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Getting started with ASecureCart is a
simple process. By following the simple steps below, your web site can be processing orders within 5 minutes.
Step 1: Sign up for your FREE no obligation trial account.
The Setup Wizard gathers the basic information needed to create your account.
Your trial account is fully functional and will remain active for 30 days. No credit card or payment information is
necessary to create a trial account and you can process test or live orders during the trial period.
Step 2: Create a simple web page to post a test product to the cart.
ASecureCart works by reading embedded HTML tags in your own web pages. The values are passed to the cart
service and used to identify the products. You can add items, change prices, etc. with any ASCII text editor (ex. Notepad)
or any HTML editor (including Microsoft FrontPage) by editing your own web pages.
Tip - See the ASecureCart Tag Reference page for a
complete reference of the hidden tags that the ASecureCart service uses. Additional security options to protect the product definition variables not shown in this simple example are also available.
Cut/paste the following text into a blank page and upload it to your web server. Use a browser to access the page
on your web site and click the "Add to Cart" button.
======== Start HTML (don't include this line ==============
<form method=post action="https://www.asecurecart.net/server/cart.aspx/YOUR_CART_NAME">
Qty <input name="Qty" size=3 value=""> <br>
<input type="hidden" name="ID" VALUE="TESTID">
<input type="hidden" name="Describe" VALUE="Test Product">
<input type="hidden" name="Price" VALUE="25.95">
<input type="hidden" name="Weight" VALUE=".25">
<input type="submit" VALUE="Add to Cart">
</form>
======== End HTML (don't include this line ==============
Working Example:
Step 3: Customize the look and feel of your cart.
Configuration of the cart is handled by an easy to use web interface called the
Profile Manager. Log into the Profile Manager and click the "Display" menu item.
Customize the color scheme, fonts, and text labels. Also, upload your own graphics to
use in your cart via the "Upload..." button on the "Display Settings" screen.
Step 4: Customize the behavior of your cart.
The Setup Wizard will create a basic configuration but you can customize the behavior
via the Profile Manager. Create coupons or gift certificates, add or remove payment methods,
customize your shipping options, or create custom fields to capture extra
information during the check out process.
Step 5: Create the HTML for each of your products.
Each product must be encapsulated within separate <FORM> and </FORM> tags.
Also, each product MUST have a different "ID". The Profile Manager has an
"HTML Wizard"
to help you get started creating the HTML for your own products or services.
The "HTML Wizard" can generate the basic HTML that you need for each product or
visit the Tag Reference for a complete description of the supported tags and
advanced features. Create options for colors, sizes, custom options, upsell related products, include thumbnails, and more.
Still need help?
The ASecureCart system is very comprehensive and trying to digest all of its features can be overwhelming. If you
need any assistance, do not hesitate to
contact support. Our trouble ticket system will gather the necessary
information and notify support personnel who will respond quickly.
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