Magento 1.9 Image file was not found
Introduction After upgrading to Magento 1.9.3.10, I encountered an issue where navigating to a category page sometimes displayed the error message “Image file was not found”. This error occurs when some products do not have an image set and the default placeholder image is missing. Understanding the Issue The error arises because Magento tries to […]
Ongoing CRO and SEO program
Introduction We are excited to announce the launch of a new project aimed at boosting the online presence of Majorelle Interiors. Our efforts will focus on Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to establish Majorelle Interiors as the leading retailer of premium interior products in the UK. Project Goals The primary objectives […]
Installing Magento 2 solely from Composer
Introduction Setting up a Magento 2 project using only the command line can be challenging due to limited documentation. This guide outlines the steps to create and install a Magento 2 project efficiently via the command line. Creating the Project To start, use Composer to create a new Magento 2 project. Run the following command: […]
Magento 2 JS bundling
Introduction Recently, I encountered a Magento 2 site with JavaScript (JS) merging and bundling enabled. Upon further investigation, I discovered that while bundling was intended to optimize performance, it actually inflated the JS file size significantly. Disabling JS bundling reduced the JS size by four times and improved the site load time considerably. Issue with […]
Magento 2 mysql2 search engine doesn’t exists
Introduction While working with Magento 2, you might encounter the following error in your system.log: “main.ERROR: mysql2 search engine doesn’t exist. Falling back to mysql [] []” This blog post will guide you through a simple fix to resolve this error. Understanding the Error The error indicates that Magento is trying to use a non-existent […]
WordPress + Cloudflare redirect issues
Introduction Setting up HTTPS for a WordPress blog with Cloudflare can sometimes be challenging. I encountered several issues during the process, but I found a solution that worked perfectly. In this post, I’ll share the steps I took to resolve these issues. Problem Overview When configuring HTTPS with Cloudflare, you might face issues such as […]
Redirect Old Domain to New Domain via .htaccess
Introduction When moving your website to a new domain name, it’s crucial to correctly redirect all your old pages to ensure you retain the SEO benefits from existing links. Failing to do this properly can result in a significant drop in traffic from organic sources. Why Proper Redirection Matters Proper redirection preserves your site’s SEO […]
Magento 1.9 Paypal Guest Customer Name
Introduction Many Magento users encounter an issue where the customer name defaults to “guest” during a PayPal Express guest checkout. This results in order confirmation emails addressing the customer as “hello guest”. In this guide, we’ll walk through a solution to ensure the customer’s first and last names are correctly captured and displayed. Problem Description […]
Installing Magento 2 Without Elasticsearch Using Swissup’s MySQL Legacy Module
Introduction In the realm of web development, particularly with Magento 2, Elasticsearch has become a default requirement for search functionalities. However, for development purposes or to cut down costs, many developers seek alternatives to Elasticsearch. One effective solution is using Swissup’s MySQL Legacy Module. This blog will guide you through the process of installing Magento […]