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Magento 2 Advanced Pricing Import: Special Prices, Group Prices, Tier Prices & MAP

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

Magento 2 Advanced Pricing Import

Today, we are going to talk about the Magento 2 advanced pricing import. In this guide, we explain for types of advanced pricing in Magento 2: Special Price, Group Price, Tier Price, and MAP. You will find out how to get a sample Magento 2 advanced pricing CSV. Next, we describe attributes associated with advanced pricing in Magento 2. After that, you will learn how to import advanced pricing to Magento 2. We will explore two different use cases. Firstly, we will teach you how to import tier prices to Magento 2 as a separate entity via the default Magento 2 import. Next, you will master the Magento 2 advanced pricing import as a part of a product import procedure based on the Improved Import & Export extension.

Unfortunately, the default Magento 2 import tools only let you import products and advanced prices separately. It means that you need to upload one file with product data except for four types of advanced pricing provided via different spreadsheets. You must admit that it is not very convenient, especially when you move the entire catalog. To address this issue, we describe another procedure, involving the Improved Import and Export extension. With this tool, you can import both products and their advanced prices in a single file.

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

- 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.

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Improved Import / Export Magento 2 Extension Manual

- Magento 2, Our extensions

In this article, we’d like to draw your attention to the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extensions. The following blog post contains all the information about the data transfer module. Below, you will find the Improved Import & Export Extension manual that sheds light upon all the key aspects associated with the plugin. We describe its installation, configuration, and import/export transfers, teach you how to add a new import and export job, talk about import and export processes associated with different entities. You will also discover various nuances of running data transfers via CLI, automating processes, using extension customization endpoints, and performing troubleshooting. Various use cases and specific features are also described in the manual.

Improved Import and Export extension allows importing and exporting CSV/XML/JSON files with product data and product images to Magento 2. The files can be imported from a remote FTP/SFTP server, Dropbox, direct URL of a source CSV fileGoogle Sheets, etc.  In addition, the extension offers a dedicated category import from CSV files, import of attribute values and new attributes on the fly, import job scheduling with cron jobs, and other features.

Besides, you get advanced export capabilities, including order export and export jobs, with attribute and table field mapping.

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How to fix “The source file moving process failed” error in Magento 2

- Magento 2

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

In this article, we explain how to fix the “The source file moving process failed” error in Magento 2. It may occur in Magento 2.4 upon import. If you’ve already experienced this issue, you will find the solution below. Check our Magento 2 cookbook for more tips like that. The following material incorporates a Stack Exchange case and our own experience related to Magento 2 data import and export.  Continue Reading

How to import product images in Magento 2 when they already exist in pub/media

- Magento 2

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

Have you ever been in a situation when Magento 2 doesn’t let you import product images? Although there may be numerous factors that cause this problem, we explore a particular case. Below, you will learn why the “Imported resource (image) could not be downloaded” error occurs in Magento 2 and how to fix it. This post incorporates materials from this Stack Exchange question. Follow our Magento 2 Cookbook for more tips like that.     Continue Reading

How To Add ‘Delete Confirmation Popup’ In Magento 2 For Default Import Functionality 

- Magento 2

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

Kavya cheerala asks for help in the following situation via a Stack Exchange question. The author has added a custom entity in the default Magento 2 import. As a result of this improvement, it is necessary to display the Magento 2 delete confirmation popup upon the delete action when you click the import button. How to do that? You will find the answer below. We explain how to add Magento 2 confirmation popup and customize its text message.  Continue Reading

Matrixify Shopify App In-Depth Review: Is It That Powerful?

- Shopify

Matrixify app for Shopify

What is Matrixify? How to use Matrixify? What are its core features and goals? Below, we review the Matrixify Shopify app to let you know the answers. We aim to highlight the core features of this tool, illustrate how Matrixify works, and figure out whether is the number one import and export solution for the Shopify ecosystem or not. A brief Matrixify template tutorial is also available in this article, along with Matrixify pricing plans. 

The core goal of the Shopify Matrixify app is to help merchants bulk import and export human-readable Excel and CSV files. Although the default Shopify data transfer instruments are also capable of doing that, the third-party solution dramatically extends the platform’s basic abilities. For instance, it lets you import Shopify orders! But is it enough to cover all the data transfer demands? You will find out soon. If you want more information on the default instruments, read these two materials: The Ultimate Guide to Shopify Import & The Ultimate Guide to Shopify Export Continue Reading

How To Update Order Status Via CSV In Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

Magento 2 export CLI

In the following article, we shed light on how to update orders in Magento 2 with the help of CSV files. Since this procedure is impossible if you use the platform’s default import tools, many merchants try to find the most reliable and flexible solution. We will describe such an instrument below. In this article, you will learn how to update the order status in Magento 2 via CSV and files of other formats. As you might have already guessed, there is no need to reinvent the bicycle. It is only necessary to choose one of the available solutions. So, let’s see what Magento 2 extension lets you update orders in Magento 2 in the most flexible manner. Please, check our cookbook for more similar articles. Continue Reading

How To Fix Error 1062 Upon Magento 2 Database Import

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

Magento 2 Development; Magento 2 tutorial

We recently came across another StackExchange topic related to database import. While moving a database to Magento 2, user104747 faced an obstacle – ERROR 1062. We explain the problem in the following article. Also, you will find the suggested fix to this Magento 2 database import error below. Since the system does not allow you to move a database directly to Magento 2, the process may become fairly complicated. An output file with a specific object must always be created. And this procedure should adhere to numerous strict requirements. For instance, it is vital to divide your file into two distinct tables if it contains multiple categories of data (for example, products and orders). All other nuances are described below.

Additionally, you must always modify imported file attributes to conform to Magento 2 specifications. Otherwise, no database may be imported into Magento 2. Also, note that regular data transfers from a database to an e-commerce website cannot be automated. But all of these problems can be resolved with a single instrument. It doesn’t matter whether you want to fix error 1062 upon Magento 2 database import or implement the lacking data transfer capabilities, we know a perfect solution designed to address all the most common import issues. Meet the Improved Import & Export Magento 2 extension. After we go through a solution offered in the StackExchange discussion, you will find out how this module addresses database import problems associated with Magento 2. Read our Cookbook for more guidance and suggestions. Continue Reading

The Ultimate Guide To Data Import & Onboarding Platforms

- E-Commerce

data onboarding platforms and data import

The last time you loaded a table, how annoyed were you? Thousands of merchants experience that when attempting to import data from external sources. Transferring spreadsheets and correcting formatting issues are everyone’s problems. All of the erratic data flowing from your clients or business partners is mostly entered by people. Sharing a templated CSV becomes difficult due to different file encodings and varied data formats. Unless you rely on a data onboarding platform, a tool that enables you to accept files from all of your clients and business partners just as they are while still providing a top-notch customer experience. What exactly is data onboarding then? In order to match digital identifiers with offline consumer data in the online environment, this technical method comes in handy. This vital capability is at the forefront as identity-driven marketing garners more attention nowadays.

Now since we know it, marketing is more than just getting conversions; it’s also about keeping conversations going. And the only way to achieve this is to be able to continuously identify and relate to clients across their journeys associated with your brand. Because of this, establishing consumer identity has turned into a number one marketing necessity, and data onboarding is essential in this process that leads to a brand’s strength and flourishing.

A brand’s data onboarding determines whether it delights customers with the experiences they want or irritates them with unimportant, overused messages they desire to ignore when deploying identity-based initiatives. Indeed, it may look like a straightforward and basic thing to understand. But it’s one that many marketers find difficult to start with. In this guide to data onboarding, we pave the way to a successful understanding of the topic. You will discover what data onboarding is and what data onboarding platforms are worth your attention. Continue Reading