As customers browse the online store, they can choose from an unlimited number of product attributes (such as size and color) for every item in the catalog. The system can automatically adjust each price according to whatever combination the customer may choose, based on a set of validity rules. These rules may check that some combinations are not available. This means you are no longer restricted to minimal product offerings, but are giving customers the freedom to configure products from all the possibilities within your inventory.

Nothing builds customer loyalty like recognizing people (and what they like) when they come to your store. Our Web Store solutions have the ability to recognize customers who have registered as store Members. As a merchant, you have the ability to create specific pages and content based on the products customers choose and the personal profiles they provide. For example you may set up a special discount for winter apparel for customers from New England and another discount on swimwear for customers from Florida. You may even make suggestions and provide discounts based on the purchase history of Members. A customer who purchased jazz CD’s last month may be offered a special discount on the latest jazz releases. On the other hand, Non-Members - customers who choose not to register - provide only the billing and shipping information necessary to complete the transaction and thus are able to preserve their privacy. The level of personalization desired or required is entirely up to you. Arriviste can configure your store to require that all customers register before they shop, or turn off registration completely.

In addition to these features, we have the ability to create interactive elements to give customers a more exciting shopping experience. For instance, we could implement a suggestive selling feature that would allow you to offer customers complimentary products and in turn sell more per visit. When customers place items in their shopping basket, the store can automatically offer complimentary suggestions based on preferences you set in the back office. Should a customer purchase the latest Pentium PC, you could suggest that a brand new laser printer would be just the thing to go with that purchase, and even give them the opportunity to purchase the additional item in a single click.

You may also wish to include a “Hot Deals” section in your store where you can list discounted, on sale or featured items. Just like a discount display in a real store, your customers will be able to find these featured items grouped together in one convenient location. From the merchant standpoint, all that is required is to designate the featured products by a single click in the back office and the Web Store will do the rest.

When customers are ready to check out, you can provide them with a variety of payment and shipping methods, based upon your preferences and procedures. Arriviste provide an easy interface into many secure online credit card processing systems. Other payment options include personal checks, business checks, prepaid accounts, or purchase orders. Shipping methods can include any variety of shipping methods you desire. Arriviste can also program shipping calculators to estimate the shipping cost based on the weight of the purchase.