress is heading next. Abilities API support Akismet now supports the Abilities API, giving WordPress a clear, structured way to understand what Akismet can do, like checking content for spam or retrieving stats. It’s a subtle change, but it makes integrations more predictable and easier to build on top of. Connectors (for WordPress 7.0) We’ve also added early support for WordPress Connectors, which is landing in WordPress 7.0. Connectors provide a consistent way to manage API keys and external services across plugins. With Akismet ready for this, your API key setup will slot into a more unified experience as sites upgrade. Plus the usual polish A handful of fixes and improvements round things out to keep things running smoothly. To upgrade, visit the Updates page of your WordPress dashboard and follow the instructions. If you need to download the plugin zip file directly, links to all versions are available in the WordPress plugins directory.

Site speed is crucial for e-commerce success; delays lead to cart abandonment, especially on mobile. Experts discuss caching solutions and user experience improvements to enhance conversion rates.

The “Keep It Open” initiative emphasizes sustainability and independence in the open web community, inviting contributors to support honest conversations without focusing on rewards or exclusivity.

Transcript [00:00:19] Nathan Wrigley: Welcome to the Jukebox Podcast from WP Tavern. My name is Nathan Wrigley. Jukebox is a podcast which is dedicated to all things WordPress. The people, the events, the plugins, the blocks, the themes, and in this case managed WordPress hosting and AI hosting innovation. If you’d like to subscribe to the podcast, you can do that by searching for WP Tavern in your podcast player of choice, or by going to wptavern.com/feed/podcast, and you can copy that URL into most podcast players. If you have a topic that you’d like us to feature on the podcast, I’m keen to hear from you and hopefully get you, or your idea, featured on the show. Head to wptavern.com/contact/jukebox, and use the form there. So on the podcast today, we have Malcolm Peralty. Malcolm has been immersed in the WordPress ecosystem for 20 years, starting out as a full-time blogger and working his way through tech roles in project management, agencies, and even a stint in the Drupal space. These days, Malcolm is bringing his experience back to WordPress, serving as a technical account manager at Pressable, a managed WordPress hosting company. Malcolm shares how he found his way from early forays with WordPress to managing large scale hosting environments. He talks about the lure of the Drupal world, and why he’s ultimately returned to WordPress and Pressable. We discuss what technical account management means at Pressable, how his role differs from sales and support, focusing instead on long-term strategy for clients, performance optimization, and bridging the gap between customer needs and the underlying WP Cloud infrastructure. We hear how Pressable proactively helps clients, sometimes even advising them to downgrade their plan if optimizations mean they need fewer resources. We go behind the scenes in Pressable, getting into how hardware considerations, plugin bloat, WooCommerce or LMS sites, and customer handholding, all come together inside one company. Malcolm gives us a candid look at performance challenges, the way hosts interact with infrastructure teams, and why education around WordPress performance is so tough, even as competing platforms prioritise speed at all costs. We also look into the future. What are the cutting edge trends in hosting? Like database replication, virtual clusters, and especially the rise of AI within the hosting experience. Malcolm explains Pressable’s upcoming MCP, an AI powered control panel that promises to let you deploy, and manage, wordPress sites using natural language. We explore how AI will impact everything from customer support to site deployment, potential pitfalls, and the challenge of balancing automation with human relationships. If you’re curious about the state of managed WordPress hosting today, the interplay of tech, support, and AI, or just want to know what’s happening behind the curtain, this episode is for you. If you’re interested in finding out more, you can find all of the links in the show notes by heading to wptavern.com/podcast, where you’ll find all the other episodes as well. And so without further delay, I bring you Malcolm Peralty. I am joined on the podcast by Malcolm Peralty. Hello, Malcolm. [00:03:55] Malcolm Peralty: Hi there. How you doing today? [00:03:56] Nathan Wrigley: Yeah. Very nice to have you with us on the podcast today. Malcolm’s got a really interesting story. He’s done a lot, a lot of it kind of maps to things that I’ve done in my life. But it’s a tech podcast, generally we talk about WordPress, but I think we’re going to talk about hosting, AI, and possibly other CMSs. But before we do, a moment for you, Malcolm, just to introduce yourself and give us your potted bio, I guess centering around your relationship with technology, WordPress, CMSs, that kind of thing. [00:04:22] Malcolm Peralty: Yeah. So first off, I like to always say that I’m Canadian. I think that actually kind of gives us some insight into a little bit about how I think. And I live just outside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada right now, and I’ve been in the WordPress, around the WordPress space for going on 20 years. I started with WordPress 0.72, so before the 1.0 release. And I was a full-time blogger, talking about WordPress for several years, and kind of stumbled into using some of my tech skills to work in and around technology with WordPress, and then project management. And because of project management, I’ve been able to work with agencies that build like smartphone apps and other CMS systems, and custom CMSs for customers. But I’ve always kind of kept a toe in the WordPress world as much as possible. [00:05:11] Nathan Wrigley: Yeah, and you firmly landed back in the WordPress world working for Pressable, which we’ll talk about in a moment. But you had a bit of a foray in the Drupal, Acquia world, I think. The word Acquia may not mean a great deal to people listening to this podcast, but it’s kind of the equivalent, I suppose the best mapping would be Automattic over on the Drupal side. What was your experience with Drupal? How come you’re not still fully on the Drupal side of things? [00:05:35] Malcolm Peralty: Yeah, so that was kind of a strange one for me. I didn’t expect to have a position in the Drupal world. I had done some like Drupal project management before, a lot of like moving Drupal sites to WordPress or like revising a Drupal site, or adding a smartphone app to a Drupal site. But that was mostly, again, as like a project manager or a site builder, not as like someone who really understood the engineering behind Drupal. But a long time friend of mine reached out and said, hey, would you ever be interested in a job at Acquia working at the Drupal mothership, so to speak? And the position was a technical account manager, which thankfully leans more on my skills as a project manager and someone who understands web hosting than someone who understands Drupal. So

આ નિબંધ ગુજરાતીમાં પણ ઉપલબ્ધ છે वर्डप्रेसने मुझे मेरे ज़िंदगी में कुछ अलग करने का मौक़ा दिया। Hear Shital read her essay in her own voice! From Curiosity to Contribution — How WordPress Helped Me Build a Career, Confidence, and Global Opportunities Introduction Every journey begins with a small step, often driven by curiosity rather than clarity. My journey into technology was not planned. It started with a simple question: What should I learn? Coming from a small village with limited exposure to computers, I never imagined that one day I would be part of a global community and attend an international event like WordCamp Asia . My path was not traditional. I did not come from a technical background, nor did I have a clear roadmap. But what I did have was curiosity, determination, and the willingness to learn . Over time, that curiosity turned into skills, those skills turned into a career, and that career connected me to a global community through WordPress . This is the story of how WordPress became the source of my satisfaction and joy . Early Life and Education I come from a small village, where opportunities in technology were limited. For higher education, I moved to the city of Rajkot . Like many students, I followed a traditional academic path and completed my Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. However, after completing my degree, I felt uncertain about my future . Chemistry was my subject, but it was not my passion. That is when I decided to learn computers . Starting My Computer Journey In 2009, I enrolled in a Computer Engineering course. Everything was new to me—programming, logic, and technical concepts. It was not easy, especially coming from a non-technical background. But I was determined to learn . I joined a 3-month training program but completed only 1.5 months. At that point, I had a choice: Wait… or take a risk. I chose to take a risk . I applied for a job—and I was selected as a PHP Web Developer . That moment changed my life. Building a Career in PHP For the next five years, I worked as a Core PHP Developer. Then one day, everything changed. My boss said:“Add content to the WordPress post sidebar.” I was shocked . I didn’t know WordPress. But I didn’t give up. I searched, learned, and completed the task . That one moment changed my direction forever. Discovering WordPress As I explored WordPress, I realized its true power. With less code, we could build faster, better, and smarter websites . In 2015, I decided to focus fully on WordPress. And that decision changed my life. Choosing Independence In 2018, I took another big step—I left my job. I started working remotely as a WordPress Developer . It was risky… but it gave me freedom . Freedom to work globally.Freedom to grow.Freedom to dream bigger. Becoming a Contributor I developed and published two plugins in the WordPress repository—Contact Information Widget and Shital Quiz Cloner for LearnDash . Seeing people use my work gave me deep satisfaction . I started contributing to Core, Meta, and Polyglots. I became a Core and Meta Contributor in WordPress . I have contributed to multiple WordPress releases, including: 4.9 “Tipton” 4.9.5 Security and Maintenance Release 5.0 “Bebo” 5.1 “Betty” 5.2 “Jaco” 5.3 “Kirk” 5.4 “Adderley” 5.5 “Eckstine” 5.6 “Simone” 5.7 “Esperanza” 5.8 “Tatum” 5.9 “Josephine” 6.0 “Arturo” 6.6 “Dorsey” I was also honored to be part of the Women Squad for WordPress 5.6 Release Planning . Seeing my name “Shital Marakana” in Design, Tech, and Lead was an unforgettable moment . WordCamp Experiences in India My first WordCamp in Mumbai was an amazing experience . I realized something important: WordPress is not just about code…It is about people . I attended WordCamps in Mumbai, Nagpur, and Ahmedabad. Each one helped me grow. The Dream of WordCamp Asia WordCamp Asia was my dream . But financially, it was difficult. So I watched live streams I learned online I stayed inspired And I waited… Dream Became Reality Finally, my dream came true . I was selected as a volunteer at WordCamp Asia . I also received the Zeel Thakkar Scholarship . The most special part? I attended with my family . My husband supported me. My 4-year-old son, Mantra, enjoyed every moment . This was not just my journey—it became our journey. Volunteering at WordCamp Asia Volunteering was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life . I worked with people from around the world . At the end, I received my volunteer certificate . It was not just a certificate. It was a symbol of my journey. What WordCamp Asia Gave Me Did it give me financial freedom?Not immediately. Did it give me community?Yes . Did it give me global exposure?Absolutely . But most importantly— It gave me direction. Conclusion When I look back at my journey, it feels like a story of courage, belief, and growth . WordPress started as curiosity…But it became my identity. From a small village to a global stage —this journey changed me. There were doubts.There were fears.But I kept going . And WordCamp Asia became my turning point. It didn’t just give me results—it gave me direction. It didn’t just give me success—it gave me possibility. It didn’t just change my present—it shaped my future. WordPress gave me confidence.It gave me a voice.It gave me a community . And today, I know— It is not just what I do—it is who I have become, and who I am still becoming. એક નાના ગામથી વર્ડકેમ્પ એશિયા સુધી: મારી વર્ડપ્રેસ સફર શીતલને તેના પોતાના અવાજમાં તેનો નિબંધ વાંચતા સાંભળો! જિજ્ઞાસાથી કોન્ટ્રીબ્યુશન સુધી — વર્ડપ્રેસે કેવી રીતે મને કારકિર્દી, આત્મવિશ્વાસ અને વૈશ્વિક તકો આપી પરિચય દરેક સફર એક નાના પગલાથી શરૂ થાય છે, ઘણીવાર સ્પષ્ટતા કરતાં જિજ્ઞાસાથી પ્રેરિત થાય છે.મારી ટેક્નોલોજીની સફર પણ એવી જ હતી — કોઈ પ્લાન નહોતો, માત્ર એક સવાલ હતો: મારે શું શીખવું જોઈએ? એક નાના ગામમાંથી આવું છું જ્યાં કોમ્પ્યુટરનો

In this episode, co-hosts discuss WooCommerce automation with expert James Collins, emphasizing how tools like Zapier streamline tasks, reduce errors, and enhance efficiency through practical automation examples and AI advancements.

Your store might have exactly what a visitor needs. But if they can’t find it easily, then they’ll leave without buying. A product quiz fixes that by asking a few short questions, returning a tailored recommendation, and capturing their email address in the same step. It’s one of the easiest ways to make product recommendations feel more personal. Plus, quizzes are interactive and fun to take, which keeps users engaged. Rather than pushing products, you’re helping customers discover what fits them best. In this guide, I’ll show you how to create a product quiz in WordPress that not only recommends the right products to get more sales but also helps grow your email list. 📨 🧑‍💻 Quick Answer: How to Build a Product Quiz in WordPress Method 1: Using WPForms – Enable Quiz Mode, use the conditional logic to direct users to specific product outcome pages, and connect to email services like Constant Contact to send automated follow-ups. Method 2: Using Thrive Quiz Builder – Use advanced, built-in features like custom splash pages, product category sorting, and lead-generating opt-in gates to capture email addresses right before revealing users’ results. Why Create a Product Quiz in WordPress? A product quiz isn’t just a fun extra for your online store. It helps visitors quickly find what they need without feeling overwhelmed. Here’s why it works so well: Keeps people engaged – Quizzes are interactive, so visitors are more likely to stick around and complete them. Makes choices easier – Instead of browsing dozens of products, users get a few options that actually fit their needs. Boosts sales – Personalized recommendations feel more relevant, which helps people feel confident about buying. Captures leads naturally – You can ask for an email at the end in a helpful, low-pressure way. Improves your marketing – Group users based on their answers and send more targeted emails or SMS later. Reveals what customers want – Learn key details like budget, goals, or preferences. For example, let’s say you sell coffee beans in your online store. You could create a quiz like “Find Your Perfect Coffee Beans” where the results guide customers to options like Smooth & Chocolatey, Bold Espresso, or Fruity & Light blends. After someone finishes the quiz, you can send helpful tips based on their result, share product links that match their needs, and even offer a small coupon code to encourage their first purchase. Then later, you can follow up with refill reminders when their products might run out, or suggest upsells like coffee filter paper and other add-ons that fit their routine. Here are a few more quiz ideas to get you inspired: Business Type Quiz Idea Post Submission 🛍️ Boutiques “Build Your Capsule Wardrobe” Show outfit picks, link to items, and offer a style guide or discount code. 🎓 Online Courses “Which Course Should You Take First?” Recommend a course, share a learning path, and send a welcome email sequence. 💼 Services “Which Plan Fits Your Business?” Suggest the best plan, include pricing details, and offer a free consultation. Overall, a product quiz acts like a friendly guide. It helps visitors make decisions faster while quietly moving them closer to a purchase. Now, let’s look at how to build one in WordPress: 🛑 Prerequisite: Quiz Outcome Pages Method 1: WPForms (Simple Form-Based Quiz) Step 1: Set Up Your Constant Contact Account Step 2: Install WPForms Pro and the Quiz Addon Step 3: Build the Product Quiz Using WPForms Step 4: Break Your Product Quiz as a Multi-Page WPForms Form Step 5: Set Up Product Quiz Outcomes Step 6: Connect WPForms to Your Email Marketing Service Step 7: Embed the Quiz on Your WordPress Site Step 8 (Optional): Build Follow-Up Email Sequences in Constant Contact Bonus Step: Take It Further with Uncanny Automator Method 2: Thrive Quiz Builder (Interactive Quiz with Branching Logic) Step 1: Install Thrive Quiz Builder in Your WordPress Site Step 2: Set Up a New Product Quiz Step 3: Add Your Product Quiz Questions Step 4: Configure the Opt-In Gate Step 5: Set Up the Quiz Results Page Step 5 (Alternative): Create a Results Page with a Social Share Badge Step 6: Create a Splash Page for Your Product Quiz Step 7: Embed the Quiz on Your WordPress Site FAQs About How to Build a Product Quiz in WordPress More Guides for Using Quizzes in WordPress. 🛑 Prerequisite: Quiz Outcome Pages Outcome / results pages are custom landing pages on your website where users are sent after finishing the quiz. They’re incredibly important because they show the final personalized product recommendation and guide users toward making a purchase right away. So, before you start with one of the methods in this tutorial, you’ll need to design your outcome pages. Design Your Results Pages Here’s a simple rule of thumb: you’ll need one results page for each quiz outcome. So if your quiz has three possible results, then you’ll create three separate pages. The process is straightforward—it’s just like creating a new page in WordPress. Head over to Pages » Add New Page and give it a name that matches the outcome, like “Smooth & Chocolatey Results.” Each results page should include: A headline that confirms the result. A short description — two or three sentences explaining why it suits the quiz taker’s answers. A CTA button linking directly to the product page so they can buy or learn more in one click. You’ll want to keep each results page focused on a single recommendation. The visitor just told you exactly what they’re looking for through their answers, so this is your chance to meet that need clearly, without distractions. For more information, see our guide on how to create a landing page in WordPress. Method 1: WPForms (Simple Form-Based Quiz) 🎖️ Best for: Online store owners who want a reliable way to create a product quiz and build targeted email lists using the best quiz builder and email marketing service. In this method, I’ll show you how

Hi there, I am just back from my fourth WordCamp Asia and it was again fantastic! I also enjoyed Mumbai as a city to visit. The energy in the streets, the kindness of the people, the historic sites of many cultures and the deliciousness of the food. It was all an adventure! Huge Kudos to all the people who put together a phenomenal WordCamp. It’s a lot of work, and it takes dedication, perseverance and an incredible amount of details to bring it all together for ca 2300 people to have a good time. And I am excited for next year to revisit India for the first WordCamp India as a fourth flagship event. The angels behind the scenes already uploaded all 48 session videos to YouTube to the WordCamp Asia 2026 playlist on the WordPress channel. And just in time for this Weekend Edition, WordCamp Europe announced their schedule, with two tracks for talks and two for workshops. In a few weeks, on June 4-6, 2026, roughly 1500 people will descend on Krakow, Poland. Will you be there? If you would rather not get across the pond, there are a few WordCamps on the calendar in the US, too: WordCamp Santa Clarita, May 15-16, 2026 WordCamp US, August 16-19, 2026 WordCamp NYC is in early planning stage A full list of all planned WordCamps in various stages is available at WordCamp.org What else is in this Weekend Edition? AI in WordPress, block theme and plugin updates and more… Have fun! Yours, Birgit Developing Gutenberg and WordPress Miguel Fonseca recaps what’s new in Gutenberg 22.9, a focused release across 131 merged PRs. The headline addition is background gradient support for the Group block, letting you layer gradients over background images for the first time. The command palette gains organized sections for recent commands and contextual suggestions — experimental, opt-in via Gutenberg Experiments. Real-time collaboration gets stability fixes: block notes now sync without a page refresh, and the stuck “Join” button in the post list is resolved. The latest episode is Gutenberg Changelog #129 Artificial Intelligence, WordPress 7.0 and Gutenberg 22.8 with Beth Soderberg, of BeThink Studio Anne McCarthy introduces the Twenty Twenty-Seven team: Henrique Iamarino leads design, with Maggie Cabrera and Carolina Nymark as co-lead developers. The standout addition is Juanfra Aldasoro stepping into a newly created lead mentor role — a deliberate move to make theme contribution more structured and welcoming for newer contributors. Starting earlier than previous default theme cycles gives the team room to be more intentional: the goal isn’t just a great theme, but growing the number of people who feel capable of contributing to WordPress theme work at all. WordPress 7.0 The release date is still pending. An update is expected on or before April 22, 2026, next week. Stay tuned. Benjamin Zekavica, previous Core team rep, offers a practical pre-flight checklist to prepare your plugins and sites for WordPress 7.0: if your plugins still use metaboxes, real-time collaboration will silently break for your users — migration time is now. PHP 7.2 and 7.3 are gone, MySQL minimum jumps to 8.0, and API keys in the new Connectors screen sit unencrypted in wp_options until Trac #64789 lands, so use environment variables instead. The iframed editor isn’t enforced in 7.0 core yet, but test your v2 blocks in the Gutenberg plugin today. Core AI team member Darin Kotter cuts through the noise in WP 7.0 + AI: WordPress 7.0 ships AI infrastructure, not AI features. Your site won’t suddenly start firing off AI requests when you update. What lands in core are the provider-agnostic AI Client PHP API, the new Connectors API for managing external service authentication, and client-side enhancements to the Abilities API. Actual AI providers, features, and MCP integration all arrive via separate plugins — your choice, your setup. Nevertheless, Depak Gupta,freelance developer from Mumbai and contributor on the Core AI team, published a plugin to Turn of all AI Features via the Settings > General page or via command line. Plugins, Themes, and Tools for #nocode site builders and owners Jamie Marsland poses an interesting question in The future of WordPress after blocks: what if the builder isn’t human? He suggests that blocks were made for people—easy to understand but difficult for AI to interpret. He envisions a future where meaning is more important than layout, editing becomes conversations, and WordPress transforms from a site builder to a content operating system. Shani Banerjee highlights the new features in WooCommerce 10.7, mainly focusing on performance boosts: improvements on the high-performance order storage (HPOS) reduce the number of database queries by 51%, and using object cache significantly cuts down checkout query counts. There are also updated analytics export filters that accurately reflect currency for background jobs, a new beta PHP API for handling orders, fixes for the Cart and Checkout blocks, better contrast for accessibility, and increased security for order notes in the REST API and AJAX handlers. Banerjee has all the salient details for you. Speaking of WooCommerce, Wes Theron walks you through the new course, Build your store with WooCommerce on WordPress.com. It’s free and beginner-friendly. You’ll learn everything you need to launch and manage an online store. In about an hour of bite-size video lessons, you’ll work through products, payments, shipping, taxes, and order management at your own pace, ending with a fully functional store and the confidence to run it day to day. Derek Hanson‘s Cover Block Parallax Style v1.2.0 is more bug-fix than feature release. The most visible fix: the editor and frontend were using different default speeds, so what you previewed wasn’t what visitors saw. Two mobile-handling bugs got squashed — the original global viewport check meant parallax would never initialize after resizing from mobile to desktop. The main new feature is a per-block “Disable on mobile” toggle, replacing the blunt all-or-nothing approach. Background oversizing also bumped from 130% to 140%, matching what production parallax libraries use. Elliott Richmond continues his WordPress.com series with Design Your WordPress Homepage

Have you ever wondered how many sales you lose because shoppers aren’t sure if an item will actually fit them? When buying clothes or shoes online, a customer’s biggest worry is getting the right size. This uncertainty often leads to them closing the tab and looking for a store that provides clearer information, resulting in abandoned carts and lost sales for you. I understand how frustrating it is to lose potential customers just because of sizing doubts. That’s why I’ve helped many store owners set up clear size guides on their product pages, which removes this doubt and gives customers the confidence to click ‘Add to Cart’. In this guide, I’ll show you how to easily add a size chart to your WooCommerce store using three proven methods. By the end, you’ll have a system in place that reduces returns, boosts sales, and keeps your customers happy. TL;DR: There are multiple ways to add a size chart to WooCommerce. If you are on a tight budget, you can use the free WPC Product Size Chart plugin. If you want to save time by importing pre-made sizing templates, I recommend Advanced Product Size Charts Pro. You can also use SeedProd to custom-design your product page layouts. Why Add a Size Chart to Your WooCommerce Store? The biggest reason for high return rates in online stores is often incorrect sizing. When a customer receives an item that doesn’t fit, it leads to a frustrating experience for them and extra shipping costs for you. By adding a clear size guide, you make sure your shoppers have all the information they need before they buy. This builds trust and helps people feel more confident about clicking the ‘Add to Cart’ button. Beyond reducing returns, a professional size chart offers several technical benefits for your store: Higher Conversion Rates: Shoppers are much more likely to complete a purchase when they aren’t worried about the fit. Fewer Support Tickets: You won’t have to spend as much time answering emails from customers asking for specific measurements. Better Mobile Experience: Using a popup chart means mobile users can quickly check sizes without leaving the product page. Improved SEO: Detailed product information like measurements can help your store show up for more specific search queries. Taking a few minutes to add a size chart is one of the easiest ways to build trust with your shoppers and protect your bottom line. With that in mind, let’s look at the best ways to set this up on your site without writing any code. Which Method is Right for You? There are a few different ways to add sizing guides to your store, depending on your budget and how much design control you want. You can use the quick links below to jump to the method that best fits your needs: Method 1: Use a Free Plugin (Best for Tight Budgets) – I will use the free WPC Product Size Chart plugin. This is the best option if you need a simple, functional size table and want to use the standard WordPress editor to build it. Method 2: Use a Premium Plugin (Best for Growing Stores) – I will use Advanced Product Size Charts Pro. This is the best choice if you want access to pre-made templates and advanced rules for assigning charts to hundreds of products at once. Method 3: Use a Page Builder (Best for Custom Designs) – I will use SeedProd. This is the ultimate option if you want complete drag-and-drop control over how your entire WooCommerce product page looks. Before you begin any of these methods, make sure you have an active WooCommerce store with at least a few products already added. If you haven’t set this up yet, you can follow my step-by-step guide on WooCommerce Made Simple. Method 1: Add a Size Chart Using a Free Plugin If you are looking for a reliable, free way to add sizing tables, I recommend the WPC Product Size Chart for WooCommerce plugin. It is incredibly lightweight and very beginner-friendly. First, you need to install and activate the plugin. If you need help, see our guide on how to install a WordPress plugin. Once activated, go to Size Charts » Add New in your WordPress admin dashboard to create your first guide. First, give your size chart a descriptive title (like ‘Women’s Shoe Sizing’). Next, scroll down to the ‘Configuration’ box. If your manufacturer gave you a sizing guide as a JPEG or PNG image, you can click the ‘Add Media’ button inside the ‘Above Text’ or ‘Under Text’ areas to upload your picture directly to the chart. However, keep in mind that building a text-based table using the plugin’s grid is usually better for mobile shoppers, as it will automatically resize to fit smaller screens without making them pinch and zoom. If you prefer to type out your measurements, look for the ‘Chart Table’ section right in the middle. Here, you can add rows and columns to build your layout, and then click inside the fields to type in your sizing data. Finally, you need to tell the plugin where to display this chart. Look for the ‘Apply’ dropdown at the top of the Configuration box. I highly recommend assigning your chart to specific product categories here so it shows up automatically, which will save you a ton of time. If you select ‘None’ from this dropdown, you will have to manually edit each individual WooCommerce product and assign the chart using the new ‘Size Charts’ tab located in the Product Data box. When you are finished, click the ‘Publish’ button at the top of the screen. The plugin will automatically add a ‘Size Chart’ button to your designated products. When customers click this button, your measurement guide will open in a clean, informative popup. Method 2: Add a Size Chart Using a Premium Plugin While building tables manually works well for a few items, larger stores often need a faster workflow. For advanced features like