How Do I?
Install A Magento Extension from Magento Connect
Last Updated: February 10, 2023On our hosting and some other hosting the Magento downloader has been disabled because of security issues. Here is the preferred method to install a Magento extension from Magento Connect: Copy the Magento connect key from the extension you want to install Paste the connect key to the input field on the website here: http://freegento.com/ddl-magento-extension.php Download the...
Export To Google Calendar (ical exports)
Last Updated: February 10, 2023View our how to export ical to Google Calendar video You can download an ics file of your rental orders from the reports in rentals > rental calendar > by order or by start & end date. Here we will describe how to download this file and then import it to a Google Calendar. 1)...
Convert Simple Products To Reservation Products?
Last Updated: February 10, 20231. Go to admin > catalog > manage products 2. Choose the products you want to convert with the left column checkbox 3. From the top mass action grid choose from the drop down “Convert product type” and then “Simple to reservation” and submit. 4. After the products are converted, you will need to edit them to add...
Manually Reserve Inventory or Edit Rental Dates?
Last Updated: February 10, 2023This feature is available in version 1.3+ Go to admin > rentals > manually reserve inventory Here you will be presented with a list of all reservations whether they are manually reserved or not. Manually reserved inventory will show the order number as 0. Edit Rental Dates click on the reservation you want to edit....
Manage Multi-Store or Store Views?
Last Updated: February 10, 2023Magento can handle setting up different languages, tax rates, payment methods, shipping methods, domain names, and sub-domain names by a feature it calls store views. Guides & Resources on this topic: Magento WIKI Guide Fabrizio Branca Developer Post On Topic Groove Commerce Guide
Import/Export Products Via Spreadsheet
Last Updated: February 10, 20231) Go to System > Import/Export > Export 2) Scroll to bottom and click Continue, it will download the spreadsheet 3) Edit the CSV file, you can add/edit products, adjust product info, etc. 4) After you are done upload the file in system > import/export > Import Troubleshooting Note: If having issues while importing that...
Improve My SEO?
Last Updated: February 10, 2023We have a small Rental Marketing & SEO Blog. For Magento specific stuff please see: http://www.wamda.com/2012/10/how-to-optimize-seo-on-a-magento-e-commerce-site
Adjust Sort Order Of Products In Categories?
Last Updated: February 10, 2023Admin > system > config > catalog > product listing by holds the default sort order field. To sort differently by category, Go to admin > catalog> manage categories and click on a category. Under the display settings tab you will see: Default Product Listing Sort By You can adjust this to the sort by...
Adjust Order Status or Add Custom Order Statuses?
Last Updated: February 10, 2023Please see the guide here: http://www.magentocommerce.com/knowledge-base/entry/custom-order-status/
Set Store Language (German, Spanish, Korean, etc.)?
Last Updated: February 10, 2023How To Set Store Language Magento has most language packs pre-installed like German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Korean, Spanish, etc. 1) Go to admin > system > general and change your store scope to the store view you want to show your language for. Tip: If trying to have a English store and some other language, first...
Set Up Paypal
Last Updated: February 13, 2023The paypal you should use is called “paypal express” under admin > settings > configuration > payment methods. Paypal express supports both regular orders and recurring billing orders. You will need to first put in your paypal email address and API settings. To get your API settings click the get credentials from paypal. you should...
Edit Email Templates?
Last Updated: February 13, 2023Please see this excellent article over at Magento: http://www.magentocommerce.com/knowledge-base/entry/turning-on-off-magentos-content-blocks
Edit The Top Navigation Menu?
Last Updated: February 10, 2023The easiest way to edit the top navigation menu is to add/edit product categories under catalog > manage categories A category can be set to show either products, CMS content, or both 1) So say you want to have a top navigation menu called “About Us” make a new category with that name 2) Then...
Change Site Text?
Last Updated: February 13, 2023Method 1 Using Inline Translate 1) Go to admin > system > config 2) Select the store view you want to translate from current configuration scope (mainly necessary if you have more than one store view for multi-language) 3) Go to the config > advanced > developer > translate inline and set enabled for frontend...
Edit Default Elements Like Remove Dog Graphic, Back To School Banner?
Last Updated: February 13, 2023Please see this excellent article over at Magento: http://www.magentocommerce.com/knowledge-base/entry/turning-on-off-magentos-content-blocks
Edit The Top Navigation Menu?
Last Updated: February 13, 2023The easiest way to edit the top navigation menu is to add/edit product categories under catalog > manage categories A category can be set to show either products, CMS content, or both 1) So say you want to have a top navigation menu called “About Us” make a new category with that name 2) Then...
