Ecommerce Using Open Source.

There are many advantages to using open source Ecommerce software to build an online shop, but the most important ones are:

• Cost - open source is free for use. Developers will not charge for the product itself, but only for the time to modify it to suit your invidual needs.
• Many Developers - there are usually thousands of developers around the world who contribute to ongoing improvements of the software and the creation of new modules (such as shipping, rates, display options and so forth) in order to provide a better user experience for both customers and website owners. Because there are so many developers experienced in the use of the open source software in question, you have access to more developers who can maintain your online shop if you are dissatisfied with a particular developer.
• Time Factor - because the 'skeleton' of the system has already been developed, developers can spend the time improving on it, rather than wasting valuable time writing the code from scratch. This will save you from outlaying what could potentially be tens of thousands of dollars from the outset, only to have an online shop that has the same features as an open-source-developed shop.

The open source and off the shelf products we use and recommend include
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• OSCommerce Shopping Cart Software
• Magento Ecommerce Platform
• CubeCart 'Out of the Box' Ecommerce Application
• OpenCart Open Source Shopping Solution
• ZenCart Open Source Shopping Cart Software

We can work with any of the above and make the necessary modifications that will give your online shop the professional look without the pro price-tag. Please fill out the quote form today, call us on 1300 1800 44 or email our experienced sales staff at sales@hollowpoint.com.au for more information.