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  • 23-06-2009 9:20am
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    davidclayton
    Registered Users Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭


    as per my last thread, it appears there are an increasing number of off-the-shelf solutions for DIY websites. (http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055586366)
    there's also quite a few forum and blog software packages to choose from, with minimal skills required. i'm currently researching creating an online shop, and i'm looking for a similar solution. i have experience with using oscommerce (frontend and admin area), but i have no development or php skills.

    are there any online shop software packages out there that can be set up and customised by someone without php knowledge?

    all help appreciated.


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    davidclayton
    Registered Users Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭davidclayton


    also, i much prefer to use open source software where possible.


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    podgeen
    Registered Users Posts: 1,176 ✭✭✭podgeen


    Have you looked at Magento? Other options include - VirtueMart with Joomla, osCommerce or ZenCart.

    Another route you could look at is paying someone to manage the ecommerce setup for you. For example for £75 you can get the latest version of ZenCart installed with some additional modules also installed. I am sure if you do a google search you will find other companies offering similar services for your chosen ecommerce platform. If you do not have any php or development skills then it might be a worthwhile cost effective approach.

    Dave


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    littlegreenman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 24 ✭littlegreenman


    I've found that you need a little skill in html, css and possibly PHP to use a lot of the cart software that's out there. If you have a big product library then Magento is probably the one you need to use - although I've found through clients that it can be a bit of learning curve involved. If your product base is small and you don't expect it to grow to any great size in the foreseeble future, then Joomla and VirtueMart is probably the handiest. All the information is on the web to learn how to use all these open source programs. If going on your own, it really depends on how much time you have to swat up. If you're starting up a business you may be busy doing other start-up things.


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    davidclayton
    Registered Users Posts: 1,218 ✭✭✭davidclayton


    the company needs a HUGE product library right from the get-go.
    i know i said i prefer open source software, but i came across this: http://www.interspire.com/shoppingcart/
    There is a good demo here (I haven't watched all of it, but it looks good): http://static.interspire.com/isc-demo/index.html

    have you any experience of interspire?


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    TheHoban
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    OScommerce can look rather nice with some minor CSS edits, all which can be picked up rather quickly with google ;)

    Other than that it's another vote for Magento from me.


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    daymobrew
    Registered Users Posts: 6,496 ✭✭✭daymobrew


    TheHoban wrote: »
    OScommerce can look rather nice with some minor CSS edits, all which can be picked up rather quickly with google ;)
    Zen Cart is an enhanced version of osCommerce - it is osC with a ton of modules built in.
    One of the most useful features is the template override system - you don't have to change any core file to change the look of the store, you simply create a new page with your changes and these override the core version.


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