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The Antropy OpenCart Blog

— Feb 28, 2025

Here's What You Should Check After a Completed OpenCart Upgrade or Rebuild

Here's What You Should Check After a Completed OpenCart Upgrade or Rebuild

So we’ve just completed updating or fully rebuilding your OpenCart store. But before we wrap things up, there's one important step left: testing. Thoroughly testing your site ensures everything works as expected, providing your customers with a seamless shopping experience.

— Feb 21, 2025

Introducing the NEW Nightshade Theme for OpenCart!

Introducing the NEW Nightshade Theme for OpenCart!

Following the recent launch of our vibrant Citrine theme, we're excited to introduce NightShade - the perfect choice for those looking for a sleek, modern, and stylish dark-themed design. With its deep black and charcoal tones accented by striking blue highlights, NightShade creates an elegant and...

— Feb 14, 2025

Why We Don't Recommend Staying With the Default Opencart Theme

Why We Don't Recommend Staying With the Default Opencart Theme

When setting up your OpenCart store, you might be tempted to stick with the default theme. After all, it comes pre-installed, it’s free, and it works out of the box. But here’s the thing, so does every other OpenCart store that hasn’t made an effort to stand out.

— Feb 7, 2025

Why Customers Abandon Cart in OpenCart (and How to Fix It)

Why Customers Abandon Cart in OpenCart (and How to Fix It)

Cart abandonment is a frustrating challenge for any ecommerce store owner. You’ve done the hard work of attracting customers, getting them to browse, and adding products to their cart, only for them to leave without completing the purchase. OpenCart stores are no exception to this problem.

— Jan 24, 2025

Introducing the NEW Cinnamon Theme for OpenCart!

Introducing the NEW Cinnamon Theme for OpenCart!

Following the success of our vibrant Citrine theme, we’re thrilled to introduce Cinnamon – a modern, warm, and elegant design that blends usability with an earthy aesthetic. With its inviting colour palette and intuitive navigation, Cinnamon offers a seamless shopping experience that keeps your...

— Jan 2, 2025

Introducing the NEW Citrine Theme for OpenCart!

Introducing the NEW Citrine Theme for OpenCart!

Following the recent launch of our sleek Obsidian theme, we're excited to present Citrine - the perfect choice for those looking for a bright, energetic, and eye-catching design. With its bold yellow palette, Citrine brings positivity and vibrancy to your store, creating an inviting and exciting...

— Dec 17, 2024

Introducing the NEW Obsidian Theme for OpenCart

Introducing the NEW Obsidian Theme for OpenCart

We're excited to introduce our newest OpenCart theme: the Obsidian Theme. With its clean, modern design and built to OpenCart's standards, Obsidian delivers far better functionality than other less-optimised themes out there.

— Dec 13, 2024

Most Viewed Blogs of 2024

Most Viewed Blogs of 2024

Here is the roundup of our most popular blog posts this year! We have written a range of blogs from "how-tos" to "top tips", but here are our most read blogs of 2024

— Nov 29, 2024

Which Version of OpenCart Should I Use for a New Site?

Which Version of OpenCart Should I Use for a New Site?

If you're setting up a new OpenCart store, one of the first questions you’ll face is: Which version of OpenCart should I use? It might seem logical to jump straight to the latest version, OpenCart 4 (OC4), but it’s important to weigh the pros and cons before deciding.

— Nov 22, 2024

Essential OpenCart Extensions for Your Online Store!

Essential OpenCart Extensions for Your Online Store!

To unlock the full potential of your OpenCart store, you'll need the right extensions tailored to your store's unique needs. Below are some of the most essential OpenCart extensions that can elevate your store's functionality and improve the user experience.

— Nov 8, 2024

Antropy Hourly Rate from 2025-01-01

Antropy Hourly Rate from 2025-01-01

As described in a recent blog article, we started reviewing our rates twice a year starting from the 1st of January 2021 to allow us to hire the best staff and use the best tools to deliver the best work for our clients.

— Oct 11, 2024

Blank Pages in OpenCart and How to Fix them

Blank Pages in OpenCart and How to Fix them

If you’re seeing a blank or white screen in OpenCart, it usually means a PHP error has occurred. However, instead of showing an error message, PHP is suppressing the error and leaving you with a blank page. In most cases this happens because error reporting is turned off to prevent sensitive...

— Sep 13, 2024

Adexa Direct - Complete OpenCart Rebuild

Adexa Direct - Complete OpenCart Rebuild

Adexa Direct is one of the UK's top suppliers of commercial catering equipment, and with over 1 million page views a day, their website plays a crucial role in their business operations. They wanted a modernised site that retained the familiarity of the old version while implementing much-needed...

— Aug 16, 2024

ConcreteCMS vs WordPress: Which One Should You Choose?

ConcreteCMS vs WordPress: Which One Should You Choose?

When choosing a platform for building websites, Concrete CMS and WordPress are two leading options. Concrete CMS excels with its intuitive in-page editing, robust security, and built-in caching, making it an excellent choice for developers prioritising performance and reliability. While WordPress...

— Jul 5, 2024

The Best 5 OpenCart Clothing Stores Online

The Best 5 OpenCart Clothing Stores Online

In a recent blog, we showcased the top 5 OpenCart tech stores, highlighting the best in technology and innovation. Today, we're shifting gears to bring you the top 5 OpenCart clothing stores. These stores stand out for their exceptional fashion offerings, user-friendly interfaces, and seamless...

— Jun 14, 2024

The Top 5 Biggest Tech Stores Using OpenCart

The Top 5 Biggest Tech Stores Using OpenCart

We recently wrote an article on the top 10 OpenCart websites globally, and now we're excited to dive deeper into the tech industry. The world of technology is ever-evolving, with new innovations and trends emerging constantly. In this post, we’ll explore the top 5 tech websites powered by...

— Jun 7, 2024

10 of the Best OpenCart Sites

10 of the Best OpenCart Sites

OpenCart is known for its flexibility and robust features, and powers an impressive range of online stores across various industries. From high-end jewellery boutiques to innovative electronics shops, the platform's versatility shines through in the success of its users. Here are ten of the best...

— May 17, 2024

Antropy Hourly Rate From 2024-07-01

Antropy Hourly Rate From 2024-07-01

As described in a recent blog article, we started reviewing our rates twice a year starting from the 1st of January 2021 to allow us to hire the best staff and use the best tools to deliver the best work for our clients.

— Apr 12, 2024

Why a Full Rebuild Is Often Necessary for OpenCart Updates

Why a Full Rebuild Is Often Necessary for OpenCart Updates

We often get a lot of questions asking why we typically recommend rebuilding a site when it comes to updating the version of OpenCart. Transitioning from earlier versions, such as the leap from OpenCart 1 to 3, is not as simple as running a quick script.

— Mar 8, 2024

OpenCart vs WooCommerce: Which One Should You Choose

OpenCart vs WooCommerce: Which One Should You Choose

Are you grappling with the decision between OpenCart and WooCommerce for your online store? In our recent article, we delved into a comparison between OpenCart and Shopify. Now, we're turning our focus to the battle between OpenCart and WooCommerce, to help you make an informed decision. You can...

— Mar 1, 2024

How to Install an OpenCart Extension

How to Install an OpenCart Extension

OpenCart extensions can add functionality and enhance the features of your e-commerce website. Installing these extensions is relatively straightforward, especially with OpenCart's user-friendly interface. Follow these steps to successfully install an OpenCart extension:

— Feb 16, 2024

Best OpenCart Themes to Use

Best OpenCart Themes to Use

When it comes to setting up your online store, choosing the right theme can make a world of difference. OpenCart offers a plethora of themes to choose from. However, not all themes are created equal. In fact, many of them fall short in terms of coding standards and compatibility, leading to...

— Jan 19, 2024

Best Extensions for Your OpenCart Store

Best Extensions for Your OpenCart Store

OpenCart thrives on its extensive range of extensions that enhance functionality and streamline operations. We have put together some of the best free, and paid, OpenCart extensions below.

— Jan 12, 2024

Why Choose Antropy for Your OpenCart Hosting?

Why Choose Antropy for Your OpenCart Hosting?

Website hosting, who do you choose? As devoted OpenCart developers with more than a decade of hands-on experience in leveraging the capabilities of this robust ecommerce platform, we recognise the distinctive requirements that come with it. Here are key reasons why opting for our hosting services...

— Dec 20, 2023

Most Viewed Blogs of 2023

Most Viewed Blogs of 2023

Here is the roundup of our most popular blog posts this year! We have written a range of blogs from "how-tos" to "top tips", but here are our top 5 most read blogs of 2023:

— Dec 15, 2023

Why do you need a robots.txt file?

Why do you need a robots.txt file?

SEO can be complex at times, and the robots.txt file is an aspect that's very often overlooked, but extremely important for website optimisation.

— Nov 10, 2023

10 Proven Strategies to Supercharge Your Website's Visibility

10 Proven Strategies to Supercharge Your Website's Visibility

Having a website is essential for businesses and individuals alike. However, merely having a website is not enough; you need to ensure that it gets noticed by your target audience. If you're ready to unleash the full potential of your website and leave your digital footprint, read on for our top 10...

— Nov 3, 2023

How to Set the Robots Meta Tag in OpenCart

How to Set the Robots Meta Tag in OpenCart

In the digital age, having a strong online presence is crucial for the success of any e-commerce business. When it comes to SEO, one of the often-overlooked but immensely valuable tools is the Robots Meta Tag. These unassuming HTML tags play a significant role in controlling how search engines...

— Oct 27, 2023

The Importance of Mobile Optimisation for OpenCart Ecommerce Websites

The Importance of Mobile Optimisation for OpenCart Ecommerce Websites

The rise of mobile devices as the preferred choice for accessing the internet is no surprise. Mobile phones are portable, convenient, and readily available, allowing users to browse, shop, and interact with online businesses on the go. As a result, mobile devices have completely transformed the...

— Apr 3, 2023

OpenCart Builds From Enquiry to Go-Live

OpenCart Builds From Enquiry to Go-Live

Whether it's modernising your out of date OpenCart site or looking to move from another platform to OpenCart, you will go through our process of getting an estimate through to getting your new site live. This blog gives you the step by step guide of how we go about this:

— Jan 6, 2023

Aquafayre OpenCart Rebuild

Aquafayre OpenCart Rebuild

We have worked with Aquafayre for many years and undertaken numerous smaller projects over this time.

— Oct 5, 2022

4 Reasons to Upgrade to the Latest Version of PHP

4 Reasons to Upgrade to the Latest Version of PHP

If you're like most people, you probably don't think much about the programming language your website is running on, but your web host should make you aware that they need to keep the server software - including PHP - up-to-date.

— Aug 1, 2022

Mercers Furniture OpenCart Rebuild

Mercers Furniture OpenCart Rebuild

We always enjoy undertaking rebuilds for current clients and this one was no different.

— Jul 8, 2022

What Is Gogs and Why We Use It

What Is Gogs and Why We Use It

When you either have a retainer, work hourly (only possible if you host with us) or have a long prepaid block of time and have a lot of tasks to complete each month; the easiest way we find to group them together and keep track of the individual jobs is by using a system called Gogs.

— Jun 6, 2022

Derails OpenCart Rebuild

Derails OpenCart Rebuild

We have worked with Derails for many years and undertaken numerous smaller projects over the years.

— May 18, 2022

Sparks Electrical OpenCart Rebuild

Sparks Electrical OpenCart Rebuild

Near the end of 2020 we were tasked with updating a very tricky custom built OpenCart store for a company called Sparks Electrical.

— May 6, 2022

Blocks of Hours vs Support Retainers vs Fixed Price

Blocks of Hours vs Support Retainers vs Fixed Price

So we have a number of different ways of working on a project basis with clients. In this blog I will highlight the different ways we can tackle your project

— Apr 21, 2022

Hawkins OpenCart Rebuild

Hawkins OpenCart Rebuild

We have worked with Hawkins Hobbies since the middle of 2019 and we were very happy to rebuild their OpenCart site.

— Mar 25, 2022

Celena Website Rebuild

Celena Website Rebuild

It is always pleasing to see a client returning to get their website upgraded after we built their first site.

— Jan 17, 2022

Antropy's 2-Step Strategy for Handling Complex OpenCart Rebuilds

Antropy's 2-Step Strategy for Handling Complex OpenCart Rebuilds

The normal way rebuilds run is we undertake a Phase 1 and then put the site live, if any further work is needed after this then that goes into a Phase 2. However with some sites where they are heavily customised this process isn’t one we would recommend or follow.

— Dec 16, 2021

Vape Liquid UK OpenCart Build

Vape Liquid UK OpenCart Build

We have recently built a brand new website for a new vaping company called Vape Liquid UK. We once again based the new site on our iStore theme and tried to keep the design as simplistic as possible.

— Nov 19, 2021

British Land Rover Parts Website OpenCart Rebuild

British Land Rover Parts Website OpenCart Rebuild

We were asked to rebuild the British Land Rover Parts website as they were running on version 2.0.3.1 of OpenCart which was in need of a recharge. For the new site we upgraded their theme based on our Multipurpose Theme.

— Nov 2, 2021

Master Plastics OpenCart Upgrade

Master Plastics OpenCart Upgrade

We were asked to rebuild the Master Plastic website as they were running an older version of OpenCart which was in need of an update and refresh. For the new site we upgraded their theme and mirrored the design based on their old site.

— Oct 13, 2021

Organic Textile Company OpenCart Rebuild

Organic Textile Company OpenCart Rebuild

We were asked to rebuild the Organic Textile website as they were running an older version of OpenCart which was in need of an upgrade and refresh.

— Oct 6, 2021

Total E Liquid OpenCart Rebuild

Total E Liquid OpenCart Rebuild

We were asked to rebuild the Total E Liquid website as they were running an older version of OpenCart which was in need of an update.

— Sep 29, 2021

Plantex OpenCart Rebuild

Plantex OpenCart Rebuild

We were asked to rebuild the Plantex website as they were running off an older version of OpenCart and in need of an update.

— Sep 17, 2021

Quay Traders OpenCart Rebuild

Quay Traders OpenCart Rebuild

We were approached to update and rebuild the Quay Traders website as they were looking for a fresh, yet simple new site.

— Sep 7, 2021

Cold Spring Website Merge

Cold Spring Website Merge

This was a website merge and update that we are very proud about.

— Aug 20, 2021

Onion Reporting OpenCart Website Rebuild

Onion Reporting OpenCart Website Rebuild

Onion Reporting Software are a Belfast based company who specialise in putting your Sage accounts in Excel format. They were running on the old 1.5.5.1 version of OpenCart which made the website look outdated and in need of a refresh.

— Aug 12, 2021

Toucan Property Services Website Build

Toucan Property Services Website Build

I would roughly guess that 98% of the work we undertake is on OpenCart but we do have a couple of clients that run on Concrete5.

— Aug 6, 2021

Crawley Sheds & Cabins Website Rebuild

Crawley Sheds & Cabins Website Rebuild

We always enjoy helping local companies with their ecommerce websites and the Crawley Sheds & Cabins rebuild was no different.

— Feb 1, 2021

Our New Technical Audit Service Now Available

Our New Technical Audit Service Now Available

We have been undertaking our SEO audit for quite some time now and it really helps clients understand what the website is like from a customers perspective.

— Dec 4, 2020

Our Most Viewed Blogs of 2020

Our Most Viewed Blogs of 2020

Just like in last year's blog, we go through the most viewed blogs written this year according to Google Analytics. This year we have really tried to focus on blogs that will help you as OpenCart users and giving you more 'how to' guides.

— Jun 13, 2014

How to Report a Bug the Right Way

How to Report a Bug the Right Way

In order to get the best out of any web agency when you have a problem with your website, you'll need to give them a very clear description of the problem.

— Jul 1, 2011

How to Restore Accidentally Deleted Files in cPanel

How to Restore Accidentally Deleted Files in cPanel

However careful you are, mistakes happen. Sometimes surgeons remove the wrong kidney. Sometimes pilots fall asleep while flying a plane. Sometimes those files you thought you could delete... you needed!

Testimonials

We recently started using Antropy for our OpenCart website as internal IT is swamped and we needed back up and they have been great. Work is quick and efficient, we never need to ask for something twice and communication is good. Gives us confidence that when we need something to be done, it will be and to a high standard.
The Wasabi Company
Dominic Old, The Wasabi Company
Excellent work, delivered in a friendly and consultative way throughout the whole process. For a small company such as my own it was great to be guided through the process, and all my requests were responded to and I felt involved from start to finish.
Rook Systems
Phil Saville, Rook Systems
Wow, I am speechless. Thank you so much, this is perfect !!!! Thank you, thank you !!!
Sewing Machine Company
Marios Pantelli, Sewing Machine Company
Firstly, thanks ever so much to you and your team for getting these two sites up and running. It’s a pleasure to work with people who are so helpful and responsive to our requirements. We’re very happy with both sites and all seems to be working fine.
Nauticalia
Aidan, Nauticalia
Thanks for your hard work, it's very much appreciated.
CJF Motorcycles
Colin Farndale, CJF Motorcycles
We are really delighted with the finished product, it has far exceeded our expectations... Many thanks again for your support and setting up what I feel is the best Alzheimer's website in the country.
MK Alzheimer's
Lynne, MK Alzheimer's
Taken on both smaller and large projects to a very high standard. Delivered on time, with a professional level of service. Always better than we envisioned. Staff are always ready to help with any issues we have. Really pleased with the results of Antropy, and hopefully we can do more business together in the future!
Toyland Toyshop
Josh, Toyland Toyshop
Very impressed with the quick service! There is nothing more we need help with right now but we would certainly use you in the future for other issues or alterations we may have. Thank you very much!
Aquafayre
Jemma, Aquafayre
Thank you all for the hard work, it has paid off, it looks good. The logo is great to promote the practice and the website we can be proud of. Thank you again.
Group Analytic Practice Ltd
Biddy Arnott, Group Analytic Practice Ltd
The deliveries are now incredibly clear and there is no more admin work on this side which is excellent. It’s amazing really and I think our customers enjoy knowing exactly when they are getting it unlike nearly every other furniture company out there! Thanks for this.
Get Laid Beds
Jonathan Haskins, Get Laid Beds
We found Antropy to be very responsive and approachable to work with. They gladly took our own designs and transformed them into an easy-to-manage website. Communication was easy and any requests for change were promptly done. Many thanks for the work!
Matraxis
John Caiger, Matraxis
We worked with Antropy on our new webshop at kikgoes.nl in the past months. We have enjoyed working with them because of their extensive knowledge of Opencart and the rapid pace of development. We regularly added requirements to the projects and we've never had anything that couldn't be done. We look forward to working with Antropy again for new projects or adjustments to our webshop!
Kik Cycleparts
Joël van Daalen, Kik Cycleparts
Excellent company with outstanding knowledge of opencart and how to get the best from it. If you are looking for a reliable and professional company to work with I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these guys.
Lockertek
Ashley Morrison, Lockertek
After many years of trying to update my website, dealing with problematic code, delays, etc, I found Antropy about 10 years ago. I can not say enough great things about the quality of their coding and stability of my website along with the professionalism of their staff. I now have a well functioning website that has stood the test of time. Our site is an e-commerce site so that having it up and running is crucial to our business. On the rare occasion that there is a problem with the site, Antropy's team is quick and responsive to finding the problem and fixing it quickly.
Off The Mark
Lynn Reznick, Off The Mark
Antropy not only gave freely of their time to talk with me, they had the patience to teach me as we went along. They came up with various ideas that allowed me to choose what I liked best and with their guidance we got exactly the website we dreamed about.
RC Geeks
David, RC Geeks
Always helpful and extremely responsive to any request and once the project has been rolled out they continue to assist you with great help and advice to make the most of your website
Newvotek
Jamie Chandler, Newvotek
Merged two previously HUGE separate sites (website and webstore) into one streamlined website with integrated store, with improved social media and mailing list results. Joe helped communicate complicated jargon into simpler terms, solved issues/queries quickly, and the follow up support has been invaluable.
Cold Spring Records
Jo, Cold Spring Records
Just wanted to say a big thank you for all your help and support thus far. You've been absolutely brilliant. You've given me absolute confidence that when there is a problem it is sorted which really gives me peace of mind.
FLUX
Tracy, FLUX
Thanks again for all your hard work on the 3D renders … the results have been fantastic and I look forward to working together again in the future.
Kimberley-Jane: Design
Kim, Kimberley-Jane: Design
Good to work with, very straight forward
Home World
Grant Berry, Home World

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