Automatic Related Products for OpenCart

Problem Statement:

Manually linking related products in OpenCart is tedious, especially for large stores. Without related products, customers might leave your store early, leading to lost sales opportunities. This extension eliminates manual work by automatically generating related product suggestions, ensuring every product page is optimized for better conversions and user experience.

Purpose of the Extension:

The goal of this extension is to automatically generate related products on every product page, eliminating the need for manual assignments. This improves internal linking, SEO, customer retention, and sales conversions by keeping customers engaged with relevant product recommendations.

Features:

• Automatically displays related products on product pages.
• Works with any OpenCart template without conflicts.
• Customizable product limit—set how many related products to show.
• Hybrid mode: Automatically fetches related products while allowing manual assignments.
• Smart algorithm prioritizes products based on category, brand, and fallback random selection.
• Excludes out-of-stock products to avoid showing unavailable items.
• Multi-store compatibility for businesses with multiple OpenCart stores.
• No core file modifications—ensures seamless compatibility with other extensions.
• Easy installation & configuration—set up in minutes.
• Free premium support for a hassle-free experience.

How to Use:

1. Install & configure the extension in the admin panel.
2. Set the number of related products to be displayed.
3. The extension will automatically fetch related products based on category, brand, or random selection.
4. Products will dynamically update without any manual effort.

Benefits:

✅ Boosts Sales – Increases the chances of customers purchasing additional products.
✅ Improves SEO – Builds strong internal links on product pages.
✅ Enhances User Experience – Helps customers discover more products effortlessly.
✅ Saves Time – Eliminates manual work for assigning related products.
✅ Increases Engagement – Keeps visitors on your website longer.

Use Cases:

• E-commerce Stores: Keep customers engaged by displaying alternative or complementary products.
• Multi-Brand Stores: Show products from the same brand to encourage brand loyalty.
• SEO Optimization: Strengthen internal linking by dynamically connecting products.
• Stores with Large Catalogs: Automate related product suggestions for thousands of products.

Expected Results:

• A higher conversion rate by encouraging cross-selling.
• Improved page SEO through automatic internal linking.
• Reduced bounce rate as visitors stay longer on your site.
• Less manual work—focus on business growth rather than assigning related products.