Originally Posted by craftystylez

Well I am back. So many carts to choose from I am still unsure which is best for me, until I test them I guess.

Now I know for definite I want:
accept paypal and major cards
atleast 5 email addresses with the site name
maybe 2 domain names (e.g. craftystylez.co.uk + crafty-stylez-online.co.uk)
customer accounts (so they can log in)
a secure payment service
unlimited categories, products
multi currency
coupon ability
a feature where if they spent over £75 for example they get free delivery
possibly a product review and ratings
and website design/skin similar to www.republic.co.uk
and a logo designed (similar to one below but with either "crafty stylez" or "crafty stylez online") http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/s...7/yungrich.jpg


Just seen I can use the demo of OpenCart and CS Cart, so doing that now. Which one do you reccomend?

I can offer you a test on zen cart which has all the feature's you require as for looking like republic I can do something very similar to that however you need to realise there site probably cost them in the 10000s or atleast 1000++ so getting that look in general can be achieved. Getting all the feature's they have with the masses off css and php they are using is where the cost come's in. If you wanna chat pm me and we can talk about your budget etc

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Well I have a friend working on the logo, so that might not be needed.

Open cart for instance is free, so if we are talking figures how much are you charging all together?

I personally do not recommend open cart it is not a cart for the future and doesn't have the feature's other free cart's can offer.

Zencart and oscommerce are my personal recommendations for a free cart that are future proof

you could go cube cart also but I normally recommend v4 which is £80....

I can work with you on any budget on carts to give you a classy look to suit your budget

minimum site price is £50 to get it all set-up and customized to your specification this is done via a template then customized to your look

price's can then go up to whatever you want to achieve the look you are after

Drop me a pm and we can chat via email or msn preferred and make sure you get a good package and service regardless of whether you decide if you want me to do your project or another person. I will also help you to not over spend on inferior product's this doesn't mean I wont work with you if you feel you want to do it another way I advice on my personal knowledge.

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Last edited by Osctek; 11-11-2009 at 09:46 PM.

It's back to what features you feel that you need, then add the template. Do you want to spend some money and have maybe a bit more than you need to start, do you want free and add modifications to get what you want, etc.

Taking your time and getting a better understanding of what is possible is the best thing to do. Then find a
cart that will meet your needs.

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Originally Posted by craftystylez

Well I am back. So many carts to choose from I am still unsure which is best for me, until I test them I guess.

Now I know for definite I want:
accept paypal and major cards
atleast 5 email addresses with the site name
maybe 2 domain names (e.g. craftystylez.co.uk + crafty-stylez-online.co.uk)
customer accounts (so they can log in)
a secure payment service
unlimited categories, products
multi currency
coupon ability
a feature where if they spent over £75 for example they get free delivery
possibly a product review and ratings
and website design/skin similar to www.republic.co.uk
and a logo designed (similar to one below but with either "crafty stylez" or "crafty stylez online") http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/s...7/yungrich.jpg


Just seen I can use the demo of OpenCart and CS Cart, so doing that now. Which one do you reccomend?

For the time being just these features.

Are you and wulf2ram going to be / currently working together?

Just taken another look at republic.co.uk and I dont want this template anymore, looks way to crowded.

Found these templates, nice, simple and fresh looking.

http://www.templatehelp.com/preset/p...29uIZa592gez35

http://www.templatehelp.com/preset/p...29uIZa592gez35

http://www.templatehelp.com/preset/p...29uIZa592gez35

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Last edited by craftystylez; 12-11-2009 at 12:48 AM.

No, I have another partner on our new cart.

I can, of course supply any you want and have an excellent designer.

But please do not think about "the time being". Once you select a cart if you expect to grow you can quickly be "cart shopping" again.

For what you are talking about here, he can certainly take care of your requirements.

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Sorry - posted in wrong place!

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Last edited by Plenty2Spare; 12-11-2009 at 10:26 AM. Reason: posted in wrong place

Originally Posted by Pete

No, I have another partner on our new cart.

I can, of course supply any you want and have an excellent designer.

But please do not think about "the time being". Once you select a cart if you expect to grow you can quickly be "cart shopping" again.

For what you are talking about here, he can certainly take care of your requirements.

Ok so when will you let him know, so we can get moving?

http://www.templatehelp.com/preset/p...29uIZa592gez35

This is the design I would like.

Seem's you have decided on your designer if you have any problems dont hesitate to give me a shout

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Originally Posted by wulf2ram

Seem's you have decided on your designer if you have any problems dont hesitate to give me a shout

I have not decided as such, not trying to make you two compete but I want the best service at the best price. So if you feel you are able to offer that, please proceed.