Take charge of your ecommerce with the latest insights, updates and resources brought to you by our thought leaders.
August 4, 2017
Join our #EcommerceClinic webinar on personalisation – 12pm BST, 31st August
Nurturing customers with personalisation – live Q&A with Nosto Want to increase conversions and customer retention? Don’t miss the chance to join us on Thursday 31st August for our free 30-minute webinar and live Q&A on personalisation, relevancy and recommendations. […]
Read Full Article
July 28, 2017
How to increase revenue with great customer experience
Good customer experience (CX) is important as it increases performance, leading to more conversions and acquisitions. Creating great customer experience is about making your ecommerce website (and associated channels) the go-to place for your ideal customers. It’s also about utilising […]
Read Full Article
July 20, 2017
How to Nurture Customers with Personalisation
This guide presents some of the key dos and don’ts when implementing your personalisation strategy, including expert tips and common mistakes to avoid.
Read Full Article
July 18, 2017
Magento 2 versus Magento 1: key benefits and performance improvements (infographic)
For growing businesses with big ambitions, the scalability and customisation made possible within Magento 2 makes it a game-changing ecommerce solution. Magento 2 offers increased performance levels, improved security, and almost limitless customisation, whilst giving ecommerce businesses the potential to […]
Read Full Article
July 12, 2017
Highlights from Mage Titans Valencia 2017
As an experienced web developer with over 5 years of experience working with Magento, I recently moved from Madrid to Manchester to work at Space 48. Space 48 are an amazing team and having settled in well, I was delighted […]
Read Full Article
July 11, 2017
The ecommerce lifecycle and the three stages of growth
This article was first published in 2017, we have updated it on 8th February 2021. As an ecommerce agency that has developed successful strategies for numerous well-known brands, Space 48 and its design, engineering and growth marketing teams have been […]
Read Full Article
July 8, 2017
Key highlights from MagentoLive UK 2017
#MLUK17 In the midst of Mage Titans Italy and Mage Titans Spain, a number of the team attended MagentoLive UK in London, 27-28th June. With over 900 attendees this was Magento’s biggest MagentoLive event to date and provided the perfect […]
Read Full Article
July 7, 2017
Avoid data migration issues with Magento 2
As experienced ecommerce experts, our Magento developers understand that moving from Magento 1 to Magento 2 is more than merely a migration process. It’s a whole replatforming project and, subsequently, data migration is not straightforward.
Read Full Article
June 30, 2017
The Must-Have Ecommerce Conversion Strategies
This guide will take you through a range of key strategic areas to help you increase your conversion rate, including UX tips and best practices, personalisation techniques and the latest tech trends to enable you to meet consumer expectations.
Read Full Article
June 29, 2017
Space 48 head office is moving to Manchester
You may have already heard the exciting news, but just in case you haven’t… Space 48’s head office is moving to Manchester city centre – a buzzing hive of digital in the North!
Read Full Article
June 23, 2017
New Trends and Technology Shaping Ecommerce Business Strategies
Within the ever-evolving digital landscape, ecommerce businesses are continually under pressure to meet the fast-moving expectations of modern consumers, amidst advancing technology and innovation trends.
Read Full Article
June 19, 2017
Digital Underground Guide to MagentoLive UK 2017
MagentoLive UK is the largest Magento event in Europe, happening in London later this month (27th-28th June 2017). The event offers an exciting opportunity for retailers to connect with ecommerce experts, including merchants, system integrators, technology partners and specialist development […]
Read Full Article
June 16, 2017
Magento 2 tutorial: admin panel walk-through
Magento 2 versus Magento 1 admin panel
Read Full Article
June 15, 2017
Improving UX: understanding product attributes
As Magento developers, brands come to us with ecommerce websites in all sorts of different conditions. A common area in need of improvement is product attribution. Merchants must listen to customers to create the best possible browsing experience and route […]
Read Full Article
June 8, 2017
How to turn browsers into buyers on your ecommerce website
Picture the following scenario: You’ve got great products, a powerful ecommerce platform and you’re achieving high levels of traffic. So, what’s the problem? Your conversion rate is low and you want to turn more of your browsers into buyers. We’re […]
Read Full Article
June 7, 2017
Why a collaborative discovery process is key to ecommerce project success
When embarking on an ecommerce project with your chosen development agency, you’ll enter into a “Discovery” process. This is where the partnership between brand and developer forms and the collaboration begins. It enables both parties to be on the same […]
Read Full Article
June 1, 2017
Tony Brown announced to speak at MagentoLive UK
MagentoLive UK is the largest Magento event in Europe, happening in London on the 27th-28th June 2017. The event offers an exciting opportunity to connect with ecommerce experts, including merchants, development agencies, system integrators and technology partners.
Read Full Article
May 24, 2017
Step-By-Step Guide to Creating an RFP
Are you tendering for an ecommerce development project? If so, getting your RFP (request for proposal) document right is crucial. Space 48 offer their advice on creating an effective RFP. Here’s what you’ll learn from this guide:
Read Full Article
May 19, 2017
Join us for #TalkMagento webinar – 12pm BST, 25th May
Free webinar for retailers considering replatforming to Magento 2
Read Full Article
May 17, 2017
5 key benefits of Magento Social for your ecommerce business
One of the key takeaways from the recent 2017 Magento Imagine conference in Las Vegas was the emergence of Magento Social. It was a welcome announcement for Magento users and a timely solution for merchants seeking an easy and effective […]
Read Full Article
May 12, 2017
Discussing the Fundamentals of Effective UX Design
As Space 48 Creative Director, Anna Green is responsible for the design and UX (user experience) of our award-winning ecommerce websites. She communicates with customers, project managers and developers to deliver website designs with the user’s best interest at their […]
Read Full Article
May 10, 2017
How to rescue your Magento 2 ecommerce project
Selecting the right platform for your ecommerce website alone is not a guarantee of success. Working with experienced developers who have specialist knowledge of your chosen platform and have an agile and collaborative approach is key to building successful ecommerce […]
Read Full Article
May 5, 2017
Key insights from Magento Imagine 2017
In an industry as fast-paced as ours, ecommerce platforms and technologies are ever-evolving to improve functionality and user experience. At Space 48 we value training and events to ensure our people are at the cutting edge of these changes, such […]
Read Full Article
April 28, 2017
Key questions to ask of your ecommerce development agency
When tendering for a big ecommerce project, such as replatforming or migrating your ecommerce store, things should be as transparent as possible with your potential developers. You need to be clear about your requirements and expectations to help ecommerce development […]
Read Full Article
April 27, 2017
Jon Woodall announced to speak at Meet Magento NL
Meet Magento is an organization which supports Magento users worldwide. Meet Magento events are open to all companies using Magento commerce or considering using the platform. They offer retailers the perfect opportunity to connect with Magento merchants, developers and agencies, […]
Read Full Article
April 25, 2017
May #TalkMagento webinar – what to consider when replatforming to Magento 2
12pm BST, Thursday 25th May We recently asked our readers what Magento 2 topic they would be interested in discussing during our #TalkMagento webinar. Based on our poll, the overall consensus for May’s webinar topic was ‘What to consider when […]
Read Full Article
April 19, 2017
Guide to the Essentials of Magento 2
Do you work in ecommerce and want to learn more about what Magento 2 has to offer? Space 48 offer a non-technical guide to help you understand the benefits of the platform.
Read Full Article
April 5, 2017
How to create an omnichannel customer experience with Magento 2
The term “omnichannel” is often overused and misunderstood, creating an omnichannel vs multichannel debate. When it comes to ecommerce and retail, creating shopping experiences across multiple channels for the modern consumer is important. But to truly connect with consumers and […]
Read Full Article
March 30, 2017
Magento 2 performance training with Vinai Kopp
At Space 48, we believe in continuous improvement every day. Although contentment is a nice state to be in, you can’t afford to stand still in ecommerce. We think it’s important to stay above the curve and be the first […]
Read Full Article
March 24, 2017
Meet our website development leads
When planning large-scale projects for your ecommerce business, such as replatforming or migrating your ecommerce website and selecting a suitable platform, choosing the right developers to work with is crucial. Here we give you an exclusive chance to hear from […]
Read Full Article
March 23, 2017
Magento Imagine 2017 preview: mini guide to Magento’s key ecommerce event
The big event is fast approaching! It’s less than 2 weeks until Magento Imagine – even less time if you’re attending MageHackathon or #PreImagine – and we hope you’re as excited about it as we are! We’ve put together this […]
Read Full Article
March 17, 2017
Most common mistakes with Magento 2 websites and how to avoid them
Magento 2 is a high-powered, modern and flexible platform enabling ecommerce businesses to deliver innovative integrated omnichannel consumer experiences. This is thanks to Magento 2’s groundbreaking performance levels, vast scalability and almost endless customisation capabilities. However, if best practices are […]
Read Full Article
March 15, 2017
Biggest missed opportunities in ecommerce revealed
As an experienced ecommerce consultancy and award-winning developer of Magento and Magento 2 websites, we see so many missed opportunities holding brands back and hindering their progress.
Read Full Article
March 10, 2017
Guide to Replatforming Your Ecommerce Website
Considering replatforming your ecommerce store? Space 48 offer their expertise to help you decide whether it is the right time to move platform and to understand the steps involved in the process.
Read Full Article
February 27, 2017
4 things to consider when selecting Magento 2 payment gateway integrations
When setting up and developing a Magento 2 ecommerce store, customer payment is often a factor that raises most concern and apprehension for business owners. Choosing which payment methods to offer, whether to store customer payment details on your store […]
Read Full Article
February 24, 2017
6 ways to streamline your customer checkout to increase conversions
Getting customers to the checkout stage on your ecommerce store requires easy navigation, quality product display, well-structured categorisation and clear calls to action. Achieving a high conversion rate relies on an optimised checkout process.
Read Full Article
February 23, 2017
The CEO’s Guide to Magento 2 Ecommerce
This 20-page guide will save you time by summarising the key benefits of Magento 2 over Magento 1 and assessing security and logistics to bring you a handy checklist on whether Magento 2 is right for your business.
Read Full Article
February 14, 2017
6 strategic ways to improve your ecommerce store’s performance
As experienced developers of Magento stores, we know that having a great brand and quality products does not automatically equate to a successful ecommerce business. Merchants must work hard to meet the high expectations of today’s savvy consumers.
Read Full Article
February 10, 2017
Tony Brown appointed as a Magento Master
With such a strong and assiduous community like no other, Magento certainly has a lot to thank its community members for. There really is a true sense of unification, members actively engage with others to share ideas, insights and feedback, […]
Read Full Article
February 7, 2017
Ecommerce Report: AdWords Key Updates
This key updates report is for those who struggle to find enough time to keep up-to-date with the latest goings on at Google but need a quick injection of the latest news to remain competitive and knowledgeable.
Read Full Article