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WooCommerce Checkout Setup Checklist for Small Businesses
A practical WooCommerce checkout checklist covering gateways, wallets, tax, shipping, speed, and abandoned carts.
WooCommerce is flexible, but flexibility can create clutter.
A good WooCommerce checkout should feel simple to the customer and manageable for the owner. Too many plugins, unclear settings, and poor mobile layout can turn a strong store into a leaky checkout.
Checklist
- Confirm the payment gateway is connected and tested
- Review Apple Pay and Google Pay availability
- Keep checkout fields limited to what the order requires
- Test shipping, tax, pickup, and local delivery rules
- Remove duplicate or outdated checkout plugins
- Check mobile spacing, speed, and error messages
- Add abandoned cart basics and receipt clarity
For a deeper review, start with the WooCommerce checkout service page or request a free checkout audit.
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