Divi’s disadvantages mostly relate to performance and workflow. Because it is a feature-rich builder, pages can become heavy if you use many modules, animations, or large images. This can affect Core Web Vitals if not optimized. Divi also adds builder-specific shortcodes and layout structure, which can make switching themes harder later. Some users find the interface slower on very large pages or older computers. Advanced customizations may still require CSS and knowledge of WordPress templates. Also, too many global templates and reusable layouts can get confusing without a clean naming and organization system.

Shopify can be “safer by default” because Shopify manages the infrastructure and states it’s Level 1 PCI DSS compliant across Shopify stores. WooCommerce can be very secure too, but security depends more on your hosting, setup, and how well you maintain WordPress, WooCommerce, themes, and plugins. In practice, Shopify reduces your security workload; WooCommerce gives control but requires ongoing maintenance.

Stripe is usually better for WooCommerce if you want the smoothest online checkout, strong subscription support, and broad payment methods like Apple Pay and Google Pay. It has excellent developer tools, reliable webhooks, and often better global coverage. Square is better if you sell both online and in-person, because it unifies POS, inventory, and payments in one system. Square can simplify retail operations, but some WooCommerce features and extensions work more naturally with Stripe. Fees are similar, so decide based on your workflow: online-first stores usually pick Stripe, while physical shops or pop-up sellers often pick Square. Also check availability, payout speed, refunds, and dispute handling in your country.

To export WooCommerce orders to PDF, CSV, or other formats, you can use built-in tools or plugins. For CSV export, go to WooCommerce → Orders, click Export, and choose the date range and fields if available. For more control, install plugins like “WooCommerce Customer/Order/Coupon Export” or “Advanced Order Export.” These allow you to filter orders by status, date, or product and download them in CSV, XML, or Excel formats. To generate PDF invoices or order PDFs, use plugins such as “WooCommerce PDF Invoices & Packing Slips.” After setup, you can automatically attach PDFs to emails or download them directly from the Orders page.

In WordPress, go to WooCommerce → Settings → General and set your store address, currency, and selling locations. Then open WooCommerce → Settings → Tax and enable “Enable tax rates and calculations.” Choose whether prices are entered inclusive or exclusive of tax, how tax is shown in cart/checkout, and whether shipping is taxable. Create tax classes (Standard, Reduced, Zero) if needed. In each class, add rates: country/state, postcode, city, rate %, name, priority, and compound rules. Save changes. Optionally enable automated taxes using WooCommerce Tax (Jetpack) or a service like AvaTax. Place a test order to confirm totals for accuracy.