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Simon Walker

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Latest news, tutorials, and best practices for Magento

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Simon WalkerSimon Walker is a seasoned Magento Consultant at FME Extensions, bringing extensive expertise in eCommerce strategy, store optimization, and Magento 2 best practices. He advises merchants and development teams on leveraging Magento extensions, integrations, and platform capabilities to drive performance, usability, and business growth. With a strong focus on technical accuracy and business outcomes, Simon provides actionable insights on custom development, marketplace integrations, and conversion optimization. He collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are aligned with both merchant goals and Magento standards. Simon’s consultancy combines deep platform knowledge with practical eCommerce experience, helping businesses implement scalable Magento solutions while maximizing ROI, improving user experience, and streamlining operations.

Blogs By Simon Walker

FME Extensions vs Plumrocket: Which Magento 2 GDPR Extension Is Right for You? (2026 Comparison)
April 16, 2026

Simon Walker

FME Extensions vs Plumrocket: Which Magento 2 GDPR Extension Is Right for You? (2026 Comparison)
  • A detailed 2026 comparison of FME Extensions vs Plumrocket GDPR extensions, helping Magento 2 store owners choose between a budget-friendly basic solution and a feature-rich, enterprise-level compliance tool.
How to Import & Export Product Reviews in Magento 2?
March 21, 2026

Simon Walker

How to Import & Export Product Reviews in Magento 2?
  • Learn how to efficiently import and export Magento 2 product reviews in bulk using a CSV file, including review content, ratings, status, dates, product SKU, and customer details.
  • Discover the benefits, use cases, and guide for managing reviews with the Magento 2 Import Export Product Reviews Extension, ensuring no valuable reviews are lost during migrations or updates.
How to Enable “Notify Me When Back in Stock” in Magento 2?
March 18, 2026

Simon Walker

How to Enable “Notify Me When Back in Stock” in Magento 2?
  • Magento 2’s back-in-stock feature allows customers to subscribe to out-of-stock products, ensuring they return to purchase once items are available, preventing lost sales.
  • By customizing subscription popups, allowing guest subscriptions, and notifying admins of new subscribers, stores can improve user experience, capture leads, and manage inventory more effectively.
  • FME’s Magento 2 Out of Stock Notification extension adds automated alerts, backend subscriber tracking, branding customization, and GDPR compliance, boosting customer retention and revenue.
How to Add Product Labels in Magento 2 (New, Sale, Hot)
February 18, 2026

Simon Walker

How to Add Product Labels in Magento 2 (New, Sale, Hot)
  • Product labels such as New, Sale, Hot, Best Seller, and Limited Offer help highlight key products on category and product pages, making them more visible and encouraging customers to explore featured items.
  • Labels create urgency and influence purchase decisions by clearly showing promotions, discounts, trending products, or low-stock items, which can significantly improve conversion rates.
  • Using a Magento 2 Product Labels extension allows store owners to automatically apply labels based on conditions like special price, stock level, or product popularity, while also customizing label design, position, and scheduling.
Magento 2: How to Check if a Customer is Logged in?
March 24, 2025

Simon Walker

Magento 2: How to Check if a Customer is Logged in?
In Magento 2, you can check if a customer is logged in by using session management or dependency injection in a custom module. This helps personalize content, restrict access, and enhance the user experience.
How to Check Your Current Magento 2 Version? The Right Way
March 24, 2025

Simon Walker

How to Check Your Current Magento 2 Version? The Right Way
To check your Magento 2 version, you can use the admin panel, command-line interface, or configuration files. Knowing the version helps with updates and compatibility.
How to Upload File in Magento 2 Programmatically?
March 24, 2025

Simon Walker

How to Upload File in Magento 2 Programmatically?
To upload a file programmatically in Magento 2, create a custom module and use Magento's file uploader functionality. Handle file validation, storage, and permissions correctly to ensure secure and efficient file management.
How to Add Order Attribute Programmatically in Magento 2?
March 20, 2025

Simon Walker

How to Add Order Attribute Programmatically in Magento 2?
Learn how to add a custom order attribute in Magento 2 programmatically by creating a custom module, defining the attribute in the database, and displaying it in the admin panel and frontend.
A Step by Step Guide to Installing Hyvä Theme in Magento 2
March 20, 2025

Simon Walker

A Step by Step Guide to Installing Hyvä Theme in Magento 2
This step-by-step guide walks you through installing the Hyvä theme in Magento 2, covering prerequisites, installation commands, and configuration steps to optimize performance and design.
[Fixed]: Allowed Memory Size of Bytes Exhausted Magento 2
March 19, 2025

Simon Walker

[Fixed]: Allowed Memory Size of Bytes Exhausted Magento 2
The "Allowed Memory Size Exhausted" error in Magento 2 happens when the script exceeds the allocated memory limit. To fix it, increase the memory allocation in server settings, optimize Magento by clearing cache and reindexing, and ensure the hosting environment meets Magento’s system requirements.
How to Get Base URL in Magento 2 With or Without Store Code?
March 19, 2025

Simon Walker

How to Get Base URL in Magento 2 With or Without Store Code?
In Magento 2, you can get the base URL from the admin panel under Stores > Configuration > General > Web. To retrieve it dynamically, Magento provides options to include or exclude the store code based on store settings. You can also access it programmatically through Magento’s store manager or URL interface.
How To Add Pagination to Custom Collection in Magento 2?
March 13, 2025

Simon Walker

How To Add Pagination to Custom Collection in Magento 2?
Learn how to add pagination to a custom collection in Magento 2 using setPageSize() and setCurPage() methods. This helps improve performance and user experience by loading data in manageable chunks.