Zen Cart™ Features

For businesses looking to sell their products on the Internet, Zen Cart™ is a solid choice.

This open source  shopping cart software is extremely popular; widely deployed and has a worldwide network of developers who are continually updating and enhancing the system.

Our clients prefer the system’s user-friendly interface and appreciate the numerous built in features that enhance their customers’ experience.  The ability to maintain all aspects of product data as well as informational page content means our clients don’t have to rely on a third party to update their site.  Of course, we are always available to make those changes for clients who prefer more of a ‘hands off’ approach to site maintenance.

There are hundreds of shopping cart programs available, but none come close to offering the options, and features available with Zen Cart™. Add to that the support of SAMSA’s team and you’ve got a system that is second to none in growing your business!

Categories and Products

  • unlimited category depth
  • physical merchandise
  • downloadable virtual products
  • products can reside in multiple categories
  • product options

Customer Retention Tools

  • periodic newsletter in plain text or HTML
  • order status emails and records in the customer account
  • referral tools
  • gift certificates

Promotions, Sales and Discounts

  • individual special prices
  • global sale reductions
  • category-wide sale prices
  • discount coupons
  • customer group discounts
  • quantity discounts
  • one-time charges
  • minimum and maximum purchases per product
  • prices by attributes
 Global E-Commerce Ready

  • multiple language support
  • multiple tax support
  • multiple shipping methods
  • multiple currency support
  • multiple payment methods

Powerful Administration Tool

  • configure your minimum and maximum values, image sizes and customer details
  • choose which layout settings to use for the spotlight listings
  • pick which details to show on your product details page
  • edit your policies pages with HTML (if desired)
  • add, delete, move, link or copy your products
  • create and manage your product attributes
  • manage product reviews, featured products, specials and storewide sales
  • shipping and payment module installation and management
  • price and taxation control
  • banner advertising controls
  • newsletter creation and sending
  • content management tool, easily add new content pages