Major update to be released on March

Vladimir V. Tuporshin — February 11, 2008

We plan to release significantly updated version of Shop-Script PREMIUM at the end of March 2008.
New version will be named WebAsyst Shopping Cart because it will work as one of applications of WebAsyst Suite (a collection of services for group collaboration).

Currently WebAsyst Shopping Cart is already available as a hosted service (create a free account to test it). In March we will introduce downloadable version.

Here is a brief list of some advantages over Shop-Script PREMIUM:

  • Built-in WYSIWYG design editor for easy design customization (watch video tutorial) and smooth software update — no hassle with storefront design update
  • Full multi-lingual support — you will be able to enter and present product information in many languages simultaneously
  • Discount coupons feature
  • Add-to-cart widgets will allow you to integrate shopping cart feature into any website or blog
  • Add as many administrator users as you wish and customize access rights
  • User-friendly URLs for product and category pages
  • Optimized for databases with over 10000 products
  • Flash sales reports
  • Will work as one of WebAsyst applications — this means you will be able to install other WebAsyst applications directly into your installation and get powerful tools within your store backend (other WebAsyst modules provide tools for file storage and sharing, contact management, email marketing, project management, issue tracking and more).
  • Automated software update wizard
  • Many improvements in backend management interface and storefront

New version will require PHP 5.
Will not work on PHP 4 — since PHP 4 is no longer supported officially (see php.net), we switched to PHP 5 either.

We will offer all users of Shop-Script PRO and Shop-Script PREMIUM software packages free upgrades to WebAsyst Shopping Cart. Upgrade wizard will be included with the new version and will transfer all your data from Shop-Script database.
WebAsyst Shopping Cart price for first time buyers will remain $299 (as for Shop-Script PREMIUM).