In Feburary 2016 24,
GoDaddy has been around since 1997, and it is now the largest registrar (400 million domain names) in the world. It also provides one of the most affordable ways to set up a website. It manages three times the names of its nearest competitor. Its success is largely due to the fun and friendly customer relations. GoDaddy will deal with you at your level of expertise and are patient about helping customers set up new accounts. Customers are fiercely loyal. GoDaddy has been part of some interesting controversies such as refusing to cooperate with Chinese authorities about gathering information about GoDaddy customers. GoDaddy has been known to fine (or terminate) customers for spamming or other inappropriate behavior.
InMotion
InMotion is a more business-oriented hosting service. It is excellent if you want to rent a server of any size. It also provides affordable personal domains and excellent technical service and customer help. Some people like its more conservative, less controversial approach to hosting. Almost all billing is monthly, which is perfect for launching new experimental businesses. InMotion is also compatible with everything you will probably need: php, perl, python, mySQL.
FatCow
FatCow is on just about every top 10 list. It may not be the absolute best in some particular category, but it is usually second or third. FatCow is famous for advertising that its entire operation is powered by wind technology. It is generally regarded as a user friendly and socially conscious company and offers a lot of specials, tools, tutorials and contact methods--some people say too many. It also features excellent help for setting up your first website.
In Feburary 2016 24,
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Showing posts with label customers. Show all posts
Wednesday, 24 February 2016
Friday, 19 February 2016
How to Measure Traffic on GoDaddyIn Feburary 2016 19,
In Feburary 2016 19,
Open your Web browser. Type your website's address followed by forward slash and the word 'stats.' For instance, www.example.com/stats. Just replace the word 'example' with your domain name.
Enter your password. The password will be the same GoDaddy password that you use for your hosting account.
Review your statistics. GoDaddy provides all hosting customers with raw data. You may need to purchase a site analytic plan through GoDaddy in order to understand the data or to organize it better.
Log in to your account manager at GoDaddy to view traffic results in a different platform. Click 'Launch' next to the account you want to use if you have more than one.
Go to the 'Statistics' menu and choose 'Traffic Logs.' You will be able to view your hosting account's traffic logs, including all requests for your website.
In Feburary 2016 19,
Open your Web browser. Type your website's address followed by forward slash and the word 'stats.' For instance, www.example.com/stats. Just replace the word 'example' with your domain name.
Enter your password. The password will be the same GoDaddy password that you use for your hosting account.
Review your statistics. GoDaddy provides all hosting customers with raw data. You may need to purchase a site analytic plan through GoDaddy in order to understand the data or to organize it better.
Log in to your account manager at GoDaddy to view traffic results in a different platform. Click 'Launch' next to the account you want to use if you have more than one.
Go to the 'Statistics' menu and choose 'Traffic Logs.' You will be able to view your hosting account's traffic logs, including all requests for your website.
In Feburary 2016 19,
Wednesday, 17 February 2016
List of Accounting Software PackagesIn Feburary 2016 17,
In Feburary 2016 17,
Sage Peachtree Complete Accounting is, as of October 2010, the highest-rated accounting software on the website Top Ten Reviews. Sage Peachtree gets its lowest marks for ease of set-up, as it can be time-consuming and confusing to initially configure. However, it has a huge number of features and includes free help and technical support. The software has a section for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, billing, project costs, general ledger, fixed assets, updates and reporting. Sage Peachtree allows users to automate purchase orders and invoice customers by snail mail or by email. You can also automatically check for common accounting errors. Sage Peachtree Complete Accounting 2011 is not available for Macs, but will work with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. A demo version is available.
QuickBooks for Mac
Small business accountants using a Mac can use Intuit's QuickBooks. QuickBooks for Mac 2011 allows users to do general ledger accounting, inventory control, reporting and organization. You can put all vendor, customer and employee information in one place and easily track sales, do payroll, track bills, write checks, create invoices and purchase orders and process credit cards. QuickBooks 2011 requires the Snow Leopard operating system for OSX, but allows users to add reminders to iCal, send back-up files to Mobile Me and sync contacts with Mac's Address Book. It also allows users to put data into a file format compatible with Windows. As of 2010, QuickBooks 2011 costs $229.95 for new users and $199.95 for an upgrade.
Tryton
Tryton is an open-source application offered under the GPL-3 license. The program is written in the Python programming language and uses PostgreSQL as the engine for the database. Tryton offers a range of functions, including reporting, invoicing, sales and purchase management, inventory and analysis. The Tryton website has full documentation and users can browse the program's own development wiki or the source code repository. Users can download versions for Linux, Windows and Mac, along with set-up tools. If you are interested and want to try it out before downloading the Tryton files, online demos for all versions are also available.
In Feburary 2016 17,
Sage Peachtree Complete Accounting is, as of October 2010, the highest-rated accounting software on the website Top Ten Reviews. Sage Peachtree gets its lowest marks for ease of set-up, as it can be time-consuming and confusing to initially configure. However, it has a huge number of features and includes free help and technical support. The software has a section for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, inventory, billing, project costs, general ledger, fixed assets, updates and reporting. Sage Peachtree allows users to automate purchase orders and invoice customers by snail mail or by email. You can also automatically check for common accounting errors. Sage Peachtree Complete Accounting 2011 is not available for Macs, but will work with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. A demo version is available.
QuickBooks for Mac
Small business accountants using a Mac can use Intuit's QuickBooks. QuickBooks for Mac 2011 allows users to do general ledger accounting, inventory control, reporting and organization. You can put all vendor, customer and employee information in one place and easily track sales, do payroll, track bills, write checks, create invoices and purchase orders and process credit cards. QuickBooks 2011 requires the Snow Leopard operating system for OSX, but allows users to add reminders to iCal, send back-up files to Mobile Me and sync contacts with Mac's Address Book. It also allows users to put data into a file format compatible with Windows. As of 2010, QuickBooks 2011 costs $229.95 for new users and $199.95 for an upgrade.
Tryton
Tryton is an open-source application offered under the GPL-3 license. The program is written in the Python programming language and uses PostgreSQL as the engine for the database. Tryton offers a range of functions, including reporting, invoicing, sales and purchase management, inventory and analysis. The Tryton website has full documentation and users can browse the program's own development wiki or the source code repository. Users can download versions for Linux, Windows and Mac, along with set-up tools. If you are interested and want to try it out before downloading the Tryton files, online demos for all versions are also available.
In Feburary 2016 17,
About Microsoft Web HostingIn Feburary 2016 17,
In Feburary 2016 17,
While Microsoft's web hosting is free, users are limited to a specific group of design templates. Images can be uploaded and text can be pasted into the template. Site owners log in through a secure website and access a control panel. The control panel includes the web design tools, site traffic reports and management functions for e-mail.
Features
Microsoft's web hosting comes with 500MB of server space, which is superior to most paid web services. There is an e-commerce add-on feature, which provides a shopping cart and secure site with 128-bit secure socket layering, or SSL. Domain hosting is also provided for $14.95 per year. Without a registered domain, customers are assigned a
.live.com address.
Email Accounts
With the web hosting comes access to 100 e-mail addresses for the company. These accounts include advertising on the webmail portal and in the footer of incoming mail messages to the mail client. Customers can pay $19.95 per year to remove the ads with the premium mail add-on. As part of the premium mail, users receive full e-mail, contacts and calendar synchronization with Microsoft Outlook. Since e-mail runs through Microsoft Live, virus protection and SPAM filtering services are included.
E-Commerce
The product's e-commerce capabilities feature a robust, database-driven architecture. With a capacity to catalog 10,000 items, business owners can manage product descriptions, set up sales tax tables, shipping and handling programs and inventory. The e-commerce tools also feature eBay integration, permitting business owners to offer products on their own store and on the online auction site.
Document Manager
One feature of the web hosting product is a document manager. This allows central storage of critical documents and manages versions so that the most up-to-date file is available to employees. While the document manager is primarily an internal tool, it has a feature to password protect and release files online. This would allow potential customers to pick up sales proposals or upload files in return.
In Feburary 2016 17,
While Microsoft's web hosting is free, users are limited to a specific group of design templates. Images can be uploaded and text can be pasted into the template. Site owners log in through a secure website and access a control panel. The control panel includes the web design tools, site traffic reports and management functions for e-mail.
Features
Microsoft's web hosting comes with 500MB of server space, which is superior to most paid web services. There is an e-commerce add-on feature, which provides a shopping cart and secure site with 128-bit secure socket layering, or SSL. Domain hosting is also provided for $14.95 per year. Without a registered domain, customers are assigned a
.live.com address.
Email Accounts
With the web hosting comes access to 100 e-mail addresses for the company. These accounts include advertising on the webmail portal and in the footer of incoming mail messages to the mail client. Customers can pay $19.95 per year to remove the ads with the premium mail add-on. As part of the premium mail, users receive full e-mail, contacts and calendar synchronization with Microsoft Outlook. Since e-mail runs through Microsoft Live, virus protection and SPAM filtering services are included.
E-Commerce
The product's e-commerce capabilities feature a robust, database-driven architecture. With a capacity to catalog 10,000 items, business owners can manage product descriptions, set up sales tax tables, shipping and handling programs and inventory. The e-commerce tools also feature eBay integration, permitting business owners to offer products on their own store and on the online auction site.
Document Manager
One feature of the web hosting product is a document manager. This allows central storage of critical documents and manages versions so that the most up-to-date file is available to employees. While the document manager is primarily an internal tool, it has a feature to password protect and release files online. This would allow potential customers to pick up sales proposals or upload files in return.
In Feburary 2016 17,
Friday, 12 February 2016
What Is Domain Hosting?In Feburary 2016 12,
In Feburary 2016 12,
Domain hosting, also known as website hosting or DNS hosting, can best be described this way: if a website is a home, and a web address is the street address, then a domain host is the land a home sits on.
Domain hosting is an Internet service provided by a DNS (Domain Name System) server. The DNS server, in simple terms, is a large capacity computer that stores files. It is connected to the Internet, where web surfers can access the files, including the web pages, that make up a website. When a domain name is purchased, it and the domain server that will host the site is registered with ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), who in turn ensures that anyone who types in the domain is directed to the correct server.
Most small to mid-size websites are hosted on virtual servers. A virtual server may host more than one website, and shares its space and resources among those sites. The only drawback to that situation occurs when there is unusually high traffic to one of the websites on the server. That traffic may slow down access to the other websites on the server.
Dedicated DNS Servers
Unlike a virtual DNS server, a dedicated DNS server is set aside by the hosting provider to host a single website and all associated files. This ensures that the server only has to deal with traffic to their own website, and nothing else. This is often the best choice for large companies, who do not want to share server speed and resources with other websites.
Reliability
Because there are varying degrees of quality among computer servers, there are varying degrees of reliability and service among providers. Before deciding which domain hosting provider will host a website, an owner should research the reputation and guarantees associated with a domain hosting provider.
Customer complaints towards a company are easy to find via Internet searches. In particular, avoid companies whose customers complain about busy or down servers. Older servers often crash or get congested with too much traffic, especially with today's high speed Internet access. Some domain hosting providers promise 100 percent 'up' time, because they have backup servers that will keep your website online if the primary server goes down. Beware of new hosting providers that 'pop up' overnight offering low prices. They could easily fold, leaving a website owner with a website that is offline. There are a number of hosting providers to choose from that have strong track records of service.
Purchasing DNS Hosting
A number of companies offer domain hosting services. These services are often bundled with domain registration and design, offering a website owner a 'one stop' source for all of their needs. However, an owner should beware that these 'bundles' are often priced much higher, and the same services purchased separately could result in large savings.
A website owner can even purchase the services separately from different companies; it is not necessary to have domain registration, site design, and hosting all from the same provider. However, a website owner should consult with any companies providing services to ensure proper registration and hosting information is provided correctly to avoid a lapse in service.
Domain hosting providers offer different plans, depending on the size and content of a website and the traffic it will attract. Hosting plans offer a certain amount of space on the server for a site's web pages and content. Simple websites with only a few pages and limited graphics and media files may only need a plan with 50 MB (megabytes) of space. Larger websites with a number of media files and pages may need plans which offer space in gigabytes. Most domain hosting plans offer software which allows an owner to keep track of how much space a site is using, often allowing for additional space to be purchased as the site grows.
Some plans charge based on the rate of data transfer, which measures how many people visit a website and load pages and content. This includes larger files like pictures, and audio and video, so a website that offers this kind of content will have a much higher rate of data transfer.
Many hosting companies charge a flat rate for a certain amount of data transfer during a week or a month, with additional charges if that level is exceeded. A good hosting company will allow a website owner to 'upgrade' to another plan with better rates if website traffic grows along with data transfer. If high data transfer is an issue, consider a hosting provider that offers unlimited data transfer. These plans do cost a premium, but under the right circumstances, can lead to significant savings.
A website owner should also research how a hosting provider handles uploads of content and changes to a website. Most offer simple programs of various kinds (often dependent on the operating system used, like Linux or Windows) to make uploads quick and easy. Website owners with a designated webmaster should seek their advice on which hosting provider will make their job easier.
Sign up and purchase of a domain hosting plan is often simple, usually akin to making a regular online purchase. Most hosting providers provide a customer service number to provide live help in initially setting up a site.
Free DNS Hosting
If a website owner cannot afford to invest in a hosting service, there are other options. Some websites offer free website domain hosting on their servers. An Internet search using the term 'free website hosting' will bring up a number of choices. These free hosting plans tend to include mandatory ads which will run on a website. For very simple websites for individuals or very small businesses, this could be the best option. These websites also offer low cost hosting services for websites that need more space, or want to get rid of ads.
With proper research and an understanding of the products offered, a website owner can find a hosting provider that not only meets a site's needs, but can adapt as the site grows.
In Feburary 2016 12,
Domain hosting, also known as website hosting or DNS hosting, can best be described this way: if a website is a home, and a web address is the street address, then a domain host is the land a home sits on.
Domain hosting is an Internet service provided by a DNS (Domain Name System) server. The DNS server, in simple terms, is a large capacity computer that stores files. It is connected to the Internet, where web surfers can access the files, including the web pages, that make up a website. When a domain name is purchased, it and the domain server that will host the site is registered with ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), who in turn ensures that anyone who types in the domain is directed to the correct server.
Most small to mid-size websites are hosted on virtual servers. A virtual server may host more than one website, and shares its space and resources among those sites. The only drawback to that situation occurs when there is unusually high traffic to one of the websites on the server. That traffic may slow down access to the other websites on the server.
Dedicated DNS Servers
Unlike a virtual DNS server, a dedicated DNS server is set aside by the hosting provider to host a single website and all associated files. This ensures that the server only has to deal with traffic to their own website, and nothing else. This is often the best choice for large companies, who do not want to share server speed and resources with other websites.
Reliability
Because there are varying degrees of quality among computer servers, there are varying degrees of reliability and service among providers. Before deciding which domain hosting provider will host a website, an owner should research the reputation and guarantees associated with a domain hosting provider.
Customer complaints towards a company are easy to find via Internet searches. In particular, avoid companies whose customers complain about busy or down servers. Older servers often crash or get congested with too much traffic, especially with today's high speed Internet access. Some domain hosting providers promise 100 percent 'up' time, because they have backup servers that will keep your website online if the primary server goes down. Beware of new hosting providers that 'pop up' overnight offering low prices. They could easily fold, leaving a website owner with a website that is offline. There are a number of hosting providers to choose from that have strong track records of service.
Purchasing DNS Hosting
A number of companies offer domain hosting services. These services are often bundled with domain registration and design, offering a website owner a 'one stop' source for all of their needs. However, an owner should beware that these 'bundles' are often priced much higher, and the same services purchased separately could result in large savings.
A website owner can even purchase the services separately from different companies; it is not necessary to have domain registration, site design, and hosting all from the same provider. However, a website owner should consult with any companies providing services to ensure proper registration and hosting information is provided correctly to avoid a lapse in service.
Domain hosting providers offer different plans, depending on the size and content of a website and the traffic it will attract. Hosting plans offer a certain amount of space on the server for a site's web pages and content. Simple websites with only a few pages and limited graphics and media files may only need a plan with 50 MB (megabytes) of space. Larger websites with a number of media files and pages may need plans which offer space in gigabytes. Most domain hosting plans offer software which allows an owner to keep track of how much space a site is using, often allowing for additional space to be purchased as the site grows.
Some plans charge based on the rate of data transfer, which measures how many people visit a website and load pages and content. This includes larger files like pictures, and audio and video, so a website that offers this kind of content will have a much higher rate of data transfer.
Many hosting companies charge a flat rate for a certain amount of data transfer during a week or a month, with additional charges if that level is exceeded. A good hosting company will allow a website owner to 'upgrade' to another plan with better rates if website traffic grows along with data transfer. If high data transfer is an issue, consider a hosting provider that offers unlimited data transfer. These plans do cost a premium, but under the right circumstances, can lead to significant savings.
A website owner should also research how a hosting provider handles uploads of content and changes to a website. Most offer simple programs of various kinds (often dependent on the operating system used, like Linux or Windows) to make uploads quick and easy. Website owners with a designated webmaster should seek their advice on which hosting provider will make their job easier.
Sign up and purchase of a domain hosting plan is often simple, usually akin to making a regular online purchase. Most hosting providers provide a customer service number to provide live help in initially setting up a site.
Free DNS Hosting
If a website owner cannot afford to invest in a hosting service, there are other options. Some websites offer free website domain hosting on their servers. An Internet search using the term 'free website hosting' will bring up a number of choices. These free hosting plans tend to include mandatory ads which will run on a website. For very simple websites for individuals or very small businesses, this could be the best option. These websites also offer low cost hosting services for websites that need more space, or want to get rid of ads.
With proper research and an understanding of the products offered, a website owner can find a hosting provider that not only meets a site's needs, but can adapt as the site grows.
In Feburary 2016 12,
Thursday, 11 February 2016
The Best FTP Download SitesIn Feburary 2016 11,
In Feburary 2016 11,
According to Top10FTPHosting.com, InstantFTPSites.com is one of the best overall FTP site experiences on the Web. It has a strong reputation around the industry of reliably hosting FTP sites for major companies. Customer support can be reach five days a week with longer support times than other companies of its type. For each customer, it offers a large amount of bandwidth and disk space and full customer support access. For unlimited bandwidth and 500 megabytes of disk space, customers pay a low fee of only $12.50 per month (as of 2010). Larger options are available for only $40 per month, with as many as 40 FTP sites available, which is perfect for a growing company.
UltimateFTP.net
UltimateFTP.net owns its own data center, which gives it full control over all of the FTP sites that it monitors for its clients. It has a number of unique services available to its customers. One consists of a support response guarantee that promises customers who are having a problem with their FTP site that a customer support representative will get back to them in three hours or they won't have to pay the full amount for their FTP rental. UltimateFTP.net also guarantees that whatever price you pay for your FTP site when you first sign up with it will be the price you pay for as long as you are its customer.
MyEasyFTP.com
MyEasyFTP.com is one of the premiere FTP hosting firms since it has exceptional service for all of its customers, even though it has grown in recent years into one of the largest FTP hosting companies on the Internet. It has 24-hour customer service so that you can reach the support center whenever a problem arises. Each FTP site can handle only a limited amount of data, unless you want to spend a bit more money than you would with other FTP sites. That said, this FTP site is best for small- to medium-sized companies that aren't transferring outrageously large files or amounts of data regularly.
In Feburary 2016 11,
According to Top10FTPHosting.com, InstantFTPSites.com is one of the best overall FTP site experiences on the Web. It has a strong reputation around the industry of reliably hosting FTP sites for major companies. Customer support can be reach five days a week with longer support times than other companies of its type. For each customer, it offers a large amount of bandwidth and disk space and full customer support access. For unlimited bandwidth and 500 megabytes of disk space, customers pay a low fee of only $12.50 per month (as of 2010). Larger options are available for only $40 per month, with as many as 40 FTP sites available, which is perfect for a growing company.
UltimateFTP.net
UltimateFTP.net owns its own data center, which gives it full control over all of the FTP sites that it monitors for its clients. It has a number of unique services available to its customers. One consists of a support response guarantee that promises customers who are having a problem with their FTP site that a customer support representative will get back to them in three hours or they won't have to pay the full amount for their FTP rental. UltimateFTP.net also guarantees that whatever price you pay for your FTP site when you first sign up with it will be the price you pay for as long as you are its customer.
MyEasyFTP.com
MyEasyFTP.com is one of the premiere FTP hosting firms since it has exceptional service for all of its customers, even though it has grown in recent years into one of the largest FTP hosting companies on the Internet. It has 24-hour customer service so that you can reach the support center whenever a problem arises. Each FTP site can handle only a limited amount of data, unless you want to spend a bit more money than you would with other FTP sites. That said, this FTP site is best for small- to medium-sized companies that aren't transferring outrageously large files or amounts of data regularly.
In Feburary 2016 11,
Monday, 8 February 2016
How to Choose a Hosting ProviderIn Feburary 2016 08,
In Feburary 2016 08,
Make a list of the hosting needs of your website before searching for a host. This includes technical requirements like server platform and hardware requirements, disk space needed, bandwidth requirements and other hosting features. Other features include compatibility with web authoring tools like Dreamweaver or FrontPage, support for video clips, and support for e-commerce activities.
Research the reputation of each potential hosting service provider. Check user reviews to find what customers have to say about their experiences with the hosting provider.
Evaluate reliability and scalability. The hosting provider should not only be reliable and fast, it should guarantee at least 99% uptime if not 99.5%. They should have a refund policy if they fail to provide the minimum speed guaranteed. Also, look for a service provider who is prepared for scalability. For example, if you want to increase your disk space, bandwidth or mySQL database, they should be able to do it without much problem.
Require excellent technical support and services. The provider should have competent technicians available all 7 days a week round the clock to help resolve your problems in a timely fashion. You can gauge their responsiveness by sending them some general inquiry mails and noting the response time. A response time of less than 24 hours is okay, but anything more than a day is considered poor service. A good hosting provider should provide support systems like toll free numbers, 24/7 email support, live chat, an online knowledgebase, and helpful FAQs.
Assess payment plan options. Determine if you will have to pay on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis. Many hosting providers offer the option of monthly payment. In case you are not satisfied with their services, you can switch over to another provider after a month without having to worry about any refunds.
In Feburary 2016 08,
Make a list of the hosting needs of your website before searching for a host. This includes technical requirements like server platform and hardware requirements, disk space needed, bandwidth requirements and other hosting features. Other features include compatibility with web authoring tools like Dreamweaver or FrontPage, support for video clips, and support for e-commerce activities.
Research the reputation of each potential hosting service provider. Check user reviews to find what customers have to say about their experiences with the hosting provider.
Evaluate reliability and scalability. The hosting provider should not only be reliable and fast, it should guarantee at least 99% uptime if not 99.5%. They should have a refund policy if they fail to provide the minimum speed guaranteed. Also, look for a service provider who is prepared for scalability. For example, if you want to increase your disk space, bandwidth or mySQL database, they should be able to do it without much problem.
Require excellent technical support and services. The provider should have competent technicians available all 7 days a week round the clock to help resolve your problems in a timely fashion. You can gauge their responsiveness by sending them some general inquiry mails and noting the response time. A response time of less than 24 hours is okay, but anything more than a day is considered poor service. A good hosting provider should provide support systems like toll free numbers, 24/7 email support, live chat, an online knowledgebase, and helpful FAQs.
Assess payment plan options. Determine if you will have to pay on a monthly, quarterly or yearly basis. Many hosting providers offer the option of monthly payment. In case you are not satisfied with their services, you can switch over to another provider after a month without having to worry about any refunds.
In Feburary 2016 08,
Sunday, 7 February 2016
What Are Database Applications?In Feburary 2016 07,
In Feburary 2016 07,
Database applications are used to search, sort, calculate, report and share information. Databases can also contain code to perform mathematical and statistical calculations on the data to support queries submitted by users. Database applications provide security by restricting access to data based upon user names and passwords. Most database applications are customized with a database programming language to automate specific types of work.
Accounting Applications
An accounting system is a custom database application used to manage financial data. Custom forms are used to record assets, liabilities, inventory and the transactions between customers and suppliers. The income statements, balance sheets, purchase orders and invoices generated are custom reports based upon information that is entered into the database. Accounting applications can run on a single computer suitable for a small business or in a networked shared environment to accommodate the needs of multiple departments and locations in larger organizations. 'Microsoft Money,' 'Quicken,' 'QuickBooks' and 'Peachtree' are accounting systems built upon database applications.
CRM Applications
A customer relationship management system (CRM) is another example of a database application that has been customized to manage the marketing, sales, and support relationships between a business and it's customers. The ultimate goal is to maximize sales, minimize costs and foster strategic customer relationships. Simple contact management programs such as 'ACT,' or the task manager in Microsoft's 'Outlook' can be customized to suit the needs of individuals and small businesses. 'SAP,' 'Salesforce.com,' and Oracle's 'Siebel' are robust CRM database applications suitable for larger enterprises.
Web Applications
Many contemporary web sites are built using several database applications simultaneously as core components. Most retail store Web sites including 'Bestbuy.com,' and 'Amazon.com' use database systems to store, update and present data about products for sale. These Web sites also combine an accounting database system to record sales transactions and a CRM database application to incorporate feedback and drive a positive customer experience. The popular Web-based 'Facebook' application is essentially a database built upon the 'MySQL' database system and is an indication of the increasing usage of database applications as foundations for Web-based applications.
In Feburary 2016 07,
Database applications are used to search, sort, calculate, report and share information. Databases can also contain code to perform mathematical and statistical calculations on the data to support queries submitted by users. Database applications provide security by restricting access to data based upon user names and passwords. Most database applications are customized with a database programming language to automate specific types of work.
Accounting Applications
An accounting system is a custom database application used to manage financial data. Custom forms are used to record assets, liabilities, inventory and the transactions between customers and suppliers. The income statements, balance sheets, purchase orders and invoices generated are custom reports based upon information that is entered into the database. Accounting applications can run on a single computer suitable for a small business or in a networked shared environment to accommodate the needs of multiple departments and locations in larger organizations. 'Microsoft Money,' 'Quicken,' 'QuickBooks' and 'Peachtree' are accounting systems built upon database applications.
CRM Applications
A customer relationship management system (CRM) is another example of a database application that has been customized to manage the marketing, sales, and support relationships between a business and it's customers. The ultimate goal is to maximize sales, minimize costs and foster strategic customer relationships. Simple contact management programs such as 'ACT,' or the task manager in Microsoft's 'Outlook' can be customized to suit the needs of individuals and small businesses. 'SAP,' 'Salesforce.com,' and Oracle's 'Siebel' are robust CRM database applications suitable for larger enterprises.
Web Applications
Many contemporary web sites are built using several database applications simultaneously as core components. Most retail store Web sites including 'Bestbuy.com,' and 'Amazon.com' use database systems to store, update and present data about products for sale. These Web sites also combine an accounting database system to record sales transactions and a CRM database application to incorporate feedback and drive a positive customer experience. The popular Web-based 'Facebook' application is essentially a database built upon the 'MySQL' database system and is an indication of the increasing usage of database applications as foundations for Web-based applications.
In Feburary 2016 07,
Saturday, 6 February 2016
OsCommerce vs. OpenCartIn Feburary 2016 06,
In Feburary 2016 06,
The osCommerce Online Merchant features a catalog front end and an administrative back end. This online shopping-cart software installs and updates automatically. OsCommerce features a customizable shopping-cart layout, password-secured administration area and secure SSL transactions. The program supports dynamic images, unlimited products and categories, multiple languages and currencies, and shippable as well as downloadable products. On the front end, osCommerce allows customers to view order history and status, create temporary or permanent shopping carts, search for products and review their orders. Unlike OpenCart, osCommerce allows back-end users to send newsletters to previous customers.
OpenCart Features
Like osCommerce, OpenCart features unlimited products and categories as well as unlimited manufacturers. Similarly, this shopping-cart program supports multiple languages, multiple currencies and user-customized templates. Other shared features include product reviews -- though OpenCart adds product ratings to the mix -- downloadable and shippable product support, multiple tax-rate compatibility, printable invoices and shipping rate calculation. OpenCart features not included with osCommerce include product recommendations for front-end users and sales reports for back-end users.
Add-ons
As open-source software, both osCommerce and OpenCart feature user- and developer-created extensions that add additional functionality. For osCommerce, these add-ons are free to download and add features as diverse as the ability to shop by price, create PDF-format invoices and work with German bank transfers. Some of OpenCart's extensions come at a cost while others are free. Free extensions include category filters, image zoom capabilities and e-commerce tracking. OsCommerce and OpenCart both have thriving user communities that constantly create add-ons, but each program is ready to use “out of the box.”
Availability
Both osCommerce and OpenCart are completely free to download and use. Users can download osCommerce, which is compatible with PHP 4 and above servers and MySQL 3 and above servers, in full-package and update-package forms at the program's official website. Likewise, OpenCart's official site offers the program for no-cost download. OpenCart works with PHP, MySQL, Curl and Fsock servers.
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The osCommerce Online Merchant features a catalog front end and an administrative back end. This online shopping-cart software installs and updates automatically. OsCommerce features a customizable shopping-cart layout, password-secured administration area and secure SSL transactions. The program supports dynamic images, unlimited products and categories, multiple languages and currencies, and shippable as well as downloadable products. On the front end, osCommerce allows customers to view order history and status, create temporary or permanent shopping carts, search for products and review their orders. Unlike OpenCart, osCommerce allows back-end users to send newsletters to previous customers.
OpenCart Features
Like osCommerce, OpenCart features unlimited products and categories as well as unlimited manufacturers. Similarly, this shopping-cart program supports multiple languages, multiple currencies and user-customized templates. Other shared features include product reviews -- though OpenCart adds product ratings to the mix -- downloadable and shippable product support, multiple tax-rate compatibility, printable invoices and shipping rate calculation. OpenCart features not included with osCommerce include product recommendations for front-end users and sales reports for back-end users.
Add-ons
As open-source software, both osCommerce and OpenCart feature user- and developer-created extensions that add additional functionality. For osCommerce, these add-ons are free to download and add features as diverse as the ability to shop by price, create PDF-format invoices and work with German bank transfers. Some of OpenCart's extensions come at a cost while others are free. Free extensions include category filters, image zoom capabilities and e-commerce tracking. OsCommerce and OpenCart both have thriving user communities that constantly create add-ons, but each program is ready to use “out of the box.”
Availability
Both osCommerce and OpenCart are completely free to download and use. Users can download osCommerce, which is compatible with PHP 4 and above servers and MySQL 3 and above servers, in full-package and update-package forms at the program's official website. Likewise, OpenCart's official site offers the program for no-cost download. OpenCart works with PHP, MySQL, Curl and Fsock servers.
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