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06.06.2008 01:20:11
VirtueMart
Wolf

JOSTalk 3/4 Cup Award

JOSTalk Reviews: VirtueMart v1.0.16

Overall Score: 85 Of 100 (JOSTalk Recommended)

  • Type: Component Suite
  • Cost: Open Source-Free Download
  • Use: E-Commerce and Subscriptions Development
  • JOS Versions: 1.0.x Native and 1.5.x Native

Virtue Mart

VirtueMart is the most extensive Joomla native e-commerce shopping cart solution. With powers to both run in catalog and store mode, VM is a great tool, but not for the weak of heart. VM isn't easy to install and comes with many variances. The power is in its ability to create an extensive shop through much configuration and the installation can be tricky, but it is decently supported on the site through the forums. With many of the developers actually giving the feedback, you're sure to get quality assistance despite waiting a bit for it sometimes. There are many tools/extensions to use with VM, so make sure to get what you need, but be careful, there are so many toys, that you can often clutter a site with all of them. Have a purpose when you use VM.

NOTE: VM has an E-Commerce edition out for Joomla 1.5.3 and is a solid tool for building a complete website for e-commerce.

Level of Expertise To Start: Mid-Level

Base Scores:

  • Cost: Open Source/Free- 10 Points
  • Ease of Use: Tolerable- 6 Points (x2)
  • Installation: Moderate - 8 Points (x2)
  • Customization: High - 10 Points (x2)
  • Customer Service: Acceptable - 8 Points
  • Documentation: Downloadable-9 Points
  • Presentation: Highly Customizable - 10 Points

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Tags: Virtuemart | Joomla | Component


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