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Starting a website shop from scratch


Omen1975

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Hi Guys,

 

Im new to building a website and would like to know more on the process.

 

I am currently looking into a hosted shopping cart but seems quite expensive doing it that way.

 

All im after is a cart like the oscommerce demostation but later have a coupon/discount feature aswell?

 

This is what I have learned.... I will need a domain name first, then a host, then a shopping cart? am I correct?

 

I am looking at using crazydomains.com.au for my domain registration and hosting, will I be able to use the oscommerce cart?

 

Any help appreciated.

 

Cheers

Damien

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Damien,

 

That hosting provider seems to offer everything you would need for your osCommerce store. I would suggest choosing Linux hosting and PHP 5.3 if offered. (PHP 5.2 is not)

 

 

Once you obtain your domain name and hosting account, simply download the osCommerce software here http://www.oscommerce.com/solutions/downloads

 

 

The, after your initial installation and configuration if you want to add a discount coupon contribution, you can look here: http://addons.oscommerce.com/category?search=discount+coupon&v=23

 

 

Welcome to the forum and good luck.

 

 

 

Chris

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Thanks Chris,

 

When signing up the domain name it asks you for different add on options, Do I need this DNS upgrade?

 

"Add more options to your domain

 

The DNS Upgrade is an addon to your domain name which includes Unlimited email forwarding - forward [email protected] to another email address, Domain redirection and many extra DNS tools, buying you time to get your site up and running, POPULAR UPGRADE.

 

Only $12 SAVE $6"

 

Also has upgrades to hosting,

 

Premium Email Protection $35

My Web Stats $99

SSL Certificate $49

 

What do I need?

 

Best Regards

Damien

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Damien,

 

None of those options affect the operation of osCommerce, they are just features to your hosting account. I would choose an SSL and an email plan if it were my website.

 

 

 

 

Chris

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