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#41
New Features Discussion / Re: Last updated time to produ...
Last post by Basara - August 05, 2026, 06:07:50 AMHello.
Yes, it's possible to add a "last updated" timestamp column to the product grid in administration, but it requires code changes. There isn't a built‑in setting or configuration option for this.
Yes, it's possible to add a "last updated" timestamp column to the product grid in administration, but it requires code changes. There isn't a built‑in setting or configuration option for this.
#42
Built-in Features / Re: Import PDF
Last post by Basara - August 05, 2026, 06:04:55 AMQuote from: timlight10 on August 04, 2026, 12:26:26 PMChecking on development status of this feature.Thank you for following up, timlight10.
The requested feature has already been in work, and you can see the commit here: GitHub Commit.
At the moment, the changes are still undergoing testing. We discovered a few issues during review, and we want to ensure they are fully resolved before releasing the code to all. Please allow us a bit more time to finalize and polish the implementation.
We truly appreciate your support and patience
#43
General Discussion / Re: Product reviews listing in...
Last post by fragiles - August 05, 2026, 03:06:43 AMThis sounds like a solid plan to get those reviews showcased! Tapping into existing product.tpl logic is a smart move. I'm sure you'll have that block blast of reviews appearing exactly where you want it on the homepage. Good luck, and I'm keen to see your achievements!
#44
Built-in Features / Re: Import PDF
Last post by timlight10 - August 04, 2026, 12:26:26 PMChecking on development status of this feature.
#45
New Features Discussion / Last updated time to product l...
Last post by timlight10 - August 04, 2026, 12:17:37 PMCan a column with the "last updated" timestamp for products be added to index.php?rt=catalog/product?
#46
Payment Modules / Re: Issue with payment extensi...
Last post by Basara - August 04, 2026, 03:42:15 AM #47
SEO / Re: Google Search Console Tips
Last post by House Sunny - August 04, 2026, 03:14:33 AMUse 301 redirects when a page has been permanently moved, as they pass ranking signals and are the recommended choice for SEO. Use 302 redirects only for temporary changes, since search engines may continue indexing the original URL. To help preserve crawl budget, avoid unnecessary redirect chains and loops, keep your internal links pointing directly to the final destination, and remove redirects that are no longer needed.
#48
Payment Modules / Issue with payment extension s...
Last post by thebrunks - August 01, 2026, 02:22:53 AMI'm having issues with my payment extensions not showing on checkout.
All I have availale is Bank transfer.
I normally use an Eway payment extension but it won't show as an option for payment.
have tried activation other extensions (Paypal & Stripe) with the same issue
any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
All I have availale is Bank transfer.
I normally use an Eway payment extension but it won't show as an option for payment.
have tried activation other extensions (Paypal & Stripe) with the same issue
any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
#49
Built-in Features / Re: Last updated time to produ...
Last post by Basara - July 31, 2026, 12:23:08 PMQuote from: timlight10 on July 31, 2026, 08:58:02 AMAwesome, is there an official feature request channel somewhere I can post this for v1.4.5?Yes, there are a few.
New Features Sposorship
New Features Discussion
Idea Polls
#50
General Discussion / Re: Could Someone Guide me in ...
Last post by Haroon Akram - July 31, 2026, 11:46:49 AMHi Roberrttt,
Welcome to AbanteCart. Here's a more complete answer to the questions you raised, since most replies above just pointed to the SEO addon without covering the specifics.
Meta titles and descriptions: These matter a lot per product page since they directly affect click through rate from search results, even more than raw rankings. In AbanteCart, each product has its own SEO tab in the admin panel where you can set a custom meta title, meta description, and meta keywords. Keep the meta description under about 155 to 160 characters, write it like ad copy rather than a summary, and include the main keyword naturally instead of stuffing it in.
Image optimization: Alt text and file names both matter, but for different reasons. Alt text helps with image search visibility and accessibility, while descriptive file names (like blue canvas backpack.jpg instead of img1023.jpg) give search engines an extra signal about what is actually in the image. AbanteCart lets you set alt text per image in the product edit screen, so it is worth filling that in for every product image rather than just the main one.
Custom URLs: Yes, AbanteCart supports SEO friendly URLs. Under System, Settings, SEO, you can enable SEO URLs and then set a custom keyword per product under that same SEO tab mentioned earlier. Keep them short, use hyphens between words, and avoid stuffing category names into every single product URL since that gets repetitive and can look spammy to search engines.
Keyword research inside AbanteCart: The platform itself does not have a built in keyword research tool, so most store owners pair it with an external tool for finding search volume and then just apply those keywords manually into the meta fields and product descriptions. The SEO Pack extension mentioned earlier in this thread can help streamline bulk editing of these fields if you have a large catalog.
Internal linking: Related products and category cross links do most of the heavy lifting here. Make sure your related products section is actually populated with relevant items, and consider linking out to relevant blog content or buying guides from within product descriptions where it makes sense. This keeps visitors on site longer and helps search engines understand how your pages relate to each other.
One additional tip beyond your questions: make sure each product has a decently long, unique description rather than a short spec list copied from the manufacturer. Duplicate manufacturer descriptions across many stores is one of the more common reasons product pages underperform in search.
Hope this helps you get started.
Welcome to AbanteCart. Here's a more complete answer to the questions you raised, since most replies above just pointed to the SEO addon without covering the specifics.
Meta titles and descriptions: These matter a lot per product page since they directly affect click through rate from search results, even more than raw rankings. In AbanteCart, each product has its own SEO tab in the admin panel where you can set a custom meta title, meta description, and meta keywords. Keep the meta description under about 155 to 160 characters, write it like ad copy rather than a summary, and include the main keyword naturally instead of stuffing it in.
Image optimization: Alt text and file names both matter, but for different reasons. Alt text helps with image search visibility and accessibility, while descriptive file names (like blue canvas backpack.jpg instead of img1023.jpg) give search engines an extra signal about what is actually in the image. AbanteCart lets you set alt text per image in the product edit screen, so it is worth filling that in for every product image rather than just the main one.
Custom URLs: Yes, AbanteCart supports SEO friendly URLs. Under System, Settings, SEO, you can enable SEO URLs and then set a custom keyword per product under that same SEO tab mentioned earlier. Keep them short, use hyphens between words, and avoid stuffing category names into every single product URL since that gets repetitive and can look spammy to search engines.
Keyword research inside AbanteCart: The platform itself does not have a built in keyword research tool, so most store owners pair it with an external tool for finding search volume and then just apply those keywords manually into the meta fields and product descriptions. The SEO Pack extension mentioned earlier in this thread can help streamline bulk editing of these fields if you have a large catalog.
Internal linking: Related products and category cross links do most of the heavy lifting here. Make sure your related products section is actually populated with relevant items, and consider linking out to relevant blog content or buying guides from within product descriptions where it makes sense. This keeps visitors on site longer and helps search engines understand how your pages relate to each other.
One additional tip beyond your questions: make sure each product has a decently long, unique description rather than a short spec list copied from the manufacturer. Duplicate manufacturer descriptions across many stores is one of the more common reasons product pages underperform in search.
Hope this helps you get started.