More on Magento Cart
It’s been a few weeks, and I’ve been under the hood trying to master the skinning process behind Magento. It’s a lot more complicated than WordPress, that’s for sure!
However, I’ve made progress, and managed a three-column liquid layout for the front page. However, it’s still ALOT to learn, and I’ve got a long way to go. So we’re going to install the Modern Template for Magento, and finish up entering the products and such, then open the site and I’ll keep working on the skin. I hate feeling rushed when there are so many details to absorb, and this will give me the time to learn other aspects of the back end that I’ll need to know before we launch.
Yes, it’s hard to skin. Yes, it’s a lot more complicated than ZenCart. But if it’s twice as complicated as Zen, yet 100 times better, then I think the strain on the brain is worth it!
Caleb
Hey, what kind of server resources you’re using to run Magento on? I’m thinking about using Magento for my own ecommerce ventures but I have heard it’s very resource heavy. Any comments on it’s loading speed in the front and backend?
Web Wench
Hi Caleb, sorry for the late reply.
I would check out Httpme.com – they are more expensive than the average host (starting at $35/mo) but well worth it in terms of uptime and support, plus you can get plenty of space and bandwidth for your needs. Tell them Rose City Sister sent you!