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Launching an online store is a big step, beyond just a visually appealing website. Shopware 6, a robust e-commerce platform, empowers businesses with diverse functionalities for engaging online storefronts. The journey from development to deployment demands meticulous attention to detail. Thorough pre-launch checks before going live on Shopware 6 are crucial.  In this blog let’s explore the pivotal reasons behind the necessity of pre-launch checks in Shopware 6. By investing time and effort into a comprehensive pre-l...

Recently I needed to import the live database of Shopware 6 for a project. But the live database was Mariadb. I had to make some product-related changes in that database. I encountered several problems importing the database in my local system which had only mysql as the database service. I will discuss this in detail in this blog post. Step 1- I logged in to the SSH and used the mysqldump command to export the database from a server which was in Mariadb. mysqldump -u username -p -h hostname databasename > filename.sql Step 2-  After the export was completed I downloaded the e...

Before sending an email, we will repeatedly check to ensure everything is correct. Once it's sent, there is no chance to redo it. The same principle applies when building an ecommerce website. Checking it repeatedly to make it error-free is a serious task. That's where the test environment comes into play. What is a Test environment? A test environment is a controlled setup designed to assess the functionality and performance of software or systems, allowing developers to identify and resolve issues before deployment. It replicates the real-world conditions in which the software will operate, ensuring thorough testing and validation. ...

In the competitive world of E-commerce, every detail matters. While product quality and competitive prices are crucial, there's an often overlooked hero that plays a critical role in your online store's success: your theme. It's not just about aesthetics; it's the foundation upon which you'll build your brand identity, user experience, and ultimately, your bottom line. Shopware is an open-source e-commerce platform known for its flexibility and scalability, providing businesses with a robust foundation for online retail. Sh...

The number of online shops has shot up in the last decade. The competition among ecommerce stores is also getting stronger. In this competitive landscape grabbing the attention of the audience is hard. Then comes SEO into the frame. In the modern world, Search Engine Optimization is a major factor. If you don’t follow best SEO practices it will negatively affect the performance of your ecommerce store. To stay ahead of the competition, the Shopware 6 store has certain SEO settings to boost performance. Let’s take a look at what is SEO and the s...

Choosing the right setup for your online store is super important. It's like picking the foundation that decides how well your business can grow, stay safe, and make customers happy in the online world. This setup is the backbone, shaping how your digital store looks and making sure everything runs smoothly. If you've decided to go with Shopware for your online shop, the next big question is: Do you want the regular Shopware store look, or do you prefer a more flexible setup called headless architecture? This blog is here to help you figure out which one suits your business needs better.

Stepping into the world of online stores with Shopware, shop owners often face the common challenge of people leaving their shopping carts before completing a purchase. In 2023, the average abandonment rate stands at a staggering 69.23%, signifying that nearly 70% of shoppers who diligently add items to their carts refrain from completing the checkout process. Shoppers add things to their cart but then leave before finishing the checkout.  The reasons are varied, making it important for businesses to understand th...

By default, Shopware 6 only provides 2 cm elements to add videos to the shopping experience pages. They are Vimeo videos and YouTube videos. You can only add what is on YouTube or Vimeo to our site. So there is no provision to directly upload video and show it on the front end. In this blog, it discusses how to add custom-uploaded videos to the site. This blog assumes that you have the basic knowledge to develop cms blocks and elements. First, we need to create a custom CMS block

Introduction Currently, in Shopware it is not possible to provide customer-based prices or discounts for products using tags/categories. In this article, we will discuss how to provide a price based on the customer. To do customer-based price calculations that can't be met with Shopware's default options, we have to decorate the service ProductPriceCalculator. It comes with a “calculate” method, which you can decorate and customise. So you should have a basic understanding of service decoration in Shopware. We will be creating ...

Shopware is a powerful and versatile e-commerce platform that can help businesses of all sizes create successful online stores. With its flexible and scalable structure, Shopware is capable of meeting the demands of both large businesses and startups. Understanding the right Shopware 6 edition for your business is crucial to ensuring that your online store meets your specific needs and also keeps the costs in check.  This article helps you understand the features of Shopware Community Edition, Shopware Cloud Edition, and Shopware Enterpris...