E-Commerce Blog

PCI DSS 4.0.1 is here – and it’s changing the rules for online shops. Make sure your systems are ready.

SCUC25 brought Shopware enthusiasts and community lovers together in Cologne - for a weekend of intensive exchange, new impulses and good conversations.

Luca Iezzi is a man with an impressive career: from founding one of the first major German online retailers to a senior position in an insurance group to his current role as Managing Director of the digital agency and maxcluster platinum partner ONEDOT.

Your content is solid – but still not getting the visibility it deserves? In 2025, traditional SEO tactics are no longer enough. Without a clear focus on user experience, AI-readability, and technical performance, your site risks losing relevance – and valuable traffic.
This article breaks down what truly matters now – and how to future-proof your SEO strategy.

As Partner Manager at maxcluster, Jan Ahlers not only brings technical know-how to the table, but also a genuine interest in people.

Online commerce is growing rapidly - and with it the risk of cyber attacks on payment data. PCI-DSS sets clear security standards to ward off these threats and protect customer trust. From March 31, 2025, compliance with the new requirements of PCI-DSS 4.0.1 will become even more important.

Maximum flexibility, performance and an outstanding user experience - this is possible with Shopware 6 and headless storefronts. Find out why this approach is the perfect choice for sophisticated online stores and what is important in a headless storefront project.

PHP 8.4 is here! The new version not only brings more performance and security, but also makes development more efficient. In this article, you will find out why the update is worthwhile and which new functions will make your work easier.

Loading times have always been one of the primary success metrics of any website. However, the implementation of really fast websites, especially when it comes to more complex systems, is often complicated, time-consuming or expensive.

The company ECOPLAN E-Commerce GmbH and maxcluster have been partners for more than 10 years. It was time to talk to Sebastian Ehrling, authorized signatory/head of development, and Laura Raub, marketing and sales manager of the company, about topics other than hosting and co.