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		<title>Featured: Delifresh</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2011/10/featured-delifresh/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:51:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Bain</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[michaelbain has successfully completed a website and e-commerce project for delifresh. The striking design of the project was conceived and implemented by Rebellious (aka Anja). The delifresh online shop displays all their products, allows the visitor to build a basket of products to buy and allows the visitor to check out. Site visitors do not [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<fb:like href='http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2011/10/featured-delifresh/' send='false' layout='box_count' show_faces='true' width='450' height='65' action='like' colorscheme='light' font='lucida+grande'></fb:like><div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;float: left; margin-right: 10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2011/10/featured-delifresh/"></g:plusone></div><p><strong>michaelbain</strong> has successfully completed a website and e-commerce project for <a href="http://www.delifresh.co.za/" target="_blank">delifresh</a>.</p>
<p>The striking design of the project was conceived and implemented by <a href="http://www.rebellious.co.za/" target="_blank">Rebellious</a> (aka <a href="http://www.anja.co.za" target="_blank">Anja</a>).</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.delifresh.co.za" target="_blank">delifresh</a> online shop displays all their products, allows the visitor to build a basket of products to buy and allows the visitor to check out. Site visitors do not need to be logged in to shop (but if they do register their details are remembered on future purchases) and can choose to pay later by EFT or in real-time with a credit card.</p>
<p>Built on the popular <a href="http://www.wordpress.org" target="_blank">WordPress</a> platform and also utilising the <a href="http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2010/07/plugin-vcs-payment-module-for-wp-e-commerce/" rel="bookmark">VCS payment module for WP e-Commerce</a> plugin,  the site owner can manage all aspects of the e-commerce solution through an admin interface.</p>
<p>The site also sends invoices to buyers on confirmation of payment, purchase orders to each supplier involved in the basket of goods and a waybill to the courier. The whole process is automated.</p>
<p>Meet Wendy and Stefan:  <a href="http://www.delifresh.co.za/about/" target="_blank">http://www.delifresh.co.za/about/</a></p>
<p>Why don&#8217;t you pop in and have a look at all the delectable deli products.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.michaelbain.co.za/contact" target="_blank">Contact <strong>michaelbain</strong></a> for your e-commerce requirements</p>
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		<title>Featured: Equigifts</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2011/08/featured-equigifts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:42:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Bain</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[michaelbain has successfully completed a website and e-commerce project for Equigifts. The site displays all the Equigifts products, allows the visitor to build a basket of products to buy and allows the visitor to check out and send their order to Equigifts. Built on the popular WordPress platform, the site owner can manage all aspects [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<fb:like href='http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2011/08/featured-equigifts/' send='false' layout='box_count' show_faces='true' width='450' height='65' action='like' colorscheme='light' font='lucida+grande'></fb:like><div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;float: left; margin-right: 10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2011/08/featured-equigifts/"></g:plusone></div><p><strong>michaelbain</strong> has successfully completed a website and e-commerce project for <a href="http://www.equigifts.co.za" target="_blank">Equigifts</a>.</p>
<p>The site displays all the <a href="http://www.equigifts.co.za" target="_blank">Equigifts</a> products, allows the visitor to build a basket of products to buy and allows the visitor to check out and send their order to <a href="http://www.equigifts.co.za" target="_blank">Equigifts</a>.</p>
<p>Built on the popular <a href="http://www.wordpress.org" target="_blank">WordPress</a> platform, the site owner can manage all aspects of the e-commerce solution through an admin interface and can mamange products, images, sales, discounts and the like from this interface.</p>
<p>As per the Equigifts website:</p>
<blockquote><p>EQUIGIFTS was started by my love and passion for horses and the associated sports that revolve around the Horse Industry in general. I started the company in the middle of 2001, and it began with the idea for a friend’s birthday gift. The demands for the varied gifts that i had made and sourced snowballed and culminated into what is currently known today as “EQUIGIFTS”.</p>
<p>We aim to service the entire equestrian industry, whether it be Show Jumping, Polo, Dressage, Cross Country, Showing or any other equestrian affiliated event. We carry an exceptional range for all age groups. Our products are varied in colour, shape, design and style!</p></blockquote>
<p>Thank you <a href="http://www.pixelmagic.co.za" target="_blank">pixelmagic</a>, for the site theme and design.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.michaelbain.co.za/contact" target="_blank">Contact <strong>michaelbain</strong></a> for your e-commerce requirements</p>
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		<title>Featured: DarkCarnival Store</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2011/05/featured-darkcarnival-online-store/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 10:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Bain</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[michaelbain in conjunction with pixelmagic is proud to launch the DarkCarnival Online Store. The store is part of phase 2 of the www.darkcarnival.co.za project. We have provided DarkCarnival with a full-on interactive shopping experience for their customers and a acomplete self-managed store management system for the website administrators to manage the store with. The project [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<fb:like href='http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2011/05/featured-darkcarnival-online-store/' send='false' layout='box_count' show_faces='true' width='450' height='65' action='like' colorscheme='light' font='lucida+grande'></fb:like><div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;float: left; margin-right: 10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2011/05/featured-darkcarnival-online-store/"></g:plusone></div><p><strong>michaelbain</strong> in conjunction with <a href="http://www.pixelmagic.co.za" target="_blank">pixelmagic</a> is proud to launch the <a href="http://www.darkcarnival.co.za/" target="_blank">DarkCarnival Online Store</a>.</p>
<p>The store is part of <strong>phase 2</strong> of the <a href="http://www.darkcarnival.co.za" target="_blank">www.darkcarnival.co.za</a> project.</p>
<p>We have provided <a href="http://www.darkcarnival.co.za" target="_blank">DarkCarnival</a> with a full-on interactive shopping experience for their customers and a acomplete self-managed store management system for the website administrators to manage the store with.</p>
<p><span id="more-444"></span><strong> </strong></p>
<p>The project was developed by <strong>michaelbain</strong> using PHP, MySQL and the stable and secure <a href="http://www.wordpress.org" target="_blank">WordPress</a> platform with custom developed plug-ins, widgets and theme functions.</p>
<p>Theme design and implementation by <a href="http://www.pixelmagic.co.za/" target="_blank">pixelmagic</a>.</p>
<p>Secure credit card transactions by <a href="http://www.vcs.co.za" target="_blank">Virtual Card Services</a>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>The user shopping experience features include:</strong></p>
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<li>Browse products, with different listing views</li>
<li>Search product</li>
<li>Browse products by categories</li>
<li>Share to facebook and other social media</li>
<li>Featured slider</li>
<li>Shopping cart</li>
<li>Checkout as guest</li>
<li>Registation and checkout to remember details for future purchases</li>
<li>Product detail pages</li>
<li>Product detail image zoom</li>
<li>Related product to the one being viewed</li>
<li>Discount coupons</li>
<li>2 payment methods: Online by credit card or offline by EFT</li>
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<p><strong>The shop administration features include:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Product management</li>
<li>Order management</li>
<li>Shipping cost management</li>
<li>Payment method management</li>
<li>VAT calculation and management: caters for VATable and non-VATable products</li>
<li>Coupon management</li>
<li>Multiple product image management</li>
<li>Variation management (weight, colour, size etc. with different prices for each variation)</li>
<li>Blogging management for writing articles about products</li>
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<p>&#8220;Dark Carnival Retail CC is a South African company committed to providing its customers access to the latest Comic Books, Graphic Novels, Collectables and related merchandise from around the world.</p>
<p>We, at Dark Carnival, aim to provide our customers the most recent and up to date information and products relating to the Comic World through our easy to use website. We also offer various delivery options at very affordable rates to help you receive your products in the shortest space of time.&#8221;</p>
<p>For more on <a href="http://www.darkcarnival.co.za" target="_blank">DarkCarnival</a>, visit <a href="http://www.darkcarnival.co.za" target="_blank">http://www.darkcarnival.co.za</a></p>
<p>For your website and online store requirements, <a href="http://www.michaelbain.co.za/contact">contact <strong>michaelbain</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Featured: Neigh-Bours shop</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2010/06/featured-neigh-bours-shop/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:50:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Bain</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[michaelbain has completed yet another e-commerce project. This time for the Neigh-Bours website. The Neigh-Bours shop features a categorised browsable electronic shop to registered members, with a shopping cart and checkout with EFT payments. Visit the Neigh-Bours shop to get your Neigh-Bours branded items.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<fb:like href='http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2010/06/featured-neigh-bours-shop/' send='false' layout='box_count' show_faces='true' width='450' height='65' action='like' colorscheme='light' font='lucida+grande'></fb:like><div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;float: left; margin-right: 10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2010/06/featured-neigh-bours-shop/"></g:plusone></div><p><strong>michaelbain</strong> has completed yet another e-commerce project. This time for the <a href="http://www.neigh-bours.co.za" target="_self">Neigh-Bours</a> website.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.neigh-bours.co.za" target="_blank">Neigh-Bours</a> shop features a categorised browsable electronic shop to registered members, with a shopping cart and checkout with EFT payments.</p>
<p>Visit the <a href="http://www.neigh-bours.co.za" target="_blank">Neigh-Bours</a> shop to get your Neigh-Bours branded items.</p>
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		<title>Featured: EqualZeal online store</title>
		<link>http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2009/10/featured-equalzeal-online-store/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:59:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Bain</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[michaelbain successfully coded and implemented a complete online store cataloque, shopping cart and checkout solution for http://www.equalzeal.co.za. Visual design assistance by pixelmagic. http://www.equalzeal.co.za runs on e107 and this is a custom PHP and MySQL solution. Some very exciting and advanced features were included &#8230;. Shop The shop is only available to registered users. Products are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<fb:like href='http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2009/10/featured-equalzeal-online-store/' send='false' layout='box_count' show_faces='true' width='450' height='65' action='like' colorscheme='light' font='lucida+grande'></fb:like><div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;float: left; margin-right: 10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.michaelbain.co.za/2009/10/featured-equalzeal-online-store/"></g:plusone></div><p><strong>michaelbain</strong> successfully coded and implemented a complete online store cataloque, shopping cart and checkout solution for <a href="http://www.equalzeal.co.za" target="_blank">http://www.equalzeal.co.za</a>.</p>
<p>Visual design assistance by <a href="http://www.pixelmagic.co.za" target="_blank">pixelmagic</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.equalzeal.co.za/" target="_blank">http://www.equalzeal.co.za</a> runs on e107 and this is a custom PHP and MySQL solution.</p>
<p>Some very exciting and advanced features were included &#8230;.</p>
<p><span id="more-166"></span><strong>Shop<br />
</strong>The shop is only available to registered users. Products are displayed based on the user class/type. Prices are displayed based on the type of user as well. From the shop, users can add items to their cart, or browse the shop by product categories tailored to their user type.</p>
<p><strong>Cart<br />
</strong>The cart support the following functionality:</p>
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<li>The cart is available to the user between browser sessions and is saved for them in the database</li>
<li>The cart looks up the latest prices, if prices have changed since the user added the item to the cart</li>
<li>The cart allows for the removal (on an item basis) of items</li>
<li>The cart allows for grid editing of item quantities</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Checkout<br />
</strong>The user can check out and choose to pay offline (in which case an order form is mailed to EqualZeal and the client copied). This order is then marked as &#8220;To be billed before shipment&#8221;. The cart is then also cleared.</p>
<p>The user can check out and pay by credit card. If credit card payment is successfull, an order form is mailed to EqualZeal and the client copied. This order is then marked as &#8220;PAID&#8221;. The cart is then also cleared. If the online payment is unsuccessfull, the cart is retained and the buyer can check out again and pay offline, or try online payment with a different credit card.</p>
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