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OpenCart 2.1.0.1 is available to download now!     Along with some essential bug fixes and new improvements, OpenCart 2.1.01 comes with some great new features - want to find out more? Check out our detailed changelog over on GitHub.   We can..

Google Analytics for Beginners: Top 5 values you need to watch   For a brand new ecommerce business, Google Analytics will quickly become one of the most important systems in your ecommerce toolbelt. Completely free of charge, this essential system can be implemented by simply adding..

Modern eCommerce designs should not only look good, but also be responsive, deliver A-grade user experience and provide built-in tools for product marketing.   In the 90s and early 2000s usage of large images, and even more so – videos, was inadvisable due to the low In..

Consumer taxation has been at the root of debates, riots and wars for centuries. The way specific products are taxed has varied greatly and changed many times over the years. The “gabelle,” a tax on salt by the French monarchy is said to have led to the French Revolution and the Boston Tea Pa..

Web design is developing constantly: new trends appear and set new standards in website development. If, in blogging, following the trends is optional, success in eCommerce is heavily dependent on the general look of a store and its convenience for visitors. Today we will review 10 of the brighte..

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It is well known that site performance is one of its main characteristics with respect to user experience. Recently Google launched its PageSpeed Insights test that helps evaluate a website’s speed and its user experience potential on desktop and mobile devices. Most likely it’s a part of the..

Great news! OpenCart 2.0.3.1 is now available to download from the download page of the OpenCart site.   We've made various changes and improvements since 2.0.2.0, including a bunch of bug fixes to help make this the best version of OpenCart yet. We've even integrated a new payme..

Today, many retailers market their merchandise online via the virtual marketplace. This tactic helps them promote their business in a more cost-effective manner and reach customers without any geographic limits. As the process of building an online store from scratch takes a lot of time and effor..

Hi, I’m OpenCart. Ask me anything!     /r/ecommerce Wednesday April 29th 3pm (GMT+1)       Ever wanted to ask the OpenCart team a question? Want to find out about our plans for the future?   On Wednesday April 29th, we’..