Monthly Archives: March 2010

Magento: Change Default Sort Order to "Position" (1.3.x)

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Josh Pratt

Currently running 1.3.2.4 for a client, I was needing to change the default sort order on the product list to “Position” instead of “Name”. Heading into the configuration on the backend, there were only three options, none of which were … Continue reading →

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Magento: Table Rate Shipping & Shopping Cart Price Rules with Free Shipping

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Josh Pratt

I am working with a possible client about a new website, and one of the features that they have requested is to have table rate shipping based upon order total, and to have free shipping for $100 or more. This … Continue reading →

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Magento: Add Manufacturer Column to Admin Product Grid

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Josh Pratt

A client requested to add a column to the product grid in the admin so that they could filter by manufacturer. It would be great if Magento made this more simple to do, but it’s not that bad to just … Continue reading →

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Magento: Add Javascript to Home Page Only (Or Any CMS Page)

Posted on March 8, 2010 by Josh Pratt

Have you ever needed to include a javascript file to the home page only to run that sweet slideshow you have displayed (or any other reason)? Fortunately, you don’t have to modify any of the layout files, or add it … Continue reading →

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Magento: Import Tier Pricing using API

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Josh Pratt

Yet another thing that would be nice if Magento allowed you to import through the admin interface. But, at least there is the API to utilize, and fortunately importing Tier Pricing for products is quite easy. I will provide you … Continue reading →

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Magento 1.4 Released

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Josh Pratt

It’s a bit late to be posting this, as 1.4 was released at least a couple weeks ago now. But, I just wanted to at least comment on it. I am extremely thrilled at some of the improvements. There are … Continue reading →

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Trying It Again

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Josh Pratt

My boss today encouraged all of us to make a point to contribute more frequently to the web community at our staff meeting. I’ve been back in more development, especially with Magento lately, so it seems that I should try … Continue reading →

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