Building a shopping cart

In case you have decided to create your own shopping cart solution, you will be required to consider every aspect of the shopping cart solution separately and then determine how they can fit together to make an effective solution.

Merchant Account: facilitates the acceptance of credit card purchases.

Database Server: comprises a client database that enables you to store your client information’s and a product database, which stores data related to your services and products. 

Web Server: accommodates your web site and, along with the Web browser, it provides all the information’s that you require. 

Catalog: advertises your services and products on a user-friendly interface.

Storefront with Shopping Cart: enables the clients to choose products and services for buying.

Payment System Processing: calculates taxes and shipping costs to facilitate safe and real-time delivery through your site. 

 Legacy Systems: database management systems, which comprise types of hardware and software that a company possesses, such as mainframes, databases, operating systems, personal computers, networks and application programs.

 Security: ensures a way to safeguard client information’s, i.e., credit card numbers; also available in the SSL form (secure sockets layer) that encrypts the traffic between your Web server and the client’s browser.

 Reporting Tool: stores the data related to the browsing habits of clients, such as the number of page hits, purchases, general site analysis and time spent on sites.

Administration Tool: facilitates you to manage your site effectively by updating information’s about your product and service and by adding promotions.