On November 20, 2025, a new major release of PHP was published - version 8.5. PHP 8.5 introduces useful improvements, but requires a careful approach when integrating into existing OpenCart projects.
The simplest way to solve this problem is to create an OCMOD modification that automatically adds module_id to the OpenCart module settings.
Let’s look at OpenCart optimization methods that don’t require purchasing additional modules or paying for services. The main stages of OpenCart speed optimization.
A massive SEO manipulation: how pirate site DEV-OPENCART used hidden links in module code to capture Google's top rankings. 1.8M backlinks, hundreds of infected sites, and search engines' silence.
We conducted comprehensive performance testing of three OpenCart versions 3.0.3.8, 3.0.4.1, and 4.1.0.3 using synthetic tests and real network conditions.
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Over the years of working with various OpenCart and SEO projects, we have developed five cool modules for them that provide the fastest and most noticeable result in improving search positions.
One of the most common questions we get from clients and developers is: should I switch to OpenCart 4 already, or is it safer to stick with version 3?
We will show you how to update OpenCart 3 to ensure its compatibility with PHP 8. There are several ways to do this: cloning files from a newer version of OpenCart, updating libraries through composer, or creating a new website.
A few years ago, a dentist friend asked if it was possible to create a patient registration system to store contact information and treatment history. Thus began the history of the Dental Clinic CRM.
An article on how to integrate the Google Customer Reviews code into an OpenCart online store. This is a short example with instructions on how to integrate a Google script into OpenCart CMS files.
The new version of OpenCart 4.1.0.0 has been eagerly awaited for over a year, and here it is. The OpenCart 4.1.0.0 release includes several important changes, updates, and fixes that improve the functionality of the system.
We decided to provide you with the opportunity to get some blogs adapted to SEO Pro that our clients have encountered and asked us to make them SEO adapted.