SmartSites Is Now A Magento Certified Developer

SmartSites has fully met the requirements to become a Magento 2 Certified Associate Developer.

To achieve this certification, companies must demonstrate a thorough understanding of Magento 2’s architectural concepts, as well as know how to customize websites as per industry best practices. Although 15 companies in New Jersey hold at least one Magento certification, SmartSites is 1 of only 7 companies in the state that is an official Magento 2 Certified Associate Developer.

The examination is designed to validate a developer’s knowledge and skills in the areas of functionality changes, checkout structure, Magento customizations, admin modifications, database changes, and UI (user interface) modifications. To become Magento certified, candidates must have a passing score of 68 percent or higher. Other stringent exam criteria include using a webcam to watch the developer’s body, monitor, table and the room in general. The developer cannot use any hard-copy materials and devices nor Google the answers. The developer also needs to answer 60 questions within one and a half hour.

Today, it has become a necessity for modern businesses to establish and maintain an effective online presence. Due to the open-source nature, simplicity, and robustness of Magento, many business owners have chosen this platform to power their e-commerce website and popularize their services and products.

When you hire SmartSites’ certified developers to build your Magento site, enjoy peace of mind that you are getting the best solutions possible for e-commerce development. By fixing bugs in the early stages of development, you can save money in the long run. There’s no need to hire other developers to fix issues or redo parts of the website in the future, which can incur high costs.

Magento 2 certified associate developers care about the optimization of your website. This means that they employ proven techniques to ensure that your site is SEO-friendly and ranks well in Google’s search engine. In addition to these SEO benefits, Magento certified developers can integrate the best e-store extensions to enhance overall e-commerce store performance.

If you want to give your online business a competitive advantage, SmartSites’ Magento 2 certified associate developers are more than happy to lend you their expertise. Feel free to learn more about our Magento development capabilities today.

About Magento

Magento is recognized as the world’s #1 e-commerce platform and handles over $100 billion in gross merchandise volume. Owned by Adobe today, the platform’s software was first developed by Varien, Inc and a large group of volunteers. On March 31, 2008, Varien published the first general-availability release of Magento. Due to the versatility of the platform, Magento is a popular option for small businesses and enterprises in the fashion, food and beverage, health and beauty, and automotive industries.

About SmartSites

SmartSites is one of the fastest growing digital marketing agencies in New Jersey and the surrounding areas. Led by Alex Melen and Michael Melen, SmartSites specializes in design, website development, e-commerce development, SEO, and PPC marketing services. SmartSites has years of experience helping small businesses establish a solid presence online. If you want to know more about our online marketing services, feel free to contact SmartSites by calling (201) 870-6000 or using our online form.