Thursday, November 20, 2008







E-Commerce Module...

What is it?

Features and Benefits

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Getting Started (Overview)

What is it?

Printer's Plus E-Commerce module is an add-on module you can purchase for your Printer's Plus package that gives you a virtual storefront on the internet.  It will enable your customers to create and review orders, send and receive artwork, view statements, and update their customer information from their home or office via the internet. 

Features and Benefits

  • Quick and Easy to setup.  Within hours, you can have products available on your internet storefront.

  • The processing of online orders are nearly identical to the way you process your in-store orders.

  • Pricing changes made at the store are automatically changed on your E-Commerce website without any intervention.

  • Quotes entered via the internet are transferred directly into your store's Printer's Plus database.  There is no need for re-entry of orders into your local store's system.

  • Your customers benefit by being able to do all the following online at their convenience (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

    • Quickly and easily create new orders and estimates

    • View history orders and place a reorder with the option of making changes

    • Upload and download artwork

    • Proof online

    • Check the status of current orders in process

    • Review account statements

    • Update their customer information

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

  • We only have a 56K modem connection at our store.  Is that too slow or do we need to upgrade to a faster internet connection?

    At your store we recommend 128K connection or greater, but it will operate on a 56K modem.  Your online customers will only need a 28K connection.

  • What type of orders will be available for our customers?

    Any kind you decide.  When setting up the E-Commerce module, you will be able to create a custom order form that any customers can use to enter a new order.  Additionally, you will be able to offer customized orders for specific customers with pre-defined pricing.

  • What will my E-Commerce website look like?  How will it integrate with my current website?

    You will be able to use your existing logo and background images or create new ones.  The headers and buttons will be chosen from a large collection we have built-in to the E-Commerce module.  If you need any custom colors or buttons, we can help in the design.

Getting Started (Overview)   

  • After you have purchased the E-Commerce module, you will need to do the following:

    • Upgrade to our latest version of Printer's Plus software

    • Create a Logo and Background image that will appear on your E-Commerce website

    • Select the Header and Buttons from our available templates that will appear on your E-Commerce website

    • Add a link on your website to our E-Commerce hosting site

    • Modify the supplied template for your custom order form

    • Create specialized orders for specific customers and upload corresponding graphics depicting finished product

    • Assign existing customers E-Commerce ID's and passwords ( Not required )