X-Cart v4.1.8 contains a good deal of new features and
other improvements comparing to previous X-Cart platform, X-Cart v4.0.x. The
list of new X-Cart capabilities includes but is not limited by:
- The latest version of X-Cart, patches a
security vulnerability that was discovered in previous versions.
- The new face of X-Cart - the "Light &
Lucid" skin.
- Certified Level 2 integration with Google Checkout, a
new fast and secure checkout process.
- Built-in integration with Google Analytics.
- Built-in Shipping Label Generator module that allows to
automatically create shipping labels for orders shipped by DHL, UPS and USPS.
- CAPTCHA protection on registration pages and e-mail
forms.
- Certified integration with "International
Shipping" through ShipIT API of DHL.
- Integration with iDEAL, a popular European payment
gateway.
- Built-in Fast Lane Checkout module - a more
user-friendly and intuitive checkout procedure.
- X-Magnifier add-on module.
- All store data export/import feature.
- Strong Blowfish encryption for sensitive customer data.
The major changes between v4.1.8 and v4.1.7 are:
- SMTP auth feature
- USPS shipping module updated to support RateV3 API
The new X-Cart v4.1.8 from the stable 4.1.x branch is now
available for downloading in your File area along with upgrade kits for upgrading
X-Cart v4.1.7 to the v4.1.8.
To know how to expand X-Cart functionality even more
visithttp://www.x-cart.com/xcart_addons.html
Also, US online merchants who use or are going to use
X-Cart v4.1.8 are welcome to sign up for "Yahoo! PayPal Checkout
Program" athttp://www.paypal-promo.com/searchmarketing/tracking/media_source/xcart.html
To get the following benefits:
- Enhanced visibility in Yahoo Search with the Blue
Shopping Cart Icon
- Free PayPal Express Checkout Processing through
12/31/07
- $100 in your Yahoo! Sponsored Search account from Yahoo
Search Marketing
For more information on upgrading your shopping cart
software please post a ticket in the Kosmos Central Support Center.
If you have a custom developed shopping cart you may need
some assistance in the upgrade of your cart. To insure a smooth upgrade,
please contact the Kosmos Sales staff, sales@kosmoscentral.com,
for a development quote.