VirtueMart e-Commerce Overview
VirtueMart is an Open Source e-Commerce solution to be used together with a Content Management System (CMS) called Joomla!
You can extend the functionality of VirtueMart using modules, plugins, components, and templates to make them do what you need!
There is a growing community of developers and a lot of free and paid modules available which means if the specific feature doesn’t come as standard, then it’s likely to be available as a buy-in which means that large custom development costs can be avoided.
VirtueMart is subject to on-going improvements and new features in order to keep pace with the competitors and also changes in the search engines and web browsers.
VirtueMart has a PHP core and powered by MySQL database.
We can offer full range of custom VirtueMart services
- VirtueMart hosting
- VirtueMart installation and set-up help
- VirtueMart custom configuration
(custom login, custom fields and pages, custom forms and blocks)
- VirtueMart management and updating
- Custom VirtueMart modules and plug-ins writing
- VirtueMart bridging and linking with various open-source and licensed software
- VirtueMart themes design and custom templates creation
- VirtueMart regular backup and restore
- Migration from and to VirtueMart
- Custom VirtueMart development
Open-source or licensed
VirtueMart is completely open-source and absolutely free for use. This means no upfront costs, just the time to set up and then hosting and any backup charges.
Of course you can make a donation to developers to show your appreciation and provide development support.
Main uses and applications for VirtueMart
VirtueMart is ideal for any size eCommerce needs; visual themes and templates can be installed, developed and modified. A lot of translations, plugins, and extensions are available for free or for small price. VirtueMart can be bridged or linked with CRM solutions to have full control of your data.
How do we start
Webefficient complete a detailed review of your requirements so that these can be assessed against the solution being considered if there are missing features we rank these in order to understand the priority and effects on the businesses and if they are not standard features or modules available for free or be purchased or whether this functions is new development and produce estimates. By following a logical approach to the business needs and cost control we don’t waste money!
- Just some of the VirtueMart features included (not full list):
- Powerful Administration
- International Support
- Multiple Currencies
- Search Engine Optimization
- Analytics and Reporting
- Marketing Promotions and Tools
- Checkout, Payment and Shipping
- Multiple Payment Gateways
- Order Management
- Catalogue Management
Of course you may have a very specific feature that is not available right out-of-the-box. In such cases we can offer custom VirtueMart modules development and custom VirtueMart core modifications to fit your very specific needs.
What to consider when deciding on e-Commerce solution:
Is the solution subject to regular updates so that improvements to the code and functionality are continually being made? Well the answer is Yes.
The size of the community using the solution is tenths of thousands and this has a clear relationship to the improvements plan as large numbers will demand enhancements and improvements.
Is the solution open-source or licenced?
VirtueMart is open-source. This can have an effect on the set up costs and also possible restrictions as if the solution is licenced there may not be the possibility to get access to the full code library which could impact on your needs if you have very specific development improvements in mind that are specific to your business needs.
Hosting and on-going costs are an important factor to consider.
VirtueMart: please check our very special offer of VirtueMart hosting and support.
Ability to link up with or integration\bridging with other software like: shopping carts, address builders, payments gateways, accounts software and newsletter solutions like constant contact and vertical response.
- VirtueMart example integrations
- For various CRMs and ERPs.
- Integration with helpdesks
- Integration with chat support
- Address builders
- Shipping / carrier integrations
Our conclusion
There are a large number of e-Commerce solutions available, but we think VirtueMart is one of the better solutions, but before we suggest a particular solution be used we complete a detailed review of your requirements.
Overview (1 tab title)
Overview
- Scoping & Analysis
- Workflow Analysis
- Specification developmnt
- Design
- Development
- Project management
- Testing
- Documentation and user guides
- Support and customisation
- Migrations and upgrades
- API / Integration
Resource (tab 2 title)
Resource
- Wikipedia: VirtueMart
- VirtueMart site
Special offers & Discounts (tab 3 title)
Special offers & Discounts
- For our web development services, we offer:
- 1) Web 25.
- 2) Discounts for technical resource and customisation work where there is a hosting contract in place.
- 3) Discounts are available for nonprofit organisations.
Quote & Inquiry (tab 4 title)
Quote & Inquiry