If you are new to e-commerce some of these terms and features may seem confusing and daunting; Access databases, SSL, gateways, SQL Server, MySQL, dynamic page displays instead of creating your own HTML, taxes, shipping, payments, discounts etc.

As a service to our customers, we are now offering an installation service that is designed to get VP-ASP installed and running for you in as little time as possible.

This service will get VP-ASP running on your selected web hosting company and includes the following:

1. Liaise with you for your company and hosting details.
2. Upload the VP-ASP package of your choice to your web hosting company.
3. Database setup:
   
   1. Upload the Access database to a special directory provided by your web hosting company
   2. Build the SQL Server or MySQL tables for a small fee
4. Update VP-ASP configuration files to include your customer and database details
5. Configure the VP-ASP Shopping Cart to include:
   1. Basic Company configuration and e-mail set-up
   2. Company name and details
6. Add up to five categories
7. Add up to 10 products
8. Set-Up SSL or shared SSL if available
9. Run basic tests and complete a test order
   1. Verify the database can be read and written
   2. Verify the mail can be sent on order completion
   3. Verify products and categories are displayed

Optional Tasks

1. Set up dual currency handling
2. Set-up taxes for your online store based on your locality
3. Set-up shipping from our numerous shipping routines
4. Set-up payment types you want to use

What is not included

• We do not modify any of your existing site in any way
• Integrating VP-ASP with your existing site
• Additional website design and/or development

Data Conversion

If you wish us to convert your existing database into VP-ASP format, this will be quoted separately. This is not included as part of the basic installation service.

Server Requirements

• Windows server (IIS)
• Active Server Pages (ASP)
• 5MB disk space

Sketches Plus can design a custom look for your shopping cart,
use your design or you can choose one of many VP-ASP Templates