Selling from a wordpress blog

opalxx · 07-28-2009, 12:32 AM

I am doing a wordpress site where basically i want to sell a few different items such as cosmetics, plants etc. Payment will be by paypal only. What is the best way of doing this? Hhow do i get the description of the items on sale to stick to the top of the blog instead of it being pushed down with new posts? Many thanks.

4u-domains · 07-28-2009, 10:24 AM

I'd say you are coming at this from the wrong angle.
There may well be a cart/store add-on for Wordpress that allows this.

However, I would think you would be better off installing a store/eCommerce script as your main beast and then adding a blog and other content pages to it afterwards.

That way, you will have a core eCoomerce site selling your wares but still have the ability to generate some unique and updating content so loved bby teh search engines.

Jye · 07-28-2009, 10:22 PM

I am pretty sure i have seen a shopping cart add on for wordpress, but you would be better off using a platform like OScommerce.

khalids19 · 08-03-2009, 06:06 AM

if it could be blogspot then i would consider it!

thebutler · 08-03-2009, 07:38 PM

Use a Wordpress theme that looks more like a magazine theme so the featured article stays above the fold.

Or make a certain page your first page. You can select any specific page that you want to be your main/front page in Wordpress. You can than keep adding blog entries to generate more content.

justin009 · 08-09-2009, 06:21 AM

Make sure you have some Ads on ur Wordpress Account.
Always go for Adsense Accounts. Those are really worth ur site.!

bodil4o · 08-27-2009, 03:04 AM

Using a wordpress theme + script for shopping is the best way!
It is really easy to see look and choose what do you want to buy...
Also if you have a good template it looks more serious than a blogspot.

NameAffect · 08-27-2009, 03:13 AM

This may be what u are looking for
WP Remix ScreenShots Gallery | WP Remix - WordPress Premium Theme

Scroll down to see product pages.

Sensei.Design · 08-27-2009, 05:15 AM

I found a shop plugin you could use

it's called WP Shopping Cart I'm using it myself but the shop was not planned to be succesful to be honest

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opalxx Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,013	Selling from a wordpress blog I am doing a wordpress site where basically i want to sell a few different items such as cosmetics, plants etc. Payment will be by paypal only. What is the best way of doing this? Hhow do i get the description of the items on sale to stick to the top of the blog instead of it being pushed down with new posts? Many thanks.

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4u-domains NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Big Apple Posts: 864	I'd say you are coming at this from the wrong angle. There may well be a cart/store add-on for Wordpress that allows this. However, I would think you would be better off installing a store/eCommerce script as your main beast and then adding a blog and other content pages to it afterwards. That way, you will have a core eCoomerce site selling your wares but still have the ability to generate some unique and updating content so loved bby teh search engines. __________________ SEO LatestNews.com - For Sale CarSecurity.org - Low $xxx - PM me.

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thebutler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,229	Two options Use a Wordpress theme that looks more like a magazine theme so the featured article stays above the fold. Or make a certain page your first page. You can select any specific page that you want to be your main/front page in Wordpress. You can than keep adding blog entries to generate more content. __________________ Test Internet Speed - Computer Freezes - Slow Internet SEO in Toronto - Slow computer - Internet speed check DSL speed test help

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Jye NamePros Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 76	I am pretty sure i have seen a shopping cart add on for wordpress, but you would be better off using a platform like OScommerce.

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justin009 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 24	Make sure you have some Ads on ur Wordpress Account. Always go for Adsense Accounts. Those are really worth ur site.!

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bodil4o Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 164	Using a wordpress theme + script for shopping is the best way! It is really easy to see look and choose what do you want to buy... Also if you have a good template it looks more serious than a blogspot.

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Selling from a wordpress blog

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