Zen Cart

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.

Some solutions seem to be complicated programming exercises instead of responding to users' needs, Zen Cart puts the merchants and shoppers requirements first.

Similarly, other programs are nearly impossible to install and use without an IT degree, Zen Cart can be installed and set-up by anyone with the most basic web site building and computer skills.

There are hundreds of shopping cart programs available, but none come close to offering to level of options, features and support available with Zen Cart.

Easy Installation
- checks the database and server for requirements before installing
- installs using a built-in installation tool
- prepopulates the basic store information
- optional demo products

Powerful Administration Tool
- configure your minimum and maximum values, image sizes and customer details
- choose which layout settings to use for the spotlight listings
- pick which details to show on your product details page
- edit your policies pages with HTML (if desired)
- add, delete, move, link or copy your products
- create and manage your product attributes
- manage product reviews, featured products, specials and storewide sales
- shipping and payment module installation and management
- price and taxation control
- banner advertising controls
- newsletter creation and sending
- content management tool, easily add new content pages

Catalog Status Modes
- showcase mode without prices
- showcase mode with prices
- normal shopping mode
- down for maintenance mode

Global E-Commerce Ready
- multiple language support
- multiple tax support
- multiple shipping methods
- multiple currency support
- multiple payment methods

Customer Status Modes
- unrestricted shopping
- must register to view prices
- must register to view prices and merchandise
- showroom only

Fully Customizable Catalog Templates
- XHTML 1.0 compliant nearly table-less layout
- change the colors, fonts and many graphics using Cascading Stylesheets
- add, move, remove sideboxes via the Admin Tool
- template overrides that do not get overwritten during upgrades
- override functionality without having to learn PHP
- create as many different looks as you would like and choose them from the admin

LAMP (Linux, Apache, mySql and PHP)installed on your Windows computer via EasyPHP, or a web hosting account.