Blog - Page 7

In Opencart we can create a variant product based on the master product. A product variant is a pre-defined option product. For example, let's say we add a product with red and blue options (product id 50), now we can create a variant based on this product and select the option red only to make the [...]

In Opencart 4, filters allow customers to quickly narrow down product searches based on specific attributes like size, color, price range, rating, or brand. Filters enhance the shopping experience by allowing customers to easily find products that match their needs, leading to higher conversion rates and a more user-friendly interface. This guide will cover how [...]

In this Opencart tips and tricks, we are showing you to set different shipping methods like free shipping on Opencart, similarly flat rate shipping, shipping rate as per item, free shipping after some amount is reached on total orders, pick from store setup, flat rate up to 100 and then free shipping and so on. [...]

With advancement of versions OpenCart is using best opensource like bootstrap, flex slider, Magnific Popup: Responsive jQuery Lightbox Plugin, OWL Carousel, font awesome and for captcha now it is using Google reCAPTCHA, in this blog post we will show you how to set it up in contact us page so captcha is easy for human and [...]

In this Opencart user manual, we are showing about the dashboard in the administration area of Opencart, right now there are 8 default widgets provided by Opencart: Recent Activity, Sales Analytics, Total Customers, World Map, People Online, Total Orders, Latest Orders, and Total Sales. When you login in the admin section then you can see [...]

Zone Shipping is simply shipping that is based on the different destinations, or geo zones, based on the weight of the total order. For example, if your shipping from California USA. You can set a rate to other customers in other states, or other countries by setting up a zone for each destination and then [...]

By default, OpenCart has every country enabled in your Localisation settings. What if your online store only caters to a few countries. Disabling them all in the admin panel one by one would be a pain. You would have to: Open System > Localisation > Countries menu in admin panel. Click Edit on the country you want to disable. [...]

Now in OpenCart 3.0 and 2.3.0.1 version, it is very easy to setup google reCaptcha in multiple pages. Forms of Opencart that google reCaptcha supported are Register, Guest Checkout, Reviews, Returns, and Contact. Basic Captcha: Go to Extensions >> Extensions >> In Choose the extension type >> Captchas (2) Now click the green button to [...]

This Opencart tip is to show images for the sub-categories in the Opencart version 2.3, but you can make changes as per the following instructions. Opencart 2.3 Find the following code at catalog\controller\product\category.php $data['categories'][] = array( 'name' => $result['name'] . ($this->config->get('config_product_count') ? ' (' . $this->model_catalog_product->getTotalProducts($filter_data) . ')' : "), 'href' => $this->url->link('product/category', 'path=' . [...]

The main menu in Opencart displays categories that are selected to show in the top menu, it only works for the top parent categories. Right now you can manage the top menu to show the categories, we see some hidden codes and modules that Opencart default is trying to come up within the upcoming version [...]

Today we came across a question, How do reward points work in Opencart 4? How do we set up the reward points in Opencart 4? Here are the process and steps to setup it up: How to enable and disable the reward points in Opencart? Go to the admin section of the OpencartExtensions >> Extensions [...]

We started upgrading some of our clients to Opencart 4.0.2.2 from Opencart 3.0.3.8. Here are the steps that we follow and some of the issues that we face and their solution to fix the issue. Before upgrading: Undertake a meticulous pre-upgrade assessment to identify and address potential issues Backup of all things before you start [...]

In this Opencart user manual, we are giving you details of the Maintenance links: Backup/Restore, Uploads, and Error logs. For Backup/Restore we can backup the data in a dot SQL file and we can import the dot SQL file which is similar in structure to the exported dot SQL file. At Uploads, you can see [...]

Auto-upgrading Opencart versions involves a process where the platform updates itself to the latest version without manual code. Opencart 4 does natively support a fully automated update mechanism like some other CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress). Here's a detailed explanation of how you can set up and manage auto-updates for Opencart versions: 1. Preparation and Backup [...]

Opencart user manual where we are showing how we can manage length classes and weight classes. These lengths and weights are used by Shipping extensions like FedEx, UPS, etc, and will be used by Shipping API to calculate the shipping cost. For adding length classes go to admin >> System >> Localization >> Length Classes [...]