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Magento 2 Import of Custom Attributes: How to Import Products with Custom Attributes to Magento 2

- E-Commerce, Magento 2

magento 2 import custom attributes

When you import products to Magento 2, you may face various difficulties. Transferring them to your website without headaches is possible if all items suit the Magento 2 requirements. However, when Magento 2 custom attributes enter the game, merchants usually experience difficulties. So, let’s talk about the Magento 2 import of custom attributes. The following article provides several tips on importing products with custom attributes to Magento 2.

Below, you will find various recommendations on how to streamline this process. First of all, we shed light upon how to enable the Magento 2 product import if you have to deal with custom attributes, avoiding the most common errors. After that, you will find a short guide on how to automate the procedure. Next, the article touches upon the topic of missing attributes. We explain how to create them on the fly automatically. And of course, products bound to third-party categories are also a topic of our discussion. We describe how to match them to the ones you use in your e-commerce catalog. More useful tips are available here: Developer’s Cookbook.
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Magento 1 to Magento 2 Migration with Improved Import and Export Extension

- E-Commerce, Magento 2, Our extensions

Magento 1 to Magento 2 Migration

The Magento 1 to Magento 2  migration is not an ordinary routine and using the standard data import/export tool is not the best possible option. So, how do you migrate Magento 1 to Magento 2? You will find the answer below. In this article, we focus on the core aspects of the Magento 1 to 2 migration. You will learn how to transfer the core entities between the two versions of the platform without sacrificing any data using the Improved Import & Export extension. This tool is perfectly suitable for data transfers between Magento 1 and 2 because it has a couple of advantages over the native importer and exporter. The extension simplifies the Magento migration from 1 to 2, leaving you with only mechanical tasks. Firstly, we will introduce you to the module. After that, you will find out how to export products from Magento 1 to Magento 2. Next, we focus on the customer migration from Magento 1 to 2.  And, of course, you will learn how to migrate orders between Magento 1 and Magento 2. The article sheds light on such nuances as getting an export table with a corresponding entity out of Magento 1, preparing attributes for import, and transferring everything into your brand-new Magento 2 storefront.

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Advanced Shopify Import: How to Import Files to Shopify from URL

- Our extensions, Shopify

Today, we continue our exploration of different ways to import files to Shopify. This time, we’d like to introduce you to Shopify URL import. This approach allows you to seamlessly transfer data from any publicly available URL, providing a more efficient alternative to the traditional manual file uploads. To achieve this, you’ll need to install the Firebear Import & Export Tool, which will supersede the standard Shopify data transfer method, unlocking previously unavailable features. Below, you will learn how to import products to Shopify from a URL. Also, our application enables Shopify customer import from a URL, and support for other entities is coming soon. We will teach you how to transfer your update with different file formats and automate imports entirely with the help of schedules and mapping. Be sure to explore our Shopify Cookbook for additional valuable insights and tips to enhance your Shopify experience. Continue Reading

How to Export Custom Fields from Shopware 6

- Our extensions, Shopware

Shopware 6 import and export application

Custom fields are the hidden gems of your Shopware 6 e-commerce arsenal. They let you customize your online store to perfectly fit your specific business requirements, offering a world of opportunities that enhance your products, engage your customers, and fine-tune your operations. In this article, we will teach you how to export custom fields in your Shopware 6 store. You will learn how to harness this powerful instrument to your advantage, providing you with the insights you need to supercharge your business and elevate your e-commerce performance. So, get ready to embark on this journey that empowers you with complete control over Shopware 6 custom fields. You will learn what Shopware custom fields are, how to manage them, and how to export custom fields from Shopware 6. Also, don’t forget to peruse our Shopware Cookbook to discover more useful materials about the ecosystem.  Continue Reading

The Ultimate Guide to Adobe Experience Cloud

adobe experience cloud guide

In the following article, we explore Adobe Experience Cloud a suite of digital marketing tools designed to help businesses deliver personalized experiences across various channels. The platform combines customer data, analytics, and content management capabilities to help companies better understand their customers, creating tailored experiences that meet their unique needs. 

You can use Adobe Experience Cloud to run marketing campaigns, track customer interactions, and analyze real-time performance data. The platform also offers a range of tools for creating and managing content for web and mobile apps, emails, and social media. 

Below, we explore all Adobe Experience Cloud tools and provide their closest competitors. You will find a table of  Adobe Experience Cloud products defined. After that, we describe the most essential instruments in more detail. You will also discover a section that highlights Adobe Experience Cloud benefits and competitive advantages. And there is a short explication of Adobe Experience Cloud pricing. Although you won’t be able to find particular  Adobe Experience Cloud prices, we explain how they form. Continue Reading

In-Depth Admin Exploration: How To Use Shopify Gift Cards?

- Shopware

shopify gift cards admin screen

This article sheds light on Shopify gift cards. By default, the system lets you sell them as a digital product through your online storefront or send them straight to a customer via email as a gift. So, how do Shopify gift cards work? What are the supported types of gift cards? How to add gift cards to Shopify? How to sell gift cards on Shopify? You will find the answers below. 

First of all, we explain what Shopify gift cards are and how they work on your website. Next, you will learn how to use Shopify gift cards in your administration. We demonstrate how to create a gift card product in Shopify and then search for it in your administration. You will also discover how to transfer gift cards straight to a customer. After that, the article shifts to Shopify gift cards as digital products that can be purchased on your storefront. You will master how to activate the corresponding functionality that adds gift cards to Shopify. In this section, various nuances associated with gift card management are covered, such as adding new gift card products, updating the existing gift cards, changing the expiry date, adding gift card discounts, etc. And there is a short chapter that explains the nuances of Shopify gift card import and export. So, let’s see what Shopify gift cards are.  Continue Reading

In-Depth Admin Exploration: Shopify Collections

- E-Commerce, Shopify

Collections shopify

In the following article, we explain what collections on Shopify are. Our guide explores two major screens associated with Shopify collections. Firstly, it is the admin section where all collections are gathered. Secondly, we describe a collection details page – a screen where you add new collections as well as edit the existing ones. You will learn how to add collections on Shopify. Although it is a simple process, you must know the two collection types available on Shopify to properly configure your selection of products. Also, we explain how to add products to collections on Shopify since it is an integral part of your admin routine associated with one of the collection types. So, what are Shopify collections? You will find the answer below.  Continue Reading

In-Depth Admin Exploration: Shopify Products Page

- E-Commerce, Shopify

How to add products to Shopify

What are Shopify products, you will ask? Well, they include all the familiar things that any online storefront can sell. Various physical items, digital downloads, services, and gift cards are your Shopify products. Below, we explore the Shopify products page and all the related screens and processes.

How to add products to Shopify? That’s another important question every merchant new to the platform asks. The process is fairly simple. You only need to provide product information and submit product photos to add a product on Shopify. And for each combination of options for your product, such as size or color, you can create a variant. Then, you can make a product available to one or more of your sales channels. It is possible when you are adding or modifying it. 

Alternatively, you can add products to Shopify by importing them. And this functionality is delivered with the default tools! So, it is possible to import products to Shopify in a matter of a few clicks from the Product page in your Shopify admin, where you can also browse, add, edit, and manage all of your products and variants.

In the following article, we explore all these procedures. You will learn how to add products on Shopify, what are the nuances of Shopify product import, how to sell digital products on Shopify, etc. We explain what product variants are and how to configure them. And, of course, there is a detailed description of each admin screen with lots of illustrations that show each process down to the smallest detail. Continue Reading

In-Depth Admin Exploration: Shopify Inventory Management

- Shopify

inventory management Shopify

The quantity of a specific product on hand is known as inventory. In other words, it is the number of items you can sell at the moment. To control inventory, the Shopify admin offers a decent selection of built-in instruments and third-party apps. You can either focus on the default instruments or enhance their productivity with additional third-party features. In both cases, Shopify inventory management helps avoid situations when you sell out-of-stock items and alerts you when it is necessary to restock goods. In Shopify’s Inventory section, you may set up inventory tracking, monitor your inventory, and modify inventory levels. For products and variants whose inventory is being tracked, you may also check the history of inventory modifications. Still don’t know how to add inventory to Shopify? Soon, we will change that.

In the following article, we get under the hood of Shopify inventory management. You will learn everything about adding inventory to Shopify. Although this process is simple and intuitive, there are still a few nuances to point your attention to. In the introductory chapter, we discuss such basics as how to enable/disable Shopify inventory tracking, sell on Shopify without inventory, hide out-of-stock products, and manage inventory for multiple locations. Next, we proceed to the Shopify Inventory management essentials, including basic inventory observations, adjustments, inventory adjustment history monitoring, bulk editing, etc. In this chapter, you will learn how to add inventory to Shopify in multiple ways. After that, we explore inventory transfers. You will discover how to add inventory to Shopify by creating and receiving them. Shopify inventory export and import are also described in a dedicated chapter. It focusses on how to add inventory to Shopify via import and export processes. Continue Reading

The Ultimate Guide to Shopify Export

- E-Commerce, Shopify

Shopify import products, customers, inventory, orders

Every reputable e-commerce platform has features for import and export built right in. They typically fall short of being an all-encompassing solution that can address any company need, though. Due to this, agencies develop third-party instruments to fill in the gaps between the platform’s objective reality and merchant needs. Shopify, what about it? What solutions for data transport does it provide? What trustworthy options are now present in the ecosystem? 

This Shopify export guide will show you what data transfer features are available and how to make the most of them. Let’s first examine the system’s built-in traits before moving on to the most effective third-party solution that handles any data transfer issues and makes it possible for any Shopify export customizationsFirebear Improved Import & Export App for Shopify.

Below, you will learn about the basic export capabilities of Shopify. We describe how to transfer products from your e-commerce website along with other entities. You will also learn how to export orders from Shopify or create a CSV with your customers or discount codes. In addition to that, we provide CSV file structures required for these entities. The same tutorials are available for import processes. We teach how to import inventory, customers, and orders to Shopify here: the Ultimate Guide to Shopify Import Continue Reading