iServer Electronic Commerce Components
In order to conduct electronic commerce on the Internet you will need software that provides a secure environment, a shopping cart system, and transaction processing. We have compiled a list of software that offers our Virtual Server Administrators options in each of these areas. These programs were all developed by third parties. Though our Technical Support Staff will offer you assistance in installing these software packages, questions regarding general use and problems encountered should be directed to the software authors.

Each of the e-commerce components is accompanied by a large amount of documentation which you should review and understand if you expect to fully utilize the power of these components. Some of the e-commerce components have license agreements that you should make yourself familiar with and agree to. Furthermore, some components require a small setup fee (which is indicated when appropriate).

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Description
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Secure Sockets
Layer (SSL) and
Certificates
You can provide encrypted web server sessions for your clients by using the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). With SSL, your customers will feel confident sending you their credit card information online because they know it will be a secure encrypted transaction. You should also use a Digital Certificate in conjunction with SSL for authentication purposes.

Resources Compare each storefront creation package side by side
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Description
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ShopZone
ShopZone allows you to develop comprehensive, robust and secure on-line stores using its graphic templates, WYSIWYG developer tool, and database support.
Web
Business
Builder
Web Business Builder allows you to easily create an on-line store selling your products and services on the web. A step-by-step multimedia tutorial guides you through the process of creating your own site. In just five easy steps, even a beginner can assemble an online store that will professionally conduct secure transactions.
Miva
Merchant
Storefront creation software from Miva Corporation. Using Miva Merchant, merchants can build and maintain their e-catalogs without any programming knowledge. Features of the Miva Merchant system include catalog navigation, catalog-wide searching, shopping basket, accounting reports, and much more.
ShopSite
Storefront creation software from ICentral. ShopSite software is an online store creation system that allows merchants to build and maintain catalogs of products to sell on the Internet. ShopSite includes tools for site creation and management, sales and traffic statistics, secure encrypted transactions, and online order fulfillment.
SoftCart
Storefront creation software from Mercantec. SoftCart makes taking orders over the Web stable, secure, and hassle-free for your business. SoftCart is a "virtual shopping environment" that allows you to add commerce to an existing Web site or build a virtual store from scratch.

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CyberCash
If you are interested in creating sites with the capability to charge credit cards on-line, then you will be happy to know that the iServer Virtual Server System supports the CyberCash™ merchant system. In addition to supporting CyberCash™, In most cases, you will also want to use the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption technology and a Digital Certificate in conjunction with CyberCash™ if you wish to have a successful online site that conducts electronic commerce.
AuthorizeNet
iServer has negotiated an exclusive service and pricing agreement with NETSolutions International to provide our customers with a simple, real-time transaction processing solution: AuthorizeNet™. AuthorizeNet™ will allow you to automatically accept, authorize, and process credit cards and check orders directly from your web site.