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Fortune3 E-Commerce Wizard
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Fortune3
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Brief Description
This cart uses a Windows program to manage it (as opposed to most carts which use a web interface). It's a comprehensive package that has a great focus on search engine optimization.
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Description
Fortune3 E-Commerce Shopping Cart was designed to create both retail (business to consumer) and wholesale (business to business) shopping carts. Compared with other shopping carts Fortune3 uses a Windows program to manage it, as opposed to most of the other carts that use a web interface.
The set-up doesn't needs HTML or SQL coding knowledges, as the software has a built-in HTML editor and FTP client, but the biggest advantage of this application is its focus on optimizing the pages for search engines.
Fortune3 it's a highly appreciated solution for ecommerce websites, especially because of the ease-of use-and the out-of-the-box solutions the vendor came up with. Comparing its price with the price for other applications out there we can conclude that Fortune is not a cheap solution, being available for $489.
Good alternatives in the same price range are ATG Commerce and AspDotNetStorefront (available in different packages).
System requirements
Fortune3 E-Commerce Shopping Cart uses a custom programming language and a MySQL database and it can run on Windows, Linux and UNIX system servers. Also, it needs an PC for the manager program with a Windows operating system (Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 2003 Server or Windows Vista).
Features
Set up and support features
- supports both retail (B2C) and wholesale (B2B) stores
- PC-based (offline) manager - no internet connection required while building the store and a web based administration site
- copy-pasteand drag-and-drop editing capabilities for all items
- the info is stored both offline (on the PC) and online (on the website host)
- import and export from spreadsheets
- upload data through a encrypted and secure FTP (SSL)
- 24/7 email tech support and free telephone for urgencies
- live chat support
- HTML knowledge is not required
- graphic design skills not required
- built-in HTML editor for easy Web page design
Design and layout features
- customizable website design
- predefined and customizable templates
- editable category and product pages
- styles flexibility (styles / types / colors )
- unlimited main and sub categories
- customizable product ordering system
- e-mail / recommend an item to a friend option
- custom thumbnails and large image views
Administration features
- customers and orders are stored in secure database
- customer profiles and order history
- custom customer reports - CSV, XLS, or HTML are available
- shopping cart sales reports - CSV, XLS, or HTML
- promo codes for discounts supported
- gift certificates supported
- digital products (downloadable) supported
- print shipping labels with UPS, USPS, FedEx and DHL.
- export orders: Quickbooks and PeachTree integration
- real-time order tracking for customers
- best custom seller reports
- traffic statistics
- search engine ranking reports
- password entry for pricing levels (wholesale)
Inventory and merchant features
- category best sellers
- inventory quantity control management
- recommended products
- variable optional surcharges
- special prices and discounts by quantity
- wholesale pricing by level / by customer
- up selling capability
- custom product pricing (product configurations by quantity, level and/or customer)
- discounts
Search Engine Optimization features
- automatic creation of keywords and meta tags for products' and categories' pages
- keywords in page titles and descriptions
- optimized HTML code
- free submission on the major search engines
Shipping and tax options
- shipping consolidation and repackaging calculation
- UPS, FedEx, USPS & DHL shipping price calculation
- possibility to create custom shipping methods, by weight, invoice amount, state or percentage
- different tax configuration for regions
- handling fee supported
Payment options
- credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover, Switch, Maestro, Solo, Diners, JCB, Electronic checks, etc.
- payment processing in real-time and deferred
- paypal payment processing for free
- payment processing in any currency
- gift certificates, gift cards, promo codes accepted
See also
- http://www.iterating.com/productclasses/E-Commerce-Software/comparisonmatrix - Comparison of shopping carts
- http://www.fortune3.com - Official website
- http://www.fortune3.com/en/wizardhelp/contents.shtml - Wizard Help
- http://www.shopping-cart-reviews.com/carts/Fortune3.aspx - Product reviews
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