Overview
Miva Merchant
is a browser based Storefront and Catalog development tool that integrates
cataloging, product maintenance, category management, shopping basket,
order and credit card processing. Multiple stores can be maintained by
one central administrator or specific store functions can be delegated
to sub-administrators. The software is organized as a series of modules
that can be field upgraded to provide new functionality without any changes
to the core system. Developers can use the browser based interface to build
stores or can get "under the hood" with complete access to the underlying
source codes written in XML based Miva Script. Merchants manage their stores
with a user friendly browser based interface..
Quick Feature Summary
Batch and archival
management of orders
Email notification
of orders
Advanced dynamic
whitespace compression
Quick installation
and auto data file setup
"Buy One Now"
button can be added to any web page
Database driven,
modular architecture
Mall administrator
can setup multiple stores
Automatic import
of KoolCat data files
Context sensitive
online help
File upload of
images and products
Interface to other
applications.
Online Credit
card authorization
Cross Platform:
8 Unixes, Windows NT, Win 95, Win 98, XP
Fully Scriptable,
XML compatible source code included.
Nestable hierarchal
categories
Link into catalog
from any web page
Extensive boolean
product searching
Upsell based on
basket contents scoring
SSL integration
for ordering and reporting
Automatic
shopping basket maintenance
Unlimited look
and feel control
API based replaceable
modules
Detailed product
attribute configuration
Multiple and unlimited
fulfillment options
Multiple and unlimited
sales tax setup
Multiple and unlimited
shipping methods
Multiple ways
to find products for editing
Automatic online
UPS shipping calculations
Configurable currency
layout
Virtual Domain
or Dedicated Domain
Because Miva Merchant
runs on top of the Miva Engine, it is ideal for either virtual domain or
dedicated domain implementations. The Miva Engine takes care of all of
the details of virtual domain management allowing Miva Merchant to run
identically in either environment.
Database Management
Thousands of categories
and products can be maintained in Miva Merchant without sacrificing performance.
The database architecture of the system provides for instant organization
and fast product search while maintaining complete compatability with other
systems. You can use dozens of different database management tool to access
Miva Merchant xBase compatible data files.
Cross Platform
All application
and database files used by Miva Merchant are 100% cross platform and need
no conversion to work with over seven different Unix platforms and Microsoft
Windows 95/98/NT. Developers and merchants can protect their investment
in catalog development if they have to switch to a different architecture.
Also, Miva Merchant can be used with Miva Mia, the free personal version
of the Miva Engine, providing a complete offline development environment.
Modular Architecture
The architecture
of Miva Merchant
is specifically
designed so that
developers and
aftermarket
venders can implement
their own
customized modules
around a
common API. Once
a module is
developed, push
button
registration automatically
integrates it
into the main Miva
Merchant system.
Modules can be developed for
the following sub-systems:
Fulfillment
User Interface
Shipping
Payment
Currency
Sales Tax
Batch Reporting
Existing Site Integration
Developers who
have already built sites in HTML can simply hyperlink directly into
the Miva Merchant
system. All of the Storefront functionality such as product
lookup, category
presentation, shopping basket, and order forms can be accessedas components
of existing HTML based web sites.
Security
All sensitive
data can be encrypted with SSL prior to transmission including order information
both during the customer ordering process and subsequently during order
processing. Multiple layers of login permissions allow a centralized manager
the ability to grant store level permissions to different developers and
merchants.
Online Help
Context sensitive
help is available for each key field in the administrative interface. Miva
Corporation maintains an online users group with staff members who answer
questions.
Open System
Because Miva Merchant
source code is completely available and it uses a web browser as its user
interface, it is the most customizable solution on the market today. The
entire system is based on a standards oriented architecture allowing for
excellent integration with other software using industry standard protocols
and interfaces.
Site Administrator
Friendly
Miva Merchant
requires no daily management or intervention from busy system administrators.
Installation takes less than a minute on any Miva Engine enabled system
with several automated installation scripts provided free by Miva Corp.
to Hosting Services and ISP's.
System Requirements
Any Unix or Windows
web server with the Miva Engine installed. |