Upgrading to StoreFront 6
The following guide should assist you in evaluating and planning for an upgrade to
StoreFront 6.0. This guide includes: an overview of the benefits of upgrading to
StoreFront 6.0, a list of new features, information on system requirements and .NET
Framework setup, and a list of resources to assist with the site upgrade process.
Benefits
Added Flexibility with .NET
StoreFront 6.0 is built on the powerful Microsoft .NET platform, delivering a range of new
and enhanced technologies for business productivity. The .NET architecture offers a framework
for the development of robust, extensible Web applications, enabling StoreFront users to build
high-performance sites with improved interoperability, scalability and reliability.
More Ways to Drive Sales
StoreFront 6.0 makes it even easier for merchants to market and sell their products online.
A range of integrated features help merchants expand revenue opportunities without an additional
investment. With instant download delivery, for instance, “soft” goods like content, music,
software, and graphics can be made available for download following purchase.
Merchants can establish their own set of rules and policies related to downloads.
Other e-commerce solutions typically require a costly add-on for this type of functionality.
StoreFront 6.0 also includes fields for customer-defined attributes, enabling merchants
to add value to their products with expanded options for personalization.
StoreFront 6.0 offers the capability to suggest related items for purchase, pointing
shoppers to complementary products such as batteries for the CD player in their shopping cart.
Additional opportunities for increased product promotion include support for coupons and gift
certificates, HTML e-mail offers and complete integration with online auctions and popular
shopping portals such as DealTime.
Simplified Store Management
StoreFront 6.0 includes a simple, intuitive user interface for merchants to centrally manage
all aspects of their Web store directly online. An advanced product import tool simplifies
and speeds the process of adding and updating products to a StoreFront site.
Centralized inventory and order fulfillment tracking ensures that merchants’ business
operations are fully up-to-date, making it easy to keep track of availability, support
backorders, and more. StoreFront 6.0 also features improved shipment utilities, including
online shipment tracking, automated drop shipping and enhanced fraud protection.
A range of custom and built-in reports are available to consistently review sales levels and other activity.
A Superior Shopping Experience
With StoreFront 6.0, merchants can create online stores that cater to shoppers’ exact needs,
enhancing the end-user experience. The StoreFront design offers a seamless, integrated look for
shoppers, from home page to checkout. Live help is available at any time for instant online support.
Customers can set up personalized accounts with online address books, multiple ship-to addresses,
wish lists, and more. Gift wrapping and gift messages can be added to any purchase.
StoreFront 6.0 also features running order totals, flexible search options, online shipment
tracking and more.
What's New
StoreFront 6.0 is Filled with Features to Help Both Developers and Merchants Make More
Money and Add to Shopper Satisfaction.
Easier For Developers to Design and Build
Built on .Net technology, Product Import, Catalog and Product Page Templates, Developer APIs,
Built-in Integration with More Merchant Accounts/Gateways, Visual Studio Project**,
Simple Licensing Policy, Includes Web Based Merchant Tools.
Easier For Merchants to Sell and Manage
Merchandising: Integrated Download Delivery*, Customer Defined Attributes, Related Items;
Marketing: Customer Specific Pricing*, Enhanced Coupons, HTML E-Mails, Shipment Tracking,
Publish Products to Auctions and Marketplaces, Volume Pricing*; Management: Enhanced Fraud
Protection, Automated Drop Shipping*, 3rd Tax Tier, Order Fulfillment
Easier For Customers to Shop and Buy
Running Cart Total, Simple Search, Real-Time e-Check Processing, Customer Address Book,
Weight Sensitive Product Attributes, Wish Lists*, Gift Wrap with Messages, Gift Certificates,
Multiple Shipping Addresses
* AE and XE ONLY, ** XE ONLY
Step By Step Upgrade Guide
|