best way to build an e-commerce web site?

i wish to build an online store. im currently learning xhtml and css but i will need a secure shopping cart, and i want to automatically remember details of customers ie shipping address and previous purchases etc. What do you suggest i learn to create this.
Thanks

http://oscommerce.com

http://zen-cart.com

Don’t kill yourself when the wheel has already been invented.

3 Responses to “best way to build an e-commerce web site?”

  1. jaxicle Says:

    http://oscommerce.com
    http://zen-cart.com

    Don’t kill yourself when the wheel has already been invented.
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  2. Jason Orchis Says:

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  3. Terence P Says:

    If you plan to build a fresh one for your self..

    1. You would probably be best off learning php. You can start building the cart script using $_SESSION and using a database, you can insert information such as the details of customers. I suggest mySQL because it is free and easy to use.
    2. You should output the results with your knowledge of CSS and xhtml, and it should look perfect.

    If you plan to build one from a script..
    1. I suggest oscommerce (http://www.oscommerce.com/) where you can edit it to change the way it looks using your knowledge of CSS and xhtml. You can also download user contributions such as coupons, gift vouchers, and etc. This script is free.
    2. ZenCart is another free cart, a variation of oscommerce, it is easier to customize than oscommerce. I suggest you use this if you are more novice programmer of CSS and xhtml.
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