"Shopware"

Exploring Shopware: First Run Wizard for Shopware 6

October 8, 2021 - E-Commerce, Shopware

We’ve just described how to install Shopware 6 on your server. The next step in your interaction with the platform is associated with the Shopware 6 First Run Wizard. The system launches this tool right after the installer logs you into the admin interface. It always happens after a successful installation.

What’s the purpose of the Shopware First Run Wizard, you will ask? It teaches how to set up your shop, dividing this process into several steps. Below, we shed light on such steps associated with the wizard as language packs installation, demo data, mailer configuration, PayPal settings, plugins installation, and account setup. Also, you will find out how to achieve the most robust import and export processes on your Shopware website, integrating it with any external systems. Other important aspects are discussed in the FAQ section.
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Exploring Shopware: Admin Overview

October 8, 2021 - E-Commerce, Shopware

Let’s briefly run through the Shopware 6 admin interface. The following article provides the initial overview of the Shopware backend interface structure and functionality. Other articles in our blog describe the backend section of Shopware 6 in more detail. Below, we focus on the Shopware 6 access and login, explore the general screen of the admin section along with its shortcuts, and dive deep into the Shopware 6 admin menu that illustrates various information, such as your current Shopware version, and provides different sections that help you manage your e-commerce business. Other aspects described in this article include admin search and notifications. Also, you will find some general recommendations for data import and export.
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Exploring Shopware: ID, Account, & Other Basic Steps

October 7, 2021 - Shopware

The following article continues our Shopware exploration. This time, we’ve come a little bit closer to the platform’s admin and storefront functionalities. In the following material, you will learn what a Shopware account is and how to create it. Note that it is a place that exists apart from the admin section. In a nutshell, it is a central hub where all services related to the Shopware operation take place. For instance, you can view your current license, get information about support, or list and maintain extensions used on your e-commerce storefront there. Besides, we define the Shopware ID and master data.

Other topics discussed below include Shopware payment methods, making purchases in Shopware, and topping up your Shopware account. We also explain how to add a shop in Shopware or how to create a new payment method in your Shopware account. Purchasing Shopware extensions is also described below. And note that you can always get support with your Shopware account, license, and products. This process is explained below. Continue Reading

Exploring Shopware: Getting Started With The Platform

October 7, 2021 - E-Commerce, Shopware

Here at Firebear, we are always passionate about e-commerce technologies and platforms. From the very beginning of our history, we were dedicated to the Magento ecosystem. However, it’s time to exceed the existing boundaries, exploring new solutions. This time, Shopware captured our attention with an incredible amount of information to discover, especially after the switch to Shopware 6. Below, we describe how to get started with the Shopware e-commerce platform. The article contains a basic guide to the ecosystem as well as links to other materials that explore its admin and features.

You will find some basic facts regarding Shopware 6. We explain the difference between the latest version and its predecessor, shed light upon the platform’s headless architecture, explore the most important features of Shopware 6, and touch upon the topic of the core Shopware products. Below, you will also come across answers to some general questions about the platform.
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Exploring Shopware: System Requirements for Shopware 6

October 7, 2021 - E-Commerce, Shopware

Each e-commerce platform has its unique system requirements. And Shopware is not an exception. You should follow its system requirements to create a fully functional online storefront. Otherwise, it won’t be possible to properly manage your website. Since the Shopware platform is associated with a bunch of specific conditions, we shed light on the Shopware 6 system requirements in the following article. You will find out what is the best operating system for the platform, what PHP requirements to follow, and what extensions to install. SQL, Apache, and other recommended requirements for Shopware 6 are listed below.

Note that Shopware 6 receives regular updates. Hence, it is vital to monitor what changes are suitable for your software version, upgrading your server to be compatible with the latest system requirements for Shopware.
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Exploring Shopware: How to Install Shopware 6

October 7, 2021 - E-Commerce, Shopware

In the article below, you’ll find out how to install Shopware 6. This Shopware guide highlights only the basic aspects of this procedure. However, this information is enough to understand how to start your work with a new e-commerce website. We describe Shopware 6 installation prerequisites, shed light on how to download Shopware 6, and explore how to run the Shopware 6 Installer. Also, you will discover how to run various basic tasks associated with the initial e-commerce website configuration. So, let’s see what’s hidden behind the hood of the Shopware 6 installation and proceed to other aspects. Continue Reading

Improved Import & Export for Shopware 6 User Manual

September 22, 2021 - E-Commerce, Shopware

Improved Import & Export for Shopware 6
User Manual

Improved Import & Export is the Shopware 6 extension that is installed on your store manually, and allows you to import and export products and other entities in and out of your store fast and with the required values.

Latest release is 1.0.0

Import and export of products with custom properties and categories
Support of CSV files
Mapping of custom properties

Exploring Shopware: Product List Settings in Shopware 6

June 7, 2021 - E-Commerce, Shopware

In the following article, we explore the Product List settings of Shopware 6. Here, you can edit the product display on the frontend as well as add new sorting options. By default, Shopware 6 lets you work with buy buttons, reviews, filters, and other parameters. In this blog post, we explain what you can do with them. Continue Reading

Exploring Shopware: How to Update Shopware 6

May 16, 2021 - E-Commerce, Shopware

While Magento 2 becomes more oriented towards big businesses, Shopware reminds us of our favorite e-commerce platform at its height: it is community-based, powerful, flexible, and oriented towards users of all sizes. Although there is still room for improvement, Shopware 6 provides a quite decent e-commerce offer. And user-friendly settings are one of its most intriguing aspects. Have you ever imagined how intuitive Shopware 6 updates are? Well, the usually complex procedure is reduced to a few clicks. Below, we explore the Shopware Updates section of settings. Note that it is available for users of self-hosted stores. You will learn how to find Shopware Updates in the administration, discover the content of this section, and explore the installation of new platform’s versions. Also, we shed light on how to prevent issues while installing Shopware 6 updates.
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Firebear & Shopware: Becoming Shopware Ambassador

April 13, 2021 - E-Commerce, Our extensions, Shopware

Firebear Improved Import & Export plugin for Shopware

We are thrilled to announce that Firebear has become a Shopware ambassador. We’ve recently joined the platform’s partner program and started working on a new import and export project. Read this article for further information. Continue Reading