Open Source Ecommerce Store Script – SEO Optimized

Generally most webmasters would install a fresh copy of either Zencart or OsCommerce script on their web host when they are looking to start a new eCommerce Store. Both of the above mentioned scripts are completely free, easy to customize and all of these can be installed directly from the Fantastico itself, hence are already used by millions. While OsCommerce is a excellent Ecommerce solution, its not completely SEO Optimized and the default store looks totally dull, hence its always better if we can get a better version of the same.

This is when we can discuss about DigiStore, a better version of the same Ecommerce Solution with really cool advanced feature which can be installed for free of cost as its a Open Source Script. You can download the script from the website and easily install it by uploading all the files directly to your web host and linking to your database. Once the setup is completed you will have a option to redirect to the Homepage or else the Admin Panel.

When we actually compare the default homepage of both the above mentioned scripts once a fresh copy is installed, you will find that the DigiStore would feature with more light, crisp and professional looking design with perfect optimization of the available screen space. Check out the following two screenshot’s of both the shopping scripts which can give you a exact idea on what we are discussing easily.

DigitStore Homepage Demo :

Oscommerce Homepage Demo :

Next coming towards the main features which this script offers are –

• HTMLarea ( WYSIWYG editor) – This means that you can directly view and edit the product addition section without the need of having any programming knowledge because the backend comes with What You See is What You Get editor.
• Advanced template colour and layout control – The whole Digistore design template and layout is totally customizable from the Admin End where you can just select different sections and give the store a complete new layout look.
• Instore advertisement manager – Through the Admin panel you can easily control all the advertisements which would be displayed on the front end section to the visitors. You can Enable or Disable different ad slots and manage them easily.
• Thumbnail and large product images + Lightbox – This feature allows you to display a small thumbnail of the product and support large product images in the description pages along with Lightbox effect.
• Express Checkout Option – You can allow your customers to have a quick checkout function instead of making them move around several pages. This option is a time saving factor for customers who are in a hurry.
• Breadcrumb – The whole script supports very easy site navigation following which anyone can move around different pages easily with the help of the site navigation.

The DigiStore script supports different Payment Processors which includes Cheque, Offline Credit Card Processing, 2checkout, Paystation, DPS, Paypal, Authorize.net which are some of most used options by most Ecommerce Stores. You can easily disable or enable the payment services based on the zones along with different levels of Taxes & Shipping Costs.