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Our helpful eCommerce insights cover breaking news, major releases and evolving best practices across Shopify, Magento and Hyvä, alongside commentary on performance, scalability and digital growth trends in online retail.

  • Shopify

Your Shopify Thank You and Order Status pages are changing, here's what to do.

Non-Plus Shopify merchants have until 26 August 2026 to upgrade their Thank You and Order Status pages. Here's what's changing and what you ne...

  • Shopify

How to use Shopify Flow: What it is, workflows and examples

What is Shopify Flow? Shopify Flow is Shopify's free automation engine. It used to be Plus-only, but it's now available on every Shopify plan...

  • Shopify

Shopify Spring Editions '26: New features you need to know about

Shopify's Spring '26 Edition has landed with 150+ updates spanning AI commerce, checkout, marketing, retail, and more. Here's what's new and w...

  • Awards

Double finalist nomination for Emmark's Hyvä migration at 2026 eCommerce Awards

Our work with Emmark and their Hyvä migration has been nominated as a finalist for two 2026 eCommerce Awards.

  • Shopify

Why Shopify Plus unlocks more checkout control

How Shopify Plus opens up advanced checkout customisation, with extensibility, Shopify Functions, and dynamic content tools.

  • Shopify

Shopify opens native B2B features to non-Plus plans

Shopify opened native B2B features to Basic, Grow and Advanced plans in April 2026. See what's included, what's still Plus-only, and if it's r...

  • Magento

  • Support

Adobe Commerce / Magento 2026 security patch schedule update ahead of 2.4.9

Prepare for Adobe Commerce 2.4.9 and upcoming 2026 security patches with expert guidance on upgrades, support, and maintenance planning.

  • Magento

  • Support

8 quick wins to optimise your Magento store’s performance

Not every Magento performance fix needs a big development project. Sometimes the biggest gains come from smaller, targeted changes. Here are t...

  • Shopify

Why Shopify page builder apps may be harming your store's performance

Page builders promise quick wins, but hidden drawbacks like bloated code, slower load times and SEO issues make them a risky long-term option ...

  • Magento

Hyvä roadmap: What features to expect in 2026

Hyvä is evolving fast. We break down the 2026 roadmap and what it means for store owners planning Magento development work this year.

  • Shopify

Utilising a PIM for Shopify product management

In this article, we’ll explore what a PIM is, how it integrates with Shopify, and why it could be the missing piece in your product management...

  • General

Looker Studio for eCommerce: Essential tips and insights

No more tab-hopping or messy spreadsheets. Looker Studio pulls your eCommerce data into one dashboard so you can actually see what’s happening...

  • Shopify

Shopify Winter ’26 Editions: First-look review of the new features

A curated summary of the Shopify Winter ’26 release, pulling out the changes that genuinely help day-to-day commerce, plus the quieter updates...

  • Magento

Magento B2B guide for warehousing and distribution brands

Discover how Magento’s B2B features simplify wholesale operations, from multi-warehouse management to contract pricing and fulfilment.

  • Magento

  • Support

9 reasons brands move to a new eCommerce support agency

Many brands outgrow their support agency. Discover how better communication, faster resolutions and continuous optimisation improve eCommerce ...

  • Magento

Hyvä Theme goes open-source: How it’s changing Magento for good

The Hyvä theme is now going to be free and open source, transforming Magento performance for merchants.

  • Shopify

Sell on WordPress with Shopify: A new way to sell online

Shopify’s new app bridges the gap between content and commerce. Keep your WordPress site exactly as it is, while Shopify brings the ecommerce ...

Absolute is now a recognised Shopify Plus partner

We're proud to be named a Plus Partner by Shopify This is more than just a badge of honour. Being upgraded into Shopify’s Plus tier means Sho...

Black Friday 2025: Quick wins for your Magento and Shopify store

Prepare your eCommerce store for Black Friday Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t just shopping days anymore – they’re the moment of the yea...

  • Magento

  • Support

100% Client Coverage for Critical Adobe 'SessionReaper' Security Patch APSB25-88/CVE-2025-54236

On 9 September 2025, Adobe deviated from its regular release cycle to issue an urgent patch for a critical severity (9.1) vulnerability affect...

  • Shopify

Shopify Plus for global eCommerce: A smart path to international growth

Expanding into international markets is a game-changing move for ambitious eCommerce brands. It opens up new revenue streams, builds resilienc...

  • Shopify

9 reasons why eCommerce brands migrate to Shopify Plus

Considering a Shopify Plus migration? Discover how the platform helps fast-growing retail brands scale smarter, sell globally and simplify eCo...

  • Shopify

  • Awards

Fired Earth Shopify Plus website design shortlisted for UK eCommerce Awards 2025

Absolute are proud to announce that our recent Fired Earth Shopify Plus site has been shortlisted for a UK eCommerce Award.

  • Magento

How we added Microsoft Ads consent tracking to Magento with Absolute Consent Mode

Struggling to get Microsoft Ads consent tracking working in Magento? Here's how we solved it with a custom Amasty integration for fully unifie...

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