ViArt Ecommerce Shopping Cart Features
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The ViArt Shop is a highly professional PHP shopping cart solution that offers a multitude of robust features in its ecommerce suite. Merchants can choose between 3 levels of ViArt software ranging from Light to Enterprise. When browsing ViArt features, merchants can also choose between a lifetime license where they host the PHP cart themselves, or pay a monthly fee for one of ViArt's hosted solutions. Use the chart below to compare each package level by ViArt features. You will find that each different licensed option provides a different set of tools, so if you are seriously considering ViArt, then choose the solution with the best set of features for your needs. To get further information, click on the question mark and details will appear below.

ViArt Features ViArt Shop Light ViArt Shop Standard ViArt Shop Enterprise Purchase Direct From ViArt Cart Shopping Cart Standalone Price $149 $249 $349 Shopping Cart Hosted Price $29.99/mo $39.99/mo 49.99/mo Optional Installation Fees $50 $50 $50 Optional Support Package $99 $99 $99 Shopping Cart Setup & Basics Ready to Go Ecommerce Software No Programming Required MySQL, PostgreSQL, ODBC, DB2 Support This PHP shopping cart supports the above database platforms as part of ViArt's features. MySQL is the most popular and is suggested by ViArt above all others. 97% Open Source PHP Code ViArt is a very popular PHP cart, and with 97% open source PHP, you will have a great deal of freedom to customize your shopping cart solution. Windows, UNIX, FreeBSD, Linux, MacOS Compatible User-friendly Storefront Integrated Content Management System (ViArt CMS) 9 Site Layouts Included Create Additional Layouts As Desired Web-based Admin Panel Multi-site Support Use a Single Database Use One Admin Panel Supports Multiple Languages Supports Multiple Currencies Integrated CMS ViArt features include: Fully customizable storefront Meta data and HTML description of main page 9 layouts Full CMS support on all pages Customizable lists and detail pages Customizable site navigation Below features are only available for Standard and Enterprise Packages Ability to post articles Default article categories Unlimited number of custom articles Disable categories Unlimited number of articles Moderated article reviews RSS feed support Meta data for each article category Small & full-sized images Setup templates & field properties Customize article status File manager Upload ZIP files Single/Multiple choice options META data for each custom page Open popups Create new custom pages Create custom blocks Banner management New Layouts block Secondary menu under header menu Show text and images for top menu links Limited Integrated Customer Support System ViArt features include: Personal customer accounts Customer HelpDesk SSL secure customer account pages customer search engine Registration statistics Set registration order restrictions Set customer types Customer discounts based on type Save customer's personal information Personalized customer emails Password recovery Encrypted & non-encrypted password support Tax free options for customers Reminder services for customers Birthday greetings for customers Integrated Multi-Level Moderated Forum Forums give your customers a place to ask questions, help each other with products, and more. Integrated Bulletin Board This is similar to a classified section where customers can post information Integrated Manual System Free Upgrades for Non-Hosted Carts 6 Months 1 Year 1 Year System Support Product & Category Management Light Standard Enterprise Unlimited Number of Categories & Subcategories This ViArt feature lets you nest your products as many levels deep as you prefer. Also, each product can be placed in as many categories as you wish. Unlimited Number of Products Customizable List & Details Pages Change Category & Product Order Enable/Disable Products Multiple Import & Export Using CSV ViArt features include: Import/Export Products Import/Export Categories Export to Google Base Product Reviews & Ratings Product reviews are a great way to develop customer trust and support. Allowing customers to rate and review your merchandise encourages other customers to make a smart purchase while also providing more content for search engines to rank your product page. These reviews are moderated to ensure only accurate responses are provided for your customers and approved by you. Product Typing, Default Items, Specific Groups This makes it easier to manage a large amount of products by grouping them and making bulk changes to each group type. Product Duplication Upselling & Cross-Selling This feature helps you get the most out of every customer by displaying related products and "Customers who bought X Also bought Y" product features. Supports Downloadable Electronic Products (eProducts) Can use predefined serial numbers for downloadable products. Product Comparison Tool Show Products For Specific Languages List Price Markdowns Show customers the listed price (MSRP) and your price so that they can compare the two and see that you are providing them a good deal. Product Descriptions Ability to provide full or short HTML descriptions and plain text product descriptions. Featured Products on Home Page Multiple Product Image Sizes Unlimited Product Images Customizable Product Appearance Customer Specific Products Can show products to all customers, logged customers, or non-logged customers. Product Tax Display Can show products with tax, without tax, or both at the same time. Predefined Product Pricing Tax Exempt Product Pricing Product Code Display You can choose to show the product code on list pages, details pages, basket page, orders and checkout pages. Hide/Show Buttons & Information ViArt features include: Ability to hide the 'Add to Cart' button on products list or details pages Hide 'View Cart' button on products list or details pages Hide 'Check Out' button on products list or details pages Hide weight information on products details page Product Stock Tool Keeps track of all product details when adding, deleting, and managing products. You can choose to reserve/release stock levels when changing a status and more. Hide/Disable Off Limits Products Manage Affiliates With Direct Links Use this shopping cart to let others sell for you by providing unique affiliate tracking links that allow others to place your products on their websites and get a commission for every sale. Discount Coupons & Gift Certificates Enable/Disable Discounts Quantity Based Discounts Simple & Advanced User Product Search Tell a Friend This tool lets your customers email their friends and family specific product pages which helps drive more traffic to your site. Email & SMS Notifications Automatic order notification A/B Testing Image Resizing Tool Default Product Images Precentage Pricing for Products Merchant Module WIth this tool, your customers can sell their own products on your site. You will get a commission for every sale made and can manage customers and what they sell. Ban Credit Card Numbers Do you have a customer who isn't following through with payments? You can ban and allow credit card numbers per payment gateway. Customer Credits & Rewards Let your customers earn credits or rewards for every purchase that they can then redeem for a new product. This feature also includes a Bonus Points tool. Add Watermarks to Product Images Whishlists Pre-Order Button Run PHP Code in Product Fields Subscription Functionality Set Order Restrictions For total product cost and weight. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Light Standard Enterprise SEO Facilities You can set friendly URL's for the search engines to index and rank your pages faster and easier. META Support For Products & Categories Includes meta keywords and meta descriptions to improve search engine performance and site search performance. Google Analytics Support Track the traffic to your site and the actions each customer takes with Google Analytics integration. Order Processing & Payments Light Standard Enterprise Order Maintenance System Look through list of orders and go to order details pages Search orders Export orders Evaluate order statistics Multiple Payment Gateways ViArt features include: Google Checkout PayPal, PayPal Pro (Express Checkout), PayPal Pro (Direct API) VeriSign PayFlow Link & Pro Authorize.Net SIM WorldPay 2CheckOut Authorize.Net AIM PRI Merchants Advanced YourPay Connect, & API LinkPoint Connect & API Paymate Express Protx VPS Form, Server, & Direct eGold SCI Beanstream API Payoffshore API iDEAL Advanced for ING Bank & Easy for ABN AMRO ePDQ CPI & MPI Garanti VirtualXS ProxyPay Posnet Akbank Netbilling Chronopay Multipay Akbank 3D Secure VCS Cybersource Korta eCommerceConnect CashU ECHO Moneybookers SIPS DGL (Credit Card, ACH Interface, & EUDEBIT Interface) Nochex Gate2Shop PayFlow Pro Direct & Express Online Order Tracking ViArt features include: All orders stored in the database Export/import of all or newest orders Comprehensive orders search engine with search filters Three Step Checkout Customizable Order Profile Includes payment details, final checkout, and confirmation pages. Custom Fields in Checkout Adjust Order Status An email is sent to the customer if this status is changed. Customizable Invoices Printable in HTML and PDF Tax Rate System Call Center Module Set Recurring Payments Save & Retrieve Cart Shipping & Orders Light Standard Enterprise UPS, USPS, FedEx, & Canada Post Integration Enables real-time shipping quotes. Product Handling Charges Include shipping freight charges on any product. Customizable Shipping Modules & Methods ViArt features include: Add new shipping modules Sort shipping modules by ID, name, or status Enable or Disable modules Free Shipping & Individual Product Shipping Costs Set Shipping Rules ViArt features include: Country Specific Rules & Restrictions Weight Restrictions & Product Cost Online Order Tracking Printable Shipping Labels ViArt features include: Fully Customizable Add Product Barcode to Packing Slips Reporting & Statistics Light Standard Enterprise Product Reports Category Reports & Statistics Traffic Reports Order Reports Customer Reports Search Reports ViArt Shop eCommerce Shopping Carts ViArt Shop Light ViArt Shop Standard ViArt Shop Enterprise Purchase Direct From Viart Cart Shopping Cart Hosted Price $29.99/mo $39.99/mo 49.99/mo Shopping Cart Standalone Price $149 $249 $349