The Tilda platform is ideal for quickly creating beautiful storefronts with minimal costs. However, its functionality is almost always insufficient for scalable and complex online stores. OpenCart, on the other hand, provides flexibility, expandability, and deep customization, making it the preferred choice for serious business growth, provided there is a willingness to invest time and resources in technical support.
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→October New Releases:
Authorization and Registration via Phone Number (WhatsApp, Call, SMS) - allows for using authorization in the Opencart online store by confirming through a phone number, receiving a 4-digit code via WhatsApp, SMS, or a phone call.
Repeat Order for Opencart Store - enables adding all the items from a previous order to the shopping cart from the Opencart user account.
OCDEV.pro - Size Chart for Opencart 2.x - 3.x - allows creating an unlimited number of size charts for your products, linked to categories and manufacturers. This is highly beneficial for stores with products having different size ranges.
OCDEV.pro - Recently Viewed Products for Opencart 2.x - 3.x - lets you display recently viewed products by customers in a module, with convenient settings and compatibility with caching modules.
OCDEV.pro - SMS (SMS) Notifications for Opencart 2.x - 3.x - handles the sending of SMS and Viber messages under various conditions through an SMS gateway for Opencart 2.x - 3.x.
Online CHAT - online consultant with ChatGPT v1.0 for Opencart - this online chat for your website can automatically respond to basic customer queries in more than 60 languages and effectively engage site visitors before an operator joins the conversation.
AIExtEcom Autoposter - an instrument for automated posting - a powerful assistant for automatic posting of your own or neural network-generated posts to platforms like Telegram, Dzen, and VK.
Module "All Messengers" (feedback widget) - If you want visitors to your website to easily get in touch, leave messages, or subscribe directly from their browser or through applications like WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and more, this module makes it exceptionally convenient and simple.
Store Testimonials Module (Testimonials Lite v2.0) - this module allows you to add a section for testimonials about your store (or website) on your site.
OCDEV.pro - Multilanguage SEO PRO, language code in URL and correct hreflang - a free module designed to address issues related to multilingual websites.
OCDEV.pro - News for Opencart 2.x - a straightforward and free blog module created to enrich your online store with additional content.
Quick Copying of Order Fields in the Admin Panel - allows you to copy data from a specific field in an order with a single click in the administrative panel.
Paid Customer Groups - You can use this module to organize paid customer groups, providing special discounts, access to products, and pricing, among other features.