Scott Mitchell

To further improve your shop performance, you may want to change the way the images are stored on your server. The default image location is a single folder. As you grow and add more images, this large pile of files can take a while to search through. Having the images stored in subfolders will increase Read More >

Ciphering is the term that describes a method of encryption. This is used with the database, encrypting its data ro make it more secure. Doing so, however, does increase server load and have a detrimental effect on load times. PrestaShop 1.5 offers the choice between two different ciphering algorithms. Below are the instructions on setting Read More >

In addition to the Smarty caching, our next step for improving performance is to enable the CCC (Combine, Compress, and Cach) feature. This tackles several settings designed to improve the load time of your shop’s theme pages. Enabling CCC (Combine, Compress, and Cache) for performance in PrestaShop 1.5 Log into your PrestaShop 1.5 dashboard. Using Read More >

Caching is an important part of increasing performance in your PrestaShop store. Enabling caching causes less server strain and faster page delivery to your customers. In this Prestashop article, you will learn how to enable the Smarty template engine caching for your store so your visitors will have a better shopping experience. Follow the instructions Read More >

In a previous article, we discussed how to set up free shipping in general. This PrestaShop article discusses how to set the Free Shipping to activate at a specific total order weight. For example, if you want to make all orders that weigh over 10 pounds come with free shipping. Use the instructions below to Read More >

In a previous article, we discussed how to set up free shipping. This PrestaShop article discusses how to set the Free Shipping to activate at a specific price point. For example, if you want to make all orders over $50 come with free shipping. Use the instructions below to specify a specific price point for Read More >

Keeping track of various statistics is vital to understanding where to improve yuor business. Google analytics is one of the best free analytics tools on the web. PrestaShop also has a google analytics module that you can install onto your store to keep track of these statistics. Follow the instructions below to learn to install Read More >

The more data you know about your customers, the more specific you can be when tailoring information for them. As your store is accessible from all over the world, you may want to be able to identify your customers by geographic location. The following steps demonstrate how to install and configure the Geolocation module for Read More >

When working with visitors and customers, you will want to send them mass mailings at times. PrestaShop contains a module that enables you to collect the subscribers and export their information in a .csv file. You can then take this information and create your mailing. Below is the set of instructions on installing and using Read More >

Allowing as many payment options as possible will help you get more customers. This way people that cannot or do not wish to use one payment option can still choose another and make you and your site money. One of these options is the Google Checkout method. This article will guide you on installing the Read More >

There are many ways of monetizing your site beyond simply selling your products. One of these is to make money via advertising with a Google Adsense account. Below are instructions for installing and configuring the Google Adsense module for your PrestaShop 1.5 store. Note that you must have created a Google Adsense account in order Read More >

Allowing as many payment options as possible will help you get more customers. This way people that cannot or do not wish to use one payment option can still choose another and make you adn your site money. One of these options is the ability to pay on delivery, known as COD (Cash on delivery). Read More >

Allowing as many payment options as possible will help you get more customers. This way people that cannot or do not wish to use one payment option can still choose another and make you adn your site money. One of these options is the ability to pay on delivery, known as COD (Cash on delivery). Read More >

The default Time Zone in your PrestaShop 1.5 store represents the time zone that your product price specials are set. Your Localization settings allow for you to change the default Time Zone for your store. Below are the instructions to set the default currency or your PrestaShop 1.5 store. Modifying the default Time Zone in Read More >

Ebay is still the most popular online auction site in the world. With that, you may want to tie in your PrestaShop 1.5 store with eBay, to help expand your sales and bring you more customers. This article will guide you on installing and setting up the eBay module for your PrestaShop 1.5 store.   Read More >

When working with different languages and locales in PrestaShop, there are a number of default localization packs installed. These include the most often used packs. A localization pack includes a language translation, states, taxes, currencies, and units of measure for that locale. PrestaShop 1.5 provides the ability to import additional localization packs to give your Read More >