How I Built Brewzr3DPrinting.com with WordPress
When I set out to build Brewzr3DPrinting.com, I wanted a site that looked modern, loaded fast, and could handle everything from product sales to event listings. Instead of reinventing the wheel, I started with a Blocksy Starter Site and built from there, adding the plugins and tools that power the site today.
The Foundation: Blocksy + Elementor
For the theme, I used the Blocksy Starter Site called “Gadget.” Blocksy is lightweight and flexible, and the Gadget template gave me a clean, tech-inspired layout to work from.
I paired it with Elementor, which lets me drag and drop designs quickly without touching code. Most of the site’s structure and visual style is handled through this combo.
Essential Plugins That Power the Site
Here’s the stack of plugins I use to keep Brewzr3DPrinting.com running smoothly:
- Jetpack → Security, performance, and basic analytics.
- Redis Cache → Helps speed up the site by storing frequently accessed data in memory.
- WPCode → Lets me easily insert custom snippets and tracking code.
- WooCommerce + Square Integration → The backbone of my online store. Square syncs online sales with in-person transactions.
- The Events Calendar → Displays all our upcoming events and markets where we’ll be selling 3D-printed items.
- Rank Math SEO → Handles search engine optimization and makes sure product pages and blog posts are optimized.
- YITH WooCommerce Product Add-Ons → Allows customization of products with extra options (like choosing colors or features).
- UpdraftPlus → Handles automated backups of the entire site to an AWS S3 bucket for safe storage.
- Disco → Lets me create bundle discounts to encourage customers to grab multiple items at once.
Why This Setup Works
The combination of Blocksy + Elementor gives me design flexibility, while the plugin stack makes the site both functional and efficient:
- Customers can buy products securely.
- Visitors can see when and where we’ll be selling next.
- Search engines can find us easily.
- I have peace of mind with backups and caching.
It’s a workflow that balances performance, functionality, and ease of use.
Conclusion
That’s the backbone of Brewzr3DPrinting.com. Starting with the Blocksy Gadget starter site gave me a strong foundation, and the plugins I’ve added since then allow me to run an online shop, promote events, and keep the site secure.
If you’re building your own WordPress site, this stack might be more than you need—or it might be exactly what you’re looking for. Either way, I recommend starting with a solid theme like Blocksy, and then carefully choosing plugins that match your specific goals.