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Magento 2 bestsellers are products with a top-selling record that generate maximum revenue in your store. The best-seller level is based on the products, orders, and tax statistics that Magento generates for you.  Bestsellers increase customers' confidence level and give a sense of quality and guarantee since these products are already trusted by others.  So, doesn't it makes sense to generate even more revenue from products that already sell well? Displaying best-selling products in Magento 2 also helps you to improve customers' experience. Popular products are being displayed in plain view which saves customers time and encourages them to make purchasing decisions faster. Though you can display best-seller products in Magento by default, it requires you to manually set up a widget for each page where you want to display these products.  In this article, we'll show you how to automate the process with the and display bestsellers on multiple pages at once.  This extension enablesihor

The deadlock issue is one of the biggest and most difficult , which every Magento developer comes across sooner or later. Once you start to search for how to fix deadlock issues in Magento, you will have a hard time finding an ultimate guide. So, my guess is —  it is probably not the first article you come across. But hopefully, you'll find the answer here. In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know to understand and fix deadlock issues. Or at least significantly reduce them. Why Do Magento Indexes Get Invalidated? When you face the Magento deadlock issue, the first thing is to check Magento indexes and learn why they get invalidated. For that go to System > Tools > Index Management, make sure that you have set up index mode correctly and that your . Magento index modes Magento has two index modes: Update on Save — reindex is done during product save (it is not recommended to enable this mode on production since it can significantly increase product saving time). Updateihor

With the extensive custom database, you always have to go to extra mile to to improve security. Two-factor authentication is one of those tiny security steps you have to take to avoid any security loopholes and data leaks.  Correspondingly it is an additional layer of security beyond credentials and every user attempting to log in goes through. Though it is not recommended to , there are some exceptions. You can disable it if the store is in the development or testing stage.  Still, you don't have to disable two-factor authentication completely, you can do this for a specific user.  Note: to monitor if two factor authenticatioln is disabled enable the Extension. To disable Two-factor authentication in Magento for a specific user: 1. Create a etc/di.xml file in your custom module: <?xml version="1.0" ?> <config xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:noNamespaceSchemaLocation="urn:magento:framework:ObjectManager/etc/config.xsd"> <type name="Magento\TwoFactorAuth\Model\TfaSession">ihor

When running an eCommerce store, you need to dedicate a great deal of time to managing your products. You may need to update them, transfer them to a different directory or a new website, or submit them for external analysis.   That's exactly when you need Magento product export. If you don't know how to do it, don't worry. We've got you covered. In this article, you'll learn to export products in Magento 2. Want to upload your products to the comparison lists or marketplaces? Check out the extension and let a wider audience know about your store. To export products in Magento 2:  1. Navigate to System > Data Transfer > Export. 2. Choose Products as the Entity Type and CSV — as the Export File Format.  3. Tick the Fields Enclosure checkbox if you want to enclose the incorrect symbols during export.  4. Filter through the table of product attributes and select only those you need for export. If there are attributes you want to Exclude, just tick the corresponding checkboxesihor

When making a purchasing decision all customers go through certain steps to determine what products best fit their needs. And since people are social creatures collective opinion plays a huge role in that decision. Therefore, when it comes to , Magento "Who Viewed This Also Viewed That" blocks can give your sales strategy the boost it needs.  But the best thing is — it works every time, regardless if customers want to buy something from you already or are looking for some alternatives.  We know how to make these blocks work best for you and how to configure Magento "Who Viewed This Also Viewed That" in a few clicks.  Ready to find out? Where to Display "Who Viewed This Also Viewed That" in Magento 2?  People who come to your website, might not be sure what product they want to buy. So providing them with some alternatives other people also viewed might be the push they need to make up their minds.  The uses of the "Who Viewed This Also Viewed That" blocks are limitlessihor

Though there are plenty of in your Magento 2 store but driving traffic stands out the most. Our Magento Blog extension helps you to provide value to your customers, promote your products and improve the online visibility of your brand.  is also a great option if you need to manage everything within one admin panel. It offers you plenty of import options if you want to move to Magefan Blog from other vendors.  However, you can also export blog posts in CSV when required. And we'll teach you how in this article. To export Magento blog posts in CSV format:  Note: you need to have edition.  Navigate to Content > Blog > Posts.  Find the Export to option, select CSV and press Export. Once you export the blog posts in CSV, you can import them to any other instance or CRM you need. However, if you're moving the blog content between multiple instances with Magefan Blog, it's better to .  For more information, check out the .

Retargeting and email marketing stand out among other marketing strategies since they help to attract leads and returning customers. But isn't it better to encourage people to buy more while they're still on your website?   are great in attracting visitors to your products while "Who Bought This Also Bought That" blocks help you earn more from people who already want to buy something from you. So, here you'll learn why you need to set up "Who Bought This Also Bought That" in Magento 2, how to do that automatically, and how to display these blocks on multiple pages of your store. Why Do You Need "Who Bought This Also Bought That" Block? Imagine a customer who comes to your website to purchase the Fitness Training Course. They finalize the order and leave your website feeling like they've got everything they need. But once they start training they see that some of the gear is missing.  So, they start looking for it and don't necessarily land on your website.  What if you've addedihor

If you want to sell globally and manage a  website, be ready to do a lot of translation, depending on the number of languages you want to translate your website to.  Magento is very flexible with translations since it provides you with the out-of-the-box. However, translating long-form content requires a lot of manual work.  Not very time-effective, is it? Luckily there is Crowdin that allows you to streamline the translations workflow, and modify and deploy translations online automatically.  The only thing left is to get all your content synced with Crowdin so you can add translations in real-time.  That's what our is here for and in this article, you'll learn how you can configure it. General Configuration Once you , you need to Enable it. For that just go to Stores > Configuration > Magefan Extensions > Crowdin Integration > General. Don't forget to Save Config before moving on with the synchronization. Activate Crowdin Integration To synchronize Magento and Crowdin youihor

Thank you page or checkout success page is one of the most valuable pages in the customer journey on your store. Correspondingly, it's important to optimise it to increase customer engagement and ROI. The best way to achieve this is through  to checkout in Magento, which could lead anywhere from blog to catalog and customer accounts. In this guide, you'll learn how to add custom CMS block to checkout page in Magento using different tools. We'll also share how to display CMS blocks on checkout under different conditions using the and Pages extension. Key takeaways Magento CMS blocks on the checkout success page allow merchants to display content after an order is placed. There are three ways to add a custom CMS block to the checkout page in Magento: via theme, via a custom module, and via widgets. For better personalization, merchants can show CMS blocks on the checkout success page based on specific conditions (cart subtotal, customer attributes, purchased products, etc). Why Addihor

Have you been in a situation where you had to remove some products from the order or change the size and color? Unfortunately, such things happen in eCommerce all the time. But while you can't control what customers might need to change in the order, you can optimize the process and edit orders more effectively. So, one of the first questions you might ask when is "Can I add or remove items from a Magento order?". Sadly, the answer is not positive unless you know some coding or have access to the database to update order items programmatically. For those of you who want to update or delete order items in the Magento 2 admin panel, there is a solution — . And today you'll learn how it works to update order items in seconds. To update or delete order items in Magento 2: 1. Navigate to Sales > Orders and find the order you want to edit. 2. Scroll down to the Items Ordered section and press Edit. 3. Magefan Order Editor allows you to update every ordered item, change the quantity, add new productsihor

As one of the most important processes in your store, order management plays a vital role in both customers and admin's experience. If it is not time-effective and convenient for both parties, it's a missed opportunity.   To optimize the process you have to edit orders without cancel and extend the order grid field. However, by default, you have to cancel an order and create a new one every time you need to edit a customer name, order status, payment method or ordered items, etc.  It increases the workload for the admins and makes quite ineffective.  So, in this comprehensive guide, you'll learn how to edit orders without cancel in Magento with the . How to Edit Orders Without Cancel? Editing order in Magento requires redundant steps which are not enough for optimal order management. You can't edit any of the order details without canceling the order and creating a new one. However, there is no need to call out for developers or learn how to code to change order details in Magentoihor

If you need to get current URL in Magento 2 PHTML file the easiest way to do this is to use the following code: $currentUrl = $block->getUrl('*/*/*', ['_current' => true, '_use_rewrite' => true]); This is the best method since you don't even need to use the Object Manager. The same code works for block PHP classes as well. But you need to replace $block with $this. Example: $currentUrl = $this->getUrl('*/*/*', ['_current' => true, '_use_rewrite' => true]); But... The Best Way to Get Current URL in Magento 2 The best way is to use UrlInterface. Example: $urlInterface = \Magento\Framework\App\ObjectManager::getInstance() ->get(\Magento\Framework\UrlInterface::class);$currentUrl = $urlInterface->getCurrentUrl(); Using the object manager directly is not recommended, so you need to include UrlInterface dependence in your class constructor to be able to use it. Example: private $urlInterface;public function __construct(...\Magento\Framework\UrlInterface $urlInterface...) {$this->urlInterfaceihor

If you want to change the order number in Magento 2 you must have a valid reason for it. Unfortunately, Magento doesn't allow you to add any prefixes, suffixes, or custom characters to your order numbers which would make them easier to recognize.  By default, order numbers have 9 digits. It is not very convenient since it doesn't tell much about the order and doesn't allow to enough. Whether you want to add a store code, year, or any other custom character to your order number, you have to customize them. The easier way to do this is with the . So, today we'll cover how to change order numbers in Magento with just a few clicks. To change the order number in Magento 2:  1. Navigate to Sales > Orders and find the order you'd like to edit the order number for. 2. Edit Order and Account Information. 3. Change Order Number in Magento 2 by removing redundant characters, adding the store identifiers, year, or other prefixes or suffixes that make it easier to read the order number for yourihor

Hello Magento fans, This June we've got plenty of news and updates for you since we've released 2 new extensions and added plenty of new features and fixed to about 12 of them. So, let's dive in. You have a lot to discover. New ! Order management is one of the most essential processes in your Magento 2 store. It directly influences customers' experience and their desire to return and purchase from you repeatedly. Sometimes customers want to change the shipping address or remove some products they added to the order accidentally. Here's when Edit Order Extension takes the stage to help you process customers' requests faster and keep the order data organized.  You can edit all of the order details: status, number, website, customer, shipping&biling addresses, payment methods, and ordered items.  The module tracks all of the changes and offers a Quick Order Edit feature, so you can conveniently edit orders without canceling them.   Introducing (beta version)! For retailers whoihor

Generating new content for your blog constantly allows you to keep visitors engaged and rank for more keywords in search. It is a vital strategy if you want to drive more people to your store and increase revenue correspondingly.  However, sometimes you just don't have enough time to create and post all of the content. To keep up with the schedule you have to log in to your admin panel and enable the blog posts you want to publish.  Today we'll fix that. After you , you can schedule the publication, and our will publish them automatically.  To schedule blog posts in Magento: 1. Navigate to Content > Blog > Posts and go to the blog post you'd like to schedule. 2. Scroll down to the Display Setting, find the Publish Date, and set the future date when you need a blog post to go live. Note: if you need to disable the blog post after some time you can use the End Date. Our extension will not only disable the blog post at a set time but create a redirect to the blog homepage automaticallyihor

Though most of the development tasks are done via developer , a store should run in production mode to ensure a secure and fast environment. In this guide, you'll learn how to set Magento 2 production mode correctly and explain how to do it without downtime. How to Set Production Mode in Magento? Switching Magento to production mode requires running one simple CLI command:  php bin/magento deploy:mode:set production However, there are some steps before and after that you should know about. Step 1: Check the current mode To see what Magento mode a store is in, run the following command: php bin/magento deploy:mode:show After running this command, you'll receive one of these two messages: Current application mode: productionCurrent application mode: developer Step 2: Set production mode in Magento If a store is in developer mode, the following CLI command helps Magento set production mode: php bin/magento deploy:mode:set production To switch back to developer or default mode, run the sameihor

Magento 2 back-in-stock notification is a great way to reduce cart abandonment due to product unavailability. It allows customers to sign up for and be notified when a product is back in stock.  However, it works only for registered customers and only in case you display out-of-stock products on the storefront. As an alternative, we offer you to create a Magento back-in-stock category where you gather all products you've restocked within a certain period. Don't worry, you won't have to manually add and remove products from this category. You just need to enable .  So, let's check how you can optimize your stock management with the Magento 2 back-in-stock or any other date-based category. There are a few steps included in the process, but the result is worth the effort. To create back-in-stock category for Magento:  1. Create Magento category Before enabling any dynamic category rules you have to create a category which all the products will be added to. In this case, it's the Back-in-Stockihor

"In Stock" and "Out of Stock" options in Magento 2 store are important components of your . They give your customers information about the availability of the products. Thus, it's recommended to display Magento 2 product stock status to improve customers shopping experience and show a professional, customer-oriented approach. In Magento, you can set up stock for each product separately and configure the catalog stock options for all products at once. So, today, you'll learn how to do this. To manage Magento 2 stock you need to navigate to Stores > Configuration > Catalog > Inventory. Configure Magento 2 Stock Options Magento 2 Stock Options apply to the entire product catalog. To configure it: 1. Enable the Decrease Stock When Order is Placed option in order to decrease the number of products in stock once someone purchases the product. 2. Enable the Set Items' Status to be In Stock When Order is Cancelled option to increase the number of products in stock once the purchase is canceledihor

Online is a new reality. So if you're wondering when is the right time to create eCommerce website in Magento, it's now. Magento is a robust solution with more than 500 000 downloads and about 190 000 stores using it to cover their business needs. It is flexible, customizable, and scalable. This gives you plenty of opportunities to grow your business and deliver an exceptional online experience. That's exactly why . And since eCommerce sales are predicted to hit $6,5 trillion by 2023, chances are you don't want to catch the last train. Start acting now.  In this comprehensive guide, you will learn everything you need to know to create Magento website along with how to choose the right Magento edition. We will also discuss the price of Magento eCommerce development and the estimated time required to build Magento website. There is too much to cover, so let's jump right to it. What Magento Edition to Choose? Once you decide to create Magento 2 store, you usually get stuck on what Magentoihor

There are different ways to install Magento 2 Extension: 1. Install Magento 2 Extension via the Composer This installation method is the most preferred, but not all Magento 2 extension vendors provide a possibility to install their modules via the Composer. Composer is the package manager for the PHP, it allows you to manage dependencies of Magento 2 extensions and PHP libraries. It also facilitates the upgrade process of Magento2 & Magento2 Extensions.   2. Install Magento 2 Extension from Archive This is the most common method since Magento 1.x times. 

Magento stores a lot of data in the database to optimize the performance of your store. However, once you update any of that data, the system starts indexing it to restore the changes in the database tables. That's exactly when the "One or more indexers are invalid. Make sure your Magento cron job is running" error appears in the admin panel. It is one of the most common Magento errors all Magento users come across when working with Magento. It might seem just annoying admin notice, but there is more than that behind it. Today you'll learn why "One or more indexers are invalid" appears and how you can easily fix it from the admin panel or via CLI. Why "One or more indexers are invalid" error appears? Since Magento is a complex system it has a special feature to schedule and run store tasks automatically — . Except for sending newsletters and notifications, updating catalog price rules and currency rates, cron tasks also run reindex. So, usually, is run automatically. However, if there isihor