Overview
    Miva Merchant is a browser based Storefront and Catalog development system which integrates cataloging, product maintenance, category management, shopping basket, order and credit card processing. Multiple stores can be maintained by one central administrator or specific store functions can be delegated to sub-administrators. The software is organized as a series of modules that can be field upgraded to provide new functionality without any changes to the core system. E-Merchants can use the browser based interface to build stores or developers can get "under the hood" with and build modules in XML based Miva Script. Merchants manage their stores with a user friendly browser based interface.

    Quick Feature Summary
    Business and consumer e-catalogs
    Nestable hierarchal categories
    Link into catalog from any web page
    Extensive boolean product searching
    Upsell based on basket contents scoring
    SSL integration for ordering and reporting
    Automatic shopping basket maintenance
    Unlimited look and feel control
    API based replaceable modules
    Detailed product attribute configuration
    Multiple and unlimited fulfillment options
    Multiple and unlimited sales tax setup
    Multiple and unlimited shipping methods
    Power editing of product attributes
    Configurable currency layout
    Euro and VAT support
    Batch and archival management of orders
    Email notification of orders
    Advanced dynamic whitespace compression
    Quick installation and auto data file setup
    Link to "Buy One Now" from any web page
    Database driven, modular architecture
    Mall administrator can setup multiple stores
    Context sensitive online help
    Import / Export Data
    Interface to other applications
    Online Credit card authorization
    Cross Platform: Unix or Windows
    Automatic online UPS shipping calculations

    Consumer and Business E-Catalogs
    E-Catalogs can be organized into pricing and availability groups to limit customer access to selected products and pricing. Pricing can be displayed at retail or can be calculated as a markup over cost or a discount off retail. E-Merchants can use the grouping system to create retail, wholesale or specialized selling environments.

    Robust Product Attributes
    Products can be configured with unlimited attributes such as size, optional features and personalization. Each attribute can be a multiple choice, checkbox or text field and can cause an increase or reduction in price. An attribute can be mandatory or optional.

    Database Management
    Thousands of categories and products can be maintained in Miva Merchant without sacrificing performance. The database architecture of the system provides for instant organization and fast product search while maintaining complete compatibility with other systems. You can use dozens of different database management tool to access Miva Merchant xBase compatible data files.

    Cross Platform
    All application and database files used by Miva Merchant are 100% cross platform and need no conversion to work with over Unix and Windows. Investment in e-catalog development is protected when migrating to a different architecture.

    Modular Architecture
    The architecture of Miva Merchant is specifically designed so that developers and aftermarket venders can implement their own customized modules around a common API. Once a module is developed, push button registration automatically integrates it into the main Miva Merchant system

    Modules can be developed for the following sub-systems:
     
    Fulfillment
    User Interface
    Shipping
    Payment
    Currency
    Sales Tax
    Batch Reporting
    Import / Export
    Buyer Traffic Reporting
    Intercept System Functions

    Existing Site Integration
    E-Merchants who have already built sites in HTML can hyperlink directly into a Miva Merchant e-catalog. Key e-catalog functions such as product lookup, category presentation, shopping basket, and order forms can be accessed as components of existing HTML based web sites.

    Security
    All sensitive data can be encrypted with SSL prior to transmission including order information both during the customer ordering process and subsequently during order processing. Multiple layers of login permissions allow a centralized manager the ability to grant store level permissions to different developers and merchants.

     Online Help
    Context sensitive help is available for each key field in the administrative interface. Miva Corporation maintains an online users group with staff members who answer questions.

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