Mercor - Responsive WooCommerce Theme 4.0.3

**Mercor** is a classic, robust, and clean WooCommerce WordPress theme designed for retail businesses that prioritize a straightforward, user-friendly shopping experience. Developed by **Pexeto**, it is known for its balance between high-end aesthetics and high-conversion layouts, making it a reliable choice for everything from fashion boutiques to electronics stores. 

While it is a legacy-favorite theme, it has been modernized to support the latest versions of **WooCommerce** and is built on a custom, highly flexible framework. 

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### ## Key Features 

* **Intuitive Shop Layouts:** Features a clean, grid-based product display that focuses on clarity and easy navigation for the customer. 
* **Pexeto Theme Options:** Powered by a custom, user-friendly admin panel that allows you to change colors, fonts, and layouts without touching any code. 
* **Product Showcase Sliders:** Includes multiple slider types (including the popular Nivo and Content sliders) to highlight featured collections or seasonal sales. 
* **Highly Responsive:** The theme’s "fluid" grid system ensures that the shopping experience is just as smooth on a smartphone as it is on a desktop. 
* **Search Engine Optimized:** Built with clean code and a logical heading structure to help your products rank better in Google Shopping results. 

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### ### Technical Requirements 

To ensure **Mercor** handles your product catalog efficiently, your hosting should meet these standards: 

* **PHP Version:** 7.4 or higher. 
* **Memory Limit:** **256MB** (minimum) to manage WooCommerce processes and image processing. 
* **Required Plugins:** **WooCommerce**, **Pexeto Core** (bundled), and it often integrates well with **Contact Form 7**. 
* **Browser Support:** Fully compatible with all modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge). 

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### ### Included Layout Options 

| Category | Style / Options | 
| --- | --- | 
| **Product Display** | Grid View, List View, Product Quick View, Sale Badges | 
| **Shop Sidebar** | Left, Right, or Full-width (no sidebar) options for product filtering | 
| **Portfolio/Blog** | Multiple masonry and grid layouts for brand storytelling | 
| **Custom Widgets** | Specialized widgets for "Recent Products," "Top Rated," and "Social Media" | 

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### ### Setup & Retail Strategy Tips 

1. **Clear Product Imagery:** Mercor thrives on a minimalist white or light-grey background. Use high-resolution product photos with consistent backgrounds to make your store look like a professional high-street brand. 
2. **Filter Sidebar:** Don't overload your sidebar. Use the **WooCommerce Layered Nav** widgets to allow customers to filter by "Price," "Size," or "Color" only. Too many filters can lead to "decision fatigue." 
3. **Accent Colors:** Use the theme's color picker to choose a single, high-contrast **Accent Color** for your "Add to Cart" and "Checkout" buttons. This draws the eye exactly where you want it to go. 
4. **Brand Storytelling:** Use the integrated **Portfolio** or **Blog** sections to create "Buying Guides." For example, if you sell furniture, write a post on "How to Choose the Right Sofa for Small Spaces" and link directly to your products. 

> **Pro Tip:** Because Mercor is a "clean" theme, site speed is its secret weapon. Ensure you use a plugin like **WP Rocket** or **Autoptimize** to minify the CSS and JS, making the checkout process lightning-fast for your customers. 

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**Would you like me to help you configure the "Product Filter" sidebar, or do you need assistance setting up the "Featured Product Slider" for your homepage?**