[thelist] e-com packages

[Robert Goodyear]

I agree about Miva also. I had to completely modify the code, and also use an sql
database in parallel to Miva's just to be able to carry information beyond the few fields
of data that Miva will allow. And what I had do is to build the store in ASP, then hand
off shopping cart functions to Miva becuase their storefront scripting is so linear.

It's good for turnkey stores if you don't care about the creative product. But for true
control of the interface, Miva doesn't seem to want to play.

Here's my hacked implementation of Miva. (Beware: some R-rated content on site.)

http://www.12-20art.com

Hope that helps.

/rg



--- Chris Williams <cwilliams at compumodules.com> wrote:
> Miva is a pain in the neck in many ways.  You have to pay for modules in
> order to customize the site, or use one of the two templates whcic come with
> the program.  There is a user group on line, and there are those who
> subscribe to the list and leave in frustration.  Our store uses it:
> 
> http://www.computermodules.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv
> 
> Miva is not easily customized.  Miva is also expensive, and they usually
> dont offer support if you modify their code.
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: thelist-admin at lists.evolt.org
> [mailto:thelist-admin at lists.evolt.org]On Behalf Of Alan Mccoy
> Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2001 1:11 PM
> To: 'thelist at lists.evolt.org'
> Subject: [thelist] e-com packages
> 
> 
> yo.
> 
> we've started looking into a hosted e-com shopping app for a client that we
> can build onto quickly, but somewhat flexible so we can customize when
> needed. Right now I'm focusing on Miva Merchant and Mercantec's Softcart.
> 
> Does anyone have any experience (good/bad/otherwise) with either of these
> packages? Are there any others that you'd recommend?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Alan
> 
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