If you've been following along, chapter by chapter, you've created a working, accessible online store front by now. Are you ready to take orders now?
Not just yet. There's still more to do before you can swing open the virtual doors to your new Magento store. Specifically, we need to:
Understand the Magento sales process
Configure the payment gateways to allow you to take online credit card payments
Set up how your products will be shipped
Configure sales tax rules
Create customized outgoing e-mails
If you're the developer or designer of a Magento powered site, this is usually the time when you consult with your client – the store owner – to learn how they want to take payments, charge for shipping, and offer promotional discounts. Once you understand the concepts in this chapter, you'll be well prepared to ask the right questions.
For store owners and administrators, this chapter will give you insights into what can be managed with Magento. Fortunately, there are...