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BigCommerce V3 Options, Variants and Rules Compared to V2

Now that you have an idea of the general differences between V2 and V3, it’s time to get into the nitty-gritty. The biggest differences between BigCommerce’s V2 and V3 product experiences can be found in how options function. Options are a major part of many store owners’ product management, so understanding these differences is critical if you’re considering an upgrade to V3. No More Option Sets First off, V3 options are no longer tied to…

BigCommerce V2 vs V3: Overall Differences

Now that you’ve read the initial BigCommerce V2 vs V3 post, let’s look at the basic differences between them. They are both functional and design related. This post will cover these general V2 vs V3 differences that store owners should be aware of if considering an upgrade. Left Navigation Instead of Top Navigation Tabs The most obvious change from V2 to V3 is the navigation placement. In V2, you can navigate through the various product…

BigCommerce V2 vs V3: What’s it all About?

If you’re a BigCommerce store owner, you may have heard people talking about “V2 vs V3”. These labels refer to the two unique product experiences that BigCommerce currently offers. New stores, and ones that were created in the last year or so, have the V3 product experience. Older stores have the V2 product experience. Why Does V2 vs V3 Matter? Some newer apps will only work if you’re on V3. And the new multi-storefront functionality…

Highlighting Some Favorite BigCommerce Website Designs for #PortfolioDay

It’s a new year, which means reflecting on all the projects I completed last year and the many amazing clients I had the pleasure of working worth. With Portfolio Day coming up this week, I thought it would be fun to highlight some of my favorite BigCommerce website projects, not just from 2021, but from the past few years. Cornucopia Popcorn Custom Website Design First up is Cornucopia Popcorn, which was of course fun because…

4 Affordable Ways to Increase BigCommerce Store Sales in 2022

Every BigCommerce store owner wants to increase their sales. But sometimes you’re limited by your budget, whether that’s because you’re a startup or small business or because of expenses you’ve made for other business needs. However, there are several budget-friendly ways to increase e-commerce sales, no matter how much you have to spend. As we move into the new year, here are my top four recommendations for increasing BigCommerce store sales in 2022 without breaking…

Supporting the Duck Soup Small Business Community During COVID-19

Things are tough for everyone right now – whether you’re working remotely under a “stay at home” order, suddenly homeschooling due to school closings or trying to keep your small business afloat. In times like these, we need to support each other however we can. So today I’m highlighting Duck Soup client stores with great products to help you through the coming weeks and months. We can make our new lives a little more comfortable…

Is BigCommerce the Best Magento Alternative? Yes, and Here’s Why.

Magento has long been a popular choice for mid-size e-commerce companies looking for platform control, flexibility and scalability. But with Magento 1 support coming to an end in June 2020, many Magento customers are wondering whether they should upgrade to the “not quite ready for primetime” Magento 2 or switch to another platform entirely. And if they were to migrate, what is the best Magento alternative? Though the deadline may seem like a long time…

Upgrade to Stencil – Benefits and Things to Know Before Switching

You’ve probably been hearing about Stencil themes lately. You may have been told to upgrade by a BigCommerce support rep when you called in for help. Or you may have received an email from BigCommerce suggesting you make the switch. If you’re active in the BigCommerce Community, you’ve probably also see a lot of questions from merchants using Stencil themes. But you’re probably wondering – why should I upgrade to Stencil? There are lots of…