Which low maintanace webstore?

jamoor · 28 Nov 2011 at 13:42

I have a basic webstore that essentially has two lines, and I can't see any expansion on those two lines in the near future.

The webstore is basically a paypal cart with checkout, this is limited in functionality, as I cant have customers seeing previous orders, different postage types etc etc or mark goods dispatched/pay by cheque etc.

I have seen http://www.romancart.com/

Are there any low cost options that are preferably outsourced, so I don't have to worry about upgrades etc?

Thanks for your help.

Staffy · 28 Nov 2011 at 16:59

Not sure exactly what you are after or what you consider low cost.

You will be lucky to find something that has a one time payment that they upgrade and maintain for you.

Does http://www.foxycart.com/come within your low cost description & the features you need? Also speak to your host/ web designer they may work something out to look after the store.

ristac · 29 Nov 2011 at 09:59

I have used Romancart it is a decent system, I integrated it with Google checkout, Paypal and Nochex. I am now using Zen Cart and processing my own orders, the downside of that is you need to pay for a SSL certificate and a recent PHP upgrade made by my host messed everything up for a while with the cart and a compatibility issue.

Jon123 · 1 Dec 2011 at 12:53

Hi,

In the past I've used OpenCart and Ubercart. They may be a bit overkill, but both are free. I found them both more than sufficient for all my needs

Thanks.

blade007 · 1 Dec 2011 at 23:13

Have a look at CS Cart, it's a very decent system.

And it has evena FREE edition, with a one-page checkout. http://www.cs-cart.com/compare.html

gord · 1 Dec 2011 at 23:18

Interspire's Big Commerce is hosted. It may be suitable, not sure on cost/functionality you're after.

PhillyDee · 1 Dec 2011 at 23:20

ristac said:
I have used Romancart it is a decent system, I integrated it with Google checkout, Paypal and Nochex. I am now using Zen Cart and processing my own orders, the downside of that is you need to pay for a SSL certificate and a recent PHP upgrade made by my host messed everything up for a while with the cart and a compatibility issue.

No you don't. You only need SSL if you are hosting the payment pages yourself.

I use Zencart, and all the payment pages are hosted by the respective companies. Once its all set up, then there is no maintenance required. It is a faff getting everything set up just right though!