BigCommerce Feature List

Store Design
Hosting & Security

Multi-level category fly out menus

Level 1 certified PCI compliant
96 professional store designs
Enterprise-grade network architecture
W3C/XHTML compliant templates
Over 1,000 GBPS of connectivity
Easily integrate your existing design
SAS type II certified data center
Edit templates in Dreamweaver
Geographically diverse points of presence
Drag and drop layout customization
Three distinct and redundant networks
Edit HTML and CSS in your browser
Hacker deterrent security provisioning
Edit HTML and CSS via FTP
Biometric security system with badge access
Upload a logo or use the logo editor
Digital security video surveillance
Change website text using your mouse
Multiple public peers
Edit email templates from control panel
See more security features
Works in all popular web browsers
Web-based control panel Images & Photos
Template comparison (diff) tool
Upload an unlimited number of photos
Search Engine Optimization Add photos from your computer or a website
Automatically generated photo galleries
Recognized as #1 SEO-optimized solution
Photo thumbnails on product pages
Optimized by #1 SEO Expert Aaron Wall
SuperZoom TM instant photo zooming
Redirect non WWW to WWW
Thumbnail photos created automatically
Redirect WWW to non WWW
Upload dozens of images at once
Optimized by company founders (SEO experts)
Photo manager to organize photos
HTML easily parsed by search spiders
Open large images in a popup/lightbox window
Edit robots.txt file in control panel
Per-image alt text and description for SEO
Free access to SEO training blog + videos
Share photos between products
Correct use of robots.txt file
Dozens of customizable photo display settings
PageRank not passed to irrelevant pages
Setup your own 301 redirect links Drop Shipping & Multi Warehouse
Per-page optimization (title, META, etc)
Set default page title and META details Drop shipping by Ordoro integration
Set page title and META details per product Warehousing & inventory by Shipwire

Set page title and META details per page Email invoices to multiple suppliers

Set page title and META details per news post CSV order export in custom formats

Set page title and META details per category
Automatically generated HTML sitemap
XML sitemap for Google Webmaster Tools
Proper use of H1...H6 tags
SEO friendly product links
SEO friendly category links
SEO friendly brand links
SEO friendly search links
SEO friendly page links
SEO friendly news links
Toggle SEO friendly links
W3C valid templates
Tableless store designs
Custom product image alt text
New SEO optimizations added regularly
Correct use of NOFOLLOW attribute
Lightweight HTML, separate from CSS
100% HTML and CSS templates, no PHP
Full access to modify HTML & CSS
Orders & Checkout
TM
InstantAdd suggestive cart popup
Single page checkout
Accept pre orders
Archive orders instead of deleting
Minimum and maximum order quantities
Shipping quote estimates
Guest checkout option
Refunds and store credits
Custom checkout form fields
Delivery/event dates
Shipping tracking numbers
Email order confirmation
Agree to terms before ordering
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Mobile Commerce
Browse & buy on all popular mobile devices
iPad-Native Shopping Experience
iPhone Optimized Mobile Experience
Android Optimized Mobile Experience
Palm Pre Optimized Mobile Experience
Blackberry Optimized Mobile Experience
Enable/disable mobile commerce per device
Complete HTML/CSS design customization
Multi-Currency Support
Complete multi-currency support
Live, automatically updated exchange rates
Automatic visitor currency detection
Custom exchange rates if required
Set a currency as the default currency
Set per-currency symbol, decimal places, etc
Shopping Comparison Engines
Direct point-and-click integration to 7 shopping
comparison sites
Product export to Beso
Product export to BizRate
Product export to MySimon
Product export to NexTag
Product export to PriceGrabber
Product export to Shopping.com
Product export to Shopzilla
Email Marketing
Integration with iContact
Integration with Mailchimp
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Add multiple items to cart CSV newsletter subscriber export

Create order shipments CSV customer export
Order messaging system
One click re-order Social Media Marketing

Take your store down for maintenance

Sell on Facebook with SocialShop
Set a custom starting order number
Facebook "Like" buttons on product pages
Send order tracking link to customer
Facebook OpenGraph META support
automatically via email
IntenseDebate comment/reviews integration

Products & Merchandising and sharing on Facebook/Twitter

Sell physical & digital products
Sell products with options (size, color, etc)
Minimum and maximum order quantities
Custom fields (i.e. text to print on a t-shirt)
Bulk discount quantity pricing
Disqus comment/reviews integration and
sharing on Facebook/Twitter
Share products on 20+ social media sites via
AddThis button
Sell on eBay

Gift wrapping options

Manage everything from BigCommerce
"Catalog only" mode
Push some/all products to eBay in 5 clicks
Photo editing through Picnik.com
Create reusable eBay listing templates
"Call for pricing" option
Setup per-product auction or BIN listings
Create unlimited sub categories
Custom shipping and taxes for eBay listings
Import products, images, options, etc
Custom price variances for eBay listings
Bulk export/re-import thousands of items
View live listings from BigCommerce
Export products for bulk update in Excel
Automatic order creation in BigCommerce
Create and assign brands/manufacturers
when auction is won or BIN is purchased
Add products to unlimited categories
Fulfill eBay orders directly from BigCommerce
Per-product SKUs or custom codes
Filter orders to quickly find eBay orders
Per-option SKUs or custom codes
eBay auctions & BINs tied into store inventory
Fully WYSIWYG editor for description
Automatic inventory reduction for orders
Embed videos in product description
No limit on number of eBay listings
Per-product YouTube video gallery
Per-staff permission for adding/editing listings
Edit product description HTML directly
Cut/copy/paste support in WYSIWYG editor Marketing & Promotions
Per-product gift wrapping
Live shipping quotes Integration with oLark live chat
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Product reviews & comments Free shipping coupon code

IntenseDebate comment/reviews integration
Disqus comment/reviews integration
Specify cost price and see profit reports
Enter retail price to show RRP
Enter sale price for sale events
Choose if a product is taxable or not
Disable purchasing on a per-product basis
Specify product weight for live shipping quotes
Enable free shipping on a per-product basis
Product Options & Bundling
Sell products such as apparel & computers
Setup unlimited options per product
Option field types available:
o Checkbox
Limit coupon usage by location and/or shipping
method
Limit coupon usage by individual customer
Show free shipping eligibility throughout your
store
Sell/auction products on eBay
Trackable coupon codes
Integration to 7 shopping comparison sites
Advanced integration with MailChimp
Coupon expiry date
Coupon limited uses
Google Analytics integration
Visual Website Optimizer integration
Bulk discounts per product
Gift certificates

o Date picker Edit gift certificates in WYSIWYG editor

o File upload Online certificate use

o Text field Promotional banners

o Multi-line text field Discount rules system

o Numbers field Buy one get one free, etc

o Product list Free shipping over $x

o Color swatch $x on orders over $y

o Texture swatch "Customers who viewed this product also

o Rectangle viewed" panel

Product bundles with item-level inventory Newsletter subscriptions

automation and custom rules Google Website Optimizer integration

Options don't count towards product limit Export to Google Base

Rules to adjust price, weight, photo and stock Export products to CSV
Affiliate tracking system
such as "Size=L or XXL, Add $5 to Price"
RSS feeds
Create a set of product options
Google AdWords export
Assign the option to multiple products
Yahoo Search Marketing export
Add, subtract or set fixed price for each option
Popular products list
Add, subtract or set fixed weight for each
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option New products list

Set a unique SKU for each product option Top sellers list
Set a unique image for each product option Quick search popup box
Set stock on hand for each product option "Did you mean?" spelling
Set low stock level for each option Integrates with any live chat software
Change the display order of product options LivePerson Express 30 day trial
Add options without affecting existing products
Remove options without affecting products Google Website Optimizer

Optionally track inventory per option

Improve conversion rates without guessing
Filter options for quick updating
Six storewide GWO tests to run:
Bulk update option values per product
1. Single or multi page checkout
Paging when editing product options
2. Add to cart button image
Disable purchasing of specific options
3. Home page promo banner
Force options to be selected when buying
4. Newsletter signup box
Re-order function preserves product options
5. Checkout button image
Options displayed with order and on invoice
6. Product page tabs on/off

Inventory & Stock Control Test on-page, per-product changes:

1. Product name
Per-product inventory levels 2. Product description
Per-option inventory levels 3. Product image
Inventory tracking can be disabled per product Test on-page, per-category changes:
Set low stock level warning for each product 1. Category name
Track inventory at a product or option level 2. Category description
Set current stock level per product option 3. Category image
Set low stock level per product option Test on-page, per-web page changes:
Automatic inventory control 1. Page name
Low stock reminder indicators on dashboard 2. Page description
Detailed inventory report for all products Run multiple test at once
Disable purchasing when no stock Change aggression level of winner
Bulk update inventory levels View reports in Google Website Optimizer
Disable tests from store's control panel
Configurable Fields Disable tests from Google Website Optimizer
Set winning variation after test completes
Great for collecting additional product info
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Such as text to print on a t-shirt More GWO tests than all competitors
Such as picture to print on a mug
Text, file and checkbox field types Payments & Shipping

Dropdown field types

Accept credit cards online
Fields display on product page
Support for 50+ gateways
Fields display on invoice
PayPal, Google Checkout, etc
Limit file formats that can be uploaded
Support for secure checkout
Fields shown along with order for processing
UPS, USPS, FedEx address label printing via
Create an unlimited number of fields
Shipworks integration
Optionally make some/all fields required
Support for "offline" payments

Delivery/Event Dates COD, pay in store, cheque, etc

Take orders over the phone
Sell tickets to events, concerts, etc Sell in multiple currencies
Sell flowers and other items with delivery dates Real time conversion rate updates
Limit date range for selection per product Auto-detect location for currency
Customize the name displayed for the date Real time shipping quotes
field UPS, USPS, FedEx, Aus Post, etc
Filter orders by delivery/event date Define your own shipping rates
Export orders by delivery/event date Limit shipping methods by country
Set number of tickets available for purchase Limit shipping methods by state
Delivery confirmation of purchase via email Limit shipping methods by zipcode
Choosing a date can be required or optional Various free shipping options
Date selected shown along with order details Add handling cost to orders
Date selected shown on invoice
Content Management System
Tax Rates & Settings
Full CMS functionality
The most flexible tax system period 100% browser based
Full support for geographic tax zones Publish web pages
Multiple, stackable product classes Display returns policies, etc
State-based tax zones Easy-to-use WYSIWYG editor
Country-based tax zones Page dropdown/pop out menus
Unlimited tax rates & zones SEO-friendly pages
Prices inc/ex tax Restrict to customer groups
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Flat tax option Publish content from RSS

Tax rate display in store Contact forms on pages
Tax shown on invoices, etc Responses sent via email
Flexible tax rules and flow Display page as home page
Sales tax report by date Re-assign products to another category when
Sell locally, nationally or internationally deleting categories
Recent news items
In-Store Merchandising Treeview category management
Drag & drop category assignment
Full product catalog
Banners and promotions
Online checkout system
"Call for pricing" option Customers & Groups
One click add to cart
Optimized usability Flexible customer groups
Product comparisons Wholesale/retail pricing
Order status updates Per-group pricing
Live order tracking Per-group discounts
Email/print invoices Set a default group for new customers
Customer address book Move customers between groups
Private wish lists Category level discounts
Public wish lists Product level discounts
Order messaging system Storewide group discounts
Related products Fallback discount level
Suggestive cart Move customers between groups
"You may also like"... Filter customers by group
Export customers by group
Business Intelligence Reports Create unlimited customer groups
Enter new customer details one-by-one
25+ performance reports
Import customers from CSV file
Daily conversion rate
Top 20 customers Returns System (RMA)
Best selling products
Customer locations (Google maps) Complete returns system
Orders by item sold Offer refund, swap or store credit
Sales tax report by date Customizable return reasons
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Orders by revenue Customizable return actions

Popular products Can return specific items from an order
Inventory report Status updates sent to customer via email
Customers by date Returns requested from "My Account" page
Revenue per customer Limit staff access to view/process returns
Search keywords with results Disable returns if required
Search keywords without results Receive email notification for new returns
Best performing keywords Complete audit log of all return requests
Worst performing keywords
Search term corrections Miscellaneous

In-Store Search Add/edit your own DNS records

Choose orders per page in admin
Search suggest Choose products per page in admin
"Did you mean?" suggestionss Choose customers per page in admin
Related searches list Minimum password strength indicator
Advanced search options Automatic admin logout after 15 minutes
Fiter by price Admin passwords hashed and salted
Filter by availability Customize product breadcrumb display
Filter by free shipping
Search tips and advice
Shop by brand
Shop by price
Saved searches and views

Import/Export Options

Bulk export/re-import thousands of items at

once
Review all imported products immediately after
review
Import existing products easily
Extremely flexible import system
Export products to CSV/XML
Two-way sync with Intuit Quickbooks
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Order export to Shipworks

Export to MYOB, Peachtree
Two-way sync with StoneEdge
Export in custom formats
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