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We can all agree that a blog is an inevitable part of a successful website. This is a great tool that advances customer experience and evokes clients' interest in your services. If you already have a blog in your online store, you know what an influence it may have on website navigation and customer involvement. Since eCommerce is constantly developing, there may be plenty of reasons for you to import your blog from one platform or vendor to another. Our can be one of your possible options, thanks to the flexibility and a great load of options it provides. So, in this guide, you'll learn how to import a blog from Mageplaza M1 Blog to our Magento 2 Blog.  How to Import Blog from Mageplaza M1 To import Mageplaza M1 Blog to Magento 2 Blog, follow the steps described below. Go to Content > Blog > Import > Import from Mageplaza. 2. Complete the following fields: Fill in the Database Name you want to import your blog from. Enter the User Name. Add the Password. Specify your old blog's hostihor

If you treat your website security as a top priority, then you'll be able to run your business seamlessly and provide a flawless customer experience. As a store owner, you know that there are lots of files and clients' data that have to be kept safe.  That's when you need the security.txt to streamline vulnerability reporting. If you don't know what security.txt is, don't worry. We've got you covered. In this article, we'll explain everything you need to know about security.txt and how you can configure it in Magento. And if you want to get notification about different security issues check out . What is Security.txt? Security.txt is a security tool that allows gathering data about security contacts and policies of your website in one file. It is used by researchers who need to contact you to report security vulnerabilities.  Security.txt gives quick access to important files and contacts of people responsible for the security of your store. So, it serves as a great way to adjustihor

It's not a secret that Magento 2 is full of brilliant features. One of its advantages is the possibility to manage multiple websites and stores within one installation. It is a great feature, especially if your business consists of various branches and you want to control everything in one place effectively. However, this process may be rather complicated for those who from scratch, because of Magento's hierarchy of Websites, Stores, and Store Views. But don't worry. In this article, we'll shed some light on this concept to help you understand this structure better. What are Websites, Stores, and Store Views in Magento 2? It is important to say, that there is a hierarchy system in Magento 2, and each website, store, and store view has a certain place in this system. They have parent/child relations — one level subordinates to another to be exact. Here we can also observe one more scope — Global — which is fundamental. So, you can create multiple websites under Global. Then each websiteihor

Any store owner knows how important it is to keep the customers updated on the latest changes or special offers in a store. It's a great way to increase traffic to a website and catch busy customers' attention. Except for , you can use the other excellent feature for this — Magento 2 RSS Feed. In this article, you will learn what RSS feeds are and how you can configure them in Magento 2. So, let's get started. What is RSS Feed? RSS — Really Simple Syndication — is a data format based on XML, that is used to share the news and content of your store. If customers subscribe to the updates of the store, they'll receive notifications about discounts, new releases, etc. It's an excellent tool to promote your store, , and thus evoke customers' interest in your products and services.  Here you can see how Magento RSS feeds look on the frontend. Feed readers are essential to read RSS feeds. For example, Google Reader is one of the most wildly used free online RSS feed readers.  Types of RSSihor

Magento 2 is a very flexible eCommerce platform that provides . It's hard to underestimate the importance of increasing your website traffic and making it more customer friendly. Magento suggests a great way to do so by using the Email Refer to a Friend function. But what is it and how can you configure it? In this article, we'll cover all these questions and clear up all tricky moments.  What is Email Refer a Friend in Magento 2? Email Refer a Friend is a Magento 2 feature that allows customers to share a link to a specific product with their friends. It is an effective marketing strategy, that helps to evoke interest in the items you sell and in your store in general.  The Email Refer a Friend link appears on the product page together with the envelope icon. After pressing it customers are redirected to the Email to a Friend page, where they can share a link to a selected product.  Now, let's find out how to set up Email Refer a Friend in Magento 2.   How to Set up Emailihor

Variable is a data item that can be applied multiple times and for different purposes. In Magento, variables are used to . There are two types of variables: predefined and custom. Magento 2 gives you a great load of predefined (default) email template variables that will help you to adjust your email templates for personal usage. Obviously, it is impossible to keep all of them in mind. So here you can find a complete list of Magento 2 email templates variables.  Additionally, you'll learn how to add your custom variable to email templates and use it in your emails. Default Email Template Variables in Magento 2 Default Variable Description Magento 2 Default Variable Used in Email Templates Base URL {|{config path="web/unsecure/base_url"}} Secure Base URL {|{config path="web/secure/base_url"}} General Sender Name {|{config path="trans_email/ident_general/name"}} General Sender Email {|{config path="trans_email/ident_general/email"}} Sales Representative Sender Name {|{config path="trans_email/ident_sales/name"}}ihor

FedEx Corporation — earlier Federal Express Corporation and now FDX Corporation — is the USA delivery service that enjoys the trust of its clients all over the world. It provides shipping services by land and air, with overnight delivery being one of their most popular options. You should definitely consider FedEx as one of the delivery options to lit along other . This way you will create a customer-friendly environment and provide more convenient shipping ways to choose from.  In this article, you will find all the necessary steps you have to take to configure the FedEx carrier in Magento. 1. Create a FedEx Merchant Account First things first. You will need to create a FedEx merchant account and make sure to register to FedEx Web Services Production Access. Then you will have to click on the Obtain Production Key link on the production account information page and finish the registration process. After that, you will receive a key that will be used to configure FedEx in your Magentoihor

USPS Carrier — United States Postal Service — is an American delivery service, which provides both domestic and international shipments by land and air. USPS is used by The United States government and is known to be a reliable and efficient service. You can consider USPS as a shipping option for your store together with other to deliver your products faster and provide your customers with more options to choose from. To ensure easier integration of the USPS carrier into your store, we'll help you to set it up in Magento. 1. Create a USPS Shipping Account First of all, you have to create a USPS shipping account. After registration, you will receive a User ID and a link to the USPS test server. Keep in mind, that your account credentials are crucial for the further USPS configuration in your Magento store. 2. Enable USPS for Magento 1. Go to Stores > Settings > Configuration > Sales > Delivery Methods and Enable the USPS carrier for checkout.  2. Complete the following information:ihor

As a store admin, you probably know how time-consuming it is to with their images to Magento 2 one by one especially if your store operates hundreds of items. So, perhaps you are looking for easier ways to fulfill this task. Today, we'll cover how to import all products with images in Magento 2 using a local server and an external server.  Import Product Images in Magento from the Local Server One of the possible ways to import product images in Magento is through the local server. For that: 1. Go to the Magento server and upload your image files to the default folder pub/media/import. You can select any other folder, just make sure to use the correct path while uploading product images to Magento. 2. In the CSV file add the name of each image file by SKU in the appropriate row and in the corresponding column depending on the image type (base_image, thumbnail_image, small_image, additional_image, etc.). Note: if you want to add multiple images to one and the same SKU, then leave a blankihor

We all know that 2F Authentication is one of the best ways to improve admin panel security. It is a truly great feature that store owners can rely on. At the same time, a strong password is of crucial importance, because you obviously don't want your store data to be leaked. But there is a thing with long and complex passwords, you can easily forget them or even end up with a locked admin account. In this case, you must learn how to reset admin password in Magento.  In this article, we'll consider 3 ways to reset Magento 2 admin password. And if you want to get notified about the poor password change policy, use the .  1. Reset Admin Password in Magento 2 via Email One of the easiest ways to reset a password is to use Admin Panel for that. You just have to take the following steps click the Forgot Your Password link. Then fill in the Email address and press the Retrieve Password button. The system will send you a letter with the password reset link that helps you create a newihor

Magento sales emails are inevitable elements of successful store-customer communication. They help you provide information about customers' orders, shipments, etc., to maintain a better customer experience and increase loyalty.  Magento allows you to configure all transactional emails from the admin panel and even . Nothing complicated here. In this article, we'll go through everything you need to know to configure sales emails in Magento 2. How to Configure Sales Emails in Magento 2? 1. Go to Stores > Settings > Configuration > Sales > Sales Emails. As you can see, there are a lot of sections to feel in, the most important of which are and . The others include Invoice, Invoice Comments, Shipment, Shipment Comments, Credit Memo, Credit Memo Comments, andOrder Ready For Pickup in Store. All of them have the same type of information you have to complete.  2. Fill in General Settings. EnableAsynchronous sending if you want to send sales emails at regular intervals or disable it if yourihor

All store owners know how important it is to keep the order data up to date. Why? Because this way you can avoid any kind of misunderstanding, make your store more customer-friendly, and improve their experience. This is why there is a great option — Magento 2 order comments — which helps admins to clarify and update certain details, when . Read on to learn what are order comments and how you can configure them in your Magento 2. What are Magento 2 Order Comments? Magento 2 order comment is a note on the order view page used to add some details or updates about the order. They are visible in both frontend and backend order grids. However, by default, only admins can leave these comments. If you decide to add any order comment in the admin panel, it will be sent to customers' emails and/or displayed on the clients' order page. However, you don't necessarily need to send the command to customers via email. It's optional. If a customer wants to revise some things or reply to the admin's orderihor

Magento is very straightforward when it comes to in the admin, which can't be said about the customers' side. However, unfortunately, customers can frequently change their minds right after making a purchase and might want to cancel their shipment. So, it is important to know how to cancel shipments in Magento 2 to ensure seamless management and uninterrupted order processing. While you can , there are some restrictions when it comes to shipments. In fact, everything depends on the carriers you are working with and the limitations they set. e.g To cancel a shipment with UPS you have to wait 24 hours after a shipment is booked. Using FedEx, on the other hand, you can cancel a shipment within 12 hours or before the ship date, which is usually printed on the label. If you want to know how to cancel a shipment in Magento, then keep reading! We'll explain everything. How to Cancel a Shipment in Magento? To cancel a shipment in Magento: 1. Go to Sales > Orders and choose the order the shippingihor

Customers are not always ready to buy your products immediately while shopping. Usually, they need more time to make up their minds and consider all pros and cons of a certain item. And while you can , Magento wishlist will benefit your more. A wishlist is an essential feature that allows customers to have their preferred items gathered in one place and buy them during the next visit to your website. Additionally, they can share their wishlist with friends. This allows you to reach more customers and increase the demand for your products. So, today we'll cover everything you need to know about Magento 2 wishlist feature and how you can benefit from it. What is a Wishlist in Magento? Magento wishlist is a collection of products, a registered customer hasn't bought yet, but apparently plans on purchasing in the future or sharing with friends. A wishlist is a great feature not only for customers but store owners as well. Using wishlists you can analyze your sales and follow the trends. Besidesihor

If you are a store owner, you probably know that it is not easy to , increase profit margin and retain moderate prices at the same time. What is more, you definitely want to stay ahead of your competitors, develop your business and increase sales.   You can achieve that with the help of Magento 2 minimum order amount. Basically, this feature disables checkout if the subtotal is lower than the set order amount. It's a great approach to increasing sales and keeping them up to your requirements. Besides, this feature allows you to increase the average order value. And in this guide, you'll learn how to set it up. To configure Magento 2 minimum order amount: 1. Go to Stores > Settings > Configuration > Sales > Sales. 2. Fill in the information in the Minimum order Amount section. Enable the Magento 2 minimum order amount for the further configuration of this option. Fill in the Minimum Amount which defines the required subtotal after the discount's been applied. Set Include Discount Amountihor

 is a useful feature that's been released with Magento 2.3. You can not only create and add them to but also track the salable quantity and manage the number of products available for purchase. But what is the salable quantity and how does it differ from the quantity per source? These two terms may seem a little bit confusing, but in this article, we'll explore these questions and clear everything out. What is Salable Quantity in Magento 2? Magento salable quantity is the sum of all products from all your sources. It decreases when an order is placed. However, when somebody cancels an order, products are added back to the salable quantity. In other words, salable quantity reflects the number of all items you can sell. You can see an additional column — Salable Quantity — near the Quantity per Souce column while working with the product grid (Catalog > Products). Magento 2 Salable Quantity vs Quantity per Source The main difference between salable quantity and quantity per source is thatihor

To manage your sales effectively, you need a full picture of the products you have in stock. But what if there is more than one inventory source? How can you track the availability of products through each of them and ship the products timely? That's when Magento Multi-Source Inventory or Magento MSI comes in handy. In order to understand this concept of Magento and how it works, we will take a look at some of the most important features of this tool. What is Magento 2 Multi-Source Inventory? Magento 2 Multi-Source Inventory (MSI) is an upgraded tool that was released in Magento 2.3.0 in 2018. Basically, this new feature gives many efficient opportunities for merchants. It allows you to link multiple inventory sources to one or multiple websites, track the product quantity in each of them and manage your sales accordingly. Initially, Magento had a Single-Source Inventory but they've decided to add some significant changes with the 2.3.0 release. There is nothing complicated. So, evenihor

Once you have created , you can organize them into stocks. This is the other option of that helps you to manage your inventory appropriately. If you have multiple locations, then it is crucial to track the salable quantity and map your sources to the sales channels.  In this article, we will cover what are stocks exactly and how you can add them in Magento. What is Stock in Magento? Basically, a stock is a virtual representation of the sources and your inventory. Stocks help you to keep track of the number of products you have and manage their shipping to different locations. You can assign multiple sources and sales channels to one stock. But keep in mind, that one sales channel can be connected to one stock only. In this context, a sales channel is actually your Magento website.  During the initial setup, you see a Default stock which your sources and websites are assigned to by default. You cannot disable or delete it, while it is in the Single Source mode. Note: if you unassignihor

One of the most useful features of Magento is . It allows merchants to add multiple inventory sources to one or more websites. Using this feature, you can also manage multiple sales channels and run your business much more effectively. Magento 2 inventory source is one of the most important features of the MSI. But what is it and how can you add it to your website? In this article, we'll cover all these questions.  What is Magento 2 Inventory Source?  Magento 2 source is basically a physical location, where you keep your inventory. It may be any place equipped enough to store products and fulfill orders accordingly: warehouse, distribution center, brick-and-mortar stores. You have to set the number of products available for purchase per each source. If you sell products from different locations you will have to create a new source for each of them. Let's find out what steps you have to take to add new sources. How to Add New Source in Magento 2? When you start setting up Magento MSIihor

A successful business is not only a business people buy from, it is a business people can trust. One of the factors that can undermine that trust is security. It's precisely relevant for Magento since attackers work restlessly to use any . Thus, no measures taken to improve security are redundant. Magento 2 reCAPTCHA is a great built-in feature you can use to create a safe environment for your customers and admin users. Besides, the platform offers Google reCAPTCHA integration for an additional security layer. In this guide, you'll learn how to set up both Magento and Google reCAPTCHA for your store and make it a much safer place. For those who want to monitor CAPTCHA more closely we offer the . What is CAPTCHA? CAPTCHA is a challenge-response authentication and a security measure that consists of a randomly generated sequence of numbers and letters in a distorted image, which you have to type into the text box. It is a simple test that stands for "Completely Automated Public Turing testihor

All of your marketing and sales efforts have one goal — to lead customers to the purchase. Once they are on that final checkout step, every detail matters, especially the Magento payment methods you offer.  Even the slightest thing, like limited or poor payment method settings, can get in the way of a successful transaction. And the last thing you want is customers leaving right before placing an order, right? So, in this article, you’ll learn what payment methods Magento offers and how to configure them to provide the best shopping experience for your customers. Let's start right away! Online VS Offline Payment Methods Before we start exploring Magento payment methods, we have to establish what online and offline payment methods are.  Online payment methods require an internet connection and enable the immediate processing of the transaction. They rely on the payment providers and gateways, making them more accessible for users across different countries and locations. Offline paymentihor