X-Cart Mods, XCart Addons, X-Cart Templates CSS SEO Free UK xcartmods.co.uk

It's been a while since there were any updates from us. X-Cart's undergone a lot of changes in the past 6 months. v4.2.x happened... v4.3.0 is here, v4.4 is round the corner and when v5 will arrive is anyone's guess! Anyway, We still have a lot of faith in X-Cart and have a new template available for v4.3.0 as you can see below. We're available for custom work, so please feel free to get in touch. Best wishes for 2010.

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This is a unique template system that has many features that can benefit the X-Cart developer and X-Cart rookie alike.

• Six possible layouts controllable from the backend (see below)
• Two types of header/speedbar layouts per theme
• Layout and theme CSS separated from main.css
• No tables added, well commented CSS
• Separate header and footer
• Smart columns that adapt to the browser/screen width (also eliminates tables - better for SEO)
• CSS-only rounded corners on menu and dialog boxes
• Cufon for H1, H2 and H3 elements built-in
• Neat 'My Account' dropdown panel
• Tabbed product info
• Enhanced speedbar and reviews postings
• SEO enhanced layouts - content displayed before side columns
• Cross-browser compatible (IE6-8 / Firefox / Opera / Chrome / Safari-PC)
• Includes the much needed simple password recovery mod
• PNG layout source files included, sliced for Adobe Fireworks
• Two colour themes, easy to customise/add more, or ask us to make you one!
• Free updates and themes as and when available
• Based upon the 3 column 'Light and Lucid' theme as a starting point
• No additional cost for X-Cart Pro users!

This is probably the only ecommerce template that employs smart columns.

Requirements

1. Fresh installation of X-Cart v4.3.1 Gold or Pro
2. 3 column 'light and lucid' template installed
3. No additional modules installed
4. Basic-Intermediate CSS knowledge

The template itself is very self-contained within it's own 'custom' skin folder. Unlike other templates, only the necessary files are replaced or updated, ie. not the whole /skin1 directory. This should allow for easy future upgrades. Please be aware that v4.3.1 is an early version in the branch and bugs may exist in the X-Cart software that are not our responsibility.

You can test with customer account - john / doe

DEMO

Two types of header/speedbar layouts per theme...

If you would like us to add your logo and give you a unique colour scheme, then you can choose the 'Customisation' option.

"Very pleased and found it easier to modify then any other skins i have had. This is a must and highly recommended by me. I also find it quicker. Thanks again Phil. Very very pleased." - Lewis

"I'd like to give Phil a HUGE THUMBS UP for a job well done on the Smart Template. Highly recommended!!" - Raveworx

SUPPORT FORUM

• Instant ‘add to cart’ without page refreshing, using AJAX.
• Add to cart from category, search results and product pages.
• Easily add/remove products and adjust totals from the minicart.
• Adheres to your product options/variants and stock levels.
• Makes for a faster and easier shopping experience.
• Get the edge over your competitors!
• Used on this store... add an item to cart, or try the demo.
• Free trial available - contact us with your URL.
• NOW COMPATIBLE WITH v4.2
• Now with additional 'added to cart' alert box - see demo.

• 3 Level category menu, inspired by dabs.com / overclockers.co.uk / overclock.co.uk etc.
• Expands and collapses according to the selected category.
• Highlights the selected categories.
• Very lightweight, pure CSS based (definition lists), no tables or JavaScript!
• Easy to modify, cross-browser compatible.
• Updated 8/3/08 - Improved category highlighting
• As used on this website - click here
• NOW COMPATIBLE WITH v4.2 and v4.3

• Three state tab buttons, off / hover / selected.
• Tabs can be aligned left right or centered.
• Beats other tab mods by the way it can be styled.
• Easy to customise with CSS and two images only - PNG source file included.
• Colour themes included.
• Optional rounded corners effect for tabbed content.
• Optional ‘remember last tab’ feature - not available in other tab mods
• You can set which tab is initially displayed - not available in other tab mods
• Cross browser compatible.
• v4.2.x compatible

• Flash based zoomable images using the free Zoomify EZ tool.
• Enable/Disable zoomified images in product admin.
• Up to 8 zoomified images per product!
• You can cross-reference zoomified images with multiple products.
• Have them displayed in a popup window, or embedded within the product page.
• Show/hide navigation window, show/hide slider, set initial zoom factor.
• Easy thumbnail generation.
• Images can be as large as you want, the bigger the better!
• Ideal for products with intricate detail eg. jewellery stores.
• Also available for CS-Cart.
• Now also available for v4.0.x

• Four level vertical flyout menu.
• PURE CSS menu, no tables, no Javascript, very lightweight.
• List based, search engine friendly.
• Easy to customise with separate CSS files.
• Sorts categories by sort position, otherwise alphabetically.
• Long category names ‘wrap around’ nicely.
• Not recommended for stores with hundreds of categories!
• NOW COMPATIBLE WITH v4.2 and v4.3