How to Migrate from VirtueMart to Magento 2 or Sync Data Between Them

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Magento 2 VirtueMart Migration

Although VirtueMart is not an independent e-commerce platform, it is still home for almost 50k websites. Being an e-commerce plugin for Joomla, VirtueMart attracts merchants all over the world due to its simplicity, SEO features, and built-n invoicing capabilities. But a plugin will never provide as many features, as a standalone platform does, especially if this platform is Magento. And below, we shed light on the Magento 2 VirtueMart migration, so if you also want to get extra e-commerce capabilities moving from your old online storefront to a brand new website, you’ve come to the right place. The following article explains how to migrate from VirtueMart to Magento 2. If you want to get access to more features and third-party modules, continue reading this article. We not only describe the Magento 2 VirtueMart migration but also show how to synchronize data between the two systems. Let’s explore VirtueMart and then compare it with Magento 2. Continue Reading

How to import and export CMS/Static Blocks to Magento 2

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In this article, you will learn how to import static blocks (or CMS) blocks to your Magento 2 store and how to export them. Along with the step-by-step instructions, you will find explanations on every static block attribute and sample files you can use as a reference.

Your Magento 2 store consists of CMS blocks and pages. When creating a new store or updating existing one you are probably composing new blocks, assign them to pages, and decide where you want these pages displayed.
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How to Migrate from Drupal Commerce to Magento 2 or Sync Data Between Them

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Magento 2 drupal commerce migration

Drupal Commerce is an e-commerce option that can be used on top of a Drupal website. It is far from being as popular as Magento 2, but the number of Drupal Commerce stores tends to reach 5k sites. But there is enough reason to leave the platform. Despite its features, flexibility, and community, the platform offers much fewer e-commerce opportunities than its biggest competitor. This situation usually motivates merchants to migrate from Drupal Commerce to Magento 2. If you are also a Drupal Commerce merchant who would like to get access to more features and third-party modules, you’ve come to the right place! Below, we describe the Magento 2 Drupal Commerce migration and show how to synchronize data between the two systems. Let’s describe Drupal Commerce and then compare it with Magento 2. Continue Reading

How to Migrate from Zen Cart to Magento 2 or Sync Data Between Them

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Magento 2 Zen Cart Migration

While thousands of merchants worldwide use Zen Cart, there are enough reasons to leave the platform. It offers lots of features, quite decent flexibility, and a relatively big community, but Magento provides better ecommerce opportunities, motivating merchants to migrate from Zen Cart to Magento 2. Are you also a Zen Cart merchant? Would you like to upgrade your online storefront with more features and get access to a broader community with tons of third-party modules? You’ve come to the right place! Below, we describe the Magento 2 Zen Cart migration – a procedure that provides all the missing features. Besides, you will find out how to synchronize data between the two systems, but let’s start with the Zen Cart description and then compare the platform with Magento 2.   Continue Reading

How to Migrate from Spree Commerce to Magento 2 or Sync Data Between Them

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Magento 2 Spree Commerce Migration

Spree Commerce is a quite robust e-commerce solution used by dozens of merchants worldwide. But it doesn’t offer enough features when you start to grow since no robust commercial options are provided. And the ecosystem around the platform is small, so you get a limited variety of third-party solutions and specialists related to this e-commerce platform. These and multiple other reasons force merchants to run the Magento 2 Spree Commerce migration. Are you a Spree Commerce merchant? Do you also want to upgrade your online storefront with a more feature-rich solution? You’ve come to the right place! Below, we describe how to migrate from your old Spree Commerce store to a brand new Magento 2 website receiving all the missing features including advanced scalability, reliability, and performance. We also shed light on data synchronization between the two systems, but let’s describe the Spree Commerce platform first and then compare it with Magento 2. Continue Reading

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Overview & Magento 2 Integration

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Magento 2 Dynamics 365 Business Central

Meet the next generation of business applications and unleash your organization’s potential by leveraging the latest technologies provided by Microsoft. Below, we shed light on what Dynamics 365 Business Central is and how to connect your Magento 2 website to it. We’ve already posted a small overview of MS Dynamics 365 and now would like to say a few more words about the Business Central solution. If you are looking for a tool that will break down data silos to connect multiple aspects of your e-commerce business – customers, products, people, and operations – you’ve come to the right place. Below, we shed light on the digital transformations provided by Microsoft Dynamics 365 – a revolutionary platform that implements a new approach to business applications.

What’s the primary goal of MS Dynamics, you will ask? The platform is designed to combine two essential solutions: enterprise resource planning (ERP) and customer relationship management (CRM). Consequently, you kill two birds with one stone connecting your Magento website to the system. A comprehensive view of your customers and operations is guaranteed by Microsoft – a multinational technology company that is worth your trust. And there are several reasons why Microsoft Dynamics 365 is so cool. If you are familiar with all the benefits and came here to find a Magento 2 Dynamics 365 Business Central connector, follow the link below. It leads to the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension – our module that lets you integrate Magento 2 with Dynamics 365 Business Central via API. Continue Reading

Amasty Shipping Suite Magento 2 Extension

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

Properly organized shipping procedures and accurate shipping rates are among the main factors of building profitable ecommerce business. Today, we present you an integrated solution that will help you increase profits and attract more loyal customers to your online store by taking control over the shipping process. Meet the Amasty Shipping Suite for Magento 2 – a 3-in-1 module that combines tools from the following extensions: Amasty Shipping Table Rates, Amasty Shipping Rules, and Amasty Shipping Restrictions. The Magento 2 module provides merchants with all necessary features for organizing cost-effective products delivery, creating custom shipping methods and rates based on various parameters, and restricting access to specific shipping methods.

Below, we explore the core functions of the Magento 2 custom shipping rules module and show how it works in the backend and frontend.

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Amasty Stripe Payment Magento 2 Extension

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

Today, we are describing a powerful tool that allows integrating your Magento store with Stripe. Stripe is a fast-growing payment provider that brings ecommerce merchants a set of tools for organizing more efficient payments processing and increasing the security of payment transactions.

The Amasty Stripe Payment extension for Magento 2 enables online store owners to leverage the flexible functionality of Stripe by integrating their websites with the payment gateway. By installing the module, you will provide your clients with a variety of payment options and enhanced checkout experience and guarantee the safety of handling confidential credit card data. At the same time, Stripe brings the security of Magento websites to a new level and assists in complying with the requirements for PCI certification.

Below, we explore these and other features of the Magento 2 Stripe Payment extension and provide an overview of Stripe possibilities for Magento merchants.

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