How to Choose a Shopping Cart Program
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How to Choose the Right Shopping Cart Program
Choosing the right shopping cart program can significantly impact the success of your e-business. Even if your website is exceptional, a poorly designed shopping cart system can drive customers away. Here are key factors to consider when selecting your ideal shopping cart.
Evaluate Your Product Range
If your website only offers a few products, using a full-fledged shopping cart may be unnecessary. An online order form might suffice for a limited inventory. Shopping carts are designed for handling multiple items?"just as you wouldn’t use a shopping cart in a store for a single pack of gum, you shouldn’t overwhelm your site with one if it’s not needed.
Software vs. Service Provider
For small businesses, an Application Service Provider (ASP) is often recommended. These third-party hosted services are user-friendly and require no programming skills. Some ASPs also bundle merchant accounts and payment gateways, simplifying the setup process.
However, ASPs come with limitations. Customizing the appearance of your cart may be restricted, and some features like customer tracking might be unavailable.
ASP Shopping Cart Recommendations
- SecureNetShop.com
- Setup with HTML pages
- Offers options like customer tracking
- GoEmerchant.com
- Includes merchant account in package
- Easy setup process
Popular Software Options
- Miva
- Can be hosted on your server or a remote one
- Browser-based administration
- Wizard setup
- Preconfigured payment processing
- Easily expandable
- QuikStore
- Cost-effective
- Requires hosting on your server
- Wizard setup and configuration editor
- Catalog Wizard
These suggestions are just a starting point. For more detailed information, visit their respective websites.
By carefully considering your needs and evaluating both ASPs and software options, you can choose a shopping cart program that complements and enhances your e-business.
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