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Latest news, updates, and insights from OpenCart Armenia
What's New in the Latest OpenCart 4.x Releases and How to Upgrade Safely
An overview of performance, admin UX, security and Twig templating improvements in OpenCart 4.x, plus a safe upgrade checklist.
OpenCart vs Shopify in 2025: Which to Choose for an Armenian Merchant
An honest comparison for Armenian merchants: OpenCart's full control and local payments versus Shopify's subscription model.
10 Must-Have Extension Categories for a New OpenCart Store
10 essential extension categories for a new store β from payments and SEO to backups and security β and what to look for.
How to Safely Choose an OpenCart Extension Before Installing
How to evaluate an extension before installing: version compatibility, developer reputation, reviews, OCMOD and staging testing.
Abandoned Cart Recovery in OpenCart: How to Win Back Lost Sales
Most shoppers abandon their cart before buying. Learn how to measure abandonment and apply practical tactics to recover lost sales in your store.
Email Marketing for OpenCart Stores: A Practical Playbook
Email remains one of the most profitable channels. Build a subscriber list, automate flows and measure revenue for your OpenCart store.
OpenCart Product Page SEO: How to Rank in Google
Product pages are what drive sales. Learn how to optimize URLs, titles, descriptions and structured data for higher rankings.
Structured Data and Rich Snippets in OpenCart: Stars and Price in Google
Schema.org structured data helps your products stand out in Google with price, rating and availability. Learn how to add and test JSON-LD.
Image Optimization in OpenCart: WebP, AVIF and Faster Loading
Images are usually the heaviest part of a store page. Learn to compress, convert to WebP and speed up loading to boost sales and SEO.