Building an Online Store

Session 3.1

• O'Reilly Software
  Web server software publisher.
• Apache HTTP Server
  The number one HTTP server on the Internet.
• Microsoft Internet Information Server
  Popular Web server.
• Netscape Enterprise Server
  Popular Web server.
• What Web software is running on a site?
  Determines what Web and operating software is running on a Web site.
• SmartShip
  Integrate shipping into your Web site or software application.
• Network Solutions
  Domain name registry and related services.
• Yahoo! Store Listings
  Examine a sample store built with Yahoo! Store software.
• BigStep home page
  BigStep home page.
  The Bigstep.com Web site has changed. You now need to enter a credit card number to open a store. Instead, simply read the Session on page 3.40-3.58 of your text.
• SeattleGallery.com
  Examine the SeattleGallery.com site built using BigStep software.
• HitExchange
  Banner exchange advertising organization.
• BannerExchange
  Banner exchange advertising organization.
• European Banner Exchange
  Banner exchange advertising organization.
• Exchange-it
  Banner exchange advertising organization.
• Microsoft bCentral
  Banner exchange advertising organization.
• SmartClicks
  Banner exchange advertising organization.
• Submit It!
  Search engine submission service.
  The Submit-It Web site has changes. The steps in your text no longer work, but explore the Web site for other valuable information.
• AltaVista Help
  Submit a page to AltaVista's search engine.

Session 3.2

The Yahoo! Store and the FedEx Store both now require you to enter a credit card number before you can build an e-store. Below are some alternative links for you to explore setting up an e-store.

• ReadyWebsites.com
• BuilderSpot.com

Session 3.3

• Obtain a Bigstep ID
  The Bigstep.com Web site has changed. You now need to enter a credit card number to open a store. Instead, simply read the Session on page 3.40-3.58 of your text.

Case Problems

As noted above, the Yahoo! Store, the FedEx store, and BigStep.com all require a credit card number to set up an online store. You will no longer be able to complete Case Problems 1, 2, 3, and 4.

Case Problem 1: Summit Trails Galleries

Case Problem 2: WestArk Community College Bookstore

Case Problem 3: The Coffee and Tea Merchant

Case Problem 4: Pet Pleasin' People

Additional Information

• Adobe GoLive
  WYSIWYG Web site development software.
• Macromedia Dreamweaver
  Popular Web site development software via HTML or visual control, for professionals and non-professionals.
• Microsoft FrontPage
  WYSIWYG Web site development software for small or large Web sites.
• Netscape Composer
  Easy-to-use Web site publishing tool.
• SoftQuad HoTMetaL PRO
  WYSIWYG or hands-on HTML and complete Web site publishing package.
• Allaire ColdFusion
  A complete application server and Web site development tool.
• Baan
  ERP software publisher.
• Cisco Systems
  The largest B2B site in the world.
• SAP E-Business Solutions
  ERP software publisher.
• INTERSHOP
  Mid-range electronic commerce software.
• Netscape Corporation
  Web browser and server publisher.
• Big Brother
  Link checking software.
• Linkbot Pro
  Link checking software.
• LinkScan
  Link checking software.
• LinkScan/QuickCheck
  Link checking software.
• GO Network
  Submit a page to the Go Network search engine.
• Network Solutions
  Web domain name registrar--the "dot com" people.
• SmartCart
  Versatile shopping cart software.