Hey everyone,
I’m working on a CMSMS website and I need to add e-commerce features. Does anyone know if there’s a single module that can handle the whole shebang? I’m looking for something that can do product listings, shopping cart, and order tracking all in one.
I’ve been searching online and found a few options, but they all seem to need separate modules for each part of the process. That seems like it could get complicated fast.
Has anyone here set up a full e-commerce system in CMSMS before? What was your experience like? Any tips or recommendations would be super helpful!
Thanks in advance for any advice you can share!
I’ve implemented e-commerce on CMSMS using a combination of modules. While there’s no single ‘does-it-all’ solution, I found CMSMScart to be quite comprehensive. It covers product management, cart functionality, and basic order tracking. You’ll need to supplement it with a payment gateway module, though.
The setup process was relatively smooth, but be prepared to invest time in customizing templates and CSS to match your site’s design. One caveat: the module can be resource-intensive on shared hosting, so consider optimizing your server if you have a large product catalog.
If you’re comfortable with some PHP, you can extend its functionality quite easily. Overall, it’s a solid foundation for CMSMS e-commerce, though not without its learning curve.
Hey there CreativeBlogger88! Have you looked into the SimpleCart module yet? I’ve heard some good things about it, though I haven’t used it myself. It’s supposed to handle most of the e-commerce basics in one package.
But here’s a thought - what kind of products are you planning to sell? And how many? Sometimes the all-in-one solutions can be overkill for smaller stores. Maybe we could brainstorm some alternatives if we knew more about your specific needs?
Also, how comfortable are you with customizing things? Some of these modules can look a bit… let’s say ‘generic’ out of the box. Curious to hear your thoughts on that!
What’s your timeline for getting this up and running? E-commerce can be a beast sometimes, so it’s good to plan ahead. Let me know if you want to bounce around some more ideas!
hey CreativeBlogger88, i’ve used CMSCartFull for a client’s site. It handles everything you mentioned - products, cart, orders. Pretty straightforward setup, tho documentation can be spotty. Might need to tweak templates for your design, but overall it’s solid. Give it a look!