Thread: E-Commernce - 1st time!

Hey all,

Just a quick question -

Whats the easiest e-commerce platform to intergrate into a new site build?

I've no experience with this and would like to learn. I'm using Dreamweaver CS3 as my primary web build tool. Is there special hosting required?

Alternativley if anyone can provide the service for me (or possibly even a few lessons to get me started - which I'd happily pay for) that would be fine too.

Thanks in advance

The simplest would probably be Paypal

Originally Posted by blacknight

The simplest would probably be Paypal

I was looking for the most novice-friendly software to build an online shop Blacknight.

Try ZENCART, once installed its easy to uses

www.zencart.com

Thanks -

I'm considering buying the Lynda.com - "building an online shopping cart" training module.

It's got a Dreamweaver addon "Cartweaver Extension Suite" as it's main tool, considering I'm familiar with Dreamweaver, I may just go with this as an option.

osCommerce, Open Source Online Shop E-Commerce Solutions is a nice and basic online store. Very little config, just download and follow the steps.

Originally Posted by casso

osCommerce, Open Source Online Shop E-Commerce Solutions is a nice and basic online store. Very little config, just download and follow the steps.

I've posted a thread in the service required forum - I think I need help from a pro!

OSC needs a lot of contributions added to make it into one of the best carts about. It has a learning curve like all new software.

Most "out of the box" eCommerce applications will require a little bit of learning (like learning to ride a bike);



Hope that helps.

OsCommerce is pretty easier to install. I suggest you try yourself to install it before hiring anyone. You will learn how to install and configure the software, and in the long run, it'll be beneficial for you to know how it works.