New shopping cart

[shawnp1]

I'm toying with the idea of switching to a new shopping cart, with built in order tracking, built in ticket system, much easier and straightforward checkout, built in points system, and a few other goodies. basically it will fix some things i think would make a better experience for my customers. the only drawback will be i dont think i migrate the user accounts over to the new cart. so im basically asking you if everyone would like a new shopping experience with the only downsde being to create a new account on the server. let me know what you all think.

 

[bluewraith]

I'm all for upgrades.

Really, the only thing I see that I might miss from the current set up is the ability to see my older orders, and how much it was for. Really though, its not something that I'm not able to live without though. I'm sure the new system will have something similar too.


And whats this points system? Hrm??

 

[shawnp1]

points system will reward points for each purchase depending on dollar amounts. you can redeem them for free products yes that would be the only downfall is not being able to see old orders. im not sure i will change until i get some feedback. im all for doing stuff to help the customers as this new cart will cost me 3x more a month then the one im using now but i dont mind that as long as it makes things easier, and better for the customer.

 

[Ghalenlee]

Do you know of a site that is using the cart you are considering using? Might help some to have a look at it first.

I already voted. Creating a new account is no big deal. I have all my order print outs still and have the email invoices, so losing past orders is not a big deal.

How the shopping carts work or look is not a big deal to me as long as it's secure. I guess you need to weigh the expense against the functionality that you're looking for. And whether or not you would have to pay for all the features separately and what that would cost. Is it also going to make the processing of orders easier for you as well as the customers?

Whatever you go with is fine with me.

 

[shawnp1]

there are alot of suppliers using this same cart as im looking at. vaporkings, puresmoker, vapor4life just a few to name.

 

[ChesterN]

The cart you are looking at is very user friendly. I say ... Go for it.

 

[svtboosted]

You already know my vote..

 

[Wireguy]

Ditto.....

Whatever you go with is fine with me.

 

[WmWilder]

I have no problem with the old one myself, but if a new one makes your life easier, go for it.

 

[Thyestean]

the new one sounds good.

for those who want copies of their old orders, without the hassles of printing them out, taking a few minutes themselves to do screenshots of old invoices before the changeover is easy enough.

 

[Wench]

If the new one is easier go for it.

I don't mind not seeing old orders, that way I don't know how much I've spent. lmao

 

[shawnp1]

The new shopping cart is well on track to be completed here shortly. there will be alot more user friendly features included. also a rewards system will be inplace. just a little way of saying thank you to all my customers. i will keep the old shopping cart active for a few months and a link to it the new cart, so everyone can still check in on their old orders if interested.

 

[shawnp1]

Ok just a heads up on friday afternoon we will be switching over to the new cart. there should only be minimal downtime during the switch. you may still be directed to the cart now inplace but there will be a popup and redirect in place till everything is fully transferred. With any luck there will be no waiting for you to still place your order and u can browse around and get familiar with the new site. I have done my best to make this as customer friendly as possible i hope you all find it to your liking.

 

[shawnp1]

also i will host the old cart for a few months , with a link to it on the new cart so everyone can still check their old accounts.

 

[Thyestean]

well now I'll have to post a new order this weekend to try it out

 

[shawnp1]

i have had to move the free shipping up to $15 dollars. sorry about this all product prices are the same. this wont effect most as usually orders are well over 15 dollars.

 

[Thyestean]

Nothing to be sorry for there. Still a fraction of what most put their free shipping at

 

[shawnp1]

well we are less then 24 hours before the the servers are pointed to the new cart

 

[shawnp1]

here in about 90 minute to 2 hours we will be switching over to the new servers. you might experience a slight delay in being able to order but we are doing everything to minimize any downtime while the switch takes place.

 

[shawnp1]

A little behind schedule but we are in the process of switching right now as im typing this