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Magento Basics – How To Create Sub Category Grid
Clients have often asked me why including a sub category grid on product pages is not standard functionality of Magento. Most eCommerce sites require this type of navigation. Although this is not "out of the box" functionality it is relatively easy to implement and...
WordPress Advanced – Create Custom Page Templates
WordPress is an extremely versatile platform and can be used for a variety of websites. If any custom development is required you may need to create a custom page template. Creating a custom page template will allow you to add blocks & custom script to specific...
Magento Basics – How To Clear Magento Log Files
Over time Magento log files build up causing your database to increase in size. This can cause issues in your site speed & can cause backup issues. A common question that my clients ask is, how to clear Magento log files. How To Clear Magento Log Files There are 2...
Magento Basics – How To Backup Your Store
Keeping a recent & up-to-date backup of your store is extremely important especially when you are constantly updating your catalog. There are many risks & threats involved whilst running a website. These could involve server issues or a security breach, both...
Magento 1.9 CE – Responsive Theme – New Features
Magento 1.9 CE is finally here with a range of new features including a fully responsive theme. I have been inpatiently waiting for the release of the RWD responsive theme and its finally arrived. The following article will break down the new features offered by the...
WordPress Basics – How To Install WordPress
WordPress - one of the leading blogging platforms, extremely versatile and ideal for a variety of websites. In this article I will explain the process of how to install Wordpress. (Please note, installation may differ depending on hosting server setup) Step 1 To...
Magento Basics – How To Install Magento
Magento - one of the leading eCommerce platforms, ideal for small and corporate size businesses alike. In this article I will explain the process of how to install Magento. (Please note, installation may differ depending on hosting server setup) Step 1 To install...
Magento Basics – SEO Checklist
There are many ways to improve the SEO of your Magento store. Its easy to get caught up with complex SEO techniques and forget about the basics. Using your Magento admin panel you can increase the SEO of your website massively. Please note, the following suggestions...