eCommerce Tycoon

**willcode4beer** · 11:35 AM

I'll argue that if you want open source, proven security, scalability, localization, large community support, and excellent documentation, then Apache's OFBiz is the way to go. However, it will require greater technical ability than the php based systems.

There are quite a number of big users:
https://cwiki.apache.org/OFBIZ/apach...user-list.html

And, lot's of books:
https://cwiki.apache.org/OFBADMIN/of...ted-books.html

**shanonbishop** · 07-29-2011, 01:08 AM

If you want excellent e-commerce software, check out the Retailexpress.com.au website. They have excellent POS systems used by a lot of business in Australia.

**neema19s** · 08-01-2011, 02:09 PM

I have just started researching about eCommerce business and after tying with many options and demos I think Magento eCommerce has the best interface out there. I have also seen there are so many extensions available for free to use and extend

**PrasannaKrishna** · 08-11-2011, 12:51 AM

There's a huge difference in advertising on FB, versus running ecommerce on FB. Ads on FB are very poor - search intent is certainly better than display for conversions.

BUT social shopping is entirely something else - are you making it easy for your *existing* customers to talk about you and your products with their friends?

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Originally Posted by chrishirst

So this is incorrect then?

So this is incorrect then?
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Originally Posted by yanexcjc
I get 3 sales per 100 clicks in Adwords. But in facebook i get 1 sale per 200 clicks. I guess "search" is more effective than "display".

**chrishirst** · 08-14-2011, 04:39 PM

You missed the point TOTALLY.

BOTH statements I quoted are incorrect yet both are correct as well.

Conversion rate and traffic quality depends upon whether the target site and the audience are a reasonable match, the better the conversions, the closer the match between ads and user demographics is.

Some products will do very well on "social sites" most will not.

**johnmiller48** · 08-17-2011, 03:18 AM

Volusion will just eat your money in no time, especialy with the low bandwidth they offer, you will need to pay extra every month.
Their platform is based on Zen Cart, and if you're willing to learn or hire some one to customize it for you, I think it's a great solution.

**gia9211** · 08-26-2011, 07:31 PM

guys great discussion some points are really helpful . Many things i never knew before,anyway these are the eCommerce software's that i like to use
1-CRE Loaded
2-OScommerce

**yellowww** · 09-29-2011, 04:56 AM

I think you should try Open Cart. Very user friendly and easy to use.

**LakiCG** · 05:02 PM

If you think about e-commerce software you should look no further than Zen Cart – open source platform with wide array of every-day new modules developed by Zen users which are easy to install. Similar to Zen Cart is another open source platform, OS commerce.
Another great thing about open-source platforms is the most useful online community (forums) where you can ask and get answered about any doubt or difficulty you may experience with this kind of software.

**Firstiwe** · 10-28-2011, 05:35 AM

Check out Quote Roller. It is a tool that allows you to create, send and track business proposals online. Besides, it has a huge library of free proposal templates. So you have just to select one to your taste and business. In 20 minutes you will create a business proposal that your potential client will be unable to refuse.

**Digmen1** · 04-04-2012, 05:26 PM

I am looking at Open Cart - an open source cart.

**gcolletti72** · 04-11-2012, 01:23 PM

I'm using Prestashop! Fast to configure but not easy to customize...

**kimmike120** · 05-07-2012, 05:30 AM

Just as it's important for the eCommerce web design to be easy to set up, it should also be easy to use. Creating, maintaining and updates of records should be easy and customizable. An eCommerce website that is intuitive and easy to navigate is an important hallmark of a good website.

**facecap** · 05-07-2012, 12:05 PM

Miva Merchant ....some said its good

**synan54** · 05-09-2012, 06:42 PM

does anybody know a site enables you to accept visa or mastercard. or is it possible.

**algozone** · 05-09-2012, 09:44 PM

If you like opencart, you might as well look into abantecart. There is way more features in there.

**bzwiz** · 12:55 PM

I feel volusion is good

I used this on one of my friends site here and it works well till now...24x7 technical support(which is rarely required)..easy to manage products,discounts etc...(Not so TechSavy friend is managing it till now)

Prices are like $19/month has anyone else used it or has any experience with it??

**StylaStyla** · 06-16-2012, 03:34 AM

I must say Virtuemart/Joomla combo is absolutely awful. Bloated / Generic.. it's like an all you can eat buffet at a back alley restaurant; so many features but all just bland and watered down.

I would strongly recommend Magento if you are / have skilled developers and clients willing to spend the money since even hosting can be costly for an efficient shopping experience.

Clients on a lesser budget would get opencart which is pretty solid too but just not feature rich as Magento is.

**anyareal** · 06-19-2012, 05:02 AM

It depends on what platform it will be running. If its web application software, I go with Joomla, it has a lot of features, very manageable and it is also open source. But if its a desktop application, Netbeans is good.

**Digmen1** · 06-20-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by synan54

does anybody know a site enables you to accept visa or mastercard. or is it possible.

You will need a merchant account first