Building an Ecommerce Web Site Using Dreamweaver with PHP

Offers two approaches to implementing ecommerce functionality in Dreamweaver: adding a shopping cart to an existing site or building a stand-alone solution with PHP and MySQL.In this course, author Lawrence Cramer offers two approaches to implementing ecommerce functionality in Dreamweaver: introducing basic ecommerce functions to an existing site and creating a stand-alone ecommerce solution with PHP and MySQL. The course explores choosing a payment vendor, creating a simple buy button, configuring a store with the Cartweaver extension, adding products and discounts, and managing inventory. The course also provides guidance on securing an ecommerce site, preparing for the site's launch, and effectively promoting a store. Exercise files accompany the course. Topics include: Setting up a PayPal seller's account Setting up a local development environment: best practices Adding a store to an existing design Configuring site setup, shipping, and tax Managing orders and customers Exploring PCI compliance Selecting a host and setting up the database Purchasing and installing SSL Testing the site and troubleshooting problems Analyzing site traffic with Google Analytics Linking to social networks