To better understand what OpenCart is and what it is used for, we have gathered the most important information in this article.


What is OpenCart?

OpenCart is an online store or catalogue management system and one of the most popular e-commerce platforms. It is based on PHP and can use a MySQL database.

 

Why choose OpenCart?

OpenCart is a ready-made solution for small and medium-sized businesses to quickly set up an online shop with minimal configuration, it only takes 1-2 days to get it up and running. OpenCart is easy to use and offers ready-made solutions and modern page themes. 


OpenCart main advantages:

1. Free e-commerce platform.

2. Huge community support - developers and online shop users can get support and advice from the OpenCart community. 

3. Friendly not only for users but also for developers.

4. Excellent page load speed even with a large number of products.

5. Multiple languages, payment methods, currencies and tax rates can be easily incorporated, instantly expanding sales opportunities.

6. Several websites can be combined in one system (multistore).




7. Various reports and performance indicators are available - number of visitors, the total number of orders, products sold, unfinished orders, etc.

8. User management - assigning different roles and permissions to the people who work for you and help run your online store.

9. Entering, displaying and filtering product attributes (length, size, colour, etc.), as well as an unlimited number of product categories.





10. Endless ready-made designs (themes) and extensions for all kinds of businesses and industries (more than 13,000!), and the best part is that, if you can't find something, someone can apply to do it for you in the OpenCart community.

11. Relatively low development costs.

12. Developed and improved since 2005. 


These are some of the main reasons why we choose to work with and specialize in the OpenCart platform. Do you want to create your own online store? 


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