IMAGE MANAGEMENT Supports image magnify, zoom, lightbox and enlarge Unlimited number of secondary images Image tags for better Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Upload images via the bulk image loader or FTP Generates thumbnails and catalog page images automatically Ability to resize images on the fly Change image style globally or at the product level Control image placement on product and catalog pages Display / hide images with a mouse click Upload YouTube videos and other multimedia files onto pages Ability to create an unlimited number of additional pages SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION Cutting-edge search engine optimization ability Flat URL generation (www.yoursite.com/product/product-name.htm) Ability to create your own URL structure (www.yoursite.com/create-your-own-url.html) Manage all URL's at the category, product and page level. Meta keyword, title and description for each product page Meta keyword, title and description for each category page Meta keyword and description for home page and all pages Ability to generate meta tags based on product descriptions Automatically generated site map Generates XML site map for Google Base Valid WC3 template design Image ALT tags Design generates very lightweight, 100% HTML page without CSS or PHP coding Creates "breadcrumb" navigation Search-engine-friendly architecture Ability to upload customized HTML pages to assist in search engine positioning PRODUCT MERCHANDISING Sell both physical and digital products along with services Control the number of times a digital product is downloaded Sell any kind of digital products including pdf's, videos, music files, etc. Sell Gift Certificates
Create custom fields (allow customer to input text) Create drop down selections, check boxes and more on product pages Provide discounts based on number of items ordered (quantity discounts) Product Reviews "Call for pricing" and "catalog only" mode supported Import products, images, attributes and more Customers who bought "x" also bought these products in the checkout areas. Supports discount / coupon codes globally and at product level Price-based discounting Supports full product descriptions with HTML and product summaries Create attributes (size, color, etc) and manage price, weight, inventory and SKU based on attribute Supports UPC and SKU numbers Create and assign manufacturers Ability to control the product image size on both product and catalog pages Recommended products "Tell a Friend" feature Create "Buy x, Get y Free" discounts Best Sellers area Supports gift messaging Export products to Google Base, BizRate.com, ShopZilla.com and more WHOLESALE / DROP SHIPPING Supports up to three different levels of wholesalers (Customer Groups) Allows you to set wholesale pricing by product or as percentage of retail price Apply different tax rates for wholesalers and/or make their purchases tax free Allows you to control how and when the drop shipper is notified of an order Separates drop shipping products from other products in the order. Edit email notifications to drop shippers Ability to assign drop shippers at the product level Supports case pack / inter pack pricing Collects Tax ID, EIN or any custom information you require CUSTOMER MANAGEMENT "My Account" area allows customer to view previous orders, status and shipping tracking information Customer address book
Allows customers to create Wish Lists Send product newsletters to your customers Saved Cart feature allows customers to save multiple carts allowing later purchase Automated emails when customer creates order and order is shipped One-Page Checkout - fastest checkout available in the industry Ability to create custom fields during registration / checkout for collecting Tax ID numbers, referral or any other additional customer information Guest Checkout - allows customers to checkout without creating an account Supports backorders Full customer reporting Hide product pricing to all but registered customers Assign customers to different Group levels Search by last name, username, phone number, email or company INVENTORY TRACKING Product-level inventory tracking Attribute-level inventory tracking Set "low stock" notifications by product If inventory goes to zero, you have the ability to remove product from catalog or show "out of stock" message Control when inventory is removed (at purchase or order complete) Completely automated inventory control PAYMENT / SHIPPING OPTIONS Ability to accept credit cards on-line Take orders by phone, fax, mail or without credit cards (off-line payments) Ability to make payment page secure or entire checkout process Payment Gateways Recommended Authorize.net Ability to accept payments via telephone, mail, fax Export data to QuickBooks, Peachtree or other accounting programs Sell in multiple currencies Real-time shipping quotes from USPS, UPS, FED-EX and Canada Post Set custom handling fees Create custom shipping methods Create custom shipping costs by weight, quantity, region and more Offer free shipping Offer product specific shipping pricing Ability to restrict shipping based on country or state / providence
Manage shipping rates based on country and shipping method International shipping supported Quick "estimated shipping" calculation - Customer can quickly estimate shipping based on zip code before checking out. TAXES Advanced or simple tax features Configure state-based tax Configure country-based tax Provides you the ability to sell internationally and apply international tax rates Ability to include tax with price (VAT) Set-up an unlimited number of tax structures and rules Assign tax rates to individual products PRODUCT & CATEGORY MANAGEMENT Unlimited number of products and categories Unlimited sub-categories Ability to control product and category order Add text or images to category pages Export products to Google Base Supports both detailed and summary descriptions by product Add "On-Sale" image to the product Create "New Items" page Product cost Ability to allow only logged in customers to view pricing Use HTML in product descriptions Products can reside in multiple categories Ability to change product / category order Enable / Disable products Supports manufacturers Upload a manufacturer's logo which can displayed on the product page Manage sale pricing Supports minimum / maximum quantity in order by product Create multiple pricing levels Supports downloadable (digital) products Manage products in bulk using Microsoft Excel / CSV Import / export products using CSV format
ORDER MANAGEMENT Ability to "status" orders Add / edit / delete orders Displays both order and payment status to assist with order processing Bulk edit orders Notifies customer when order is shipped Add shipping tracking numbers to orders View abandoned orders Ability to add notes to an order Print packing slips and invoices Set starting order number Ability to bulk status orders SECURITY Hosted cart is PCI compliant PA DSS certified Allows for database and application to be separated Locks out administrators after too many failed attempts Ability to unlock administrators accounts through the control panel Tracks and logs all actions within the control panel area by user Uses compliant OPEN SSL encryption to store credit cards (if activated) Lock out visitors after too many failed transactions Secure control panel access Full support of SSL protocols CHECKOUT / REGISTRATION Select between One-Page Checkout and traditional checkout Ability to complete orders without registering (Guest Checkout) Allow customers to decide if they want to create an account Set minimum number of items or amount Set order numbers Mandate users to agree to Terms and Conditions Ability to enable Suggested Products feature on cart page Create custom fields throughout the entire checkout process (ex. How did you hear about us?)
Ability to control which fields are required / optional REPORTING / BUSINESS ANALYTICS Seamlessly integrates with Google Analytics and Google Adwords tracking tools Chart visitors / hosts / revenue by month Creates the following reports based on date Top viewed products Top viewed categories Top orders by product Top referring sites Top sales by customer Consolidated orders by date Individual orders by date Promo codes Payment types Taxes collected Site profit ADMINISTRATION Create unlimited administrator accounts Restrict access to particular features by administrator Control which e-mails are received by administrators Locks out administrators on too many failed attempts Change password reminder File Manager allows you to edit templates from the control panel MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS Sell your products on Facebook for FREE using ecommerce Plus Integration with MailChimp "Products you may like" tool Ability to create date-driven promotional (discount) codes Global or product level promotional codes Recommended Products Create Product Families Bulk discounts by product Free shipping based on amount purchased
Customers who bought "x" also bought "y" Newsletter tool Product Updates email Gift certificates New Items page Hot Deal feature Top selling products Create discounts based on amount purchased Product Reviews Export email list to other programs Global sale prices (example - 10% off entire store) IMPORT / EXPORT Export products to ebay, Amazon, Yahoo, Google Product Search, PriceGrabber, Shopzilla, NextTag, Goshopping and others Import both products and categories using our flexible bulk product loader Manage import rules Overwrite existing data Add new / keep existing data Clear existing / add new Update existing products only Bulk load images through the control panel or via FTP Export orders / products / users Select the fields you want to export Back-up / restore cart from the control panel (hosted carts only) Database management tool allows you to clear log files and more Exported data is "normalized" for importing into other applications including QuickBooks, Peachtree, MYOB, etc PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES Gives you the ability to sell items like computers, shirts or other items that contain options Create unlimited product attributes (options) Add or subtract pricing based on attribute selection Add or subtract pricing weight based on attribute selection Instantly adjusts price based on selection Control inventory by attributes Track administrator-defined combinations
Sell only administrator-defined combinations Ability to disable specific product attribute combinations Create a unique SKU based on attribute combination Create global attributes that can be assigned to products or categories Display attributes on cart page, invoice and on order Receive "low stock" warnings based on attribute combinations Ability to remove attributes instantly Create drop-down, radio buttons, text or text fields for attributes Assign priority to attributes