SimcoMedia Professional Web Design » X-Cart Designs

Mimosa Hostilis Xcart Customization

SimcoMedia Design — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:27:06 +0000

Recently we were asked to assist in the installation, setup and configuration for a new Xcart customer, MimosaHostilis.com.mx. Their cart was a basic install utilizing one of the skins that ships with the newest 4.3 version.

The client was happy with the overall design but needed to have the following steps taken to get their store ready for business:

modify their logo to fit within Xcart parameters
Create multiple versions of the logo for invoice, checkout and main page purposes
modify product display to eliminate sku display
modify category product display to include links to View Cart and Checkout so customer would not need to scroll up constantly to reach main menu.
configure and activate shipping via USPS
configure PayPal payment method

Mimosa Hostilis Xcart Customization

MistKing Custom Xcart Design

SimcoMedia Design — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:47:05 +0000

We have just finished the creation and integration of a custom skin for a recently upgraded Xcart for MistKing.com. The project involved creating a clean design based on the color scheme of the logo and prepare it for use with the latest version of X-cart Gold, 4.3, which uses predominantly CSS as its template core.

Some of the challenges included the need to modify multiple CSS files since one was used as the “Main CSS” and another used for specific elements of the core skin that was chosen to customize. This turned out to be the Light & Lucid default theme since it gave us the two-column look the client was looking for. Despite its simplistic look, this skin proved challenging in getting the elements to properly align in the various browsers. However, after MUCH tinkering, we were able to successfully integrate the design into the cart.

Here’s a screeshot of the home page:

MistKing Misting Systems custom design by SimcoMedia

X-Cart Designs

SimcoMedia Design — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:12:20 +0000

SimcoMedia has worked with X-Cart users over the past 4 years providing customization of the cart’s themes and templates. The newest version of X-Cart comes with a dozen skins that were previously available for additional cost. These templates provide some alternative choices for the X-Cart owners regarding the display of their store. However, these skins are limited in their themes and further enhancement is needed in order to reflect the nature of your products or service.

Custom Skins

X-Cart utilizes a combination of CSS and HTML to acheive its layout and styling. Custom skins can be created utilizing the Smarty template system (included with Xcart) coupled with custom graphics and color schemes.

The standard skins shipped with X-Cart are best viewed as a starting point for layout and styling and should not be considered as the final solution to your design needs.

Meeting Your Design Needs

SimcoMedia can collaborate with you on the changes you desire, create an outline of the features and look you are seeking and create the layout and skin to match your products and services.

Contact Us For A Consultation and Quote

We invite your inquires regarding your Xcart design changes. Please use our Contact Page.

Trenditions Jewelry

SimcoMedia Design — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 07:50:27 +0000

Client needed complete e-Commerce system to showcase and sell custom jewelry imported directly from their manufacturer in Paris, France. This included inventory control and product insertion.

The client provided professional photos of jewelry and the on-model shots for us to prepare for web use. Our tasks included the creation of the product and category databases, optimization for all product graphics, site design based upon client brochures, and search engine placement.

Trenditions Jewelry custom web design by SimcoMedia

Trenditions Jewelry