WordPress & e-Commerce options

  • I’m about to embark on a project for a client. They want a site with a blog, editable pages, etc. I think WordPress would be a good fit for it, HOWEVER, the big wrench in the works is that they want a store for the site. These are my options, as I see it:

    1. Use WP with a plug-in
    2. Use WP, integrate it with Zen Cart
    3. Use WP, and a third-party store somewhat removed for the store

    Am I missing anything? What have people done in the past?

    I’m a complete e-Commerce newb, so I’d appreciate some suggestions.

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  • definitely
    1. Use WP with a plug-in

    this plugin is very popular and integrates well with your current theme
    https://www.ads-software.com/extend/plugins/wp-e-commerce/

    Thread Starter tshirtfiend

    (@tshirtfiend)

    Do you have any experience with it? Any idea about security (ie. do I have to worry about it being hacked, more than any of the other options)?

    It seems like that plug-in requires PayPal. Does it dump the buyer to PayPal when they make a purchase, or is it more seamless?

    I’ve set it up for several folks – security has not been a problem.
    It does dump the buyer to paypal but I always set it up so when they are finished at paypal they are redirected back to a certain page in the blog – like a “thank you” page or product page, etc.

    Thread Starter tshirtfiend

    (@tshirtfiend)

    Hmmm. That may be a deal breaker for my client, since they aim to have a very clean, professional face.

    Any experience with the Shopp plug-in? That seems to be one of the other majors.

    never used anything else that worked well
    have not tried that one

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