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How to import and export updates within Magento 2. Consecutive Export

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Saving time is a priority when we deal with database updates. The most beneficial solution in the situation is to find an adequate method and tool that will reduce the number of backend actions and prevent errors and duplication.

In this guide, we will explore which processes can be used within Magento 2 to add new data to the one previously transferred without running countless imports and exports or recreating a whole new database. 

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How to Import Configurable Product with Multiple Configurable Options to Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Fire development, Magento 2

Magento 2 import export debug log

Some Magento 2 users complain that it is impossible to import a configurable product to Magento 2 if it has more than one configurable option. Unfortunately, it is valid for some versions of the platform, in particular, 2.1.3. If you also face this issue, you’ve come to the right place because we shed light on how to import configurable products with more than one configurable option (selectable attribute) to Magento 2 below. Below, you will find solutions provided on StackExchange. Since they are aimed at technical specialists, we also discuss another option that is way more intuitive and user-friendly. More tips are available here: Developer’s Cookbook. Continue Reading

Magento 2 Backend Exploration: CMS Blocks

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 CMS blocks

In this article, you will discover how Magento 2 backend is arranged. We continue exploring its Content section, and today our attention is drawn to CMS blocks and a corresponding screen that stores all of them. Below, we describe how the appropriate grid looks and how to manage it. We also shed light on such aspects as the creation of new CMS blocks. Their import and export to/from Magento 2 are described in separate chapters as well. Continue Reading

Magento 2 Backend Exploration: User Content & Reviews

Magento 2 product reviews

The following article continues our series dedicated to the Magento 2 backend. It described two sections of user-generated content: Reviews and Pending Reviews. As you might have guessed from their names, both are tightly connected and let you manage product reviews your store visitors write on your website. Below, we explore how to manage this type of content as well as shed light on how to import/export product reviews. Continue Reading

Magento 2 Backend Exploration: SEO & Search

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 URL rewrites search synonyms terms

Below, we continue our exploration of the Marketing area situated in the Magento 2 backend. The following article sheds light on the SEO & Search section, which includes the following screens: URL Rewrites, Search Terms, Search Synonyms, and Site Map. Below, we show how to work with each one. You will find out how to add new URL rewrites, search terms/synonyms, and site maps. Besides, the article describes how to import/export all the related data Continue Reading

Magento 2 Backend Exploration: Customer Groups

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 2 customer groups add edit

The following article continues our exploration of the Magento 2 backend. Below, we’d like to draw your attention to a section that contains customer groups. We show how to edit and add them. Other screens from the Customers section are described here: All Customers and Now Online. Besides, you can find our exploration of Admin->Sales (Orders, Invoices, Credit Memos, etc.) as well as the Products and Categories screens from Catalog Continue Reading