PrestaShop announced the release of an important update to its free e-Commerce software as well as the unveiling of its newly redesigned Website, PrestaShop.com. With more than $100 billion in revenues in the U.S. in 2006, and with Europe and Asia on track for a 50% increase in year-on-year sales for 2007, e-Commerce is attracting increasing numbers of traditional brick-and-mortar business owners hoping to expand their online presence.
PrestaShop e-Commerce software v0.85 features improved English and French translations, database modeling, and usability, as well as a Chinese translation and new module versions for Paypal and Google Sitemap. Numerous bugs have also been repaired.
Some small- and medium-sized businesses cast a wary eye on open-source software, concerned that it can be difficult to use and not sophisticated enough to handle their business needs. However, the PrestaShop e-Commerce solution is as powerful as it is user-friendly. Feature for feature, PrestaShop is as robust as commercial e-Commerce software.
Bruno Lévêque, PrestaShop CEO commented: "We're creating an adaptable, full-featured 'turn-key' Web store that even novice computer users can employ and manage easily. And because PrestaShop is open-source, our developers and the enthusiastic PrestaShop user community team up to offer troubleshooting advice, added functionality, and regular bug fixes."
For users looking to get more out of their online businesses, PrestaShop also offers custom-built solutions by adapting PrestaShop software to their specific needs, such as unique functionality and attractive Web storefronts. PrestaShop can also host customer Websites on their servers, and help create additional visitor traffic with its Search Engine Optimization.
Futures: - Price reductions
- Gift vouchers
- Free-shipping minimums
- Text-message alerts
- Recommended accessories (cross-selling)
- The chance to order out-of-stock items
- Unlimited products
- Unlimited currencies
- Unlimited tax settings
- Unlimited shipping rates, zones, and destinations
- Unlimited languages
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