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1.3.5 Rumors!!!
2007-03-26 15:15:00 v1.3.5, late summer 2007What is "possibly" in the next release?-Statistics-RMA-Loyalty Points/Reward Points-Promotions module-Site Access (block by ip, email, username)-Improved SEO-New products listings-Related Articles-Related Categories-CSS/XHTML Skins (2-3 skins)-Update to windows upgrader programNone of this is definite but its what the rumor mill has heard.Happy carting!! More About: Rumors , Mors
CS-Cart Admin Skin
2007-03-26 15:11:00 From a fellow Cs-carter.http://design.beytar.com/blog/? p=8cs-cart 1.3.4sp2 stable and 1.3.4sp3 beta * Clean design * Readability * Cool IconsFiles: * admin/ * admin/styles.css * admin/images/ * admin/images/(all_images)?that?s all. 1.3.4sp3 version?Yes, but it?s beta.Old version?Yes, it?s working.Please visit for download and screenshot: http://design.beytar.com/blog/?p=8(tar.gz - 92.4kb and .zip - 111kb files) More About: Skin , Admin , Cart
CSS Skin Update
2007-01-25 01:48:00 As of today, CS-Cart has completed a good portion of their Default Blue skin using CSS/Xhtml. There are approx. 40 tpl files left to go. (over 180 tpl's in a skin).This new skin will become the default installed skin for CS-Cart v 1.3.5 when that is released. More About: Skin , Update
Holiday updates..
2006-12-14 16:07:00 So its been a few weeks since we have updated the blog, everyone is busy with shopping, family etc.Just a few updates from the CS rumor mill. Here is what I heard:CS-Cart is working on a new homepage and design for cs-cart.comNew FAQ's for CS-CartUpdate d/New manualsUpdated helpdesk features at CS-Cart.comUpdated version of Store ManagerReseller ProgramAnd here is what I heard is coming down the road in future releases of their software:Reward Points systemHelpdeskRMACSS/XHTML compliant SkinGift CertificatesStay tuned.....and happy holidays More About: Holiday , Updates
1.3.4 SP2 Released
2006-12-05 21:39:00 SP2 for 1.3.4 has been released , as well as, store manager v1.1Unfortunately their is an issue with CS server and the site is unavailable. More About: Released , Release , Lease , Ease
Image Gallery Module, in beta
2006-11-28 15:02:00 With the help of CS coders, I have been working on an integrated Image Gallery module, which started out as a customization for a client.CS has graciously given me their code so that I may create a zip file with install instructions and release this freely.It currently is being beta tested in house by CS mods for feedback.Be on the lookout for the new module soon. More About: Beta , Module
Interview with CS-Cart CEO, Vladimir V. Kalynyak
2006-11-10 16:42:00 I had a chance to recently talk with Vladimir and ask him a few questions. He was extremely busy getting release 1.3.4 out the door, but took a few minutes to answer some questions. Thanks Vlad.Vladimir V. KalynyakCEO, CS-Cart .com1. How did CS-Cart come about? CS-Cart was started when its founders (3 of us) decided to leave our current employer and make own shopping cart. It was about 2 years ago and in just six months, we released our first CS-Cart v1.0 (August 2, 2006). From that point CS-Cart was born.2. Where is CS-Cart located?CS-Cart office is located in Ulianvosk City, Russia.3. How many employees does CS-Cart have? At the moment there are more than 20 professionals work in CS-Cart and this number continues to grow each month.4. Where do you see CS-Cart going in the future? Future goals? Reseller programs, better customer support, newer versions with updated features. I however cannot list all our future plans, but we will stay focused on e-commerce.5. How many licenses ar... More About: Interview , View
Newest Products & Testimonials Modules - FREE
2006-11-08 21:46:00 Modules:Test imonial s v1.0Newest Products v1.01 Modules have been tested on v1.3.4 of CS-Cart. Thanks to Snorocket and Compernicus for all their work on these FREE mods.Please make a full backup of your database and files before installing these. More About: Free , Testimonials
CS Rating Icons
2006-11-06 20:10:00 In honor of the release of v1.3.4, we have released a few freebie icon sets for Ratings within CS-Cart.They are all available in a zip file with a readme.txt for installation, as well as, a layer .psd (photoshop) file so that you make edit them if you like.Here are the icon packs.Hearts -Mac - Orb - Star - Enjoy! More About: Icons , Cons
Price increase
2006-11-06 16:39:00 In response to the latest release v 1.3.4 and a whole list of new features, cs-cart.com has updated their initial license price to $195.00 USD. This is inline with other shopping cart software packages of similar functionality.Look for the new release sometime TODAY! More About: Price , Ease
Livehelp Beta Info!
2006-11-03 15:48:00 Just picked up the latest scoop on the Live help system in CS-Cart. We all saw the tabs labeled "livehelp" in the admin module settings.Well here is a list of what the beta will include in the live release of 1.3.4. 100% AJAX based.Windows/Unix Operator ModuleWeb Admin Panel integrated into CS adminChat history can be viewed at anytime by operator or administratorSmarty templates for easy customizationIncluded in CS-Cart package at NO additional charge.Here is the first screenshot of the livehelp system in use. More About: Beta , Info , Help
Facelift
2006-11-02 05:18:00 CS-Cart blog has just had a facelift. The other design was "nice" but wasn't ideal for providing information in a readable format.We have added some space for new features coming soon. We will be posting up some new FREE cs-cart modules, and will make those available via zip files.We have also recruited a few other "authors", cs modders, coders, geeks, to help us post some more tips/tricks for CS at a faster pace than previously.I am working on getting some interviews with some CS Cart staffers, to get a sense of what CS-Cart is all about. Stay tuned for those. More About: Facelift , Face , Lift
1.3.4 RC 4 Released tomorrow
2006-10-23 22:14:00 The final RC of 1.3.4 will be released tomorrow (unless there is a showstopper).This will be the final RC release before 1.3.4 goes live.It will include all bug fixes up to this point, as well as the release of a NEW SKIN with multiple color schemes. More About: Released , Release , Tomorrow , Lease , Ease
1.3.4 RC3 Released tomorrow
2006-10-17 15:34:00 CS has informed me that 1.3.4 RC will be released tomorrow!The big news is that the Product Configurator will be included for all to test.This allows the store to sell a step build product, like a computer, selecting case, motherboard, cpu, etc, in a formalized step process.that is all for now... More About: Released , Release , Tomorrow , Lease , Ease
Checkout Steps...Addressed with Development
2006-10-16 16:13:00 I have taken the task of addressing the checkout steps in cs-cart with their development staff. As we all can see the steps are slighty out of the norm in terms process flow.Customers have to login or create an account before they can see shipping, which many customers dont want to do. Cs has agreed this process is wrong and are going to investigate changing the checkout process to be in line with all the major shopping carts on the net.I will keep everyone informed of the status, but it is highly unlikely this will make it in 1.3.4. More About: Development , Check , Esse , Step , Address
1.3.4 RC2 released Wednesday
2006-10-10 14:32:00 The release client 2 of CS-Cart 1.3.4 has been slated for release tomorrow, with an up to date list of bug fixes and some improvements based on client feedback.Not included are the product configurator and the new skin template, which will be released later. More About: Released , Release , Wednesday , Lease , Ease
CS Cart 1.3.4 RC1
2006-10-03 20:27:00 well its here and I see even more features that were not listed.They areMaxmind Anti FraudQuickbooks IntegrationIm still looking around after the install. There are no new skins *yet*! I have been informed they are working on a new skin with several color variations.Looking GOOD, CS! More About: Cart
1.3.4 RC1 released tomorrow
2006-10-02 17:35:00 CS Cart version 1.3.4 RC1 will be released tomorrow.Included in the release are:SEO UrlsFeature ComparisonGift RegistryAffliate ModuleProduct Configurator (under dev)Payment SurchargeExtendable list of order statusesDiscussion module(comments for orders, categories, products, news, topics and pages)Extendable customer profile fieldsTax exemptFree shipping for productand other improvements. I hope everyone will download it and give it a good testing out, to flush out any bugs and make this a rockin' CART! More About: Released , Release , Tomorrow , Lease , Ease
Template Debugger
2006-10-02 15:37:00 .flickr-photo { }.flickr-frame { float: center; text-align: center; margin-right: 15px; margin-bottom: 15px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } debugger_on,originally uploaded by cs.cart. The template debugger is a valuable resource for troubleshooting and customizing your CS Cart templates. It's very simple to use and to learn the variable naming structure of CS-Cart.By logging into your admin panel, and clicking on Settings, in the top right menu , under Administration. You will see a list of settings, the 3rd one down is to turn on the Debug ging Console.Once the debugger is on, you must ALLOW pop-ups from your site, as on every page you load a pop up window appears and will give you in detail, every .tpl file included, as well as, every smarty variable name available for use on that page. More About: Plat , Template , Late , Bugg
Flickr
2006-10-02 15:36:00 This is a test post from , a fancy photo sharing thing. More About: Flickr , Flick
Downloads
2001-01-01 20:28:00 Icon packs:Hearts -Mac - Orb - Star - Modules:Testimonials v1.0Newest Products v1.01Modules have been tested on v1.3.4 of CS-Cart. Thanks to Snorocket and Compernicus for all their work on these FREE mods. More About: Downloads , Down , Load
Interviews
2001-01-01 16:44:00 November 10th, 2006 - Vladimir V. Kalynyak (CEO)I had a chance to recently talk with Vladimir and ask him a few questions. He was extremely busy getting release 1.3.4 out the door, but took a few minutes to answer some questions. Thanks Vlad.Vladimir V. KalynyakCEO, CS-Cart.com1. How did CS-Cart come about? CS-Cart was started when its founders (3 of us) decided to leave our current employer and make own shopping cart. It was about 2 years ago and in just six months, we released our first CS-Cart v1.0 (August 2, 2006). From that point CS-Cart was born.2. Where is CS-Cart located?CS-Cart office is located in Ulianvosk City, Russia.3. How many employees does CS-Cart have? At the moment there are more than 20 professionals work in CS-Cart and this number continues to grow each month.4. Where do you see CS-Cart going in the future? Future goals? Reseller programs, better customer support, newer versions with updated features. I however cannot list all our future plans, but we will stay... More About: Interviews , View |
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