Free and Useful Online Resources for Designers and Developers » eCommerce http://www.smashingapps.com Free and useful online resources for designer and developers Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:59:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 en hourly 1 CS-Cart, PHP Shopping Cart Software & Ecommerce Solutions For Your Sitehttp://www.smashingapps.com/2009/09/03/cs-cart-php-shopping-cart-software-ecommerce-solutions-for-your-site.html http://www.smashingapps.com/2009/09/03/cs-cart-php-shopping-cart-software-ecommerce-solutions-for-your-site.html#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:10:18 +0000 AN Jay http://www.smashingapps.com/2009/09/03/cs-cart-php-shopping-cart-software-ecommerce-solutions-for-your-site.html CS-Cart]]> CS-Cart is an affordable PHP shopping cart software (based on MySQL database technology) which comes with an open source code. Its optimized programming code allows to achieve the best performance and build high-capacity online stores that can easily handle over 100,000 products.

CS-Cart

As a software manufacturer, the company responsible for it also provides a whole set of accompanying services such as technical support, installation, web design and custom programming. Extensive information resources are provided via software manual, comprehensive knowledge base and active community forums.

Code and expandability

CS-Cart is based on modular architecture and template-driven design. The architecture lets users customize the online store without interference with the existing source code. The company enhances the set of free built-in skins and add-ons with each new release and does it regularly.

Feature highlights

CS-Cart takes into account the latest ecommerce developments, including one-page checkout, AJAX-based web interface, block manager, advanced order management tool, and also drop-shipping, product filters, gift certificates, electronic products and cross-selling. The software provides flexible SEO, shipping and tax configuration tools along with well-developed CMS features.

Built-in support for a majority of popular payment systems and shipping providers such as Google Checkout, PayPal, 2Checkout, Authorize.Net, UPS, USPS and many others is available by default. Over 30 free design templates are also included with the software.

payment systems

Partnership opportunities

For web studios, Internet companies, freelance designers and web developers CS-Cart offers an attractive reseller program where software licenses are available with significant discounts. The company also encourages all third parties who provide ecommerce-related solutions to develop mutual partnership in any forms.

Try it for free!

CS-Cart has a two-month trial period during which it can be used with no restrictions or limitations, so that if you want to see how it fares you can do it personally by following the provided link and getting it at no cost.

]]> http://www.smashingapps.com/2009/09/03/cs-cart-php-shopping-cart-software-ecommerce-solutions-for-your-site.html/feed 11 OpenCart, An Open-Source PHP-Based Online Shopping Cart Systemhttp://www.smashingapps.com/2008/11/22/opencart-an-open-source-php-based-online-shopping-cart-system.html http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/11/22/opencart-an-open-source-php-based-online-shopping-cart-system.html#comments Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:35:30 +0000 AN Jay http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/11/22/opencart-an-open-source-php-based-online-shopping-cart-system.html OpenCart is an open-source PHP-based online shopping cart system. A robust e-commerce solution for Internet merchants with the ability to create their own online business and participate in e-commerce at a minimal cost.Opencart]]> OpenCart is an open-source PHP-based online shopping cart system. A robust e-commerce solution for Internet merchants with the ability to create their own online business and participate in e-commerce at a minimal cost.

Opencart

This open-source shopping application supports unlimited categories, different currencies & languages. Users can also review the products and buy them.

OpenCart is designed feature rich, easy to use, search engine friendly and with a visually appealing interface.

]]> http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/11/22/opencart-an-open-source-php-based-online-shopping-cart-system.html/feed 3 11 Useful Open-Source Apps You Should Know Abouthttp://www.smashingapps.com/2008/11/16/11-open-source-applications-that-you-probably-did-not-know.html http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/11/16/11-open-source-applications-that-you-probably-did-not-know.html#comments Sun, 16 Nov 2008 22:07:18 +0000 AN Jay http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/06/16/11-open-source-applications-that-you-probably-did-not-know.html OrangeHRMOrangeHRMFree and open source human resource management software with rich features and easy to use interface. It provides a perfect platform for re-engineering and aligning your HR processes along with the organizational goals.]]> Today, we are listing another collection of open-source applications that you probably want to know to use in your daily life or did not know before. You may not find them between the top of the list projects and many of projects are not listed here but over all the list has variety of projects for every one to run their business process in a much cost effective way. This is the list of 11 Useful Open-Source Apps You Should Know About.

You are welcome to share if you know more Open-Source Applications that our readers may like. Do you want to be the first one to know the latest happenings at SmashingApps.com just subscribe to our rss feed.

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OrangeHRM

OrangeHRM

Free and open source human resource management software with rich features and easy to use interface. It provides a perfect platform for re-engineering and aligning your HR processes along with the organizational goals.

Magento

Magento

Magento is the eCommerce software platform for growth that promises to revolutionize the industry. It’s modular architecture and unprecedented flexibility means your business is no longer constrained by your eCommerce platform.

Kaltura

kaltura

Kaltura is the first open source video platform for online video management, creation, interaction and collaboration. Kaltura enables sites to integrate advanced interactive rich-media functionalities.

Concrete5

concrete5

Concrete5 is a content management system. Concrete5 is easy for site owners to use, flexible for developers to work with, and runs a wide variety of powerful websites.

Tellmatic

Tellmatic

Tellmatic is the newsletter machine that is a PHP based script to send newsletters. Use a generic browser like Seamonkey or Firefox to comfortably manage your addresses, forms and newsletters online.

MindTouch

mindtouch

MindTouch Deki is the most robust and popular enterprise collaboration platform. With MindTouch Deki your enterprise can improve productivity with wiki collaboration, build gorgeous and engaging community portals, create and collaborate around dashboards, dynamic reports and mashups with social enterprise collaboration.

xTuple

xTuple

PostBooks is a full-featured, fully-integrated accounting, ERP, and CRM system, based on the award winning xTuple ERP Suite. It provides the ultimate in power and flexibility for a range of businesses and industries.

GroupOffice

GroupOffice

GroupOffice helps you to take your office online, share projects, calendars, files and e-mail online with co-workers and clients. Easy to use and fully customizable, Group-Office takes online colaboration to the next level.

Inforama

Inforama

Inforama is an Open Source document automation system. Use it to create document templates which are merged with data at runtime to create professional, high-quality PDF documents.

Support Incident Tracker

Support Incident Tracker

Support Incident Tracker (or SiT!) is a Free Software/Open Source (GPL) web based application which uses PHP and MySQL for tracking technical support calls/emails. Manage contacts, sites, technical support contracts and support incidents in one place.

Vmukti

Vmukti

VMukti is leading Asterisk/ Yate enabled web video conferencing application for Web / PSTN. It is world’s first open source mashable PBX and meeting platform for home and office having features like multipoint audio/ video, desktop sharing, whiteboard.

]]> http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/11/16/11-open-source-applications-that-you-probably-did-not-know.html/feed 23 Download Free XHTML-CSS e-commerce Website Templatehttp://www.smashingapps.com/2008/07/06/download-free-xhtml-css-e-commerce-website-template.html http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/07/06/download-free-xhtml-css-e-commerce-website-template.html#comments Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:27:10 +0000 AN Jay http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/07/06/download-free-xhtml-css-e-commerce-website-template.html Most of us sometimes very much interested in finding a well designed theme which is free as well. CSS Creme has released a free css theme related to e-commerce website. The theme is really neat, clean and beautiful. There are Product listing template, detail template, contact us form template in it.

css creme free website theme

]]> http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/07/06/download-free-xhtml-css-e-commerce-website-template.html/feed 17 An Open-Source And Modern eCommerce Platform, The Freeway Projecthttp://www.smashingapps.com/2008/05/11/an-open-source-and-modern-ecommerce-platform-the-freeway-project.html http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/05/11/an-open-source-and-modern-ecommerce-platform-the-freeway-project.html#comments Sun, 11 May 2008 20:32:44 +0000 AN Jay http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/05/11/an-open-source-and-modern-ecommerce-platform-the-freeway-project.html Freeway is the most advanced Open Source eCommerce platform and Freeway offers selling methods only previously available in enterprise class or niche bespoke systems. Without having to purchase a commercial system and then paying a developer to build a custom installation, Freeway does what you need out of the box. Of course Freeway is great for selling products but it also sells events AND services AND subscriptions. From appointments and time based bookings to event ticketing and subscriptions Freeway is the eCommerce platform for how we want to sell. Here are some examples to of just some of the interesting things you can do in Freeway.

freeway 

Freeway is by far the largest and most fully featured Open Source eCommerce platform. It doesn’t just sell products but extends to sell in some very fancy new ways and is very configurable. For example, you can just sell products if you are not interested in the other selling methods.

You will find Freeway has very strong CRM features as well as a useful and simple CMS as well.

Take a few minutes to review the feature set or check out demo freeway in action.

]]> http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/05/11/an-open-source-and-modern-ecommerce-platform-the-freeway-project.html/feed 3 Digistore Free And Open Source Ecommerce Shopping Cart Software Solutionhttp://www.smashingapps.com/2008/02/09/digistore-free-and-open-source-ecommerce-shopping-cart-software-solution.html http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/02/09/digistore-free-and-open-source-ecommerce-shopping-cart-software-solution.html#comments Sat, 09 Feb 2008 21:59:43 +0000 AN Jay http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/02/09/digistore-free-and-open-source-ecommerce-shopping-cart-software-solution.html Digistore Ecommerce is an another open-source fully featured store based on the popular osCommerce engine. Boasting improvements both to the administration and the end user experience – Digistore has quickly become a popular choice for people wishing to market products online.

Whether you are an established online retailer, or a new business venture, Digistore provides the foundation for successful online marketing. 

Digistore

Digistore is a full content management system that requires no HTML or programming knowledge to operate.  Now available for download completely free of charge under the General Public License Agreement. You can view demo of Digistore from here and download it just for free!

Digistore admin

Digistore has very easy to use front-end and admin area interface having following Exclusive Features as well.

  • HTMLarea ( WYSIWYG editor) help
  • Advanced template colour and layout control help
  • Instore advertisement manager help
  • Thumbnail and large product images
  • Express checkout option
  • Secure administration login and access control
]]> http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/02/09/digistore-free-and-open-source-ecommerce-shopping-cart-software-solution.html/feed 2 PrestaShopâ„¢ Is A Free, Open-Source e-Commerce Solution That Allows You To Open Your Own Internet Business In Just A Few Clicks!http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/01/22/prestashop%e2%84%a2-is-a-free-open-source-e-commerce-solution-that-allows-you-to-open-your-own-internet-business-in-just-a-few-clicks.html http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/01/22/prestashop%e2%84%a2-is-a-free-open-source-e-commerce-solution-that-allows-you-to-open-your-own-internet-business-in-just-a-few-clicks.html#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:31:27 +0000 AN Jay http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/01/22/prestashop%e2%84%a2-is-a-free-open-source-e-commerce-solution-that-allows-you-to-open-your-own-internet-business-in-just-a-few-clicks.html PrestaShop
Unlike other e-Commerce solutions currently on the market, you can download and install PrestaShopâ„¢ Open-Source software free of charge, without license or registration.

Prestashop

On the back end, you’ll use a full-featured back-office application to manage your online business (including inventory, orders, shipping, and customers) in real-time.

On the Web, you provide your customers with a fun, personalized online store, to which you can add a variety of functions (“modules�) such as:

  • Special deals (such as price reductions and gift coupons)
  • Payment with Paypalâ„¢
  • New products
  • Top sellers
  • Text-message alerts for new orders and inventory levels

    • Prestashop

    Your customer’s payments are sent directly to your commerical bank account using the latest security technology. Click to see front office demo or back office demo.

    System Requirements:

    • Linux, Unix, or Windows
    • Apache Web server
    • PHP 5.0 or later
    • MySQL 5.0 or later
    ]]>     http://www.smashingapps.com/2008/01/22/prestashop%e2%84%a2-is-a-free-open-source-e-commerce-solution-that-allows-you-to-open-your-own-internet-business-in-just-a-few-clicks.html/feed 19     Free, Open-Source Shopping Cart Software From Zen Carthttp://www.smashingapps.com/2007/12/20/free-open-source-shopping-cart-software-from-zen-cart.html http://www.smashingapps.com/2007/12/20/free-open-source-shopping-cart-software-from-zen-cart.html#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:09:45 +0000 AN Jay http://www.smashingapps.com/2007/12/20/free-open-source-shopping-cart-software-from-zen-cart.html Zen Cartâ„¢ truly is the art of e-commerce; a free, user-friendly, open source shopping cart system. The software is being developed by group of like-minded shop owners, programmers, designers, and consultants that think e-commerce could be and should be done differently. Now Released with PayPal Website Payments Pro support. Download
    Zen Cart v1.3.8

    Zen Cart

    Just a few of Zen Cart features…

    • easy installation
    • multiple customer modes
    • unlimited category depth
    • multiple sales and discounts
    • multiple display modes

    and…

    • XHTML template system
    • unlimited extra pages
    • multiple ad banner controller
    • multiple shipping options
    • multiple payment options

    plus…

    • newsletter manager
    • discount coupons
    • gift certificates
    • featured products
    • quantity discounts

    …and more!

    ]]>     http://www.smashingapps.com/2007/12/20/free-open-source-shopping-cart-software-from-zen-cart.html/feed 4     Magento, Professional Open-Source eCommerce Solution For Freehttp://www.smashingapps.com/2007/12/12/magento-professional-open-source-ecommerce-solution-for-free.html http://www.smashingapps.com/2007/12/12/magento-professional-open-source-ecommerce-solution-for-free.html#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2007 13:37:52 +0000 AN Jay http://www.smashingapps.com/test/2007/12/12/magento-professional-open-source-ecommerce-solution-for-free.html Are you planning to start your brand new e-commerce shop? We are introducing a great free solution for you. Its Magento. This is a new professional open-source eCommerce solution offering unprecedented flexibility and control. With Magento, never feel trapped in your eCommerce solution again. This is unbeliveable for me that this eCommerce solution is open-source project.

    Frontend Demo: http://demo.magentocommerce.com/
    Backend Demo: http://demo-admin.magentocommerce.com/(Username: admin Password: 123123)
    Requirements: Apache Web Server (1.x or 2.x), PHP 5.2.0+, MySQL 4.1.20+

    Magento Front End

    Below are some of the reasons we think you’ll love Magento.

    • Smooth Integration
    • Cutting Edge Features
    • Professional and Community Support
    • Completely Scalable

    Click here to see the demo store of Magento to explore how a Magento-driven store might look to your customer and test some of the features. Get a feel for it by going through the checkout process, tagging a product or leaving a review.

    Click here to see the backend of demo store  and see how easy it is to do things like add product attributes, set up promotions or manage a catalog. Use Admin Username : admin and Password 123123. 

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