A key feature of iNETstore Studio is that it connects to a Microsoft Access
database file by default. You can also connect it to Microsoft SQL Server or
MySQL.
Why is this important? Only with a true database driven solution can you do
all of the following:
-
browse through tens of thousands of product categories and items
- search via keywords, price ranges, product
codes and more
- customize the information presented to each customer (such as custom
price lists)
- create user authenticated areas (requires a username/password login)
- customers can login in and review their past transaction history or the
status of their latest order
- the administrator of the web site can login and in real time update any
of the content or inventory on the site
- the administrator can obtain real time transaction and customer reports
from the web site
And because iNETstore Studio connects to a standard Microsoft Access database
file you can perform custom database import routines for your inventory from
your Excel, CSV or ODBC compliant data sources.
You don't even need Access to use iNETstore Studio as the product ships with
an application called iNETstore Maintenance that creates a simple point and
click tree view of your data.
Several different template structures supporting B2B and B2C applications
iNETstore Studio ships with several templates. Importantly these templates
are different structures and layouts. This enables you to choose a template that
closely resembles the way your business operates or the way you'd like your
store displayed.
There are templates that have all the functions pre-built to support:
- public retail sites
- public retail site + restricted member area (member area displayed
different price)
- public catalogue only (ability to browse and search catalogue but no
ecommerce functions)
- public catalogue site + restricted member area (as above but member area
includes ecommerce functions)
- public info site + restricted member area (public site includes
informational pages only and has no catalogue or ecommerce functions.
Member area includes ecommerce functions)
- member only site (Entire site access requires username/password.
Includes default support for 2 different member based price levels. Add
further price levels by duplicating the existing user groups)
Add an extra web page to your site at the click of a button
All content in your store including web page content and inventory is
entirely database driven. This enables you to add or modify a web page to your
site by editing it within the browser based maintenance system. There is no
need to edit or maintain links to your pages. The system does it all for you.
Just give the page a name, specify it to appear in the toolbar and add the
page content.
Modular custom design
iNETstore Studio uses code snippets called Includes extensively. These
code snippets make custom designing the features of your store as simple as
changing a file name.
Each store ships with many Includes that control different page layout and
search functions. So if, for example, you don't like the search function or the
layout of a product page then there are several ready built alternatives that
can be used by simply changing the file name of the Include file.
Affiliate tracking
Create
and manage your own affiliates. The affiliate tracking and management system
enables you to give commissions for sales generated as a direct result of
referrers to your web site. Real time reports are available for both the
administrator of the site and the affiliates themselves.
User profiles
Authorised users can log into the system with a unique login id and password.
The
system keeps record of vital information such as user particulars and
privileges. If required, the store can be set up so users can register online
and receive their passwords instantly.
Different pricing levels and templates
Different user groups can be presented with different pricing information.
For example, it is possible to set up different pricing structures for
wholesale and retail customers. Access can be controlled with passwords. In
fact, a totally different look and feel and be presented to different user
groups.
Multiple tax system support
iNETstore supports both a GST/VAT/Retail sales tax style system as well as
an over-ride tax which can be specified for each delivery destination. Here is
how it works:
- Each product includes an Inc. and Ex. tax price. This is for any retail
sales tax (or GST/VAT). If you don't have a retail sales tax then you can
enter the same price in both fields.
- You can also setup zones to which different tax rates will apply. For
example a delivery to your home state may incur a 10% sales tax but
delivery to other states/countries do not incur any tax. We call this tax
an over-ride tax. It applies to a specific delivery zone.
- Over-ride taxes can be applied to either the Inc. or Ex. tax product
fields. This enables support for tax regimes where the government
effectively taxes you on your tax . i.e. you can nominate a
system that includes VAT within the product price + an over-ride tax to
applied on the VAT inclusive amount.
The end result is a very flexible tax system which accommodates most
countries / states requirements.
Four
sophisticated freight options
- Flat rate
- Weight based
- Based on total value of goods
in shopping cart
- Based on total items in
shopping cart
Each method supports multiple methods of freight (e.g. Post, Courier) per
destination. Freight methods and destinations are also definable for different
customers groups.
Dedicated server hosting
Host your store on your own machine rather than with an ISP. Have complete
control over your web site. Ideal for merchants with ADSL, Cable, ISDN, or T1
connections.
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