Most Popular Magento 2 Extensions in 2022

Magento 2 extensions provide additional flexibility to your eCommerce store with the looks and hooks to grow your sales.

These modules built by expert developers (Atwix included) add new capabilities to your online store that might not be available in the default Magento installation. They’re also pre-built and can be rapidly deployed, which will save you from overhead costs and overdue timelines.
Integrating Magento ERP system further enhances the functionality of your online store, streamlining processes, and providing advanced features for efficient management of resources, inventory, and operations.

Read on to find the list of the best Magento 2 extensions that will power up any part of your business.

Alternatives for deprecated Registry class - Magento 2.3

Starting with the Magento 2 registry deprecated, which has been widely used by developers and extension vendors, is declared deprecated

Class comments often suggest using service classes or data providers, but no examples are provided. In In this article, we’ll show you how to obtain the necessary data using best practices and service classes.

n98-magerun2 tool for Magento 2 overview

We’ve previously talked about a handy n98-magerun CLI tool, which was a game-changer for Magento 1 developers, turbocharging their development workflows.

Now, let’s shift our focus to n98-magerun2, the next-gen counterpart tailored for Magento 2, courtesy of netz98. Its previous version was popular among Magento developers and we think that n98-magerun2 should be another useful command line interface tool for every new Magento version.

So, let’s install n98-magerun2 and try how it works.

Choosing the Payment Gateway for Magento – What to Consider

As a business owner, choosing the right payment gateway is vital for your Magento shop to run seamlessly. A top-notch Magento payment gateway can help you maximize your profit.

Many entrepreneurs make the mistake of selecting the first payment gateway they find. However, there are many factors to consider when choosing the one that’s tailored for your business. 

In this blog post, we will highlight some important points you need to look for in a payment gateway for your Magento site.

Atwix Ready to Illuminate TUG CONNECTS 2023 with it’s Infor Pre-Integrated Magento : Adobe Commerce solution

Hundreds of Infor distributors are gathering under the same roof for a week of exciting networking and synergy. Isn’t that awesome? Atwix will join TUG CONNECTS 2023 as a Gold Partner from June 5th to 8th. Make sure to stop by our booth to learn more about our innovative, pre-integrated solution – the Atwix Infor Pre-Integrated Magento / Adobe Commerce Solution.

Logging system in Magento 2

The logging system comes super handy in Magento development. Developers use it as a go-to tool for code debugging. There is a reduced chance of encountering a raw Magento 2 internal server error without handling it via Magento 2 logging, compared to Magento 1.

Log files show us how the store works, reveal pesky issues under the hood, and even snitch on the functions that aren’t pulling their weight. In this article, we will describe the logging system in Magento 2 and how it differs from Magento 1.

Introduction to Headless Commerce

Headless commerce is a modern approach to eCommerce architecture that involves decoupling the front-end presentation layer from the back-end functionality. This means that the user interface and the backend system are developed and managed independently. Simply put, the frontend is separated from the backend, allowing businesses to provide a more personalized and seamless shopping experience across multiple channels.

With headless commerce, businesses can easily integrate with different touchpoints, such as mobile apps, social media platforms, and IoT devices.

This article will explore the use cases of headless setups where modern technology benefits businesses. If you are interested in the detailed difference between headless and headful architectures, you may refer to the MACH article.

Enable Maintenance Mode in Magento:Adobe Commerce

In our “Close Magento store for maintenance” blog post, we described how to close a store for maintenance and the restrictions we have for maintenance mode in Magento 1. Fortunately, or unfortunately, time goes fast, and things change. Magento application also evolves and becomes more adaptable to business needs

Today we already have Magento 2 and would like to discuss the opportunities that Magento Open Source and Adobe Commerce offer for website owners (merchants) regarding maintenance mode features. Also, we will overview their advantages and disadvantages and applicable cases of each solution. So, let’s get started.

eCommerce conferences and trade shows in 2023

As eCommerce grows and consumers become more tech-savvy, the 2023 eCommerce conferences, trade shows, and events are a great place for retailers to learn about the latest trends in the industry. eCommerce conventions are also a great venue to network with peers and industry experts and engage with top brands visiting the show floor.

Orbit the Client

The (not-so) secret of agency success

It’s no secret in consulting that agency success is directly proportional to client success.

Meaning, a high-touch boutique agency, like Atwix, realizes value for ourselves only as a function of realizing value, first, for our client.

While this equation – “client success drives agency success” – is not really a secret, Atwix does utilize an approach which is certainly rare among eCommerce agencies.