Magento - Open Source eCommerce Platform
I think most web developers / designers have worked with at least one eCommerce platform. Up to now, the choice has been fairly good and many, many stores run on Zen Cart or osCommerce. The thing is, a lot seem to look the same, and the majority of individual stores don’t always seem to be treated with the love and care of some others on entry level paid platforms.
Personally, I really like the open source platforms because it brings new and interesting products online and allows owners of small High Street stores to join the online retailers. It works best when the products are unique mind; there must be 100’s of electronics stores online.
I’ve just been reading through the website for Magento - a new open source eCommerce platform. A few things stick out at first glance. The main developers actually develop very good eCommerce sites at the moment, and they talk about online stores not being a cookie-cutter experience.
As for the administration area, the screenshots and features look excellent. I can’t wait to download Beta 1 and start developing an example website with it.
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Check out our interview with Magento CEO, Roy Rubin for more information about the upcoming release and open source eCommerce software features.
http://www.ecommerceoptimization.com/articles/interview-roy-rubin-about-magento-open-source-ecommerce/
Comment by eCopt — August 26, 2007 @ 7:17 pm
The only things with Magento is its too new, so there are few important bugs that they need to fix it.
The admin panel also doesn’t record user’s ip address. Its too dangerous for an ecommerce site for not record any logs.
Comment by E-Commerce Software List — June 22, 2008 @ 6:20 am
well until magento solved their security and bugs issues, i think to use either ZenCart or osCommerce is fair enough ;)
Comment by Ramzan from www.OpenSoftReview.com — July 12, 2008 @ 7:15 pm