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How a WooCommerce Subscriptions Renewal Job Failed to Run and the Cron Debug Sequence That Rescued Recurring Payments
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How a WooCommerce Subscriptions Renewal Job Failed to Run and the Cron Debug Sequence That Rescued Recurring Payments

When running an eCommerce store powered by WooCommerce Subscriptions, one of the most critical mechanisms behind the scenes is the subscription renewal system. Store owners trust that recurring payments will trigger seamlessly and renew automatically. But what happens when the job responsible for these renewals unexpectedly fails? This article explores one such case, highlighting the…

When Picreel’s modal prevented video autoplay and the interaction event reorder that allowed smooth multimedia experiences
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When Picreel’s modal prevented video autoplay and the interaction event reorder that allowed smooth multimedia experiences

Modern web experiences rely heavily on multimedia content to engage users—especially autoplaying videos that instantly communicate messages without user effort. However, when third-party overlays or pop-ups interfere with that experience, friction begins. This was the case with Picreel, a marketing tool known for its effective modals and exit intent popups. At one point, Picreel’s modal…

How WooCommerce Cart Fragments Hammered My Server CPU and the Selective Refresh Optimization That Saved Resources
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How WooCommerce Cart Fragments Hammered My Server CPU and the Selective Refresh Optimization That Saved Resources

Running a WooCommerce store comes with its rewards and challenges. For many store owners, site performance is paramount—not only for ensuring smooth customer experiences but also for protecting server stability and controlling hosting costs. One specific performance issue that tends to creep up on WooCommerce sites is related to the cart fragments AJAX script. For…

 

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