Chapter 66. Shopping Cart Software/Services

When you're preparing to take your business online, I believe the first decision you should make is which software you'll be using to run your online enterprise. If you're selling many items (which is typical of an e-commerce site), then one of the most critical questions you must answer is which shopping cart application to use.

Everyone's requirements are different, so I can't tell you which one is best for your company—but these are well known and reputable, and that will give you a good starting point for your own research.

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