[ManAbout]

(05-01-2012 12:37 PM)Kitsune Wrote:  

I wouldn't use wordpress for e-commerce.

I run a few e-commerce stores.

It is better to go with an opencart software like Zen Cart or Cre-loaded and then get customization built in by coders on odesk or something as and when you need it.

It might not seem a big deal at the start but further down the road when you start making sales, you're going to need what you're working with to be customizable to your exact needs, and Wordpress is a blogging platform, not an e-commerce one. The simplicity of wordpress isn't good for stores, because where as an affiliate site or a blog just develops more pages, stores need more backend the more

The whole "Wordpress is a blogging platform" is an outdated idea. It's a CMS. I think Worpress suffices for most e-commerce requirements. Is it the best solution for e-commerce? No. But, I think it's the best solution for a website with e-commerce capabilities. I have one client that runs Yoga classes. She wants the ability to have a student class schedules, online course registrations, payments etc. and also sell some merchandise such as mats, yoga gear, etc, online. Wordpress combined provides all the capabilities, even though it may not be the best at each one of them individually.

For a guy who wants to sell a few "Get Rich Quick" DVDs online, Wordpress is more than sufficient. Now on the other hand if you want to open an online store with 1000s of skus, inventory tracking, different shipping weights, delivery options, taxes etc. then I would suggest OpenCart or Magento.

[Zep]

Pardon my ignorance, but, is this a website? I'm guessing it is a website, with a forum on it, right?

So, if someone wanted to create a forum like this, they'd have to get a domain name ( I'm guessing ), and then put the forum on the .com space.

I really want to create a forum like this, but, closed, for guys over 40.

I like the layout of Rooshs forum a lot, but, a couple of major tweaks, password to get in, a time out after no activity, a delete post button for each member. I, like other people, just can not afford to risk going public and leaving stuff around.

I am totally broke. I'm trying to get another skill going, and it's taking up my time...time I don't have to start messing with forums and problems that may come up with that someone with experience or who is a natural with code can fix in one minute.

How much could I expect to be charged for a forum like this with a couple of tweaks ( password, timeout, Delete post button)?

Thanks for any help!

[AlphaTravel]

You just need to get the forum software and then you can customize it to your needs. You DO need a password to get into this forum, you must realise that otherwise you'd not be logged in and posting.