Effortless Ecommerce

Effortless E-Commerce with PHP and MySQL

In this comprehensive guide to creating e-commerce website using PHP and MySQL, renowned author Larry Ullman walks you through every step—designing the visual interface, creating the database, presenting content, generating an online catalog, managing the shopping cart, handling the order and the payment process, and fulfilling the order—always with security and best practices emphasized along the way. Even if you’re an experienced web developer, you’re guaranteed to learn something new. The book uses two complete e-commerce site examples, with various features and goals, to present the widest possible range of e-commerce scenarios. This fully updated and expanded second edition includes an additional and new payment processing example, and also reflects the latest changes in PayPal’s options and methodologies. There are new chapters on marketing-related tools to improve the site and sales, on adding functionality via Ajax, and on implementing e-commerce functionality using OOP instead of procedural code. Effortless E-Commerce with PHP and MySQL, Second Edition teaches you how to: Think of the customer first, in order to maximize sales and customer satisfaction Create a safe server environment and database Use secure transactions and prevent common vulnerabilities Incorporate different payment gateways Design scalable sites that are easy to maintain Build administrative interfaces Extend both examples to match the needs of your own sites

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Effortless ECommerce

Dive into the world of eCommerce without the complexity of coding with "Effortless eCommerce: Mastering WordPress for Beginners." This essential guide offers a clear, step-by-step approach to building a fully functional eCommerce website using WordPress, WooCommerce, Elementor, and the Astra theme. Whether you're extending your physical store online or starting from scratch, this book is designed for complete beginners and provides all the tools needed to create a professional online presence. Key Features: - WordPress Basics: Learn everything from selecting the right domain and hosting to navigating the WordPress dashboard. This section covers installation, creating blog posts, working with Gutenberg editor, and much more. - WooCommerce Mastery: Gain insights into setting up a variety of products - from simple to variable, and even downloadable ones. Understand WooCommerce settings, taxes, shipping, and how to leverage coupons for customer engagement. - Astra Theme Insights: Discover how to use the Astra theme to its full potential, including customizing headers, footers, and widgets for a unique site design. - Practical Applications: Each chapter offers practical instructions and insights, ensuring you can apply your learning immediately. - Enhancing User Experience: Learn to integrate wishlists, product recommendation popups, and more to enhance your site's functionality and user experience. - Elementor Web Design: Harness the power of the Elementor page builder to create visually appealing web pages and blog posts without any coding knowledge. - Comprehensive Coverage: From setting up your first WordPress site to managing orders in WooCommerce, and customizing your website with Elementor and Astra Theme, this book covers it all. Who This Book Is For: - Beginners in eCommerce and WordPress. - Physical store owners looking to expand online. - Anyone interested in creating a coding-free eCommerce website. - Aspiring web designers and developers keen on mastering WooCommerce, Astra, and Elementor. Embark on your eCommerce journey with confidence and create a successful online store that stands out. "Effortless eCommerce: Mastering WordPress for Beginners" is your comprehensive guide to making the most of WordPress and its powerful plugins, even without any coding expertise.