Shopping cart software - whats the best

omega42

So I'm in the process of setting up a small drop shipping site as I'm not up to much at the moment and It will keep me busy

What shopping cart would people recommend, I'm looking for the following:

Not wordpress
XML Import
Free is possible

It will be hosted on a UNIX server so prob will need to be php

Anything else I should be thinking about

Thanks

Omega

maxmarmalade

I just started using opencart. If free and open source so if you're into web development or design you can change it around.

omega42

Yea, Ive been running it for a while I Do like it but I'm finding it hard to import csv and xml files

maxmarmalade

I only just started using it so not sure. Are u moving away from opencart? I did some research and people semmed to like it so thats why i went for it

omega42

I dont know TBH just want to see what other ppl think

daymobrew

omega42 wrote: »

Yea, Ive been running it for a while I Do like it but I'm finding it hard to import csv and xml files

I use a Export/Import extension that allows me to use XLS files for the catalog.

omega42

I've tried to get that to work but never managed it, will take a look at it again

was.deevey

Prestashop might be a good option also Joomla/Virtuemart with CSV improved plugin works beautifully for huge database imports.

rmoyles

Here are some stores that we have created in Magento.
http://www.nuadesign.com/services/ecommerce-web-development/magento-ireland

Magento is open source, You could also consider Magento Go
http://go.magento.com/

Richard

pippip

I'm also on the lookout for an ecommerce setup and was considering the premium product from register365

http://www.register365.com/ecommerce-compare.html

Anyone use these products before? Is there anything else I should be considering that isn't mentioned?

I was originally considering the Joomla root but this seems to have most of the work done. I have hosting with my current work with them and have found their support good when needed. I'm a bit of a noob with the ecommerce side.

maxmarmalade

pippip wrote: »

I'm also on the lookout for an ecommerce setup and was considering the premium product from register365

http://www.register365.com/ecommerce-compare.html

Anyone use these products before? Is there anything else I should be considering that isn't mentioned?

I was originally considering the Joomla root but this seems to have most of the work done. I have hosting with my current work with them and have found their support good when needed. I'm a bit of a noob with the ecommerce side.

Magento is meant to be good