When we discussed the product list templates and product details templates in Chapter 3, Product List Templates and Chapter 4, Products Details Templates, we came across a number of what we call addendum elements such as recent products, related products, and featured products. These elements are not part of the product itself but will serve either as enticers or useful links for shoppers. They are also product highlights and apparently good candidates for using the product snapshot. To provide more flexibility, however, VirtueMart does not apply the product snapshot template directly. Instead, each of these elements has a template of its own. The templates are put in the common
template group as they will be shared by various different pages.
The following screenshot shows the Featured Products list in the product list page:
Depending on your preference or design, you can still use the product snapshot template if you want to. Otherwise, you have full freedom...