The WordPress project's official Mercantile store has relaunched, debuting at WordCamp Europe 2026 where 50 in-person orders tested the new checkout — and every purchase funds the WordPress Foundation.
Schema and content structure are only part of AEO readiness. Server performance, bot access, and caching configuration determine whether AI crawlers can reach your content at all.
This guide covers five operational factors — including maintenance ownership, security auditing, and long-term scale — to help you decide before you open an AI prompt or a plugin search.