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Old 27-01-2008, 1:01 PM   #1
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Question ecommerce packages
I'm looking for an ecommerce package for my wife's business, I know that they're no substitute for a professionally designed website but its early days & don't really want to commit much money at this stage.

I am currently trying the 123-reg free trial, which seems ok with plenty of back office features but if anyone uses a package/supplier that they can recommend, I would appreciate hearing from you
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Re: ecommerce packages
How about Zen Cart?
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Re: ecommerce packages
www.ekmpowershop.co.uk

Nobody else even comes close.
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Old 27-01-2008, 3:25 PM   #4
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Re: ecommerce packages
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www.ekmpowershop.co.uk

Nobody else even comes close.
Thanks, looks promising!
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Re: ecommerce packages
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www.ekmpowershop.co.uk

Nobody else even comes close.
I actually joined on your recommendation!

Took me a bit to get the hang of it but well impressed!
It's up and running - now to find the customers!!!

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Re: ecommerce packages
You have it up and running already?

What kind of control do you have over page layouts? Do you have any control of databases etc?
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Old 28-01-2008, 2:43 PM   #7
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Re: ecommerce packages
As already stated, the EKMpowershop is a good tool, for beginners.

I am a webdesigner, and would personally recommend OSCommerce.

It's free, easy to start up and fully customisable.
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You have it up and running already?

What kind of control do you have over page layouts? Do you have any control of databases etc?
http://www.ekmpowershop1.com/ekmps/s...ruce/index.asp

Took me about 45mins to do the above, plain and simple really. Control wise not sure! going to do some tweaking and rewording, trail and error really.
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http://www.ekmpowershop1.com/ekmps/s...ruce/index.asp

Took me about 45mins to do the above, plain and simple really. Control wise not sure! going to do some tweaking and rewording, trail and error really.
Looks good.

Personally I would change the yellow text, hard to read on a white screen.
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Site looks good. Easy way to start a business.
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Thanks guys
Any help /ideas would be great, I know zilch about e-commerce!!!
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