Considering open source? Consider the hidden costs.

If you are a database programmer, then over time, you could build your own ecommerce system, or use one that is open-source. Of course, that would still require a serious invenstment in your time, energy, resources, and computer hardware. There is a smarter way to run your site and your company.

Negatives of "free" open-source eCommerce software

  • Simplistic design templates make your store look unattractive.
  • Time and costs needed to install your store and pay a programmer (or yourself).
  • Cost of time to administrate your Linux server.
  • Lack of redundancy in your hardware, Internet connection and electrical power.
  • Cost of time to update to your STORE CODE.
  • Cost of time to update to your SERVER.
  • Cost of time to update to your DATABASES.
  • Cost of time to RUN BACKUPS.
  • Need to piece together software from different packages to create a complete store.
  • Poor database integration with databases other than open-source databases.
  • Poor billing system integration.
  • No backup plan for server or data.
  • Credit card number storage is not secured.
  • No built-in Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • No built-in marketing tools (mailing list managers)
  • Lack of modularity in the code

Positives of Store-Logic as an alternative to open-source

  • Quick setup
  • Import service to populate your store with products quickly
  • No server to administer
  • No programmer to hire
  • Custom layouts.
  • Custom programming available by the hour, instead of hiring someone
  • Backup service for software and hardware
  • Built-in Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Built-in marketing tools (mailing list manager)
  • Modular code for implementing new features
  • Team of programmers available
  • Team of web designers available

Summary:

Open-Source software is a great thing. In fact, the database that runs Store-Logic is mySQL, the most popular open-source database engine available. But using open-source technology for the sake of technology alone never makes good business sense for any business. We are not saying that open-source software is a bad thing, just that an open source ecommerce cart may actually cost you MORE money to run and maintain over time, when compared to using a managed solution like Store-Logic. The hidden costs of your server administration, code maintenance, and customization will eat into your web design budget and your profitability. Paying for a true ecommerce engine like Store-Logic saves you considerable adminsitration time, letting you you focus on running your store, developing your site design, and improving your marketing efforts. When you look at what your time is really worth, you may find that Store-Logic actually makes more sense for your company than using something off the shelf.
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