Optimizing WoodMart for 2-Phase B2B Catalog Mode

Hello Xtemos Support Team,

We are building a B2B platform using the WoodMart theme (starting from the “Tools” demo). To ensure a smooth launch and manage our database properly, we are splitting the project into two phases. I would love your expert advice on the best practices to configure the theme for this roadmap:

Phase 1: “Visit Site” (Presentation & Brand Authority)
We are launching the Homepage, About Us, Contact, and main Category landing pages first. We will feature our 30-year company history and focus on lead generation, but there will be NO products imported yet.
Question 1: What is the best way to optimize Woodmart for Phase 1? Can we (or should we) disable WooCommerce scripts/styles globally to maximize page speed since it’s just a presentation site for now?

Phase 2: “Visit Store” (B2B Catalogue Mode)
We will import 1,000 – 3,000 products. However, as a B2B business, we will operate strictly in Catalogue Mode (no prices visible, no add to cart, just “Request a Quote” / Lead gen).
Question 2: For this scale, do you recommend using Woodmart’s native “Catalog mode” (in Theme Settings), or is it better to use a dedicated third-party B2B/Catalog plugin to handle the “Request a quote” forms for individual products?

Question 3: Are there any specific pitfalls or layout shifts we should be aware of when transitioning from Phase 1 to Phase 2?

Thank you for your guidance!

Hello,

For Phase 1, you can keep WooCommerce installed. We do not recommend disabling WooCommerce scripts/styles globally. You need to focus on general optimization such as caching, image optimization, and disabling unused plugins/features.

Our guide on how to optimize your website using our themes can be found here:
https://xtemos.com/wordpress-performance-optimization-the-ultimate-guide-in-2021/.

For Phase 2, WoodMart’s built-in Catalog Mode can be used to hide prices and disable add to cart. If you need advanced B2B features like product-specific quote requests, custom forms, or customer roles, a dedicated B2B/Request Quote plugin would be more suitable.

For 1,000–3,000 products, make sure your hosting resources are sufficient and optimize your product data (categories, attributes, variations) before import to avoid performance issues.

Best Regards

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