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22 Nov 2023

Google Acknowledges Reporting Bug in Search Console Affecting Key Metrics

Google has recently acknowledged a reporting bug in Google Search Console that impacts key metrics, including core web vitals, mobile usability, HTTPS, AMP, and more. This bug also affects eCommerce-specific...

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22 Jun 2023

Our 7 step UX process

In today's dynamic digital environment, the significance of user experience (UX) cannot be overstated when it comes to the success of products and services. UX encompasses various disciplines, such as design...

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15 Sep 2022

Ecommerce platforms allow you to engage with customers online, bypassing any issues with traditional retail channels

The propensity to buy online is increasing year on year**, so the wise money is on improving your business's ability to transact online - Magento 2 provides a secure, scalable and flexible platform to do so...

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28 Jan 2022

Magento 2.4 Page Builder

Magento store owners have been crying out for a method to add content to their sites in a more accessible and intuitive fashion for some time. 

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18 Jan 2022

9 eCommerce improvements for your site in 2022

2022 promises to have enormous potential for eCommerce merchants. Here are some thoughts about what key improvements you may want to consider for the coming year

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12 Oct 2021

We won BIG AGAIN at the National Ecommerce Awards 2020

Absolute are thrilled to announce we scooped the award for “Best Mobile eCommerce” at the National Ecommerce Awards 2020.

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03 Aug 2021

A great platform to start, grow and maintain a thriving online business

Shopify is a great platform to start, grow and maintain a thriving online business. It's the perfect balance of simplicity and complexity. The day-to-day running of your site is as simple and intuitive as it...

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19 Jul 2021

The importance of attending a press pass

As a designer you should never overlook the importance of overseeing the actual printing and finishing process.

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09 Apr 2021

Brompton Bike Hire - Partner API & App Updates

Integrating with the Brompton Bike Hire network - Partner API

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29 Sep 2020

We’re finalists at the 2020 eCommerce Awards

Absolute are delighted to announce we are finalists at the 2020 eCommerce Awards.

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02 Apr 2020

What is a PWA (Progressive Web Application)?

What is a PWA (Progressive Web Application)?

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16 Jan 2020

Downgrading Magento Commerce

Sometimes the use of an 'off the shelf' CMS or eCommerce platform doesn’t support the business strategy of our clients. Or, such platform may provide a range of features that are surplus to requirements

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09 Oct 2019

Improving M2 Content Pages with Widget Extensions

The Situation If you’re using Magento 2 Open Source, you’ll be relying on developers to setup a way for you to edit your content. You can often be at the mercy of time and budget constraints, which can hamp...

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24 Sep 2019

Retail vs trade pricing, and a mixed-basket deal

Our client Weavers Wines had a particular requirement when it came to their pricing structure.

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21 Sep 2019

Custom catalog rule banners on product pages

We recently launched a new website for Weavers Wines which had been rebuilt in order to migrate them from Magento 1 to Magento 2.

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06 Jun 2019

Estimating for migration from M1 to M2 what you need to know

There is still a great deal of confusion when it comes to migrating your Magento 1 site and with the ‘sunset’ of M1 in June 2020, we thought we’d explain how we go about this to help our existing and future ...

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11 Apr 2018

The benefits of Magento 2 Certified Solution Specialist status

Using a team of Magento certified developers is highly recommended in order to achieve a successful design & build for your Magento project, or if you’re looking for high quality support for an existing ...

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29 Mar 2018

Laravel certification for developers. Why It’s important

Sometimes the use of an 'off the shelf' CMS or eCommerce platform doesn’t support the business strategy of our clients.

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03 Oct 2017

Browser Testing Your Forms with Laravel Dusk

This week we are getting stuck into automated browser testing with Laravel Dusk...

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11 Jul 2017

How can I fix Magento Translation Conflicts?

How are translation conflicts processed by Magento when two modules translate the same string? Here we delve deeper and look at resolving the problem.

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01 Mar 2017

Where can I get legal documents for my Magento site?

We’ve collaborated with trained professionals Legalo to provide you with the necessary templates you’ll need to establish ‘legal content’ on your site.

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06 Dec 2016

Magento 2 Varnish Cache vs built-in

In need of Magento 2 dev help? Today we investigate Magento 2 Varnish Cache vs built-in.

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04 Nov 2016

Magento v Proprietary

There are many platforms to choose from when starting an ecommerce project, so it’s about finding the right one that fits your business needs. Do you want to take the open source or proprietary avenue? Here ...

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14 Oct 2016

What is Magento Multi-Source Inventory?

With the release of Magento 2.3, Magento 2 Multi Source Inventory (MSI) was introduced as a core solution for inventory management. 

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