Feature Set:  

3DCart offers a robust set of tools, including pretty much every feature we looked for in ecommerce software solutions. 3DCart is available in a variety of packages, ranging from as low as $19.99 (Mini) to $99.99 (Standard Plus) per month. There is a plan for any size store, regardless of how many products you wish to sell or how much storage you need. For this review we looked at the mid-range basic package, which accommodates an online store selling up to 5,000 products. The package comes with 300MB of storage space, unlimited email accounts, 25 store templates, and can accommodate up to 3GB of bandwidth a month.

All of the 3DCart plans include a host of features for every aspect of running an online store. The service has unlimited potential when designing a custom store. With almost every aspect being adjustable, you can truly create the store just the way you want it. You can upload your merchandise in bulk, and add an unlimited number of pictures. We particularly enjoyed the advanced image gallery, which automatically resizes your uploaded pictures, and supports impressive zoom-ability.

There are also several great features to help you process your orders. From adjusting order status to printing your own shipping labels, 3DCart is with you all the way. Furthermore, 3DCart is compatible with several 3rd party programs, so you can integrate your accounting (QuickBooks), order management (mail order manager, orderMotion, Stone Edge), and even shipping (UPS, USPS, FedEx). 3DCart is actually compatible with over 50 payment gateways, and will get your products on all sorts of shopping feed services (Yahoo! Shopping, Google, Shop.com, PriceGrabber).

Some other nice advanced features include the ability to offer coupons, gift cards, product reviews, and promotions. Customers can be given the ability and convenience to sort your products (by price, category, etc.), refer their friends, and track their order in real-time. 3DCart has a comprehensive lineup of features, and is truly a complete ecommerce solution.

Ease of Setup:  

Setting up 3DCart is very simple. Of course getting your entire store up and just right will take some time, but 3DCart utilizes step-by-step wizards to help you through the process. The ecommerce solution is completely online based, so you can run it from any computer. There is a one-time setup fee of $99 (all plans). Some of the tools that will help you get your store up and running include bulk product uploading, batch image uploading, and automatic image resizing.

Switching from another ecommerce provider to 3DCart is easy, and you can import existing products and customers. Whether you’re starting a whole new online store, or simply adding a shopping cart to your existing site, 3DCart is simple to setup.

Ease of Use:  

3DCart has a full set of ecommerce features, and they are well designed and easily used. 3DCart tools and features are well organized and effectively engineered. The interface is amazingly intuitive, utilizing tabs and a well-designed user interface. You can setup and manage your whole store within the online program, and the system is quite easy to navigate.

3DCart takes advantage of a streamlined interface to host its powerful yet simple tools. The ecommerce solution offers so many features, but makes them available and usable for all levels of users.

Fraud Protection:  

Not only will your customers have access to a friendly shopping cart, they can rest assured that they are purchasing from a reliable source. 3DCart incorporates several security features to help protect you and your customers. Your shopping cart from 3DCart will be PCI compliant and McAfee secured. 3DCart also utilizes firewall protection, intrusion detection, and complete SSL security.

And more than being safe, your site will be secure. 3DCart guarantees 99.9% uptime on your hosted site, complete with daily backup.

Help/Documentation:  

The help available for 3DCart is like the product itself: full and easy to use. You can find a variety of useful help resources in their online knowledgebase support center. You can contact representatives directly over the phone, via email, or with immediate online chat.

Furthermore, 3DCart has several online tutorials and useful training videos available. In fact, you can take a virtual tour of the product, and even try on the complete online demo (30 day trial), so you can try out the program before you buy.

But even better than having outstanding help resources and support available, 3DCart is pretty simple to use, and offers help within the program when you need it. You likely won’t need to refer to the help files too often, but they’re there if you need them.

3DCart is an ideal ecommerce software solution. The tools are effective and packaged in a neat, easy to use system. 3DCart integrates with all the essential components of ecommerce (shipping, search engines, payment gateways), and is indeed a complete ecommerce solution. Combining all the right tools and usability, 3DCart is a great way to go.