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…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Update Your Imagery When was the last time you updated your homepage carousel banners? Or changed your featured products? Does your Facebook or Twitter page still have the original cover image you uploaded when you created those accounts? Now is the time to update your high-visibility photos and images to give your brand an instant new look and re-engage returning customers and social media fans. Clear Out Old Inventory The more products you have, the…
Gift certificates are a great feature, especially for stores selling often-gifted products. However, online gift certificates can be a magnet for fraud. By changing the default gift certificate settings in your store, you can minimize the chances of getting hit with unwanted chargebacks. Because gift certificates are sent immediately to the recipient upon purchase, scammers are known to buy gift certificates with stolen credit cards and then quickly turn around and use the gift certificate…
