Monthly Archives: January 2024

Magento 1 to Magento 2 Migration with Improved Import and Export Extension

January 31, 2024 - E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 1 to Magento 2 Migration

The Magento 1 to Magento 2 migration is not an ordinary routine and using the standard data import/export tool is not the best possible option. So, how do you migrate Magento 1 to Magento 2? You will find the answer below. In this article, we focus on the core aspects of the Magento 1 to 2 migration. You will learn how to transfer the core entities between the two versions of the platform without sacrificing any data using the Improved Import & Export extension. This tool is perfectly suitable for data transfers between Magento 1 and 2 because it has a couple of advantages over the native importer and exporter. The extension simplifies the Magento migration from 1 to 2, leaving you with only mechanical tasks. Firstly, we will introduce you to the module. After that, you will find out how to export products from Magento 1 to Magento 2. Next, we focus on the customer migration from Magento 1 to 2. And, of course, you will learn how to migrate orders between Magento 1 and Magento 2. The article sheds light on such nuances as getting an export table with a corresponding entity out of Magento 1, preparing attributes for import, and transferring everything into your brand-new Magento 2 storefront.

The Complete Guide to Virtual Product in Magento 2

January 30, 2024 - E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

virtual product in magento 2

The modern e-commerce world is full of all possible tools and options. Even digital products are divided into numerous categories with unique peculiarities. And today, we are going to talk about a virtual product in Magento 2. Products of this type don’t need to be shipped, packed, or even downloaded. They don’t have either size or weight but play a prominent role in global trading. In this article, we explore the main aspects of using the Magento 2 virtual product type. You will learn what a Magento virtual product is and get instructions on how to create one. After that, we focus on the frontend appearance and describe how to import and export virtual products in Magento 2.
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The Complete Guide to Magento 2 Downloadable Product

January 29, 2024 - E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Let’s dive deep under the hood of the Magento 2 downloadable product. Below, we explore this e-commerce product type with all its nuances. You will learn what a downloadable product in Magento 2 is. Useful links to other product types defined are available, as well. Next, we explain how to create Magento downloadable products. It’s quite a user-friendly process, so everyone can easily master it. You will also learn, how downloadable products work on the storefront. And, of course, there is a guide to the Magento downloadable product import. So, let’s start our journey.

The Complete Guide to Magento 2 Bundle Product

January 25, 2024 - E-Commerce, Magento 2

Magento 2 bundle product

Magento 2 delivers several types of complex products. While the Magento 2 configurable product is the first thing that comes to mind in this case, you may also leverage product bundles. The Magento 2 bundle product is designed to provide customers with an additional creativity level and exceptional freedom. With this product type, they can create their own item sets from the available options. While buying Magento 2 bundle products is intuitive and doesn’t differ much from other e-commerce purchases, managing them in the Magento 2 admin is a quite complex routine that needs additional elucidation.

In this guide, we show how to create bundle products in Magento 2 and how to import them to the Magento 2 catalog. The article guides you through the explanation of what the Magento bundle product is, focussing on various nuances of this item type. After that, the topic of the publication shifts to another vital aspect: the creation of a bundle product in Magento 2. The last section of this blog post is dedicated to the Magento 2 bundle product import. It describes specific attributes associated with bundle products and sheds light upon other nuances of transferring items of this type to your e-commerce website. Also, we provide a separate chapter that describes how to import bundle products to Magento 2 from Google Sheets.

The Complete Guide to Magento 2 Grouped Product

January 24, 2024 - E-Commerce, Magento 2

Magento 2 Grouped Product

Magento 2 grouped product is one of the three complex product types represented in Magento. Why do we call them complex, you will ask? Because a group of products called a parent product consists of several simple products called child products. Thus, you get an unusual structure with its own rules and laws.

In the article below, you will find a Magento 2 grouped product example that shows what grouped products are and how they work. We also highlight the difference between a bundle product and a grouped product in Magento 2. And of course, there is a small guide that illustrates how to create a grouped product in Magento 2.

The last part of this article sheds light on the Magento grouped product import. We explore an import table with all the required attributes. Besides, you will learn how to get associated products of a grouped product in Magento 2 and remove product associations. At the end of this blog post, you will find a small but useful Magento 2 grouped product FAQ.

Firebear Import & Export Tool for BigCommerce – Application Change Log

January 23, 2024 - BigCommerce, Our extensions

bigcommerce import & export tool user manual

Discover the journey of the Import & Export Tool for BigCommerce as it evolves through various versions, capturing the essence of its enhancements. Initially a straightforward solution with basic features like import and export profiles and simple mapping in its 1.0.0 version, the tool has now transformed into a powerful data management instrument that boasts such advanced capabilities as import and export automation with schedules, support for multiple file formats, including XLSX and XML, FTP and FTPS transfers, Google Sheets and Google Drive integration, built-in email notifications, powerful and flexible mapping, diverse update strategies, and a host of other user-friendly features.

The app becomes even more robust with each new release, offering users an increasingly potent tool. To explore the complete evolution of the module and its latest features, check out the detailed overview below.

Application Manual | BigCommerce Store

1.0.32 (released 23.01.24)

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The Complete Guide to Magento 2 Configurable Product

January 22, 2024 - E-Commerce, Magento 2

What is a Magento 2 configurable product? Being an inevitable part of most e-commerce websites, it is a phenomenon that goes beyond the borders of simple Magento 2 products. In the following article, we explore what Magento 2 configurable products are. You will find out their unique characteristics and key management aspects. After that, we proceed to how to create a configurable product in Magento 2. There is also a chapter dedicated to the way configurable products work within your catalog. The Magento 2 configurable product import is another essential topic covered below. You will learn how to import configurable products using the default data transfer tools. After that, we will explore an alternative approach that adds multiple benefits, such as automation and mapping.

AutoSync Canva Integration: How To Integrate Product Images Into Canva?

January 19, 2024 - E-Commerce, Shopify

Looking for an option to make it easier for yourself to create designs for your products? We have a solution. Today we are going to talk about one such application for Shopify, that improves the way you operate with visuals.

AutoSync Canva Integration app will help you integrate all your product images from your store directly to the Canva dashboard. This plugin will make it easy for your marketing team to create designs. It saves time for anyone who needs to complete a task with your product pictures. Canva Shopify integration is a great way to simplify and speed things up. You can also check out our review of Canva right here.

In this article, we are going to examine the main features, capabilities, and user interface of the AutoSync Canva integration application. After this post it will be clear – whether you need this extension or not.

Shopify Marketplace Connect App: How To Integrate Shopify With Amazon And Other Major Marketplaces

January 18, 2024 - E-Commerce, Shopify

How to integrate Shopify with Amazon or another big marketplace? That’s a good question and we’re going to answer today.

Connecting your store to markets can be a very impactful thing. It will give you a strong boost to your sales and expand your store’s customer base. But how to quickly put your products into big sales platforms?

The Shopify Marketplace Connect application will rapidly and easily help you connect your Shopify store to the biggest markets such as Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Etsy, etc. This extension is great for aspiring eCommerce entrepreneurs and those who have already seen a lot. It simplifies the process of integrating your store into marketplaces. It can streamline the duties of your development team and save time for more important tasks.

This post will look at the key features, abilities, and overall user interface of the Shopify Marketplace Connect application. We will gladly help you figure out whether it is a useful addition to your e-commerce setup or a tool that won’t help in your business case.

The Complete Guide to Magento 2 Custom Options (Customizable Options)

January 15, 2024 - Magento 2, Our extensions

The following guide describes custom options in Magento 2. You will learn what Magento 2 custom options are and how to manage them. Customizable options (another term used to define this product feature) introduce extra settings for simple, downloadable, and virtual products in Magento 2 to enable the creation of product variations. Although Magento 2 products with custom options resemble configurable products, they are a unique system element with multiple nuances that we explore throughout the following text. So, below, you will discover the peculiarities of Magento 2 custom product options and learn how to use them properly. A separate chapter explains how to import customizable options in Magento 2.