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Overview
Miva Merchant is a browser based Storefront and Catalog development tool
that integrates cataloging, product maintenance, category management,
shopping basket, order and credit card processing. Multiple stores can
be maintained by one central administrator or specific store functions
can be delegated to sub-administrators. The software is organized as a
series of modules that can be field upgraded to provide new functionality
without any changes to the core system. Developers can use the browser
based interface to build stores or can get "under the hood" with complete
access to the underlying source codes written in XML based Miva Script.
Merchants manage their stores with a user friendly browser based interface.
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- Nestable hierarchal
categories
- Link into catalog
from any web page
- Extensive boolean
product searching
- Upsell based
on basket contents scoring
- SSL integration
for ordering and reporting
- Automatic shopping
basket maintenance
- Unlimited look
and feel control
- API based replaceable
modules
- Detailed product
attribute configuration
- Multiple and
unlimited fulfillment options
- Multiple and
unlimited sales tax setup
- Multiple and
unlimited shipping methods
- Multiple ways
to find products for editing
- Automatic online
UPS shipping calculations
- Configurable
currency layout
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- Batch and archival
management of orders
- Email notification
of orders
- Advanced dynamic
whitespace compression
- Quick installation
and auto data file setup
- "Buy One Now"
button can be added to any web page
- Database driven,
modular architecture
- Mall administrator
can setup multiple stores
- Automatic import
of KoolCat data files
- Context sensitive
online help
- File upload of
images and products
- Interface to
other applications.
- Online Credit
card authorization
- Cross Platform:
8 Unixes, Windows NT, Win 95, Win 98
- Fully Scriptable,
XML compatible source code included.
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Virtual
Domain or Dedicated Domain
Because Miva Merchant runs on top of the Miva Engine, it is ideal for either
virtual domain or dedicated domain implementations. The Miva Engine takes
care of all of the details of virtual domain management allowing Miva Merchant
to run identically in either environment.
Database
Management
Thousands of categories and products can be maintained in Miva Merchant without
sacrificing performance. The database architecture of the system provides
for instant organization and fast product search while maintaining complete
compatability with other systems. You can use dozens of different database
management tool to access Miva Merchant xBase compatible data files.
Cross
Platform
All application and database files used by Miva Merchant are 100% cross platform
and need no conversion to work with over seven different Unix platforms and
Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT. Developers and merchants can protect their investment
in catalog development if they have to switch to a different architecture.
Also, Miva Merchant can be used with Miva Mia, the free personal version of
the Miva Engine, providing a complete offline development environment.
Modular
Architecture
The architecture of Miva Merchant is specifically designed so that developers
and aftermarket venders can implement their own customized modules around
a common API. Once a module is developed, push button registration automatically
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Modules
can be
developed for
the following sub-systems:
 Fulfillment
User Interface
Shipping
Payment
Currency
Sales Tax
Batch Reporting
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Existing
Site Integration
Developers who have already built sites in HTML can simply hyperlink directly
into the Miva Merchant system. All of the Storefront functionality such as
product lookup, category presentation, shopping basket, and order forms can
be accessed as components of existing HTML based web sites.
Security
All sensitive data can be encrypted with SSL prior to transmission including
order information both during the customer ordering process and subsequently
during order processing. Multiple layers of login permissions allow a centralized
manager the ability to grant store level permissions to different developers
and merchants.
Online Help
Context sensitive help is available for each key field in the administrative
interface. Miva Corporation maintains an online users group with staff members
who answer questions.
Open
System
Because Miva Merchant source code is completely available and it uses a web
browser as its user interface, it is the most customizable solution on the
market today. The entire system is based on a standards oriented architecture
allowing for excellent integration with other software using industry standard
protocols and interfaces.
Site
Administrator Friendly
Miva Merchant requires no daily management or intervention from busy system
administrators. Installation takes less than a minute on any Miva Engine enabled
system with several automated installation scripts provided free by Miva Corp.
to Hosting Services and ISP's.
System
Requirements
Any Unix or Windows web server with the Miva Engine installed.
Online
Demo
Check out an online demo of the Miva Storefront, and Miva Admin.
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