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Magento 2 CMS Page Hierarchy Exploration: Features, Configuration, Import & Export

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

magento 2 cms page hierarchy

Today, we are going to introduce you to the Magento 2 CMS page hierarchy feature. Although free and paid versions of our favorite e-commerce platform are very similar to some extent, the Commerce edition introduces multiple unique features. Below, we’d like to draw your attention to the Magento CSM page hierarchy. Below, we explore this functionality in more detail as well as shed light on how to import and export Magento 2 page hierarchy data.

In the introduction to Magento page hierarchy, we provide several examples of this content type as well as explain what the Magento 2 page hierarchy node system is. After that, you will discover how to configure page hierarchy in Magento 2 in general and how to add a node to your page hierarchy in particular. We illustrate the page hierarchy node creation process, elucidate the way you add pages to the node, define the page hierarchy structure, account for page hierarchy pagination controls, and explain the corresponding menu layout. After that, the article switches to the data transfer section, where we show how to import & export Magento 2 CMS page hierarchy data. Since this process incorporates the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension, you will also find its features defined.
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Magento 2 Product Position in Category: Import Guide

February 28, 2024 - E-Commerce, Magento 2

magento 2 product position in category

Today, we’d like to introduce you to the Magento 2 product positions in categories. You will learn what a product position in a category means and how to import this data to Magento 2.

When you use native Magento 2 import and export tools to transfer products to your e-commerce website, it is impossible to manage product positions inside categories, meaning you have to assign them manually, which proves to be a tedious task. However, there is a solution that addresses the existing issue. Meet the Improved Import and Export extension for Magento 2. It lets you import and export product positions using CSV, XML, XLSX, ODS, and JSON files.

In this article, you will learn how to import a product position in a category to Magento 2. We also describe the categories_position attribute, introducing you to its peculiarities. And of course, we unveil several interesting facts about the Improved Import & Export extension. But before going any further, let’s define what a Magento 2 product position in a category means.

Guide to Magento 2 Search Terms & Search Synonyms: Management, Import & Export Recomendations

February 27, 2024 - E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Today, we are going to explore two tightly connected topics – Magento 2 search terms and Magento 2 search synonyms. The platform lets you optimize customer search queries by composing lists of search terms and search synonyms. While it is possible to manage them manually in your admin, you cannot import Magento search terms. And there is no way to import search synonyms to Magento 2 with the help of the platform’s built-in instruments. This limitation may negatively impact the productivity of backend administrators since they need to spend a considerable amount of time updating Magento 2 search terms and synonyms instead of transferring the necessary data within a few clicks.

However, there is a tool that unlocks the missing functionality. Meet the Improved Import & Export extension. This module empowers you to import and export search terms and search synonyms to Magento 2. Below, we explain how to use the tool to transfer the corresponding entities to and from your e-commerce website. You will learn how import and export processes work and what attributes are involved in the import and export of search terms and search synonyms. But before going any further, let’s see what Magento 2 search terms and search synonyms are.
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Rewind Staging: How To Duplicate Your Shopify Store

February 23, 2024 - E-Commerce, Shopify

Today, we are going to talk about the Rewind Staging plugin. This tool helps you to create a staging store or simply duplicate a Shopify store. The app makes this process far simpler, so you can complete it in just a couple of minutes.

In this review, we’ll look at the Rewind Staging app’s main features and interface. You will learn about its ability to copy your Shopify store. After reading this text, you will be aware of every aspect of this plugin. This information will help you make your decision on whether to use it or not.

How To Export & Import Magento 2 Orders

February 22, 2024 - E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

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The following article sheds light on the Magento 2 import of orders. Merchants usually do that when they migrate to Magento 2 or synchronize their business with external marketplaces. However, in Magento 2, the import of orders is impossible by default. You cannot do that with the built-in tools, but a third-party extension, such as Improved Import & Export, can add the missing functionality to the admin interface.

Below, we explain how to import orders into Magento despite the native limitations of the platform. You will learn what order file structure is required for this process and how to import a table with order data to Magento 2. Besides, we explain how to generate invoices and shipments while importing order tracking numbers to Magento 2.

The blog post also explains how to export orders from Magento 2. This procedure comes in handy in similar cases: when the migration from Magento 2 is required or orders are processed in external systems. Unlike the Magento 2 order import, the corresponding export process is available in the administration right on the order page. Although the Magento 2 export of orders is possible with the default tools, we describe a more fully-featured but at the same time natural way of doing that.

The final chapter of the article reveals other features of the tool that we use to run data transfers. So, let’s dive deep into the Magento export-import of orders.

Products Sync Master: Shopify Import & Export Tool

February 21, 2024 - E-Commerce, Shopify

Today, we’d like to draw your attention to the Product Sync Master app. It’s a reliable Shopify importer suitable for different data transfer operations. For instance, it can help you with product import.

Product import and export may be used for many purposes. This process can assist you in migrating from an existing e-commerce store to a brand-new Shopify website. At the same time, you can use the app to link your shop to major marketplaces.

However, doing everything manually is time-consuming and requires technical knowledge. This is where third-party apps like Product Sync Master come in handy. They can help you streamline data transfer processes and automate routine tasks.

In this review, we look at Product Sync Master’s features, abilities, and interface. After reading this article, you will know whether to use this plugin or not.

Magento 2 Tax Configuration: How to Add Tax Classes, Rules & Rates, Tax Rates Import & Export

February 20, 2024 - E-Commerce, Magento 2

Magento 2 Tax Configuration

Today, we’d like to draw your attention to the Magento 2 tax configuration. You will learn what the Magento 2 estimate shipping and tax feature is and how it works. Next, we move to the Magento 2 tax class configuration. You will learn how to add new tax classes. Besides, this section describes Magento 2 tax rules and rates. You will learn how to add them.

After that, we proceed to the Magento 2 tax rate export and import. You will learn how to compose a CSV with tax rates suitable for Magento 2. Importing taxes can save time when moving to another store, or migrating from Magento 1. We also shed light on a third-party tool that can help you automate this process.

FPT Tax: How to Add and Import Fixed Product Tax in Magento 2

February 19, 2024 - E-Commerce, Magento 2

FPT tax in Magento 2: create, configure, import

Today, we are going to talk about the FPT tax. You will learn what FPT or Fixed Product Tax is and how it helps Magento 2 merchants sell products to different countries and different states adhering to local tax regulations. This tax is added in a bit of a peculiar way which may not be as obvious at first glance as it seems. In this post, we cover everything you need to know about the FPT tax and describe how to import fixed product tax to Magento 2.

EasyImport: How To Connect Shopify With Etsy

February 16, 2024 - E-Commerce, Shopify

If you are looking for a solution to migrate from Etsy to Shopify, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we explain how to establish the Shopify Etsy integration and avoid manual work as well as free up time for other vital tasks. Meet the EasyImport application. With this plugin, you can effortlessly import all of your Etsy products into Shopify with a few clicks.

In this post, we are going to look at the main features, abilities, and costs. This review will give you a full understanding of how this extension works. We will help you decide whether to use it or not.

How to Create, Edit & Import Magento 2 Catalog Price Rules

February 15, 2024 - E-Commerce, Magento 2

Today, we are going to talk about Magento 2 Catalog Price Rules. It’s a powerful sales booster that allows for running price-focused campaigns based on discounts right in your catalog. You can apply Magento catalog price rules to products with particular attributes and their combinations to achieve the highest possible flexibility. Another good thing is that they are built into the platform. It is Magento’s native marketing tool which is extremely user-friendly and powerful. Below, we explain what catalog price rules are and how to create catalog price rules in Magento 2.

Despite all the good things, there is one notable inconvenience. You cannot import catalog price rules to Magento 2 with the help of the default importer. We highlight this inconvenience, introducing a solution that brings the missing functionality to the platform. You only need to install the Improved Import and Export extension and learn what attributes are required for transferring catalog price rules in Magento 2. The details are carefully noted in the article below. You will find a sample table for the catalog price rule import to Magento 2 along with its attributes and values described.