Yearly Archives: 2018

How to Import Data from Teradata to Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Teradata Data Import

In the following article, we discuss the improved approach to data import from Teradata to Magento 2. Although there is a community-accepted approach (described below as well), we propose a more user-friendly way of integration. Being based on a third-party extension, it not only moves all routine processes to a single environment but also allows automating them. Consequently, you no longer need to spend time on importing data from Teradata to Magento 2 daily. But let’s describe the common approach before discussing the enhanced one. Continue Reading

How to Import Data from SQLite to Magento 2

- Fire development, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 SQLite Data Import

If you have data stored in an SQLite database but want to move it to your Magento 2 website, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we compare a traditional approach to the transfer with a more efficient and user-friendly way to achieve the same goal. Magento 2 data import from SQLite has never been more accessible, but let’s take a look at a more complicated procedure used by the majority of merchants. Continue Reading

How to Import Data from Cassandra to Magento 2

- Fire development, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Cassandra data import

The following article discusses two utterly different approaches to Magento 2 data import from Cassandra. Unfortunately, it is not possible to connect the database to you store directly if you don’t use any third-party tools. Although there is an alternative solution, many people still run the integration manually spending hours of time on the synchronization. Indeed, the alternative approach offers a much more efficient way to achieve the same goal. Below, we describe both ways to import data from Cassandra to Magento 2. Continue Reading

MageDelight Advanced Custom Option for Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

The default Magento 2 platform lacks some features allowing to manage product custom options on an online store effectively. To avoid manual creation and import of custom variants for each product on your ecommerce site, you need a reliable third-party solution. With the MageDelight Advanced Custom Option Magento 2 extension, you will not need to spend your time and effort on creating each product’s option manually anymore, since it automates this process with the help of handy templates. The module enables merchants to assign pre-configured templates to an unlimited number of items on their web stores.

Below, we describe the Magento 2 extension’s main features and explore how it works on the backend and frontend as well.

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Extendware Abandoned Cart Reminder Magento 2 Extension

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

Sales loss caused by cart abandonment is an issue that every ecommerce merchant faces in their business. Quite often online shoppers don’t complete the purchase after adding some products to their carts due to various reasons, like not clear checkout process, browsing other websites, or other distractions. Magento 2 Abandoned Cart Reminder extension by Extendware helps store owners decrease the effects of cart abandonment by converting abandoned carts into orders and increase their sales and profit. The module sends automated reminders to cart abandoners offering them to come back to a web store and proceed to checkout. Below, we describe the functionality of the Magento 2 abandoned cart emails extension in more detail.

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How to Import Data from Microsoft Access to Magento 2

- Fire development, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 Microsoft Access Data Import

If you are tired of importing data from Microsoft Access to Magento 2 via the traditional algorithm that includes exporting CSV files, editing them and then transferring to a new database, you’ve come to the right place: below, we shed light on how to simplify this procedure dramatically. The following article discusses how to establish a direct data flow from Microsoft Access to Magento 2 to move data between the two systems seamlessly. But let’s say a few more words about the traditional way of how to import files from Microsoft Access to Magento 2. Continue Reading

Aheadworks Product Labels Magento 2 Extension

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

Today, we shed light on another module enabling store owners to add various labels to their catalog products – Aheadworks Product Labels for Magento 2. The Magento 2 extension allows advertising your store items by placing eye-catching custom labels on the product and category pages. With the tool, you get the opportunity to create multiple promotion campaigns for any product on your web store. Let’s have a closer look at what benefits the Product Labels module brings to its users.
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Amasty Delete Order Magento 2 Extension

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

Today, we want to present you one more tool allowing online store owners to organize order processing more efficiently. Out of the box, Magento order grid doesn’t let users remove or hide unnecessary orders. The Amasty Delete Order Magento 2 module is a solution that expands some lacking functions in default Magento 2. Delete Order for Magento 2 provides the ability to delete particular orders with all related information, as well as move orders to archive and save them in a separate grid.

Below, we explore the module’s features, as well as describe how they work on the backend.

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Amasty Custom Registration Fields for Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

Understanding customers’ interests and needs is vital for building an effective marketing strategy and developing ecommerce business on the whole. If you use default Magento functionality, chances are you don’t ask additional questions and do comprehensive research on your web store visitors’ wishes. Today, we present you a tool that is built to extend native registration fields possibilities and collect additional info about your customers. Meet the Magento 2 Custom Registration Fields extension by Amasty! The module enables Magento 2 merchants to add an unlimited number of custom fields to the registration or checkout page and quickly get essential data about your clients. Custom Registration Fields for Magento 2 also provides reports with a visual display of extra attributes performance that can be used for marketing goals.

Below, we explore the extension’s core features, as well as its backend and frontend functionality.

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How to Modify Attribute Values During Import and Export in Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 attributes, values, and attribute sets import and export

Let’s suppose that you need to upload a data file to your Magento 2 installation, but it contains attribute values that you don’t use. By default, the only way to complete the import implies editing the data file manually and replacing the unsupported values. However, there is a better way to achieve the same goal. You need to install the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension. This module provides the ability to modify attribute values right in your Magento 2 administration. Furthermore, you need to create a scheme and the plugin will apply it to further transfers. Both import and export processes are covered! 

The following article describes how to modify attribute values during the import & export processes using the Improved Import & Export extension. Below, we not only shed light on the corresponding features but also provide several ways to simplify data transfer procedures even more.
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