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The website structure may look quite simple to the average web user. For their defense, an average webpage does not look technically intimidating. But what the users don't see is the front-end part that links all the textual and visual elements on the webpage with the servers. To determine how does this enigmatic front-end work and what front-end developers do, I've asked on of them, Krzysztof Baraniecki from Global4Net, who is currently working on the new G4N website.

Are you thinking about setting up your very own e-store? Do you get tired of selling your products through the middleman? Or maybe you would like move a part of your business online? If you answered any of these questions with a "yes" do not worry – you are indeed in the right place! In this article, we will tell you everything worth of notice about the most popular e-Commerce platforms available in Poland.

It’s around a year since we have engaged in the COVID-19 lockdown. During these twelve months, the majority of us haven’t expected that we would still have to adapt to this new reality. Few of us could predict how much would change in terms of worldwide trade and e-Commerce during this time. The size and pace of this growth caused many businesses, which were late to implement innovations and digitalize, to fight with many problems, not seldomly with bankruptcy itself. The 2020 has passed and with it many companies, which had not applied the latest technologies at all or too late. In this article, we’re writing about innovations that cannot be missed in 2021.

IT is constantly evolving. The technologies in use are consequently adjusted. What’s more, what is a standard procedure today, can become outdated with a single patch tomorrow. You don't want to be out of circulation. Keep your skills and knowledge fresh. you will need update them. As today is Women's Day, we have asked our female specialists here at Global4Net about what competencies and skills are important in the IT business, both for new and seasoned practitioners.

The Mobile Trends Awards is an annual competition that recognizes the best projects in the mobile industry. For 10 years now, The Competition Jury consisting of experts from the mobile industry has been awarded companies which successfully implement mobile technologies in their projects. Internet users can also cast their vote. This year, together with NEONET, we received the nomination in the “RWD/Mobile Website” category.

The first impression is the most important – on a date, or in business – it decides whether we succeed in appealing to the client or we fail. Particularly in e-Commerce, the first impression is even more vital than in the traditional trade. After all, it is incredibly easy to discourage a customer by leaving a small detail unchecked. One click on the “backspace” button divides our customer from leaving our website and going to the competition. Consequently, every software house should employ a graphic designer to prevent this from happening. In Global4Net it’s Monika Chojnicka who guards the quality of the first impression. In this article, she’ll tell us how to create a website that will both mesmerize the customer and won’t cause problems to the developers.

Websites, huge e-commerce platforms, mobile apps – how are they made? What do web developers do on a daily basis? And can anybody build their own online page? If you’re fascinated by these and other IT curiosities, dive right in. Here are the most frequent questions on web development and answers to them!

E-commerce is a dynamically developing industry, especially in the B2C sector, which is linked with the retail customer service. It happens so, because of a few reasons. However, the unprecedented meaning of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed some things in the e-Commerce industry. The pandemic has affected digitalisation of businesses and the way e-trade operates as a whole. It’s understandable that coronavirus and connected restrictions have increased the interest of the customers and convinced many to reconsider doing shopping online. What’s more, the current pandemic situation has increased online shopping traffic, causing businesses to adapt to new demands of the constantly in-flowing customers.

However, not all the online stores have noted such increases, but only those that had been prepared. These preparations concern not just the products for sale, but also arrangements for new expectations of customers and accurate marketing strategies. How did the retail sellers know, what steps should be taken? Thanks to data analysis concerning the customers: their attitudes and preferences. It’s the data analysis that has allowed them to draw the best conclusions for the future of e-Commerce and develop e-businesses. Find out what data analysis is really about and how can you utilise it in your business!

Interesting and needs-fulfilling products. Personalised offers. Choice of different payments and delivery options. This is a bunch of elements, but it’s just a part of what your store should have. If it does, you’re on the right track. It’s worthwhile to look closely at another factor, as well – check how you can improve the customer journey in your business. What does it mean and why is it important?

Crises, bloopers and little slip-ups happen in every industry. That is why a part of the world of business has stopped to carefully hide bloopers. Quite often, businesses do the opposite - they talk about the mistakes loudly, so that others can learn from their mistakes. Some are even using this trend to organise series of meet-ups, such as “Fuckup Nights”. During these sessions, the visiting speakers tell tales about the greatest, or should I say - the worst screw-ups in the history of their companies. The bloopers are most of the time, quite typical for the type of the industry they relate to, but sometimes they can really be something absurdly random. It’s a worthwhile experience to listen about what preceded such mistakes and avoid unnecessary risk-takings. Where does it pay to stay cautious when it comes to e-commerce?
As today is the International Cat Day, we will tell you how to avoid buying a cat in the sack!

2020 can certainly be hailed as the boom in the e-commerce industry. This was caused by the overall technological advances in this field, but also by the pandemic situation, which forced users to become interested in online trading. A significant number of them, even after the lifting of restrictions on traditional trade, have already stayed there. What is the key in the e-commerce industry? Of course, a properly adapted purchasing platform, high-quality products, focus on user needs, as well as transport. It is worth focusing on the latter a little longer, because it is an important issue from the perspective of both the owner and the customer. Shipping has become a key component of an e-commerce sales strategy that often convinces users to purchase from a specific store and more. So let's take a close look at why shipping should be a fundamental part of e-commerce marketing and why it's worth taking care of it!

If you are an e-commerce trader, you may be one of the lucky ones who not only survived the difficult period of the lockdown but also saw significant gains in profits. Such a pleasant surprise during the COVID-19 pandemic happened to many retailers who developed their businesses despite the crisis.

The changes that have taken place recently in the field of e-commerce are huge. Not only have a lot of new online stores been created, but also those operating on the market for some time have been modernized.

More and more companies dealing in online trading use the Magento platform. Until recently, sellers had to settle for the first version of the Magento e-commerce platform. However, now the new edition offers, among other improvements of the order acceptance system, simple headless PWA implementations or multi-level authentication.

Marketing strategies should be adapted to the business model and the market in which the e-commerce business operates. To some extent, however, general principles and basic rules are common. This is due to the same ideas and often very similar platforms. There are several important elements that should be taken care of in cooperation with a business client. Check out what we mean!

Do you produce your own goods and want to develop your business online? Are you a wholesaler and you want to reach a wider group of customers? Or maybe you dream of expanding your existing e-warehouse and increasing your assortment? If you answered "YES" to any of the above questions, we have a solution for you! It is the implementation of the appropriate e-commerce platform that will answer all your needs! How can I do that? We invite you to our guide, in which we will show you step by step how to choose and implement a B2B platform!

For years, we have been implementing e-Commerce platforms for our clients' businesses. In this way, we help them spread their wings and improve the operation of the entire company. Choosing the right software is the basis for effective sales. This is an important issue for both the seller and the customer. The fast operation of the store, the possibility of multi-level browsing of products, adding them to favorites, verification of the shopping cart and many other aspects affect customers' purchasing decisions. It is on their basis that they decide (or not) to choose a given online store. That is why every website should be stable and efficient. After all, it represents your brand. So it's safe to say that making a decision about choosing a hosting platform is the most important step and a key element in running your business.

The market trend in the e-commerce world shows that mobile users dominate the site browsing. However, checkout still mostly takes place on desktop computers. It will not be easy to reverse this trend, but the gap between them can be reduced.

How to secure your shop with Magento Security Scan Tool? Forewarned is always insured? This slogan has entered our culture so much that today hardly anyone remembers the occasion on which it was created. It was for the PZU advertising. Although it is no longer broadcast, the slogan is still valid. In our case, it is worth relating them to the functioning of the online store, because by protecting it in advance, we can be sure that the hacking attack will not be so terrible for us.

As you know, in recent times more and more attention has been paid to online security. This applies not only to websites that are used on a daily basis, but above all to online stores. If you are a reseller, you probably know how important it is to keep your website and customers safe.