Features
E-Commerce
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Overview
Miva Merchant is a browser based Storefront and Catalog development tool
that integrates cataloging, product maintenance, category management,
shopping basket, order and credit card processing. Multiple stores can
be maintained by one central administrator or specific store functions
can be delegated to sub-administrators. The software is organized as a
series of modules that can be field upgraded to provide new
functionality without any changes to the core system. Developers can use
the browser based interface to build stores or can get "under the
hood" with complete access to the underlying source codes written
in XML based Miva Script. Merchants manage their stores with a user
friendly browser based interface.
Feature Quick Summary
 Nestable
hierarchal categories
Link into
catalog from any web page
Extensive
boolean product searching
Upsell based
on basket contents scoring
SSL
integration for ordering and reporting
Automatic
shopping basket maintenance
Unlimited
look and feel control
API based
replaceable modules
Detailed
product attribute configuration
Multiple and
unlimited fulfillment options
Multiple and
unlimited sales tax setup
Multiple and
unlimited shipping methods
Multiple ways
to find products for editing
Automatic
online UPS shipping calculations
Configurable
currency layout
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Batch
and archival management of orders
Email
notification of orders
Advanced
dynamic whitespace compression
Quick
installation and auto data file setup
"Buy One
Now" button can be added to any web page
Database
driven, modular architecture
Mall
administrator can setup multiple stores
Automatic
import of KoolCat data files
Context
sensitive online help
File upload
of images and products
Interface to
other applications.
Online Credit
card authorization
Cross
Platform: 8 Unixes, Windows NT, Win 95, Win 98
Fully
Scriptable, XML compatible source code included.
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Virtual Domain or Dedicated
Domain
Because Miva Merchant runs on top of the Miva Engine, it is ideal for
either virtual domain or dedicated domain implementations. The Miva
Engine takes care of all of the details of virtual domain management
allowing Miva Merchant to run identically in either environment.
Database Management
Thousands of categories and products can be maintained in Miva Merchant
without sacrificing performance. The database architecture of the system
provides for instant organization and fast product search while
maintaining complete compatability with other systems. You can use
dozens of different database management tool to access Miva Merchant
xBase compatible data files.
Cross Platform
All application and database files used by Miva Merchant are 100% cross
platform and need no conversion to work with over seven different Unix
platforms and Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT. Developers and merchants can
protect their investment in catalog development if they have to switch
to a different architecture. Also, Miva Merchant can be used with Miva
Mia, the free personal version of the Miva Engine, providing a complete
offline development environment.
Modular
Architecture
The architecture of Miva Merchant is specifically designed so
that developers and aftermarket venders can implement their
own customized modules around a common API. Once a module is
developed, push button registration automatically integrates
it into the main Miva Merchant system. Modules can also be
registered with Miva Corp. for automatic promotion to all Miva
Merchant licensees and prospects -- a great free service for
developers, aftermarket venders, and merchants. |
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Modules
can be developed for
the following sub-systems:
Fulfillment
User
Interface
Shipping
Payment
Currency
Sales Tax
Batch
Reporting
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Existing Site Integration
Developers who have already built sites in HTML can simply hyperlink
directly into the Miva Merchant system. All of the Storefront
functionality such as product lookup, category presentation, shopping
basket, and order forms can be accessed as components of existing HTML
based web sites.
Security
All sensitive data can be encrypted with SSL prior to transmission
including order information both during the customer ordering process
and subsequently during order processing. Multiple layers of login
permissions allow a centralized manager the ability to grant store level
permissions to different developers and merchants.
Online Help
New users can operate Miva Merchant in the novice mode with detailed
prompting information about each field and overall information about
screen usage. Expert users can toggle between prompt mode and silent
mode for power editing.
Open System
Because Miva Merchant source code is completely available and it uses a
web browser as its user interface, it is the most customizable solution
on the market today. The entire system is based on a standards oriented
architecture allowing for excellent integration with other software
using industry standard protocols and interfaces.
Site Administrator Friendly
Miva Merchant requires no daily management or intervention from busy
system administrators. Installation takes less than a minute on any Miva
Engine enabled system with several automated installation scripts
provided free by Miva Corp. to Hosting Services and ISP's.
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