Update Without an Overhaul: Branches in Miva 10

Update Without an Overhaul: Branches in Miva 10

Branches in Miva 10 - photo of tree with popup, manage branches

With the release of Miva 10 in 2020, store owners were presented with branches. If you haven’t played around with this new feature, or even heard much about it, this post will help clarify things for you.  Or maybe you do use your branches already and have been exploring all the possibilities they offer. Hopefully […]

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Why You Should be Using Miva Rewards Points Already

popup of Redeem points with cursor

Rewards or loyalty points have become a mainstay on many eCommerce websites. It may have been typical, once upon a time, for shoppers to stick with their main, popular brands for years, decades, without ever considering a switch. However now, in an age where consumers are constantly looking for the best new deal, it’s tougher […]

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Custom Fields and Facets in Miva 10

Custom Fields and Facets in Miva 10

We’ve already praised the use of facets in the past. They provide superior search functionality and let your shoppers drill down to find exactly what suits their needs. Trying to discern which data should be used as a facet can be complicated depending on your products, but one thing that isn’t complicated is getting your […]

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Waitlist for Variants: a Creative Solution

Waitlist

Offering a waitlist option is a great supplement to your site to help draw shoppers back in – especially if your items are in high demand, in short supply, or are part of limited releases! Also perfect for seasonal product lines and upcoming product launches, the waitlist can remind your shoppers to come back once […]

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Product Price Ranges For Variants in Miva

Product Price Ranges

Being able to offer product variations gives you flexibility with your catalog, and your shoppers get more choices – that sounds pretty great, all around! It can, however, cause some confusion and bloating on your site. Our developers have created a way to display your product price ranges that won’t lead to overflowing categories, duplicate […]

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A Full Guide to Price Groups and Sales in Miva 10

Price Groups in Miva 10

PLEASE NOTE: While we discuss new options available in Miva 10.01, we still recommend only running that update after you’ve had a chance to test it on a dev site, or you’ve spoken to a developer. With so much competition in the commerce industry, businesses are always looking for a unique promotion or sale to […]

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Creating Gift Certificates With Free Shipping in Miva 10

Miva Free Gift Certificates

Gift certificates have always been a fan favorite when it comes to gift-giving. They are general enough for “thank-yous” to people you don’t know very well (ie. a coworker or teacher). They are also personal enough to show you know where your friend, family member, or acquaintance likes to shop. And they are the perfect […]

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Weekly Security Checkup Issues with Miva 10 and How To Fix Them

Weekly Security Checkup

If you’re a Miva store owner/operator, by this point you’ve likely updated your site to the new Miva 10, or one of it’s later version updates (now up to Miva 10.00.06!). If you’re not a Miva store owner/operator, you aren’t going to have much use for this article…but you’re welcome to stick around! If you […]

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How To: Sort Your Subcategories in Miva 10 [Video]

How To Sort Your Subcategories

Scroll for our video walkthrough tutorials for guided instructions on how to sort your subcategories in Miva 10. Regular maintenance and upkeep of your site often means your categories, products, and priorities change with the seasons. Much like a store manager would rearrange a physical storefront from time to time, eCommerce site owners should be […]

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