<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Themology · Blog</title><description>Tips, tutorials, and updates to help you get the most out of WooCommerce.</description><link>https://themology.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>Buying raffle tickets as a gift: why charities need this</title><link>https://themology.com/blog/buy-raffle-tickets-as-gift/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://themology.com/blog/buy-raffle-tickets-as-gift/</guid><description>Most raffle platforms assume the buyer is the entrant. For charities with elderly donors and corporate sponsors, that assumption costs ticket sales.</description><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>WooCommerce</category><category>Charity Raffle</category><category>Gift Tickets</category><category>Raffle Plugin</category><category>Fundraising</category><category>Nonprofit</category><category>Online Raffle</category><author>Themology</author></item><item><title>How to Add CAPTCHA to WooCommerce Checkout (Without Breaking Payments)</title><link>https://themology.com/blog/how-to-add-captcha-to-woocommerce-checkout/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://themology.com/blog/how-to-add-captcha-to-woocommerce-checkout/</guid><description>Most CAPTCHA tutorials skip the hard parts: Block Checkout compatibility, PayPal double verification, and Apple Pay conflicts. 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Here&apos;s how to add giveaway logic and actually get entries, without paying Gleam or Rafflecopter.</description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>WooCommerce</category><category>Giveaway</category><category>Raffle</category><category>Promotions</category><category>E-commerce</category><author>Themology</author></item><item><title>How to Run a Charity Raffle Online Without Breaking the Law</title><link>https://themology.com/blog/run-charity-raffle-online/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://themology.com/blog/run-charity-raffle-online/</guid><description>Charity raffle laws vary by state and country. Here are the legal requirements for the US, UK, and Canada, plus a free WooCommerce setup walkthrough.</description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>WooCommerce</category><category>Charity Raffle</category><category>Online Raffle</category><category>Raffle Plugin</category><category>Fundraising</category><category>Nonprofit</category><category>Raffle Laws</category><author>Themology</author></item><item><title>WooCommerce Security Checklist 2026 (What Actually Matters)</title><link>https://themology.com/blog/woocommerce-security-checklist/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://themology.com/blog/woocommerce-security-checklist/</guid><description>Most WooCommerce security guides rehash generic WordPress tips. This checklist covers what actually matters: checkout bot protection, REST API lockdown, and HPOS.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>WooCommerce</category><category>Security</category><category>Checklist</category><category>Store Management</category><author>Themology</author></item><item><title>How to Sell Event Tickets on Your WordPress Site (2026 Guide)</title><link>https://themology.com/blog/sell-event-tickets-wordpress/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://themology.com/blog/sell-event-tickets-wordpress/</guid><description>You don&apos;t need Eventbrite or Ticketmaster to sell event tickets. If you have a WordPress site, here&apos;s how to set up ticket sales from your own domain.</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>WooCommerce</category><category>Events</category><category>Ticketing</category><category>WordPress</category><category>Tutorial</category><author>Themology</author></item><item><title>How to Stop Fake Orders in WooCommerce (7 Proven Methods)</title><link>https://themology.com/blog/how-to-stop-fake-orders-in-woocommerce/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://themology.com/blog/how-to-stop-fake-orders-in-woocommerce/</guid><description>Fake orders drain your time, trigger chargebacks, and mess up analytics. Here are 7 ways to stop spam bots and carding attacks on your WooCommerce store.</description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>WooCommerce</category><category>Security</category><category>Spam Protection</category><category>Fake Orders</category><category>Anti-Fraud</category><author>Themology</author></item><item><title>How to Price Event Tickets: 7 Proven Strategies (2026)</title><link>https://themology.com/blog/how-to-price-event-tickets/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://themology.com/blog/how-to-price-event-tickets/</guid><description>Most event organizers guess at ticket pricing and leave money on the table. Here are 7 pricing strategies with real numbers that fill seats and maximize revenue.</description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>WooCommerce</category><category>Events</category><category>Ticketing</category><category>Pricing Strategy</category><category>Event Management</category><author>Themology</author></item><item><title>Raffle for WooCommerce 1.0.3: Bug Fix to Full Security Audit</title><link>https://themology.com/blog/raffle-for-woocommerce-1-0-3-update/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://themology.com/blog/raffle-for-woocommerce-1-0-3-update/</guid><description>One user email kicked off a full security audit of Raffle for WooCommerce. Version 1.0.3 fixes race conditions, rebuilds gift checkout, and adds admin emails.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>WooCommerce</category><category>Raffle Plugin</category><category>Plugin Update</category><category>Security</category><category>Raffle for WooCommerce</category><author>Themology</author></item><item><title>WooCommerce Event Manager: Run Events From Your Store (2026)</title><link>https://themology.com/blog/manage-events-in-woocommerce/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://themology.com/blog/manage-events-in-woocommerce/</guid><description>Your WooCommerce store already handles payments and accounts. Here&apos;s how to add a full event calendar with ticket sales, QR check-in, and PDF tickets.</description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>WooCommerce</category><category>Events</category><category>Event Calendar</category><category>Event Manager</category><category>Ticketing</category><author>Themology</author></item><item><title>Selling Event Tickets Without Eventbrite (2026 Guide)</title><link>https://themology.com/blog/selling-event-tickets-without-eventbrite/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://themology.com/blog/selling-event-tickets-without-eventbrite/</guid><description>Eventbrite takes up to 9.95% per ticket. Your WooCommerce store already handles payments and accounts. 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Here&apos;s the full breakdown.</description><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>WooCommerce</category><category>Security</category><category>CAPTCHA</category><category>Spam Protection</category><category>Plugin Comparison</category><author>Themology</author></item><item><title>Why Most WooCommerce Stores Feel Slow (Even on Good Hosting)</title><link>https://themology.com/blog/why-most-woocommerce-stores-feel-slow/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://themology.com/blog/why-most-woocommerce-stores-feel-slow/</guid><description>You upgraded to premium hosting. Installed a caching plugin. Optimized images. Yet checkout still takes 4 seconds. Here&apos;s the uncomfortable truth about WooCommerce slowness.</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>WooCommerce</category><category>Performance</category><category>Optimization</category><category>HPOS</category><author>Themology</author></item><item><title>HPOS and Block Checkout: What Store Owners Need to Care About?</title><link>https://themology.com/blog/hpos-block-checkout/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://themology.com/blog/hpos-block-checkout/</guid><description>WooCommerce rebuilt how orders are stored and reimagined checkout from scratch. Here&apos;s what you need to know about HPOS and Block Checkout.</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>WooCommerce</category><category>HPOS</category><category>Block Checkout</category><category>Performance</category><category>Tutorial</category><author>Themology</author></item></channel></rss>