Shopping Carts

Whether you are an individual or organization, you may have items you want to sell on your website, accept donations or both.   Thanks to the rise in e-commerce, it is now easier than ever.

You've seen those online stores, the ones with the "Buy Me" buttons and the little shopping carts.  Of course, like everything else, they don't come free. There are extra fees above and beyond what you will pay your web designer. What are they?

Depending on the type of store you set up, your pocketbook may be running for cover. Here is a breakdown of those extra charges you can expect:

Ready-made Shopping Carts

The least expensive way to go is to use a ready-made shopping script that an increasing number of service providers have made available free for their clients' use. Usually there is a setup fee of between $50 and $100, and hosting prices will vary between $40 and $125 a month.  The service provider will also charge a percentage for each transaction.

While the service provider provides the shopping cart solution, you will need a merchant account to process the payment so that the funds are deposited into your account.  The merchant account will also have fees.  Paypal for example, offers a FREE merchant account, however, you will still be charged a percentage for each transaction. 

So, are you ready to make the commitment in cost for a shopping cart to add to your website?  At DesignTech, we'll help you make the right decision. 

Our setup fee is $60 per hour.