Category: Magento
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What to Look for in a Magento Extension
You’re the proud owner of a Magento store. You’re ready to start installing extensions for added features and functionality to your “vanilla” Magento 2 storefront. Where do you start? The Magento Marketplace. On the Magento Marketplace, you can find thousands of unique extensions that can add functionality to your website – such as payment processors,…
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Magento 2.4.1 – Check Out the Latest Version
As we say goodbye to summer and enter fall, we also say goodbye to Magento 2.4.0. Magento Commerce 2.4.1 was just released on October 1st and brings with it quite a few new changes that will help both B2B and B2C Magento stores provide their customers with a better, easier, and more secure shopping experience.…
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Magento Cloud Hosting Vs. Managed Hosting – The Pros & Cons
Are you launching a new Adobe Commerce (Magento) store? Are you thinking of upgrading from Open Source to Commerce? When considering your options, it’s not an easy choice, and there are several options to consider before deciding which is best. When considering your options, you have to step back and consider the most-important concerns for…
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More than 2,000 Magento 1 Stores Hacked – The Largest Breach Since 2015
More than 2,000 Magento stores were hacked over the September 12-13 weekend of according to Sansec, a cybersecurity firm that specializes in fighting back against “Magecart” digital card-skimming hacks. In this blog, the team at 121eCommerce will take a look at what happened – and how it shows the importance of upgrading from Magento 1…
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Magento Open Source vs Magento Commerce: What’s the Difference?
Whether you are just starting your eCommerce website or looking to enhance your existing site, the numerous options available to you can be overwhelming. In the eCommerce space, the Magento Commerce platform is simply the favorite, both among non-technical users and developers. As a savvy business owner, you’re choosing wisely with this amazingly powerful platform,…
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Magento 2.4 – Check Out The Latest Version
Magento 2.4 was released on July 28th making it the latest version of the Magento eCommerce platform. Wondering what’s new under the hood? In this post, we’ll take a look at a few of the updates and upgrades that are contained within this latest update. Let’s get started! 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) Enabled By Default For…
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How To Get The Most Out Of Your Magento Platform And Online Store
Magento is a great eCommerce platform for both developers and users alike. Developers love it because it’s flexible and customizable with eCommerce features and add-ons in your online store. Users love it because of its ease of use and its ability to be tailor-made to fit your own storefront needs. Magento is considered one of…
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The Risks Of Staying On Magento 1 After EOL
On June 30, 2020 Magento 1 reached its end-of-life (EOL). If you still are on this platform, either using Magento Open Source or Commerce, you likely haven’t noticed a huge difference. Your site didn’t simply go offline or self-destruct itself, but over time the lack of support from Adobe and not having regular updates will…
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5 Ways To Boost Performance On Your Magento Site
206.558 miles per hour. That’s the highest speed NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon achieved in his more than 20 years on the racetrack. NASCAR drivers aren’t the only ones who have the need for speed. Fast page loading and reliable performance are essential for a successful eCommerce website. How much of a difference does website performance…
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Magento Commerce 2.3.5 – What’s Under the Hood
On Wednesday, April 29, Magento Commerce 2.3.5 was released by Adobe and Magento. Wondering what’s new in the latest release of Magento’s flagship software? Let’s take a look at some of the basics now, and explain why you should upgrade your own Magento store to Magento Commerce 2.3.5 as soon as you can. Magento 2.3.5…