Shop Systems

Shop Systems

Users are making more and more purchases on the internet, making on-line shops increasingly important for businesses. Of foremost importance for the success of an online shop are the selection and configuration of a professional shop system. Alongside a high rate of user-friendliness, the possibility of search engine optimisation within a shop system is important. In addition to a multitude of software solutions available for a fee, there are meanwhile several service-oriented open source systems which are suitable for professional use, and with the help of which substantial shops can be built.

Magento

The shop software Magento is among the most popular and effective open source systems, being second-to-none with regard to many features of payable solutions. In terms of search machine optimisation, Magento provides good conditions for the implementation of SEO optimised shops, like, for instance, the generation of search engine-friendly URLs. This system makes it possible to apply multiple user groups, offers different community functions and also substantial reporting. Furthermore, Magento also takes usability aspects into consideration, allows for the integration of Google Analytics and offers interfaces to many payment contractors.

xt:Commerce

Xt:Commerce is a further development of the popular shop system OsCommerce, which expands its facilities to include customised layouts. As an open source system,  xt:Commerce can be downloaded and used for free, although it provides many of the functions which are, with other software, only available for a fee. It enables the application and administration of various user groups. Its substantial shipping and payment modules can be modified, so rebates and quantity prices can be included. For the creation of primary websites, it offers an integrated content management system. Additionally, xt:Commerce provides interfaces for a multitude of important shopping portals and price comparison sites.

Oxid

Oxid is a shop software with free open source solutions in its basic configuration, as well as many modules for individual expansion, available for a fee. The software supports the creation of search engine optimised online shops and enables the integration of interfaces with other systems. Products can be administered easily and individualised. Activities such as cross-selling can be carried out in an uncomplicated manner. Furthermore, Oxid includes many social media functions, such as the integration of RSS feeds and social book-marking.