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.
- 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.
- 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.htmlAlso, 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
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.