How to add a new currency and new language in OpenCart 2.x

In this blog post we will show you a step-by-step tutorial how you can add a currency and a language different than the default OpenCart ones (USD/EUR/GBP and English respectively) from your OpenCart admin panel.
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Making Sense of the OpenCart Filter Module

In OpenCart 1.5.5 the OpenCart development team introduced a new module, called Filter. In this post we will explain more about the Filter module - how to configure it and how it helps your customers navigate through your website.
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For Dummies: How to Set Up an SSL Certificate in OpenCart

This article will get you acquainted with the benefits of SSL (Secure Sockets Layer). You will also learn how to set up SSL for your OpenCart store.
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How to add new languages to your OpenCart extensions? A 4-step tutorial

If you are an OpenCart administrator, you have probably noticed that most OpenCart extensions are sold only with support for the English language. If you want to translate your extensions into a different language, just follow the steps in this blog post.
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Does your OpenCart Store Speed Really Matter? Video Tutorial Part 1

In this first part, we'll talk about how using NitroPack by iSenseLabs can boost your page load speed and web performance. So, why is page speed and web performance important? It can cost you lot of money and traffic if your web page does not load right away. T
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Maintenance Mode Tutorial

The maintenance mode allows you to ‘turn off’ your website for your customers while it’s being worked on. In this blog post we will show you how to enable and create a maintenance mode that catches your customers' attention and makes them want to come back.
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How to Grow Ecommerce Sales with OpenCart Games Module

March 4, 2015
Games make your e-commerce sales skyrocket. In this blogpost we share our personal experience from a holiday promo that we run with a twist. The result: reduced bounce rate, increased conversion rate and time spent on website.
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How to add a tab with products from the same manufacturer in your product page in OpenCart 2.x

Having in mind that a lot of customers are brand loyal and tend to buy products from brands they already have established trust in, we decided to show you a way to take advantage of that. Here is a simple, fast to implement, and most of all free of charge solution that enables you to display products from the same brand within a tab in the product page.
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How to add store logo and product images to invoices in OpenCart 2.x

In this blog post we will show you how to add your store logo and product images to your invoices, changing the default OpenCart 2.x invoice template.
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How to Configure Modules and Assign Them to Layouts in OpenCart 2.x?

Since OpenCart 2.0x has completely redesigned admin panel, there are some UI changes that might make you feel not at home.While the visually new modules and layout system may seem a challenging concept for the OpenCart 2.x user, it is more or less the same as in the earlier versions. In this blogpost we will walk you through the essentials and shed some light on how to configure modules and assign them to layouts.
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