So here is a quick guide to get you started using Gift Vouchers and Discount Coupons in BearCart.Begin by logging into your Admin panel  in BearCart and from your main menu click Vouchers/Coupons.

Your discount coupon panel shows the current coupons and also allows you to add a new coupon.

Click the Insert button to begin;

The following details will need to be filled in to setup your coupon code.

Coupon Name - Used to identify your coupon later.

Coupon Description – Optional. Describe your coupon for easy identification.

Coupon Amount - Amounts can be added as a % (shown as 15%) or as a dollar value (shown as 15.00)

Coupon Minimum Order – Optional. Allows you to set a minimum order before the coupon can be used.

Free Shipping – This is optional and can only be used on its own.

Coupon Code – Optional. Set an easy to remember code (ie. FREE ) or allow the program to build it’s own.

Uses Per Coupon – By default this is set to unlimited allowing for all customers to use the coupon. Can also be set to a specific number for use when the first five orders will recieve 20% Off.

Uses Per Customer – By default this is set to 1 allowing for each customer to use the coupon once.

Valid Product List - Optional. Specify the range of products that a voucher can be used on. This is also available on a Category basis as below.

Valid Category List – Optional. As Above.

Start date - Coupon is valid from this date.

End Date – Coupon is valid until this date.

Click Preview and then insert after you have confirmed the coupon details.

Congratulations you have successfully added a new coupon to your store.

Until Next time,

Emma

In the process of setting up BearCart you will no doubt be looking at what payment options are available for your business, well we hope so anyway.

BearCart has a huge range of payment methods pre-installed including; Paypal, Bank Deposit (Australian), Cheque / Money Order and Cash on Delivery. BearCart is also compatible with eWay payments (Please request this as part of your website development)

Now to the tutorial…Setting up your payment options!

We will start with the most popular payment method – Paypal.

In the Admin area of BearCart click the “Modules” link in the left hand menu. A drop down box will include the following options;

• Payment (This is what we will be using today)
• STS (This controls our template for the site – all modifications will be made to this by Morris Bear Designs)
• Shipping (This will be one of our next tutorials – how to setup shipping options for your online store)
• Order Total (This controls how your online shop processes the order amounts for your online store)

Click the Payment link to begin…

You will now be presented with the options available for your store (See screenshot below)

Click the Paypal Website Payments Standard link from the list shown. This will bring up all of the configuration options for accepting Paypal payments through your online store.

Enable PayPal Website Payments Standard
Do you want to accept PayPal Website Payments Standard payments?

Set to True

E-Mail Address
The PayPal seller e-mail address to accept payments for

Enter your paypal registered email here

Payment Zone
If a zone is selected, only enable this payment method for that zone.

Not required however if you would only like to accept Paypal payments from a single country this can be specified here. Contact Morris Bear Designs for more help with this.

Set Preparing Order Status
Set the status of prepared orders made with this payment module to this value

The default value here shows if a customer has clicked the payment button and not completed the payment. Good fo checking the progress of your orders. Changing this value is not recommended.

Set PayPal Acknowledged Order Status
Set the status of orders made with this payment module to this value

The default value will change in your orders panel once the payment is completed. Changing this value is not recommended.

Gateway Server
Use the testing (sandbox) or live gateway server for transactions?

Set to Live

Transaction Method
The processing method to use for each transaction.

Set to Payment

Page Style
The page style to use for the transaction procedure (defined at your PayPal Profile page)

This can be modified at paypal.com.au or left blank.

Debug E-Mail Address
All parameters of an Invalid IPN notification will be sent to this email address if one is entered.

Used for testing.

Sort order of display.
Sort order of display. Lowest is displayed first.

By default this is set to 0 to show Paypal first.

Enable Encrypted Web Payments
Do you want to enable Encrypted Web Payments?

This and the remaining options are only used when an SSL certificate is installed.

Click Submit! Congratulations you have now enabled Paypal payments on your BearCart online shopping cart system.

The process for each payment method is quite similar and easy to follow.

Until Next Time,

Emma

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PayPal Website Payments Standard

Enable PayPal Website Payments Standard
Do you want to accept PayPal Website Payments Standard payments?

True

False

E-Mail Address
The PayPal seller e-mail address to accept payments for

Payment Zone
If a zone is selected, only enable this payment method for that zone.

–none– Australia

Set Preparing Order Status
Set the status of prepared orders made with this payment module to this value

Adding categories and products to your store is easy using the BearCart Admin area. To get started we will look at the fields that we have and what they are used for.

In the Catalog section in the Admin area click Categories/Products.

This first page is where we add the main categories for the store. All of the current categories are listed and we can add another by clicking the New Category button.

View Large Image (Opens in New Window)

A side panel will now appear prompting us to include details of the new category including;

Category Name – This is the name shown in our store.

Category Image - We are able to upload an image to be shown in the front page of our website. Usually this will be resized to 150px x 150px.

Sort Order – This box determines the order of our Categories. If left blank the categories will be ordered alphabetically.

Header Tags Category Title – This is the title shown in your browser window when looking at the category. This has been added to assist with Search Engine Optimisation.

Header Tags Category Description – This is the description that search engines will see for this category. It is good to add a short description of what the category is as it has been added to assist with Search Engine Optimisation.

Header Tags Category Keywords – These are the keyword that search engines will see for this category. Keywords can be listed individually separated by a comma (ie: keywords, like, this).

It is important to note that BearCart allows you to automatically add Descriptions, Keywords and Page Titles once your shop is ready to launch. For more details contact Morris Bear Designs.

Once you have filled in these fields click the save button to add your category.

Congratulations, you have just added a new category to your store.

Now on to your products…

By clicking the New Product button you are brought to the insert product page.

Product Status – This will automatically be set to In Stock, but it does allow you to set products as out of stock, preventing them from showing in the front end of your website.

Date Available – If a product is arriving to you store at a future date, you can save time by adding the product and setting an arrival date here. BearCart will automatically stock your product when the date arrives.

Products Manufacturer – This can be used for product manufacturers / brands or themes and gives you may display options in the front end of your website ie: See more from this manufacturer.

Products Name – This is the product name as shown in the front end of your website.

Tax Class – Can be set if products are taxable. Also set up for GST.

Products Price (Net) - The price of your goods shown with out tax.

Products Price (Gross) - If products are set as Taxable this will automatically add tax to the Net Price and show a final price.

Products Description – Add the description of your product here.

Product Title Tag, Product Description Tag, Product Keywords Tag are shown to Search Engines. These can be set automatically once your store is ready to launch.

Products Quantity – If using multiple sizes, colours etc. set the total number of items available.

Products Model – Insert a model number if needed.

Products Image - Up to 6 images can be uploaded for each picture.

Products URL – Can be set to link to a manufacturer website or review page for more information on the product. Not needed.

Products Weight - Adding the weight of each product will allow you to use the Shipping by weight method. Not needed.

Once all fields have been completed click the preview button to see how your product looks. Click the Insert button to complete the process.

Congratulations you have successfully added a new product to your website!

BearCart is the ecommerce program of choice for MorrisBear. Developed inhouse the program is based on Oscommerce and features a number of modifications to make it an affordable yet powerful option for all small to medium businesses looking to start selling their products online.

If you are looking for a powerful ecommerce program to work with your website design or website development you cannot go past BearCart.

To show how simple it is to setup and start selling online we have are putting together a range of tutorials that will be featured online.

So to begin – Let’s Configure BearCart!

Configure Bear Cart - Updating your Online Store

Within the admin area of Bear Cart you will find all of the controls that run your website. To begin click the Configration tab and you will be presented with the above screen.

The following settings are required;

Store Name: This is your store name that will be used for all configuration throughout the site.

Store Owner: This can either be your name or repeat your store name here.

Email Address: This is the email address that your store emails will be sent to.

Email From: As above.

Country: This is set to show your store country and runs modifications such as postage and tax.

Send Extra Order Emails To: It is important to set this also to ensure that all of your store orders reach your email. It can also be set to include multiple email addresses simply by using a comma in between.

Store Address and Phone: This sets the details for your orders and invoices. If you don’t wish to use your physical address you can set this with your store name and email or contact phone number.

Once you have filled out the above details your store is configured and you are ready to move on to adding products. I told you it was easy!

For more information about Bear Cart or any of our website design and development services please don’t hesitate to contact us here.

Until Next TIme,

Emma