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This section contains 23 modules. Most of them create a new section in the "Stats" tab of your PrestaShop install. Many are installed by default, and . Therefore, if some of PrestaShop's functionalities are not useful to you, you can disable them here.
Many are described in detail in the "Understanding Statistics" of this user-guide. In this section, we will only describe the ones that are not enabled by default.
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You must have a Google Analytics account to make this widget work. Once you have one, follow the Analytics instructions to create a profile for your shop. you will receive a unique identifier. Use it in the module's "username" field and save it. Google Analytics will start gathering stats about your visitors.
Do read all the instructions provided by the module.
Best manufacturers
This module adds a "Best Manufacturers" link to the list of possible stats.
Geolocation
This module adds a "Geolocation" link to the list of possible stats.
At first launch, you will have to update the location of many of the missing countries (mostly the lesser know ones). This will help the module locate your visitors. Simply click on the country's name, and indicate where it is on the map.
Front Office Features
This section contains 34 modules.
Many of these are installed by default. Therefore, if some of PrestaShop's functionalities are not useful to you, you can disable them here.
Top seller block
Add a block displaying the shop's top sellers.
Cart block
Displays the products that your customers added to their basket. They can then see their basket to change the amount of product they’re ordering or delete or add a coupon. The block is presented as follows. By clicking on "Shopping Cart", they see the "Summary Order" of all products added to their basket and their quantity.
Categories block
This feature allows you to display a list of your product categories on your site. To create the categories, consult the section Managing Categories on page 17.
CMS Block
Adds a block with several CMS links.
Currency block
This feature allows your customers to choose which currency will appear in price displays, as well as how the customers will pay for their orders. The block appears in standard currency in the header (top part) of your store (see picture adjoined). To add or configure the currencies go to the "payment / currency" section.
Language block
Choose the languages that you want your store to appear in with the “Language Block” model The languages will appear on your store in the following manner: If you don’t want them to appear then uninstall this block.
Layered navigation block
Displays a block with layered navigation filters.
Before using this module for the first time, you have to initialize the cache. Use the module's tool.
Link block
With this module you can add links to the sites you want, or to pages of your store. Click "Install" then "configure" to add links to this block. The page below, divided into three sections, will appear.
The first section “Add a new link,” allows you to specify the link name and URL Enter a link following the form http://www.myprestashop.com
Click "Add this link”
The second section “Block title,” is where you add a site name as well as a URL to which v isitors will be redirected.
Manufacturers block
Displays a block of manufacturers/brands.
My Account block
Each client must be able to view all of their account data. Here they will find a summary of previously made orders, package tracking, product returns, their addresses (if more than one), coupons etc. Once the client is connected he will see a panel shown in the manner displayed in the adjoining screenshot.
New products block
This block presents recently added products and quickly make them visible. With this option you can create traffic for your new products. You can set the number of visible links by configuring this module.
Newsletter block
This block invites your store’s visitors to enter their email address to be included in the newsletter.
You can in the configuration set several options For example ‘Send a confirmation email after registration’ or ‘send a discount code for each entry’
Block payment logo
Adds a block to display all payment logos.
The module's configuration page let's you choose where to display these logos.
Permanent links block
Adds a block that displays permanent links such as sitemap, contact, etc.
RSS feed block
The RSS feed allows your visitors to stay informed about news from a site that you specify in the field provided in the module configuration. Please do not put your website address in this field- it could create an error. The RSS feed will then appear on the front of your shop in a block. Visitors can sign up for the RSS feed in this block.
Stores block
Displays a block with a link to the store location.
Suppliers block
Adds a block displaying suppliers.
Tags block
This block can slightly improve your store’s SEO and make visible the most important words of your shop. Indicate in the module's configuration how many keywords should appear. They will then show up in a block.
User info block
Adds a block that displays information about the customer.
Viewed products block
This block displays the latest products that each customer has consulted. You can set the number of products shown by completing the “products displayed” field
Wishlist block
With this module your customers can save a wish list that can be sent to many people. Once the module is enabled, the product page will have a new button, "Add to my list." By clicking the button and logging in, you client can add the products to his list. He can always review its contents by going directly into the “My Wishlist” section of his account.
The module's configuration page enables you to view your customers' lists.
Cross Selling
This module displays a "Customers who bought this product also bought..." block.
Home text editor
To adjust your online store’s home page click “configure”. You will then discover all the fields that you can configure. You can edit each of them in all the languages installed on your shop. To do this, select the language by clicking on the flag next to the field.
The home page image itself may also be modified. To do this click on "Browse" to find the image you want on your computer.
Once you are done, click "Update."
You can now see the new look of your store by going to your homepage.
Note: The homepage is the first image that your visitors experience when they access your store. Remember to make it pleasant and efficient and to update it regularly.
RSS products feed
Permits you to generate an RSS Product Feed on your store, showing the latest products that you have put on line. Regular visitors as well as search engines are very fond of this module.
FIA-NET Seal of Confidence
Turn your visitors into buyers by creating confidence in your site.
FIA-NET is a French third-party e-commerce trust partner: it protects both customers and online shops against against credit card frauds and other malevolent activities.
You have to already have a FIA-NET account in order to use the module. Ask for one here. Once you have an account, configure the module with your details.
Featured Products on the homepage
With this module you can choose which products to highlight by placing them on your homepage.
To activate this feature, install the module located in your Back Office and click on "Configure". A page will appear asking how many products you want to show. Enter the value of your choice and click "Save." Now go into the configuration page of a product of your choice by going to the "Catalog" tab. Select "Home" as the category into which the product appears. Validate by clicking on "Save” and you product will appear on your store’s home page
Repeat for all of the products that you want to place on the home page by checking the box marked “Home”.
iAdvize
Offer an interactive live chat to your customers.
LiveZilla
Live support chat.
Product Comments
This module gives visitors the possible to leave a message on your product page. They can write it by using a new tab that will add itself to your product page.
Click on “Configure” from your Back Office and you will have the option of validating or rejecting the comments submitted. To validate click on the corresponding green icon; to delete the comment then click on the red icon. If you want your comments to be validated automatically, check the red cross icon in "Validation Required."
Products Category
The “Products Category” module enables you to display on each product page suggestions of other products that are in the same category. This model is particularly useful for discovering what your store has to offer. See the example below.
Product tooltips
This model shows information on the behavior of the visitors on the page that you’re currently looking at Click on “install” to install this module then on “configure” to set up all of the different possibilities offered. The screenshot below will then appear.
Validate the choices corresponding to the information that you would like to show to your clients. Once you are done click on “Update Settings” to save This information will then be posted in the top right section of your browser.
ReversoForm
This module allows your customers to quickly and easily fill in their contact information. Your customers only need to fill in their phone numbers, and then their name, address, zip code, and city will be filled in automatically. This saves your customers time, thus removing the reluctance they may have to create an account. To enable this module just click on "Install" then "Configure". You are asked for your ReversoForm account number (you can get it from the site: http://www.reversoform.com/ and the address of your shop. Once completed click on "Update" to save the settings. Your customers will see a field appear asking for their phone number.
Send to a Friend module
You want to give your customers the opportunity to share your product knowledge. In order to do this install the “send to a friend module t the bottom of your product pages a link will appear with which you can share the product.
By clicking on the link, you are then redirected to a form where you can enter the name and email address of the person with whom you want to share your product. He will then receive the link of the product in question, inv iting him to see it.
Treepodia
Cover your entire catalog with product videos in 24 hours.