Women are building businesses and digital ventures every day. We see it, and we support it. Our team at WPX wants to ensure that, instead of limits or barriers, women have the tools and resources to grow their businesses, share their ideas, and inspire others.
This Women’s History Month, we want to share some insights that honor and celebrate the women who build and grow businesses.
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Celebrating Women in Business
- Women-owned businesses are concentrated in growing sectors: retail, health, beauty & fitness, food & restaurants, and education & training. (Guidant Financial)
- Women currently hold approximately one-third of all retail financial assets in the US and European Union, with projections indicating this share will increase to 40–45% by 2030. (McKinsey & Company)
- The share of US women under 50 who feel confident managing their finances increased from 48% to 61% between 2018 and 2023. (McKinsey & Company)
It’s clear that women entrepreneurs are making their presence across a variety of growing industries. These trends suggest that women are actively driving growth and opening doors for themselves and their communities.
The Rise of Women-Owned Businesses
- Female-founded and female-led startups are increasingly common. CEE had the highest number of female tech startup founders in Europe, followed by the Mediterranean & Nordic-Baltic regions. (Statista)
- The proportion of global startups with at least one female founder doubled between 2009 and 2019. (Statista)
- Although men still own most businesses, female-owned businesses are growing. More than 13,000,000 female-owned firms in the US, accounting for 38.6% of all businesses. (U.S Census Bureau)
- Women make up 44.1% of small business owners. (cake.com)
- 54% of women business owners reported being profitable in 2025, even amid economic challenges. (Guidant Financial)
- 14% of UK SME businesses and 13% micro businesses are women-led in 2024. Highest concentrations in health, education, accommodation & food, professional & scientific sectors, and other services. (GOV.UK)
- Women owns 42.7% of nonemployer businesses in 2022, generating $411.6 billion in receipts. The number of women-owned employer businesses has also been rising, reaching over 1,300,000. (U.S Census Bureau)
Businesses founded or led by women are not only increasing in number but also evolving in approach and impact. While men still own the majority of companies, women are steadily taking leadership roles across startups, small businesses, and larger firms.
Women in Online Business & Digital Fields
- Three new websites are created every second. (Siteefy)
- 71% of small businesses have a website, with the main purposes being to showcase products or services, allow customers to make purchases, establish credibility and authority, and appear on search engine results pages. (Clutch)
- Bloggers work across a wide range of industries, with many in media, education, technology, professional services, internet, retail, startups, and healthcare. (Zippia)
- Women dominate the blogging landscape: 67.1% of bloggers are women. (Zippia)
- Women make up almost half of the 30 Under 30 Retail & E‑Commerce 2026 finalists, reflecting strong female representation among founders. (Forbes)
- Women make up more than half of marketing-related roles, particularly research and PR. 57% of web and digital interface designers are women. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- Influencer marketing is female-dominated (72%), driven by the high presence of women in lifestyle and beauty. (Collabstr)
When looking at the digital landscape, the presence of women is shaping the industries they work in, reflecting their ability to set trends and build communities while increasing their participation.
WordPress & WooCommerce Statistics
- About 42.6% of all websites on the internet run on WordPress, making it the most widely used content management system in the world. (W3Techs, WordPress)
- WordPress accounts for 59.9% of all websites that use a CMS. (W3Techs)
- About one-third of all online stores run on WordPress-powered WooCommerce. (WordPress)
Creators and business owners, many of them women-owned, are creating online stores and digital services using platforms like WordPress and WooCommerce to bring their ideas to life.
WordPress is a free and open-source platform that allows individuals and businesses to launch blogs, service websites, or online stores. Its widespread adoption, powering over 42% of websites, demonstrates its reliability, while a community offers tens of thousands of themes and plugins to simplify customization.
Celebrating Incredible Women Building and Growing Their Online Businesses
Being a woman entrepreneur can have its challenges, but the women we see every day inspire us with their creativity, persistence, and ingenuity.
We recognize that businesses have the power and responsibility to influence positive change. Our goal is to empower women to own their digital businesses. We want to help make their work easier, faster, and more rewarding with reliable hosting and a supportive community. At last count, thousands of women trusted WPX to power their blogs, online shops, and digital services.
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It’s our small way of saying thank you to every woman for building and supporting their communities, and to everyone supporting them along the way.
Happy Women’s Day!
