Features

W3C Standards Compliant

CactuShop's default template and the code created by all front end pages is designed to adhere to the W3C's recommended XHTML specification. The placement and appearance of almost every page element can be controlled thanks to the extensive CSS implementation. CactuShop's skinning system means graphic designers can work on the look and feel without touching any ASP files.

Product Options

Multiple product options per item such as size, colour, style, etc. are possible. You can also turn these options into specific combinations and track stock of each separately.

Multiple Language Capability

Database driven for easy editing and changes online; supports individual skins for each language.

Multiple Currencies

You can customize each one separately, so users can see each displayed in its preferred form, for example £ 5.20 (with space), $4.60 (no space), 7,30 Kr (symbol after amount and comma as decimal separator) or ¥165 (no decimal fractions). A real-time exchange rate update facility is available as part of support coverage.

Search Engine Friendly URLs PRO*

Replaces Google-unfriendly parameterized URLs with friendly hierarchical ones without requiring any components installed. You just need to be able to set the custom 404 page for your site.

Search Engine Extras

Google Sitemaps support and static page generator (a useful stone age alternative to Search Engine Friendly URLs).

Quantity Discounts PRO*

Bulk pricing for 2+, 5+, 10+ etc. - you can define the break points and number of bands

Promotions PRO*

'Buy one get one free', 'Buy X get Y% off', 'Buy 2X get Y for free', etc.

Customer Groups PRO*

Create customer groups such as 'reseller' and 'valued customers', then restrict access to certain categories of products to a specified group only or give these customer groups a percentage discount.

Configurable Tax and Shipping

You can choose prices including or excluding tax, tax displayed or hidden until checkout, US state tax, EU VAT support, tax exemption for overseas/out-of-state customers and base shipping charges on UPS real time quotes or the built-in CactuShop banded shipping system.

Saved Baskets, Wishlists and Speedorder

Save a basket to your account or during checkout and reload it whenever you need it. Set up wishlists for others to purchase items for you. Enter item codes of products from a printed catalogue or other source and add them straight to your basket.

Customer Reviews

Configurable to allow anyone to post, only customers or only those who have bought the item they wish to review. You can also require reviews to be approved before going live.

Product Attributes PRO*

Create new attributes such as ISBN (for books), author, manufacturer, etc. and choose whether these are searchable and can appear as options on the search form too.

Also featuring:

  • Affiliate system to track clicks and sales via affiliates
  • 'My Account' section to review order history and other account info
  • Support for downloadable items including time limiting and manual approval option
  • EU VAT number format check
  • Opt-in verified mailing list manager
  • Enquiry feature (with option to attach cart details)
  • Cross-selling 'people who bought this also bought' and manually configured 'related items' as well as 'try these categories'
  • Sophisticated search based on keywords and categories; can search custom-defined attributes such as ISBN (Pro version only)
  • Search results displayed in plain text format or using the category and product display options
  • Highlight search terms in results
  • Back end global search box finds customers, orders, config settings and site text matching terms
  • Back end 'to do' list automatically keeps track of tasks that need attention
  • Admin logs keeps track of changes
  • Markup tool - easily modify prices on all items matching the criteria you specify
  • Back end affiliate and product statistics
  • Fixed price or % coupons that properly account for tax
  • Customizable CSV export generator; allows customizable CSV exports to be created, stored and run without hacking scripts
  • Skinned HTML invoice/receipt in back end and customer account section for printing/saving
  • Free Data Tool for importing data, upsizing from prior versions, transitioning between MS Access, MS SQL and MySQL (for Windows)
  • Optional display of stock level, weight and RRP ('recommended retail price' - list price)
  • Backlinks from basket to individual versions
  • Product and category display options: multi-column, extended, normal
  • Add extra text pages with basic CMS functionality
  • Edit most page and email text through the back end system; no script hacking required

Payment Gateways

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2Checkout v2 system

Use promo code 'CACTUSHOPFREE' and the $49 fee will be waived!

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AuthorizeNet SIM
AuthorizeNet AIM

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Barclays ePDQ

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DIBS


Google Checkout

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Netbanx

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Paypal Instant Payment Notification
Paypal PayFlow Pro (formerly VeriSign)
Paypal PayFlow Link (formerly VeriSign)

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(Formerly SecPay Premium)

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Realex Pay and Shop

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(fomerly "Protx")
Sage Pay VSP Form (Protocol 2.23)
Sage Pay VSP Direct with 3D Secure

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Secure Trading ST Payment Pages

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VelocityPay Hosted Pages
VelocityPay Direct Connection

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WorldPay WorldDirect: Select Junior




Other Payment Methods

Cactusoft Encrypted Mail
(optional add-on)

Payment by purchase order or offline payment (cheque, fax card details, etc.)




Shipping

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Real Time rates quote from UPS

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Banded system based on weight or price, region and shipping method.




Database Platform

MS Access, MS SQL 7/2000/2005, MySQL (Windows)

System requirements »
PRO*  Pro version only

 

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