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As Shopify evolves, so does its approach to user experience on your website — which usually starts from the customer accounts. The introduction of the new Shopify customer accounts only made things more confusing. It left you wondering whether you should migrate to a modern, more flexible and optimised option or stick with the old model. In this guide, we'll break down the difference between new Shopify customer accounts and legacy accounts. You'll learn about the key features, benefits and how each option influences customer experience, integrations and long-term performance. So if you've been hesitating between these two, the struggle ends today. Understanding Shopify Customer Accounts Shopify customer accounts, same as on other eCommerce platforms, give customers a place to manage their orders, addresses, subscriptions and other information. For merchants, it's a tool that builds trust and encourages repeat purchases. It's also a great way to to improve their experience. While optionalihor

Magento 2 is one of the best eCommerce platforms with a multitude of . While it's a great advantage, the complex nature of this platform is quite difficult to grasp at once. So, you'd need to consult a Magento tutorial to find your way around the system. This is exactly what we prepared for you today. In this Magento 2 tutorial, you'll learn everything you need to know to start a Magento store. From Magento installation to store configuration and optimisation, we'll cover all crucial areas and details. Buckle up because we're getting started! Magento: Brief Overview Before we get to the configuration and management part, we should learn the key details about Magento. This will help us make our journey more structured and consistent. So, let's start with the basics. What is Magento 2? is an open-source eCommerce platform designed for creating and managing online stores. It covers catalogue, sales management, order processing, marketing, SEO, and other aspects. This platform is known forihor

Every e-commerce business wants to get more sales, putting all their efforts into . But they tend to forget that once people buy, it's the order processing, communication and experience that define repeat purchases. Thus, no matter if you handle hundreds of orders a day or just a few, efficient and smooth order processing is key. It allows you to stay organised, build trust and grow your business consistently. In this guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about Shopify order processing workflow. From basics and functionality to features and challenges, we'll help you leverage it to the fullest. What Is Shopify Order Processing? Shopify order processing is a sequence of steps from the customer placing an order to the moment it's delivered to their doorstep. The journey starts when the customer completes the purchase on your store. Shopify automatically records the order details, confirms payment, and informs you that the order is ready for fulfilment. After picking the right productsihor

In a world where ad blockers and privacy tools are constantly evolving, becomes more and more common. Regular client-side tracking doesn't cut it anymore, while server-side is too complicated to switch to. That's exactly why Google introduced a new feature — Google Tag Gateway — also known as First-Party Tags. It's a complete game-changer for those using web-based tracking. All because it offers improved tracking accuracy with absolutely no change to your current tag setup. In this guide you'll learn exactly what is Google Tag Gataway, how it works and why you need it. We'll also cover how to set it up using different methods and do it according to the best practices. Note: if you're using Magento, we offer a ready-made solution for implementing this First-Party Tags with our . What is Google Tag Gateway? Google Tag Gateway is a first-party tracking method that allows you to serve Google tags — like GA4 and Google Ads — through your own domain rather than Google's. This makes the requestihor

Whether you're improving your , planning your next marketing campaign or segmenting customers, you need data. Accurate data, which becomes harder to get with the modern website setups.  The ad blockers and browser limitations often lead to missing conversions and other data in your GA4. This leaves you wondering whether you can still get accurate data reports in 2026. You can. You just need to switch to server-side tracking. So today you'll learn how to set up server-side tracking in Shopify, using the . 1. Create GTM Server Container Go to your GTM account and choose the Create Container option once you click on the three dots near your property. Fill out the Container Name, select Server as a Target Platform, and hit Save. You need to create a new project on the Google Cloud Platform to host your server container somewhere. Just choose the Automatically Provision tagging server option here (it's much simpler than creating a new project manually). Then you need to create aihor

Hi, Magefan customers. Welcome to the digest of June 2025 news and updates! We hope you are enjoying your summer and are ready for a portion of new developments of our and . Let's see what we've worked on this month! Magento Extensions Google Tag Manager v2.6.10 General: Improved scroll tracking for the GTM Server Container (GTM Extra). Minor code improvements. Features: A new "Google Tag Gateway" option (GTM Extra). The item_brand and ecomm_prodid parameters are now added to all eCommerce events (GTM Plus and Extra). Added customer consent signals for the GTM Server Container (GTM Extra). Compatibilities: Added compatibility with the Redsys payment method. Update now Facebook Pixel v2.6.9 General: Improved deduplication keys for the Conversion API events (Extra). Minor code improvements. Features: Added Advanced Matching for guest users (Plus and Extra). Compatibilities: Added compatibility with the Hyva Checkout. Added compatibility with the 2C2P payment gateway. Blog Extension v2.13.1ihor

When working with Magento, you've probably come across terms like Magento modules, extensions or plugins in Magento quite often. Each plays a unique role in your Mageno store performance, compatibility and scalability. While they might seem interchangeable — they are not. And knowing the difference helps you make more strategic decisions about your store customisations.  So, whether you're a store owner looking for a new feature or a developer working on some customisation, you're in the right place. In this guide, you'll learn all about the differences between Magento modules, extensnions and plugins in Magento. We'll explain what each one really means and how to use them to cover the specific needs of your business. Magento Basics: What Are Extensions, Modules, and Plugins? One thing that makes Magento stand out among other eCommerce platforms is its flexibility and the way it handles customisations. But before you start tweaking the code to add new features, you need to understandihor

Magento's flexibility and open-source nature drive thousands of merchants worldwide. However, it also drives great responsibility. The popularity of the platform makes it a prime target for hackers ready to exploit any Magento security issues and steal data. That's why and customers' data is a must. But you can't do that if you don't know what to expect.  So, in this guide, you'll learn about the most common Magento 2 security issues and how they affect your store. We'll also walk you through the best practices you can implement to protect your business.  But let's make one thing clear first. Why You Need To Protect Magento Security? Magento experts improve platform security with each release, providing security patches for the most common issues. So why should you go the extra mile to protect your store?  eCommerce is booming, making more merchants move their businesses online. This consequently makes hackers level up in their trying to exploit Magento vulnerabilities.  Thereforeihor

Effective order management is the backbone of a successful business. Since customer expectations rise, the need for a robust centralised system for , stock updates and management is higher than ever. For Magento store owners, there is a powerful solution — Magento Order Management System. It's designed to streamline complex processes, reduce errors and offer an exceptional experience from checkout to delivery. Today, you'll find out what Magento OMS is, how it works and why it is a complete game-changer for your business. Whether you're managing a single- or multi-source inventory, we'll help you understand the full scope of the OMS and how you can put it to work to benefit your business. Let's start with the basics. What is Magento Order Management System? The Magento Order Management System (OMS) is a solution that offers merchants a centralised way to manage orders through the entire lifecycle — from placement and processing to shipping and returns. It goes several steps higher andihor

Hi, Magefan customers. Welcome to the digest of May 2025 news and updates! During this month, we've been working hard to improve our and , as well as to introduce new features and solutions. It's about time we shared them with you! Magento Extensions Following the Magento 2.4.8 release, we dedicated our best efforts to ensure compatibility of our solutions with the latest Magento updates. Correspondigly, all Magento 2 extensions are now compatible with Magento 2.4.8 and PHP 8.4. However, this is hardly the only aspect we have been working on. So, let's review other updates we introduced this month. NEW Size Chart Extension v2.0.1 Wrong sized items are one of the most common reasons for returns. Moreover, if customers cannot determine the right size when reviewing your catalog, they may not even proceed with the purchase. You can avoid this hassle by with our Magento 2 Size Chart extension.  Use 4 pre-set size charts. Create your own unlimited size charts from scratch. Customize theihor

It's been 10 years since the first release of the Magefan Blog — the first blog extension on the Magento market. We're proud to be the first ones to offer Magento users a free marketing tool to drive more traffic, promote their products and improve SEO. Throughout those years, the free Magefan Blog has been delivering a variety of 80+ features that help people get noticed in search results. And it worked. Fast forward to the present moment to see Magefan Blog being the №1 free blogging tool for Magento stores with: 1,800,000+ downloads 10,000+ stores using it Integration with 10+ most popular Magento themes 320+ reviews on magefan.com website only 119 released versions All those years, the Magefan Blog has been offering more features in a free version than some of the paid solutions provided in their most basic plan. However, time flies, and it becomes harder for us to continue adding on to the massive functionality of the free Magefan Blog. It's a free version, so some of the featuresihor

Magento, being one of the most popular open-source platforms in eCommerce, is a prime target for cyberattacks. Although Magento experts do their best to improve security with each release, you shouldn't rely on patches alone. Whether you have a small store or a big enterprise, following Magento security tips is not optional, it's essential.  That's why today, you'll learn about the most effective Magento security best practices and how to implement them for an extra security layer. As a bonus, we'll share a  Extenison that will help you to monitor and prevent any security threats on autopilot.  So, stay tuned and begin by checking the features you'll be working with. Default Security Features in Magento As mentioned before, default Magento features include a range of security options designed to protect your store and your customers' data. Some of them are: 2F authentication: adds an extra layer of protection for your backend, allowing access only to the authorised users.  CAPTCHA:ihor

The Magento admin panel is a backend system that helps store owners manage products, orders, customers and much more from one place. However, the default admin panel is not always enough to meet the unique needs of your business. But there is a solution — a сustom Magento admin panel. You can add new functionality to your backend to make it simpler to use, thus improving the team's workflow. In this guide, you'll explore how to set up the Magento admin according to your requirements. You'll find out how to make it more convenient to navigate and manage. A bonus is one of our that can make some of these processes faster and easier. Why Customisation of Magento Admin Panel Matters? The Magento admin panel is the engine that drives your online store. It's a place where your team spends most of their time managing products, configuring settings, and more. Yet, a lot of store owners continue using the simple default panel. They simply don't realise that a personalised backend can make all ofihor

When for more sales and user experience, merchants tend to forget about the size charts. As little detail as it may seem, size charts can directly influence sales and return rates. If people can't find the right size, they either don't buy anything to return the item later. In both cases, you lose sales. So, if you sell apparel, shoes or any other product that requires an accurate size measurement, you need size charts in your Magento store.  The best part? You don't need to research all the metrics, sizes and measurements for that with tools like by Magefan. Everything is already done for you. And in this guide, you'll learn how to add size charts in Magento and how to manage them to get the best results. What is the Size Chart in Magento? Magento size chart is a guide that allows customers to choose clothing for different items by comparing the size options (XS, S, M, L, XL) to their body measurements (arm, waist, bust, hips, etc). Magento, by default, doesn't provide any size chartihor

Securing an online store is a crucial task for every successful e-commerce business. That’s why Magento experts continually develop , to keep their store and customer data safe and protected. However, don't hesitate to take extra security steps to strengthen your protection against threats. A common way is learning about the Magento Security Scan Tool — a powerful, free tool designed to help your store remain a safe place. Today, you'll learn its key features, benefits, and why it's essential to use it to maintain the security of your store. What is Magento 2 Security Scan? Magento Security Scan is a powerful service provided by Adobe whose task is to help store owners protect their businesses from various security risks, such as missing patches, malware, and unauthorised access. No matter whether you are a  user, this free tool helps identify security vulnerabilities and offers effective recommendations to protect your store. How the Magento 2 Security Scan Tool Works? Since Magentoihor

Magento 2 file system permissions are an integral part of the platform's setup. It requires different permissions for files and directories for smooth operation and development. Hence, it's twice as crucial to configure the permissions properly. In this guide, you'll learn everything about Magento file permissions, including their definition, types, configuration methods, and best practices.  If you want monitor your file permissions to make sure they're never violated, check out the Extension. What are Magento File Permissions? Magento file system permissions define what actions users can perform with the files and directories. They concern the reading (r), writing (w), and execution (x) rights of the owner, group, and other users.  For the system to run properly, you need to set the correct permissions so that the scripts and queries are executed without breaking. There are various permission types you may consider using, each offering a specific set of eligible actions. Moreoverihor

If you decided to remove , please follow the steps below. You can contact our team for a free consultation in case you have any issues with Magefan's extension. Remove Extension Files Removing files instruction depends on the way Size Chart extension has been installed in. 1. If you can find the extension files in the folder app/code/Magefan/SizeChart then remove this folder. 2. If the extension was installed via the composer and its files located in the folder vendor/magefan/module-size-chart then run composer CLI command to remove it composer remove magefan/module-size-chart Once extension files have been removed, run these Magento CLI commands: php bin/magento setup:upgradephp bin/magento setup:di:compilephp bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy Note: if you don't want your website to be down during deployment, try these . Remove Extension Data (optional) Attention! This will clean all Size Chart configurations. 1. Just in case please make a full backup (dump) of your Magento 2 databaseihor

If you need to update by Magefan, please follow the steps below. Note: the updating instructions depend on the method the Size Chart extension was installed with. Update using composer  If the Size Chart module was installed via the composer (check if vendor/magefan/module-size-chart folder exists), then you need to run these simple CLI commands in Magento 2 directory: composer remove magefan/module-size-chartcomposer require magefan/module-size-chart ^x.x.x# replace x.x.x with the version you want to usephp bin/magento setup:upgradephp bin/magento setup:di:compilephp bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy Note: if you don't want your website to be down during deployment, try these . Update using archive and FTP  If the Size Chart module was installed via FTP (check if app/code/Magefan/SizeChart folder exists), then follow these commands: 1. Download the latest version of the Size Chart extension archive from magefan.com. 2. Extract the archive. 3. Make a backup copy of theihor

As always, Magento 2.4.8 releases include a lot of fixes, features and improvements aimed at one thing — making Magento a better platform for your online business. And the are really worth your attention.  Read about the latest changes before you and upgrade it to the latest version. Magento 2.4.8 Release Notes Let's skim through all the improvements and fixes in this release to find out how they could impact your store performance. Security There are two main security improvements in this release: New CLI command for changing the encryption keys to improve usability and eliminate previous bugs. Improve one-time password settings. The Duo Security 2FA in Adobe Commerce now uses the latest SDK (Web SDK v4). Platform To ensure the platform meets the modern demand, it should be compatible with all modern technologies. Added compatibility with the long-term support (LTS) versions of MariaDB 11.4 LTS and MySQL 8.4 LTS Removed compatibility with PHP 8.1 for Adobe Commerce in this releaseihor

You can install by Magefan, using composer or archive installation methods. Installation via composer (recommended) Please navigate to your Magefan Account > Downloads > Install via Composer to get the composer installation instructions. Installation using archive and FTP Download Size Chart Extension ZIP-Archive from magefan.com website (not GitHub or other sources). Extract files. Copy app folder from the archive to your Magento 2 folder. In a command line, using "cd", navigate to your Magento 2 root directory. Run CLI commands: php bin/magento setup:upgradephp bin/magento setup:di:compilephp bin/magento setup:static-content:deploy Note: if you don't want your website to be down during deployment, try these .

Hi, Magefan customers. Welcome to the digest of April 2025 news and updates! We've got exciting news to share about new solutions, features, and improvements of our and that we developed this month. There's a lot to discover, so let's get started! Magento Extensions NEW ! Security is a top priority for every store owner. Still, no matter the measures you take, hackers manage to find the loopholes and threaten your store's safety. Don't live in fear of malicious attacks. Improve your security efforts and protect your store with our Magento 2 Security extension! Keep an eye on the admin login attempts. Track all changes made in the admin panel. Monitor security vulnerabilities in the extensive checklist. Block bots and fraudulent emails. Get notifications about file changes and more ... Don't give hackers a chance to jeopardize your store's security. Eliminate all the risks before they can cause you trouble! New features of the ! General: Updated the to v 2.0.20 (Blog Extra). Improved Blogihor