12Volt Supply House
Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 7:45 am
Well, I have spent the last three days modifying my OpenCart installation to suit my needs and wants. I am a seasoned PHP developer and have spent many hours, weeks, and months building custom websites include eCommerce websites. I am in the process of starting a new business, one which I hope will work out, and decided to use OpenCart instead of building a site from scratch. I have known about OpenCart for a few months and have downloaded different versions and modified different versions hoping to launch those sites, but never did. This one I am really serious about launching so without further ado, tell me what you think so far:
http://www.12voltsupplyhouse.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Please understand that the site is still under development hence the empty "PRODUCT AD" boxes on the home page. I have read a few different threads/posts on here about people wanting a forum bridge for forums like phpBB (this one). I might attempt to do that however, I would rather just build a custom module directly into OpenCart using the OpenCart framework. It is a bit confusing to me at times, but you will see how much modification I have done. Some stuff you won't really notice but my installation is heavily modified which kills the chance of upgrading in the future.
I have plans of the following still:
1. Building a Track Order page where a customer can see what step in the process their order is at and if shipped, then they will see the live tracking information for (UPS, FedEx, and/or USPS)
2. Build/Integrate a community forum
3. Build a custom module for automotive wiring diagrams and other information
I am sure there will be more. I have not edited the templates for the "account" section yet so that is next. But let me know what everyone thinks.
Thank you.
http://www.12voltsupplyhouse.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Please understand that the site is still under development hence the empty "PRODUCT AD" boxes on the home page. I have read a few different threads/posts on here about people wanting a forum bridge for forums like phpBB (this one). I might attempt to do that however, I would rather just build a custom module directly into OpenCart using the OpenCart framework. It is a bit confusing to me at times, but you will see how much modification I have done. Some stuff you won't really notice but my installation is heavily modified which kills the chance of upgrading in the future.
I have plans of the following still:
1. Building a Track Order page where a customer can see what step in the process their order is at and if shipped, then they will see the live tracking information for (UPS, FedEx, and/or USPS)
2. Build/Integrate a community forum
3. Build a custom module for automotive wiring diagrams and other information
I am sure there will be more. I have not edited the templates for the "account" section yet so that is next. But let me know what everyone thinks.
Thank you.