What is iJoomla DigiStore?

iJoomla DigiStore is a specialized Joomla solution that lets you create a store for selling digital AND tangible products within minutes! If you've got an email address, you can start selling and generating revenue right away.

How advanced is iJoomla DigiStore?

We designed iJoomla DigiStore to be as simple as possible. We want you to start making money now, not in a week or two, after you've read the manual and understood all the features. That's why DigiStore has everything you need to set up an online store, and nothing you don't.

You won't find a huge list of sophisticated features you will never use on iJoomla DigiStore - just the REALLY important features. However, if you find that a feature you really need is missing, please suggest it. If it makes sense and other people suggest it too, we'll see if we can add it in future releases.

I can get VirtueMart Free, why should I pay for iJoomla DigiStore?

Maybe you shouldn't. We recommend that you give VirtueMart a try. If you can make it work, great! Frankly, we've tried it... and found that it's like trying to drive a 10-ton semi when all you really need is a good bicycle. It's too clumsy, too difficult and far too time-consuming.

It's also free, which is nice, until you want some support. Then you'll find that you get what you paid for. When you buy from iJoomla, we're there for you! If you have any problem, just drop us a line and our professional support team will be in touch.

What can I sell with iJoomla DigiStore?

You can sell any number of physical products, such as:

• T-shirts and other clothing
  
• CDs
• Artwork
• Books
• Jewelry
•  Collectibles
• Toys
• Electronics 

In addition, iJoomla DigiStore enables you to sell digital goods such as:

• Software
• EBooks
• Graphics
• Photos
• MP3
• Videos
• Templates
• Articles
• PDFs
• Documents (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Anything else downloadable!
  

If you can download it, you can sell it!

Do I need a merchant account to get started?

No! All you need is email address so that you can receive PayPal payments. You don't even need a PayPal account until people start paying! Just enter your email address, and when you make your first sale, you'll get an email from PayPal telling you that you've got money and asking you to open an account.

What are Digi Plugins?

These are special plugins for iJoomla DigiStore. We currently offer a PayPal payment plugin that you get FREE as a part of iJoomla DigiStore. Later, we will be adding more payment plugins for an additional fee for people who need them (such as plugins for 2checkout, authorize, etc.)

Can I sell very large downloadable products with iJoomla DigiStore?

There are two ways to upload your products to the store:

1. Browse for the product on your computer and upload it by clicking the Upload button. This method has a size limit which depends on your server's settings. In general though, it's only used for relatively small files.
2. Upload with FTP to the media directory. You can upload very large files this way, including MP3 files.

I'd like to charge a state tax or VAT. How are the taxes calculated?

Calculating taxes is never easy, but we've found a simple method that covers most of our users.

On the Settings page, you'll find a Tax tab which will let you determine who needs to pay tax. That could be all customers, everyone in your country, or everyone in your state/province. You can also enter the tax rate and state whether it's a state tax or VAT.

When people register on your site, we offer them a comprehensive list of countries and states/provinces that capture their location. Configure your store's settings to calculate the correct tax.

What about shipping?

iJoomla DigiStore makes calculating and charging shipping simple. You can set shipping charges as a flat or variable rate, each determined by the purchase price and the customer's location.  And with built-in links to USPS, UPS and FedEx shipping calculators, you'll be able to quickly and easily determine accurate rates.

Can I make changes to the code?

Some of the files are encrypted. You can make changes to the files that control the front-end interface.