Magento has long been a popular choice for eCommerce businesses looking for a flexible, feature-rich platform to build their online stores. With the latest version of Magento 2.4.6, the platform has only gotten better, offering multiple new features and improvements that make it even more appealing for online retailers.
In this blog post, we'll explore the top features and benefits of Magento 2.4.6 that can help you take your eCommerce business to new heights.
Enhanced Performance and Scalability
One of the most notable improvements in Magento 2.4.6 is its enhanced performance and scalability. The platform has been optimized to handle large catalogs, high traffic, and a large number of orders.
This means you can easily grow your online store without the worry of the platform slowing down or becoming unresponsive.
Improved Security
Security is a top priority for any eCommerce business, and Magento 2.4.6 does not disappoint. The platform now includes two-factor authentication (2FA) by default, ensuring that only authorized users can access the admin panel.
It also supports Google reCAPTCHA and the Content Security Policy (CSP), providing an additional layer of protection against various security threats.
Better Search Functionality
Magento 2.4.6 introduces Elasticsearch 8.x. and Adobe Commerce on-premises and cloud deployments now support OpenSearch as the default search engine, offering a more powerful and accurate search experience for your customers.
Elasticsearch 8.0 provides faster and more relevant search results, helping your customers find the products they're looking for quickly and easily.
Streamlined Checkout Process
A streamlined checkout process can significantly improve the shopping experience for your customers, leading to higher conversion rates. Magento 2.4.6 offers a one-page checkout, which simplifies the checkout process by combining all steps on a single page.
The Fast Checkout for Adobe Commerce extension enables a frictionless checkout experience that converts first-time visitors into loyal account holders. Customers anticipate a quick shopping experience. This reduces the likelihood of cart abandonment and helps increase sales. When you simplify your checkout and increase your conversion rate, you have more time to focus on things that actually matter.
PWA Studio
Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) have become increasingly popular due to their ability to provide app-like experiences on mobile devices while still being accessible through a web browser.
Magento 2.4.6 includes PWA Studio v.13.0.x, a set of tools and libraries that make it easier for developers to build and maintain PWAs. This means you can offer your customers an improved mobile shopping experience without the need for a separate native app.
Page Builder
Magento 2.4.6 introduces Page Builder v.1.7.3, a powerful visual editing tool that allows you to create and manage content-rich pages without the need for any coding knowledge. With its user-friendly drag-and-drop interface, you can quickly design and customize your store's layout, making it easier than ever to create an engaging and visually appealing online store.
You may now bulk-load photos into the gallery using the Page Builder drag-and-drop capability.
Advanced Reporting
Gaining insights into your eCommerce business is crucial for making informed decisions and driving growth. Magento 2.4.6 offers advanced reporting capabilities, providing you with detailed sales, order, and customer data. With these valuable insights, you can optimize your marketing strategies and make data-driven decisions to improve your store's performance.
When a category rule is modified, the Admin log report now provides a correct Value before changing the value. Upon date picker selection, the Order Total report from and to dates is now appropriately presented.
Adobe Commerce Extension Metapackage
Magento's Adobe Commerce Extension metapackage allows you to easily extend and customize the functionality of your eCommerce store. With thousands of extensions available, you can easily find the perfect solution to meet your unique business needs.
This version adds the Adobe Commerce Extension metapackage v1.1.0, which automatically integrates selected Adobe Commerce extensions with this core version.
When the composer update is executed, the versions of these extensions included in this metapackage are installed, easing the process of upgrading these extensions when upgrading to the newest core version. These extensions will continue to have their own release schedules.
These two extensions are included in the Adobe Commerce Extension metapackage for Adobe Commerce 2.4.6:
- Bolt Quick Checkout
- Adobe I/O Events for Adobe Commerce
Large and Active Community
Magento boasts a large and active community of developers, users, and partners who are constantly working to improve the platform and provide support. With a wealth of resources and forums available, you can quickly find answers to your questions and tap into the collective knowledge of the Magento community.
Open Source
Last but not least, Magento is an open-source platform, which means you have the freedom and flexibility to modify and customize the platform to suit the specific needs of your eCommerce business. This allows you to create a truly unique and tailored ecommerce store for your commerce business that sets you apart from your competitors.
Magento 2.4.6 offers a wealth of features and benefits that make it an excellent choice for eCommerce businesses. From enhanced performance and security to a streamlined checkout process and powerful reporting capabilities, Magento 2.4.6 provides everything you need to build, manage, and grow a successful online store.