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Evocommerce CMS Licensed Software Deployment: How To and Launch
Evocommerce CMS is a powerful tool for creating and managing an online store. In order for your store to function at its highest level, it is important to properly install and configure your CMS. Here's a step-by-step guide to hosting the licensed Evocommerce CMS software, doing the necessary work, and launching your online store.
Preparatory Stage
1. Choose a domain and hosting
- Domain. Register a domain name that will correspond to the name of your online store.
- Hosting. Choose a reliable hosting provider that meets the technical requirements of Evocommerce CMS:
- Web server: Apache or nginx
- PHP: Version 8 or higher
- Database: MySQL 5.6 or later, MariaDB 10 or later
- Elasticsearch
2. Get an Evocommerce CMS license
- Register on the Evocommerce.net website and create an application for the purchase of a license.
- After payment, you will receive a license key and the necessary files for download.
Evocommerce CMS installation and configuration
1. Uploading Files
- Upload files to your hosting via FTP client or hosting control panel.
2. Database Settings
- Create a new database on your hosting.
- Write down the connection data (database name, user, password, host).
3. CMS configuration
- Open a browser and go to your domain address.
- Follow the instructions of the installation wizard:
- Enter the data to connect to the database.
- Indicate the license key.
- Configure the main parameters of the store (name, administrator email, etc.).
Design and Functionality settings
1. Setting a design template
- Choose and set a design template that matches your brand style.
2. Adding Products
- Create categories and subcategories of products.
- Add products, upload images, fill in descriptions and specify prices.
3. Setting Up Payment Systems and Shipping
- Integrate required payment systems (e.g. PayPal, Stripe).
- Configure shipping methods, taking into account sales geography and tariff plans.
4. Installing Add-ons and Plug-ins
- Install add-ons that extend the functionality of your store (SEO, analytics, marketing, etc.).
- Configure each plugin according to your business needs.
Support
1. Monitoring and analytics
- Use analytics tools to monitor traffic, sales, and user behavior.
- Analyze the data to improve store performance.
2. Support and Updates
- Regularly update the CMS and installed plugins to ensure security and stability.
- Use Evocommerce technical support in case of problems or questions.
3. Expanding Functionality
- Track new features and add-ons coming to Evocommerce CMS.
- Add new features and integrations as your business grows and customer needs.
By following these steps, you will be able to successfully host, configure and launch your online store on the Evocommerce CMS platform, ensuring high quality service and meeting the needs of your customers.