KommerceServer eCommerce Suite
Release 5.4 Enhancement Summary

KommerceServer Release 5.4 Summary

KommerceServer Release 5.4 is now available. See below for the detailed list of new product features and enhancements.

Performance Improvements

KommerceServer's search engine and catalog browsing engine has been significantly enhanced to deliver faster results, and it's more scalable and consistent.
 
  • Using the Quick Search feature to find products is up to 20 times faster than previous releases
  • Browsing and navigating the product catalog is up to 10 times faster than previous releases

Product Quick Search

The Quick Search feature has been enhanced to deliver faster and more relevant results to your search inquiries.
 
  • Quick Search results are automatically sorted by relevance to make finding your match faster and easier
  • All search results are saved in KommerceServer's Microsoft SQL Server database
    • Track original and follow-up search phrases and results
    • Identify common misspellings and abbreviations used by users
    • Review search results to improve product content, keywords and SEO

Request for Quotation

Use a request for quote (RFQ) form to engage the sales force and not disclose pricing. The RFQ data is saved in the KommerceServer SQL database and can be serialized into an XML document for integration purposes to the back-office or Client Relationship Management (CRM) system.
  • Use the RFQ form for products that are not sold online or for complex products where pricing is variable and should not be shown online
    • Allows the user to complete a RFQ form
    • Automated email notifies recipient(s) in a template-based email
  • RFQ Form Collects the following information:
    • Contact information
    • Company information
    • Quantity to be quoted
    • Special Instructions

Branch and Agency Locator

Easily search and find nearby branch location(s) and implement loyalty programs by generating leads and Web traffic for key customers or affiliates.
  • Branch locator allows website users to search and find the store location closest to them
    • Search for locations by Zip code
    • Integration with Google maps lets users find directions, store hours, contact information and other details
  • RFQ Form Collects the following information:
    • Define Agency Type
    • Set a minimum sales dollar amount required by key customers to participate in the lead generation program
    • Users can search for nearby affiliates by Zip code
    • Users can choose the radius of the search up to 100 miles

Product Inventory Search by Branch

Easily configure the website to allow users to search and display available inventory by branch location.
 
  • Inventory can be displayed by branch either as the actual quantity available or simply as "In" or "Out" of stock
  • For logged in website users, inventory is displayed by the user's home branch
  • For anonymous website users, the branch closest to them is selected by entering a Zip code
  • All users can check inventory across all branches by distance according to their Zip code

Define Coupon and Promotion Codes

Quickly and easily define website product promotions with coupon codes that help you market your business to new and existing customers using a flexible configuration and content management pages.
  • Define three (3) types of coupons:
    • Free Products
    • Product Discounts
    • Order Discounts
  • Determine coupon effectivity using start and end dates
  • Discount based on Amount, Price UOM or Quantity
  • Coupons can be defined for specific customers, customer groups, products, product groups and even Zip codes
  • Require coupon codes to be entered to track with your marketing programs or allow automatic redemption
  • Keep promotions private or display the coupons available to users while browsing the product catalog
  • Define your own promotional content text and images with WYSIWYG editor
  • and more...

Freight Carrier Zones and Rates Management

You are now able to define zones and rates for each of your shipping methods to more easily manage internal truck fleet deliveries or other shipping carriers.
 
  • Set-up delivery zones based on zip code ranges
  • Freight basis can be calculated based on the weight or dollar amount in the shopping cart
  • Define freight rates for each zone based on a minimum and maximum amount range
  • Dynamically show delivery by company truck to customers in qualified delivery zones

Other Enhancements

KommerceServer Release 5.4 has many other smaller but still important changes and enhancements as shown below.
  • Content Management
    • New user-defined content zones on top and bottom of each user-generated and database-driven page
      • Use this section to define any content you need to supplement other pages
      • Add Tips, FAQS, Store Hours, Special Instructions, etc.
    • Content Management System allows multiple Modules to be defined for each user-generated page
      • Build more complex pages, each with own style and layout
      • Each module's content is independently editable and movable within the page
  • Product Detail page layouts show individual unit price, and price per each when in bulk
    • Display price per item for bulk items on product detail and product listing pages
    • Makes it easy to compare unit prices when products are purchased in bulk
    • Widget (Box of 20): $55.00 - $2.75 each
  • Customer Check Out
  • Improved style (look and feel) for the shopping cart page
  • Alert customer if products are on back order via a notification or graphic

Additional Information

  • Click Here to see the enhancements for KommerceServer Release 5.3
  • Click Here for a complete list of all KommerceServer features.
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