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Notes from inside the store

Original research from real WooCommerce stores, and practical notes on selling online. We publish what the data actually says — including when it isn't flattering.

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Two in five shoppers message you after closing time

What 20,715 real messages to 29 WooCommerce stores reveal about when customers actually ask — and why most of them only ask once.

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Research, not opinions

Every study is a census of real shopper conversations, not a survey. We publish the method, the caveats, and the cuts that didn't support our case.

Method over conclusions

Each study shows its sample size, its cut-offs, and how the headline holds up when you define the terms differently. Want a cut we didn't run? Ask.