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ProductCart vs. other Shopping Carts

Shopping cart software features that make the difference

ProductCart - as well as many competing shopping carts - contains hundreds of features. And many shopping cart programs look similar at first sight. The purpose of this page is to highlight some of "what's different" in our shopping cart software.

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PCI Compliance

Make sure you purchase a shopping cart that is PA-DSS validated. Learn more about ProductCart and PCI compliance.
   
PA-DSS validated (view a list of validated applications) Feature included Most shopping carts are NOT PA-DSS validated

Time savers

Without these features, you risk wasting a lot of time managing your store.
   
Import & Export products, categories, customers. etc. Feature included Feature included
Global product changes (edit product properties for multiple products at once) Feature included Feature rarely available
Batch process multiple orders at once Feature included Feature rarely available
Authorize an order, edit it, and capture for the edited amount (*) Feature included Feature rarely available
Print shipping labels for UPS® & FedEx® Feature included Feature typically not available
Real-time synchronization with QuickBooks® Optional Feature typically not available

Better customer experience

Features and tools to ensure a satisfactory shopping experience.
   
Best sellers, new arrivals, specials, features products, etc. Feature included Feature included
Advanced search features (with AJAX-driven search preview) Feature included Feature typically not available
Dynamic category and product preview (as you mouse-over a product or category) Feature included Feature typically not available
Built-in help desk Feature included Feature rarely available
Gift certificates, gift wrapping, gift notes, gift registries, etc. Feature included Feature rarely available
Reward Points system (air miles-like program) Feature included Feature typically not available
Product reviews (with advanced management tools) Feature included Feature rarely available
Get an estimate on a custom product/service (ProductCart Build To Order) Feature included Feature typically not available

Flexible store management

The flexibility you need to successfully run your store.
   
Multiple category and product display options Feature included Feature included
Easy integration into your Web site design Feature included Feature included
Unlimited pricing levels (e.g. International distributors vs. Preferred Customers) Feature included Feature typically not available
Unlimited, customizable customer fields (e.g. TAX ID) Feature included Feature typically not available
Custom checkout options (e.g. delivery date/time; limited delivery area; etc.) Feature included Feature rarely available
Content management (i.e. create non-catalog pages, review, publish) Feature included Feature rarely available
Inventory management at the product option level (e.g. XXL vs SM) Feature included Feature rarely available
Fully customizable (access to the source code) Feature included Feature rarely available
XML Tools for integration with other applications Feature included Feature rarely available

Smart marketing

Run all sorts of successful marketing campaigns.
   
Quantity discounts at the product level Feature included Feature included
Quantity discounts at the category level (e.g. mix & max 3 or more t-shirts) Feature included Feature typically not available
Product promotions (e.g. buy 1 get 1 free, buy 2 get 50% off the 3rd, etc.) Feature included Feature typically not available
Integration with Google Analytics (including e-commerce transactions) Feature included Feature included
Flexible electronic coupons with advanced applicability filters Feature included Feature rarely available
Cross selling with support for product bundling discounts Feature included Feature rarely available
Publish products to eBay® Optional Feature typically not available

 


(*) Currently supported with the following payment gateways: Authorize.Net, LinkPoint, NetBilling, PayPal PayFlow Pro, PayPal Website Payments Pro, USAePay. Learn more about advanced order processing features.

 

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Many major ecommerce providers are our partners in that their products and services are integrated into our shopping cart software ProductCart ecommerce software includes a shipping module approved to work with FedEx and UPS. ProductCart synchronizer for use with QuickBooks providers true synchronization between your ecommerce store and QuickBooks With ProductCart you can take products and make them eBay listings ProductCart shopping carts support all PayPal payment options Our shopping cart software supports a variety of Google products and services like Google Checkout Reviews written about our ecommerce software
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