In episode 6 of the Do the Woo Podcast, BobWP and Brad talk about the:

• New WooCommerce Managed Hosting Beginner package at Liquid Web
• Upcoming online conference WooSesh
• WooCommerce Custom Product Tables Beta— and what it does
• WooComerce, Gutenberg, and custom blocks
• Effect the diminishing popularity of Facebook is likely to have on online stores

In episode 6, we return from a summer hiatus to look at what’s happening in the WooCommerce space.

We start with the release of the new entry-level WooCommerce managed hosting from Liquid Web. We look at how this is a great starting point for new WooCommerce stores and explore what you get with the hosting package as well as a few limitations. And the fact that an entry-level WooCommerce hosting like this gives Shopify more competition.

We also share some details about the upcoming online conference, WooSesh. Brian Rzen has expanded his popular WordSesh conference, in partnership with Patrick Rauland, has created an impressive online event for site builders and developers. It takes place Oct. 18 and 19 and if you  pre-register, and show up at least for one session, you will get free access to all the session recordings. WooCommerce has stepped up as the sponsor of this event and it looks like it may be a temporary replacement for WooConf. And because it’s online, it’s more accessible to people around the world.

Next Brad takes the reins to talk about the WooCommerce Custom Product Tables Beta that was released in July. He explains exactly what it does, why developers should be paying attention to it and why shop owners should make sure that their tech people are on top of it. One of the biggest takeaways is that WooCo