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Keeping your blog active and relevant is quite a task. Thus, you may often need to disable some posts or update URLs. But here is the twist: your customers will get 404 error pages if you don't redirect customers from the old URLs. Needless to say, it harms both the user experience and your SEO efforts. Thus, you must create 301 redirects to ensure a smooth ride. Today, you'll find out how to create automatic blog URL redirects in the extension.  Auto Redirects for Deleted/Disabled Entities In the Magento 2 Blog, the 301 redirects for deleted or disabled blog entities are created automatically. You get this functionality out of the box and don't have to take any extra steps to set it up manually.  The readers are redirected in the following way: Blog author > blog index page Blog tag > blog index page Blog post > blog index page Auto Redirects for Changed Blog URLs When you change some blog entity URL, the process of creating an automatic redirect is slightly different. What youihor

One of the most important aspects of any business is customer service. High-quality products matter a lot, and so does the ability to communicate with your customers effectively. If you can cater to your clients' needs and solve their requests promptly, you establish yourself as a brand people can trust.  You can assist your customers in different ways depending on your business type. Now, it's easier than ever given the number of available . But there are two sides of the same coin. What option exactly will be the one? We know how overwhelming such choices can be. Thus, to give you a hand, we prepared a list of the best Shopify customer support apps that cover diverse aspects of customer service. Let's get right to them! Top Customer Support Apps for Shopify Icon App name Developer Price Free plan Free trial Login as Customer: Support Magefan Pro - $39/month MIT AI Chatbot & Sales Bot Meetanshi Pro Plan - $49 / month AeroChat AeroChat Basic - $49/month Growth - $149/month Advanced -ihor

February 24, 2022 marks 2 years or 731 days of full-scale russian invasion of Ukraine… However, the russian hybrid war began 10 years ago on February 20, 2014. It all started with the Crimea occupation by russia in 2014. Then the russian army invaded other parts of Ukraine - Donetsk and Luhansk regions.  Today, we’d like to remind ourselves and the world: why our lives have split into “before” and “after” since February 24, 2022. We understand that the world news has slightly switched from the russian full-scale war in Ukraine to other important topics. However, the war in Ukraine is still not over... Our day doesn't begin with a cup of coffee or tea. Every day begins with reading news of the latest missile attacks and how many people died (these attacks have been ongoing from day one of this war).  Every day at 9 a.m. we have a moment of silence to commemorate those who have been killed in the russian war against Ukraine. In this article, we recalled the biggest, heartbreaking eventsihor

Blog post short content is the first few sentences or a quick summary of the post displayed on the . In other words, it is a text you can see on the blog homepage, category and any other post list pages. In Magefan you can easily configure the length of the short content, and the with the short content. Today, you'll learn more about it. How to Manage the Length of the Short Content? While short content should give your reader a glimpse at the post content, it shouldn't be too long. That's why it's important to keep it relatively short.  To configure short content in Shopify blog: 1. Navigate to Apps > Magefan Blog > Configuration and find the Post List section. 2. Specify the Default Short Content Length (in characters) and set the Short Content End Characters. It will be displayed in case you exceed the length of the short content.  Once you Save the settings, your posts' short content will be aligned with them on the frontend.  How to Set Short Content in Shopify Blog Postihor

If you have a website, especially in eCommerce, you know how important it is to track . It helps to improve your marketing, sales and content strategies as well as get feedback on what works and what doesn't.  So the ultimate question is not about whether to track data or not, but rather how to track it: client-side or server-side. While most websites use client-side tracking, server-side can also bring a lot of benefits to the table. So today we'll discuss both tracking methods to help you determine which one fits your needs best. Those of you who use Magento as an eCommerce platform will also find a ready-to-use solution for client-side and server-side tracking. So stick around. Same as always, before we determine the similarities and differences of both tracking methods, let's talk about them first. What is Client-Side Tracking? Client-side tracking is the process of tracking users' actions on your website and sending data from users' browsers to the tag management system or analyticsihor

Google has become more sophisticated in ranking the most useful and user-friendly pages. But that's not the only thing. The way pages get into Google Index is changing too. That's when XML sitemap and Google Indexing API come into play. Should you rely on the standard crawling or request indexing through API? Today you stop wondering which option is best for your ranking and SEO in general.  We'll compare the XML sitemap and Google Indexing API to determine if you need both for your website.   As usual, before we get to the main part, let's define what these concepts are. What is XML Sitemap? XML sitemap is a file where you include information about the pages, videos and other files on your website and the relationships between them. This file tells Google which pages are important on your website and which ones you want indexed. Google then uses the sitemap to crawl your pages and add them to the index.  Before you ask, Google can discover your pages through internal and externalihor

A blog is an effective solution to maintain your online presence and attract more visitors. Yet, to keep readers engaged, you should also implement blog comments. Comments help you deliver to people's needs better. What also matters is the option to reply to blog comments in Shopify. Of course, you can do it on the Shopify storefront. But it would be more convenient to reply to blog comments without having to leave the admin panel, right? That's exactly what the offers. It comes with , where you have the comment reply option in Magefan Comments. To reply to blog comments in the Shopify: 1. Navigate to Apps > Magefan Blog > Comments. 2. Open a comment you'd like to reply to and press the Reply button. 3. Type your reply in the corresponding field and Save changes. Now you can see your reply on the storefront: These are all the steps you need to take to reply to blog comments in Shopify. Everything is done in a few clicks. But that's not it. To operate your blog comments effectively, youihor

Millions of people go through millions of pages they find on Google daily. If you want your Magento website to be within that number and get discovered by potential customers, you need to get into the Google index. Otherwise, your chances of getting organic traffic range from zero to none, which is basically the same thing. To get Google to index your website you need to know how the index works and how to submit a page to Google. So, today we'll cover this along with the most common reasons why Google doesn't index your website and how to fix that.  Don't get overwhelmed just yet. It is actually not that hard to grasp the concepts of the Google indexing process. We promise. Warning: we'll start from the basics. So if you've already generated a sitemap for your Magento store, just move to the other sections.  How Google Finds Your Content? Before you learn how to get Google to index your website, you need to know how the index works in the first place. The process comes down to 4ihor

Getting indexed by Google fast is an opportunity not many websites are exposed to since the majority of them rely on a sitemap. The XML sitemap does help Google discover your pages, but it is not fast enough to display relevant changes in search.  Thus, if you want to see your changes reflected in Google search results almost instantly, you need Google Indexing API. It is a speedier and more direct approach to indexing that outperforms standard crawling.  While it is relatively hard to set up, you can still do it by using the . In this guide, though, you'll learn all about the prerequisites of the Indexing API and how to set it up for Magento. Before we dive deeper into the topic, let's define what is Google Indexing API.  What is Google Indexing API? Google Indexing API is a powerful tool that allows you to notify Google when pages on your website are added, updated or removed. Correspondingly, Google schedules a fresh crawl each time you make changes to your website pages. Asihor

Hi, the Magefan customers and welcome the newbies of our Magefan blog,  We're happy to share our latest news and product updates of this January. Since we've already published at the beginning of the month, we're happy to share another portion of the product releases our team has been working on this month. New features of ! Features: Added compatibility with the Google Tag Manager Server Container (GTM Extra). Option to use GTM Server Container or GA4 Measurement Protocol to track only missing purchase transactions (GTM Extra). Option to define Google Ads Tag ID (GTM Plus). Code Refactor. The latest available version is v 2.5.0 Request a FREE trial   New features of ! Features: Simplified the installation process for the POS system, eliminating the need for "pos" in the "pub" folder. Enhanced cash operations functionality, requiring comments for taking or putting cash. Daily cash operation history is now accessible on the session page, with a complete history available in theihor

Once you configure the , you might wonder whether you need indexing API too. The answer is Yes if you want more control over what gets indexed and when. But where do you start? You can delve into the technical part and spend hours starting the implementation or configure the .  Today, we'll talk about the latter since it is way easier to use the indexing API in Magento this way.   Once you , navigate to Stores > Configuration > Magefan Extensions > Google Indexing. Then, enable the extension and continue with the other settings. Indexing Delay If you decide to send Google indexing requests automatically or manually, note that they are sent immediately. However, what if you decide to promptly change something else on the page and something else after that? It will create too many unnecessary requests to Google. To avoid this, set the Indexing Delay (in minutes) to delay the request, manual or automatic. Credentials To send indexing requests to Google via API, you must register yourihor

Satisfying your customers' needs is a demanding task, especially when the items you sell on Shopify come in different sizes. It's frustrating when the long-awaited item doesn't fit, don't you agree? Thus, getting into a cycle of constant returns and unsatisfied shoppers, you lose more than you gain. The best solution? Provide clear sizing guides for people to be confident in their choices. But here comes the next dilemma — what to go for? With all the available options out there, you may find it difficult to settle for one. So, we prepared a list of the best Shopify size chart apps for you to find a perfect match. Let's see what these options offer, shall we? Top Size Chart Apps for Shopify Icon App name Developer Price Free plan Free trial Easy Size Chart & Size Guide Magefan Standard - $4.99/month Pro - $9.99/month Kiwi Size Chart & Recommender Staytuned Premium - $6.99/month Plus - $12.49/month Ultimate - $24.49/month BF Size Chart & Size Guide Relentless Apps Premium - $6.99/monthihor

In the world of eCommerce, new stores go live every day. Millions of users choose Shopify for their journey given the platform is relatively simple to use. Yet, even with all the necessary means at your disposal, it might be difficult to make the first step. With the variety of options, you may be uncertain as to what exactly to settle for. That's a common thing if you want to make your store unique and engaging.  But don't worry. We've prepared a list of the best Shopify website examples so you can get new ideas and ensure that creativity has no limits. Ready to get inspired? 1. Allbirds Combining comfort and eco-awareness, Allbirds is a great Shopify website example to start with. Though the idea of being eco-friendly is not new, the implementation is certainly fresh. The brand uses unique wool fabric specifically for shoes making them sustainable. Customers are also attracted to the simple but appealing design and recycled packaging. With the variety of colours and sizes, you'll certainlyihor

Making informed business decisions is only possible with accurate data about transactions and orders. Agree? Then, you probably need help with the problem of missing transactions in Google Analytics 4 (GA4).  You're not alone in your struggle since missing transactions and orders in GA4 are more common than one would think. There are plenty of reasons why it appears, but only a few solutions. In this guide, we'll cover the most common reasons why transactions are missing in GA4 and what you can do to improve the data accuracy. Those of you who use Magento, stay tuned to learn about the solution to this issue. Reasons Why Transactions Are Missing in Google Analytics 4 There is no one-size-fits-all answer regarding missing transactions and orders in Google Analytics 4. There could be multiple reasons why it happens or just one. However, identifying it helps you to eliminate the issue and improve the data tracking in your store. Let's review why some data might be incorrect or missing fromihor

Whether you disable, delete or change Shopify Blog URLs, you don't want readers to end up on the 404 pages. This badly influences your visitors' experience and makes your Shopify blog SEO efforts go in vain. Not the best scenario.  Thus, to avoid this, you need to create blog URL redirects in Shopify. So, today you'll learn how to create URL redirects for the by Magefan. Auto Redirects for Disabled Entities Whenever you disable some blog posts, categories, tags and authors, the Magefan Blog app creates automatic redirects. Here's how readers are redirected based on a page they try to access: Blog post > category > root category > blog homepage Blog category > parent category > root category > blog homepage Blog author > blog homepage Blog tag > blog homepage You don't need to enable or create anything since redirects from disabled blog entities are enabled automatically. Auto Redirects on Blog URL Change The other case when you need to create blog URL redirects is when you change theihor

When your sitemaps aren't generated or catalogue price rules aren't updated, the first thing to check is cron jobs. Since they run in the background you notice something's off only when certain tasks aren't performed automatically.  Sometimes you discover cron issues too late to avoid the damage. So it's important to be aware of the cron jobs processes and fix them timely. That's what we'll cover in this guide. You'll learn how to set up failed and missed cron job notifications with the .  To enable missed cron job notifications in Magento:  1. Navigate to Stores > Configuration > Magefan Extensions > Cron Schedule and find the Email Notifications section. 2. Enable Email Notifications about missed cron jobs or tasks that failed.  3. Choose whether to Report Missed Tasks. If set to No, you'll receive notifications only about the failed cron task. 4. Specify the Template, Sender and Receipinets (coma-separated) for the cron job notifications.  5. Set the Schedule of theihor

The Magento team regularly releases new versions with stunning features, fixes and security improvements. It's meant to secure your store from security threats, boost functionality and improve performance. But it won't work for you, unless you update Magento 2 timely.  Some delay the update out of fear of the complicated update process. Some want to avoid the expenses following the update. Some just don't see why they need to update if everything works fine. In any case, you put your store at risk, by running on an outdated version of Magento.  In this guide, we aim to get you one step closer to Magento 2 update. You'll go through the Magento 2 upgrade process step by step: from creating a backup to fixing the issues that might pop up after the update.  Ready? Why Do You Need to Update Magento 2? Those of you who still doubt whether to update Magento 2 to the latest version, might need to skim through the following benefits. Improved performance — a new version of Magento is optimisedihor

Repetitive tasks would be quite hard to handle if it weren't for the automation. Fortunately, Magento 2 has you covered with the to manage your store operations effectively. Except for scheduling the crons, you might need to edit their information. That's when it gets complicated since you need to have some technical background to edit cron details in Magento 2. But not if you use the to edit cron job information right in the admin panel. Sounds intriguing, doesn't it?  To edit cron job information in Magento 2: 1. Go to System > Cron > Cron Jobs. 2. Find the cron job you want to edit and click on it. 3. Edit the cron instance, method, group, and status, or reschedule the cron job if needed. Don't forget to Save the changes once you finish. This is how easily you can edit cron job information in Magento 2 in a matter of a few clicks. Once all the cron jobs are adjusted, you can also .

Although browser-based tracking has proven to be effective in collecting data, it's not 100%. Due to 3rd-party cookies and adblockers customers use, some data still doesn't make it to your Google Analytics account. To avoid this, you need to find a way to bypass the 3rd party-cookies. The only solution is to take the tracking to an entirely new level — server-side tracking.  You can either using the GA4 Measurement Protocol or GTM Server Container. Today, we'll walk you through the latter and explain how to set up and use it properly. The tool you'll need for a smooth implementation is .  However, before we move to the main part of the guide, let's define what is GTM server container. What is a GTM Server Container? GTM server container is a new way of using Google Tag Manager to send measurement data from your server to GTM servers. Once you collect that data you can choose how to shape it and where to route it from the GTM server (to GA4, Google Ads, etc.) So, basically, you createihor

Magento pricing is one of the first things you start to explore when deciding to . The open-source nature of the platform does allow you to extend the default functionally and build any features you need. However, how much is this going to cost you? Here you'll find a breakdown of all Magento costs and fees regarding the licence, hosting, domain, themes, extension and much more. We'll also cover how much Magento costs you to maintain and support, so you can make an informed purchasing decision.  Before we dive deeper into the Magento pricing and fees, please note that these numbers are just an estimation. The prices may vary considerably. They will depend on the number of customization and changes you need to make to the Magento core and the integrations you want to implement. Magento Costs Overview Phase Cost Lisence Magento Open Source - $0, Adobe Commerce - starting at $22,000, Adobe Commerce on Cloud starting at $40,000 Hosting $10 -$80/month Domain Brand new — $10-12/year, expiredihor

You do hundreds of small tasks in your Magento 2 store daily. While they don't seem to be a significant time-waster individually, together they kill productivity. It happens a lot, especially when you start to scale your business. Your store grows, and so does the complexity and the repetition of tasks you need to complete.  Magento automation gives time you and your team would rather spend on high-value tasks. So, if you struggling to keep up with product updates, category management and other important tasks, you're in the right place. Today, you'll learn how to turn the most time-consuming Magento operations into self-fulfilling, automated tasks. Ready to start? 1. Add Products to Categories Adding products to categories or rearranging categories is one of the most time-consuming tasks in Magento. You prepare categories for sale, organize new products in categories or gather all best sellers in one place. And it never changes. Whatever point your store is at, you need to create andihor