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11/11/2025

📈 In our latest article, we break down three key areas that can transform your store’s performance and boost conversions:
✅ Website performance – why speed matters more than you think, and how to diagnose what’s slowing you down.
✅ User experience (UX) – creating an effortless path from first click to checkout.
✅ Building trust – because confidence drives conversions.

We’ve also shared practical tips for Magento users, including how to optimise your frontend, work with Hyvä themes, and fine-tune your backend for lasting results.
👉 Read our full article here
https://blog.cleverplusplus.com/turning-your-online-store-visitors-into-shoppers/

Magento, Adobe Commerce and Shopware development. More than an eCommerce agency, we are your eCommerce Solution Specialists.

02/10/2025

Last week, the Clever++ team attended DevTalks Cluj-Napoca, one of the largest tech events in Eastern Europe.

It was an inspiring day filled with big ideas: from production-ready RAG systems and smarter , to cloud innovation, code quality, and the future of frontend experiences.

For us as a , these discussions aren’t just theory, they connect directly to how we build and improve platforms every day.

16/09/2025

As an agency CEO whose main focus is , I’m always watching what’s happening in the Magento world. Is Magento shrinking? Not really! Actually, I say it's evolving pretty nicely! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

💡 How many Magento stores are there - trending up or down?
Recent data from StoreLeads shows that Magento’s ecosystem is seeing a slight decline in active live stores. To be more specific, around 11%. However, let's face it... there are many online shops that really don't need the complex capabilities of Magento. INSTEAD... it continues to be a major player among enterprise and complex commerce setups.

💡 On finding good Magento developers
Many businesses struggle to find devs who are both technically strong and understand Magento’s operational demands. But once you find them, the good news is that they tend to stick with the platform. Partly because there is real craftsmanship in working with its architecture, in writing efficient code, respecting backward compatibility, managing upgrades, and optimising performance. ... and also partly because when they check other systems, they understand that Magento is better suited for modern commerce.

💡 On latest Magento upgrades & improvements
Magento is open-source and still depends on contributors, but this is what made it into the code lately:
✔️ Scoped JavaScript variables
✔️ PHP 8.1 compatibility cleanup
✔️ Grouped product quantity validation
✔️ Special price validation fix
✔️ MIME type correction, admin grid filter bugfix
✔️ Better error handling, reorder fix & more!

Plus, Adobe engineers do a pretty fine job in keeping the core in good shape, with version Magento Open Source 2.4.6 released in August which introduces support for PHP 8.2.

💡 On new AI-powered extensions
Magento OS relies heavily on extensions, and with the AI hype, I cannot but notice 3 interesting extensions from Webkul: AI Product Recommendation, AI Image Search and Semantic Search. All work great with Magento 2 and Hyva.

💡 On Hyvä & modern frontends
Default themes like Luma are still widely used but heavy on performance. Hyvä changes the game:
• Built with Tailwind CSS & Alpine.js
• Faster development, easier customisation
• Clean code, no bloat
• Fewer requests = better speed
• CMS blocks styled directly from admin

I think all ecommerce platforms' future depends not just on store numbers, but on innovation, performance, and developer community strength. And based on those, Magento proves proves it can still stay a top choice for ambitious commerce projects.

15/09/2025

🛒 Hello enthusiasts! Let’s dive into the latest news from , , , & for last week ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Exciting developments from the Magento Association: the public has spoken and the Winner for the Board Elections was announced! Jakub Winkler, founder of qoliber, has been elected to the Magento Association Board and will join immediately. Jakub’s vision includes reviving hackathons, engaging agencies, strengthening Magento at key events, and securing the open-source future of Magento.
🗓️ Next Magento Association Town Hall – October 2, 2025
Join live for an open conversation with the Board and committees, wherever you are from 3:00 PM – London (BST). Confirmed speakers include Board Chair Slava Kravchuk, Vice President Vatsal Shah, and newly appointed Jakub Winkler.

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🐝 Final call for the Hive Awards Showcase! Enter your Magento + Hyvä project by 19 September 2025. Categories:
→ Best Performance Improvement
→ Most Innovative Website or Solution
→ Best Site Conversion Improvement
→ Quickest Time to Market
Winners will star in a professional video, be featured across Hyvä and Mollie channels, and celebrate on stage with the Hyvä Team at Hive.

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Shopware Community Day 25 is happening tomorrow! Prepare for inspiring talks, big ideas, serious coffee-fuelled networking, and yes - the now regular afterparty to remember. Those who will not attend in person will surely find lots of keynotes in the following weeks.
💻 If you are interested to hear how AI Solves Your Biggest Ecommerce Challenges you can access Shopware's AI Educational Webinar.
Learn about:
• Smarter search that sells
• Fraud protection without friction
• Checkout experiences that convert
You can sign up for it here:
shopware.com/en/knowledge/webinars/ai-superstars-summit-how-ai-can-solve-your-biggest-ecommerce-challenges/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=2025_global_AI+Superstars_Marketing_Program&utm_content=Link&utm_term=004eufimjpmeciu

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Heard about the Shopify x OUTWAY Collaboration? They launched a limited-edition series of merch that celebrates partner merchants and entrepreneurial stories. Each drop spotlights unique products and reinforces Shopify’s commitment to the commerce community.

🌐 On another note, Shopify Collective is now global. Retailers can browse trusted suppliers, see bestsellers and ratings, and import products instantly. Suppliers can get discovered by new retailers and make price lists public for instant integration. Now, with new features: discovery, instant import, and public price lists.

01/09/2025

🛒 Hello enthusiasts! Let’s dive into the latest news from , , , & for last week ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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The Magento calendar is heating up with events just around the corner:
🗓️ 4 September – Meet Magento Ukraine, Kyiv
🗓️ 25 September – Meet Magento Italy, Rome
🗓️ 26 September – MageTitans Groningen, Netherlands
🗓️ 24–26 October – Mage Unconference DE, Cologne
🗓️ 28 October – Meet Magento New York: Final call for speakers and Saver Tickets.

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Hyvä Townhall Q3 2025 is coming! Join live on Tuesday, 9 September at 3PM CET for sneak peeks, community updates, and a Q&A.
Here’s what’s on the agenda:
→ New features in Hyvä Commerce, including the Admin Dashboard, Media Optimisation, CMS updates, and Image Editor improvements.
→ Updates on Hyvä Theme, Hyvä UI, Hyvä Checkout & Hyvä Enterprise.
→ Progress on Hyvä Certification.

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Shopware has been updated to version 6.7 and this is what it delivers:
✅ +108% more orders per second in flash sale tests
✅ Up to 85% lower latency under API load
✅ 39% more requests per second under high traffic
✅ ~25% smaller JS/CSS payloads thanks to Vite & Meteor
Shopware 6.7 swaps Redis for Valkey and removes Store-API cache needs, making it faster and leaner than ever.

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The Shopify Fulfillment Network just added five new partners: Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment, Bigblue, DHL Fulfillment Network, GoBolt, and Mayple.
Why it matters:
→ These are trusted partners, all managed through Shopify admin.
→ A global network of fulfilment centres.
→ Reduce costs with volume-based discounts and eliminate logistics overhead.
→ Enhance customer experience with faster, more reliable deliveries.

26/08/2025

🛒 Hello enthusiasts! Let’s dive into the latest updates from , , & ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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The Magento Association is calling all members to vote for the 2025 Board Elections. Four new board members will help shape the future of the Magento community. If you’re eligible and haven’t received your email, reach out to [email protected] to make sure your voice is heard.

And there’s plenty coming up in the Magento space:
🗓️ 4 September – Meet Magento Ukraine, Kyiv: Final call to register for a full day of insights, tech, and community energy!
🗓️ 25 September – Meet Magento Italy, Rome: History meets innovation at Palazzo Brancaccio. Standard tickets available + Call for Papers still open.
🗓️ 26 September – MageTitans Groningen, Netherlands: Real dev talk, real connections.
🗓️ 24–26 October – Mage Unconference DE, Cologne: 10th edition with live-voted topics.
🗓️ 28 October – Meet Magento New York: Final days to apply to speak!!!

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Shopware is having events on both sides of the Atlantic! On 16 September, you can either join Shoptoberfest, New York for a one-of-a-kind celebration of German culture and community energy ... OR... the💙 Shopware Community Day in Cologne, celebrating 25 years of Shopware with insights, inspiration, and networking.

If you want to become a Shopware expert, Shopware webinars are now all in one place – whether you’re B2B or B2C. You can explore sessions on AI, ecommerce trends, digital sales rooms, emotional shopping experiences, and more. Apply here:

https://www.shopware.com/en/knowledge/webinars/?utm_medium=social&utm_content=Link&utm_source=linkedin&utm_term=0040h0mqcz911zg&utm_campaign=2025_SocialOrganic

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Shipping just got simpler for Shopify merchants. The admin now lets you:
→ Access exclusive carrier rates and a growing network
→ Process up to 250 orders at once with bulk label purchase
→ Use pick lists to grab the right items every time
→ Set package defaults for products
→ Validate addresses and add shipping insurance
→ Use Delivered Duty Paid labels for global orders
All without leaving Shopify admin.

04/08/2025

is now one of the main channels for . For many brands, having a dedicated app is essential. But when it’s time to build, one question keeps coming up: go native, or go Flutter?

In our latest blog, we break down:
✅ What native app development really means, and why it offers unmatched performance and stability
✅ Where Flutter excels, and when it’s the smart choice for speed and budget
✅ The trade-offs that matter most in eCommerce, from user experience to hardware integration
If mobile is a serious sales channel for your brand, this will be an interesting read.
📖 Full article here: https://blog.cleverplusplus.com/native-ios-and-android-apps-vs-flutter-choosing-the-right-path-for-your-ecommerce-business/

Magento, Adobe Commerce and Shopware development. More than an eCommerce agency, we are your eCommerce Solution Specialists.

17/07/2025

📱 Looking to take your business ? If you want your customers to...
✅ Shop faster and easier
✅ Enjoy a seamless mobile experience
✅ Stay updated with the latest offers through push notifications
then our expert and developers are here to help you build a beautifully designed, high-performance that your customers will love.
🎉 Want to see what we can do for you? We launched the Cupio app , and it's a beauty! Built for speed, stability - and above all - an exceptional shopping experience.
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.cleverplusplus.com

15/07/2025

Two years ago, AI features in online shops felt like futuristic add-ons. Today? They're the silent engine driving smarter searches, better recommendations, dynamic pricing, fraud prevention – and even closing the sale.
In our latest article, we explore:
🔹 The AI tools shaping modern shopping journeys
🔹 How platforms like , , , and stack up in the AI race
🔹 Real-world use cases: from Neural Search and Virtual Try-Ons to Agentic Commerce

📖 Read the full article here: https://blog.cleverplusplus.com/the-ai-race-a-look-at-how-top-ecommerce-platforms-are-building-smart-shopping-experiences/

💬 Let’s talk if you're ready to future-proof your store with intelligent solutions.

Magento, Adobe Commerce and Shopware development. More than an eCommerce agency, we are your eCommerce Solution Specialists.

30/06/2025

🛒Hello enthusiasts! Let's have a look at all news about , , , & ⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Another inspiring Magento Association Town Hall took place a few days ago and as usual, it was the perfect chance to connect for the whole Magento Open Source Community. Led by Schreiber and the full Magento Association board, the session delivered key updates, fresh tools, and a unified vision for the future.


Hyvä Camp Kiel 2025 is close, so... save the date 📅 July 24–26, 2025
The and community will come together for three inspiring days of coding, learning, and connecting. Hyvä Camp Kiel is part hackathon, part tech festival.
Here’s how the days will unfold:
🛠️ Thursday: Hackathon kickoff
🎤 Friday: Talks, coding sessions & a relaxed beachside community evening
🌊 Saturday: Final sprints, yoga, volleyball, paddleboarding & wrap-up
The event will focus on strengthening connections and growing the Magento + Hyvä ecosystem in the DACH region and beyond.

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Shopware has officially announced their vision for the future - the platform will focus on developments towards .
At the core is the new AI Copilot, the smart assistant that doesn't just automate tasks, but actively collaborates with merchants to optimize store performance. This are some of the task that Copilot is already performing:
✅Suggesting personalized promotions
✅Product descriptions
✅Enhance visuals with intuitive image tools
✅Send personalized after-sales messages
✅Smart customer insights

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The Sunday Times Hundred 2025 has recently announced the top 20 fastest-growing private UK companies. And guess what??? 12 are powered by .
The Sunday Times Hundred highlights companies with under £250M in revenue that are making waves with their growth.
👏 A big round of applause to them: DFYNE, Healf, Purdy & Figg, Odd Muse, CAPO, D.Louise, Nala's Baby, Ancient + Brave, Hair Syrup, Montirex, Rheal, and Solar Buddies.

14/05/2025

– My TOP 5 Features That Create Urgency & Scarcity in Your Online Shop ⬇️⬇️⬇️

⏳ 1. Flash Sale with Countdown Timers
Countdown timers work for triggering FOMO (fear of missing out) and pushing customers to act now instead of later.
✔️ Use them on product pages, cart, and pop-ups.
❗ MY TIP: Sync your timers with real-time stock or promotions for maximum impact. For example, our team worked on a complex Flash Sale feature for Otter.ro , which creates a sense of urgency by blocking products until the countdown reaches 0:00:00 and the SALE starts.

📦 2. Low Stock Alerts
Customers will want your products more when knowing they're about about to be gone.
✔️ Use real-time messages like “Only 3 left in stock!”
✔️ Or create thresholds: “Almost sold out!” when stock is under a certain quantity.
❗ MY TIP: The Out of Stock Notification extension from Amasty has great reviews and apart from doing all the above, it also notifies customers when products are back in stock, by allowing them to subscribe to stock alerts directly from product pages.

🎯 3. Social Proof Notifications
Messages like “Maria from Bucharest just bought this 5 minutes ago” show how in demand a product is, builds trust and pressures the client to buy before it’s gone.
❗ MY TIP: The Recent Sales Notifications extension from Mageworks is great for this, letting you customize pop-up messages to match your store's design.

🛒 4. Reserved Cart Timers, which are especially great for limited editions or products in high-demand.
✔️ They let users know they have X minutes to complete their purchase before the product is released back to stock, keeping them focused on the checkout.
❗ MY TIP: The Cart Reservation Extension from Plumrocket works great, as it reserves the products in the cart for a specific time, but it can also display countdown timers on product and category pages.

🔥 5. Create a “Limited Time Offers” section on the website with 'today-only deals', 24h bundles, or weekly exclusives.
✔️ Use badges like “Today Only” or “Ends at Midnight” and link it into your newsletter, social media channels or mobile app for extra reach.
❗ MY TIP: There are various Daily Deal extensions from Adobe certified providers that display daily deals with countdown timers and are easy to configure and customize. The extension from Mageplaza for example offers Sidebar widgets containing random deals and can easily be paired with other plugins offering coupons and price reduction codes.

📧 Want to make your store more conversion-ready? Drop us a line at [email protected]

07/05/2025

💡 Still running your shop on an old Magento version? Things you need to consider:
❗ Older Magento versions no longer receive security patches. Versions as old as Magento 2.3 reached their end of support.
❗ Lack of performance optimizations found in newer releases
❗ Older Magento versions may no longer be compatible with modern PHP versions, payment gateways, or essential integrations.

✅ The latest updates are faster, safer, and built for the way modern customers shop.

At Clever++, we migrate shops without the stress — zero data loss, minimal downtime, and upgrades that actually pay off. Let’s connect.