Prestashop v1.7

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance is important for all websites storing customer information. Below we cover how to improve GDPR compliance with the Official GDPR Compliance by PrestaShop module. Configure GDPR Compliance Log into PrestaShop. Select Modules & Services under Modules. Select Selection from the top and search “GDPR“. Press Install under Official GDPR Read More >

After making big changes in your PrestaShop 1.7 store, you may want to ensure customers see them immediately. Configuring your caching settings can also improve the performance of your website. Below we cover how to clear the PrestaShop cache manually and configure caching settings. Clear Cache Caching Clear your Cache Log into PrestaShop.     Read More >

A great advantage to using a content management system like PrestaShop is that you don’t have to hand-write a PHP contact form. Below we cover how to configure PrestaShop 1.7 built-in module Contact form and add contacts. Edit Contacts Configure Add and Edit Contacts Login PrestaShop. Under Shop Parameters, press Contact. To add a new Read More >

Although it doesn’t show as much information as a phpinfo page, your PrestaShop 1.7 dashboard can view important settings applied to the site. Below we cover how to view PHP settings in PrestaShop 1.7. View PHP Settings Login PrestaShop. On the left, press Advanced Parameters and Information. Here you can view configuration information related to Read More >

It’s important to ensure your PrestaShop store matches the timezone of your headquarters. Though you can set this within the php.ini file, below we show you how to set the time zone in your PrestaShop settings for reassurance. Change your PrestaShop 1.7 Time Zone Login PrestaShop. On the left, select International and Localization. In the Read More >

Ensuring your website is up to date is an important part of security. Below we cover how to upgrade your PrestaShop modules. Login Prestashop. Select Modules & Services from the left. Select Upgrade beside an individual module or Upgrade All. To learn more about improving your Prestashop website, check our Prestashop Education channel and our Read More >

In PrestaShop 1.7, pages such as contact, about, and Terms of Conditions are called information pages. Below we cover how to edit and add pages in PrestaShop 1.7. Edit a Page Add New Page Edit a Page Login PrestaShop. Select Design, then Pages. Select Edit to the right of a page. Edit the title, description, Read More >

PrestaShop 1.7 allows you to force usage of a SSL certificate (HTTPS) in your admin dashboard by default. Below we cover how to force HTTPS on checkout pages or all pages. If you need to need a SSL certificate, please see our guide covering the difference between free and paid SSL certificates before installing FreeSSL Read More >

In PrestaShop 1.7 you can change the alt text for product images in the admin dashboard by default. For review, proper alt attributes in images help screen-reader users understand the function or description of the image. Although you could do this by editing code or with an module, below we cover changing the image caption Read More >

A favicon is the 16×16 icon beside the website title in your browser tab. Although many content management systems (CMS) require you install a plugin or upload the favicon file manually, PrestaShop allows you to do so from your admin dashboard by default. You can use our free favicon generator tool or an online service Read More >

Hopefully, you are well into creating a great PrestaShop shop and you’ve had help using our Prestashop Education Channel. To complement this information we have been reviewing the PrestaShop forums for advice that we can pass along that are considered best practices for setting up an online shop. This information is compiled from both customers Read More >