E-Commerce Solutions

How do I sell stuff online?
There are hundreds of different ways to implement e-commerce solutions on web sites. The first question to ask yourself is can I use out of the box shopping cart software programs or do I need a custom shopping cart solution? Out of the box software will be more affordable but customization is limited. A customized solution gives you total freedom but is more expensive.

Shopping Cart Software
We implement the Comdev shopping cart application for affordable e-commerce solutions. Comdev shopping cart software costs around $100. IDP charges for installation and integration of the software. Costs vary depending on the project. If you already have a web site and you simply need to add a shopping cart, you could expect to pay $700-$1,200 for installation and integration.

The Comdev shopping cart works with an SQL database where you store your products, prices, catalog images, and customer data. An administrator interface is included that you can log into and upload data into the database. The admin interface is web based and can be accessed from any networked computer. You do not have to install software locally to administer the site.

Custom Shopping Carts
Many businesses prefer custom shopping cart solutions because they have very specific specifications for their e-commerce web site. Sometimes the design requirements require a custom solution. Or the products being sold may not "fit" within the traditional shopping cart model. Or the calculations that need to take place on the ordering page are too complex for pre-made software. The advantage of building a custom shopping cart is that you can tell us exactly how you want it to work and we will program it to your specifications.

Prices for custom e-commerce solutions vary depending on the project. You could expect to pay $3,000 - $6,000 for a custom shopping cart depending on the project specifications.