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28 Replies Last post: Feb 7, 2008 3:21 PM by M&M Services

Shopping Cart Software

Jan 14, 2008 12:29 AM

trentton 8 posts since
Jan 4, 2008

does anybody know any free shopping cart software where i can use to accept credit cards on my website

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NatOnline 670 posts since
Oct 10, 2007

1. Re: Shopping Cart Software Jan 14, 2008 1:30 AM

Try the shopping cart Paypal, I think it is free when you are using their service, perhaps you can have more information on this link: http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/xcl/rec/sc-intro-outside

Good luck

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CorpCons08 1,128 posts since
Nov 14, 2007

2. Re: Shopping Cart Software Jan 14, 2008 1:39 AM

Most webhosts provide free shopping cart scripts with their plans.
Look in your scripts library.

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NatOnline 670 posts since
Oct 10, 2007

3. Re: Shopping Cart Software Jan 14, 2008 10:08 AM

in response to: CorpCons08

Well if go with the webhosts for free shipping cart script, you are stuck with them

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CorpCons08 1,128 posts since
Nov 14, 2007

4. Re: Shopping Cart Software Jan 14, 2008 12:59 PM

in response to: NatOnline

I don't know if that is necessarily true. I have the choice to use the scripts provided or install my own.

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Buffalo 171 posts since
Oct 17, 2007

5. Re: Shopping Cart Software Jan 14, 2008 1:13 PM

We use Zen Cart for our Website. I guess it would depend, in part, on how many items/services you have to sell. If it's just few then PayPal would be great. Zen Cart is well suited if you have a number of items with variables such as color size etc.

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CorpCons08 1,128 posts since
Nov 14, 2007

6. Re: Shopping Cart Software Jan 14, 2008 5:02 PM

in response to: Buffalo

Is this the open source shopping cart?

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moogrdotcom 82 posts since
Dec 16, 2007

7. Re: Shopping Cart Software Jan 14, 2008 5:09 PM

OSCommerce
ZenCart
Magento
Joomla Cart
Drupal Commerce

There are dozens and dozens of "Free" scripts but "Free" isn't always the best answer. You do know that a merchant account will run you 25-40.00/month right?

How many/what kind/how advanced are your products that you plan on selling? Do you want customers to have a self-service commerce system or are you willing to hand-hold the entire process?

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Lighthouse24 2,396 posts since
Oct 10, 2007

8. Re: Shopping Cart Software Jan 14, 2008 5:25 PM

There may be some shopping cart software that is "free," but it will have very limited options for storefront design, merchandising, and inventory (like no more than 100 items, no description editor, no bulk product info uploads, only one photo of each item, no ability to process coupons or discounts, etc.). I'm not aware of any free packages that include a compatible payment gateway (like VeriSign), CISP certification, and an SSL certificate and SiteSafe seal so customers trust the check-out process. Most eCommerce solution providers and web hosting firms offer complete packages where everything is included in an integrated, scalable offering that's affordable -- but not free.

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Buffalo 171 posts since
Oct 17, 2007

9. Re: Shopping Cart Software Jan 14, 2008 6:26 PM

in response to: CorpCons08

Yes it is open source software.
The website is www.zencart.com for those that may be interested.

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CorpCons08 1,128 posts since
Nov 14, 2007

10. Re: Shopping Cart Software Jan 14, 2008 7:47 PM

in response to: Buffalo

Thanks man.
I will take a look at it.

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MoltenJavaDev 12 posts since
Jan 14, 2008

11. Re: Shopping Cart Software Jan 15, 2008 3:36 PM

I would do a google search for a shopping cart that uses your server technology and see what comes up. There are some "not free" but inexpensive carts that you may like...Many of the reusable carts will work great. Godaddy.com has a decent cart service with their web hosting

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amspcs 514 posts since
Oct 18, 2007

12. Re: Shopping Cart Software Jan 15, 2008 7:53 PM

I don't recommend the 'free' route. I find with 'free' you usually get your money's worth if you catch my drift. There are many issues too important with shopping carts to justify cutting corners, such as compatability with gateways, security and so on. As many have said, GoDaddy is a pretty good alternative, not free but reasonable; I'm in the processing business but have many merchants who use and are very happy with GoDaddy. Otherwise, just stick with the simple built-in cart from Paypal.
http://www.merchantservices-help.com/paypal.html

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Risktk666 11 posts since
Jan 14, 2008

13. Re: Shopping Cart Software Jan 15, 2008 11:49 PM

Try shopify.com they are pretty good when it comes to accepting paymenst. The layout is very basic but they offer alot of help to small online businesses.

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PulsarSoft 3 posts since
Jan 16, 2008

14. Re: Shopping Cart Software Jan 16, 2008 1:35 PM

We prefer ZenCart, XT Commerce and OsCommerce engines.
They are open source. You can easly set up any of them to your webhosting by yourself.

We can assist you with it. Also if you need not standart customization - we can do this job.

http://pulsar-soft.com/Rocket-Sales-eCommerce-Solution.html

BG, Alexey

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