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In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Zen Cart in Softaculous, using the cPanel dashboard, available to users on one of Hosted.com’s cPanel Web Hosting plans.
Zen Cart is an open-source e-commerce platform providing a feature-rich solution for creating and running online stores. Although it was first built on top of osCommerce, it has since developed into a unique platform emphasizing community support, customization, and usability.
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This tutorial assumes you have cPanel and are logged in.
Install Zen Cart From Softaculous
This demonstration assumes you already have Softaculous open.
1. Zen Cart can be found under the dropdown list for “E-Commerce”, so expand this menu and select “Zen Cart” from the list.
2. Once you click “Zen Cart”, you will be taken to the Overview page to view more information about this software.
For Quick Install
3. Click “Quick Install” from the Install tab. The next two boxes require you to fill in your selected Domain and the Directory. The Directory is relative to your Domain and should not exist. e.g. To install at http://mydomain/dir/, type “dir”. To install only in http://mydomain/, leave this empty.
4. Fill in your Admin Account details and click “Install”.
For Custom Install
3. The Custom Install process is similar: Select the option from the Install tab. Under “Software Setup”, choose your Protocol, Domain, and Directory, which should be empty. If you have multiple Domains on one account, you can select where to install them.
Note: The directory is relative to your Domain and should not exist. e.g. To install at http://mydomain/dir/, type “dir”. To install only in http://mydomain/, leave this empty.
4. Under “Store Settings” enter details for Store Name, Store Owner, and Store Address. Next, fill in your Admin Account details, including Admin Email, and select the language. You can change these later from the software’s Admin Panel.
After Quick & Custom Installations
5. After clicking “Install” in both processes, the software will be installed, and you can view your new site by clicking the Installation link.
That’s it. Your new Zen Cart installation will be ready to use.
You’ve reached the end of the tutorial. Now you know how to install Zen Cart from Softaculous.
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Benefits Of Using Zen Cart
Zen Cart is an open-source e-commerce platform that offers several benefits for businesses wishing to set up an online store including:
Open Source and Free
Zen Cart is a free, open-source software, meaning anyone can use and alter it to suit their needs. It is thus an affordable option for companies of all sizes.
Customization
Zen Cart offers numerous customization possibilities, so companies can easily adapt their online store to meet their unique needs. Users can add or remove features, change how their store looks and feels, and include extensions and modules from other sources.
User-Friendly Interface
This platform has an intuitive user interface that store owners and customers find simple to use and browse. Zen Cart offers user-friendly tools for managing goods, orders, clients, and other elements of an online business.
Extensive Feature Set
Zen Cart has an extensive feature set that supports e-commerce operations. These capabilities include numerous payment gateways, product and inventory management, order and customer administration, shipping and tax computation, and more.
SEO-Friendly
This platform was created with search engine optimization (SEO) in mind thus companies can increase their online presence and search engine rankings. To improve SEO efforts, it offers features like meta tags, sitemaps, and URLs, all optimized for search engines.
Community Support
The platform also boasts a sizable and vibrant user, developer, and design community that helps shape its future while offering assistance and resources to make the most of it. Users can access various documents, forums, lessons, and experiences to share and request support.
Secure
Security is a top priority for Zen Cart, and updates and patches are frequently released to fix vulnerabilities and fend off security threats. Businesses can reduce the risk of security breaches and protect their clients’ data by using best security practices and updating their software.
Scalability
Zen Cart can expand to accommodate your growing business. It can enable the expansion of your online store over time and meet your needs, regardless of the size of your business.
