How to create 'shopping mall'?

kevyeow · #1 (**permalink**) 05-25-2004, 12:21 AM

Hi
I am new here and would like to seek expert advice here.

I have an idea to create a shopping mall where clients can setup 'eretail shop'. We rent them a standard space and they design & setup their product highlight within standard frames. They key in also how much they want to charge. This is to be self-generating.

Purchase payment which will be accepted are credit cards etc and be processed by the shopping mall which pay them a balance minus commission.

I like to have the structure of this mall like this movie website I saw : http://www.gv.com.sg/Booking/comingsoon.htm

I am familiar with html but this would require frequent update. I am thinking of a self-generated diy version. Possible with php? How about security?

Anyone here can advise me which tools to use ?

Best Rgds
Kevin
(newbie)

paulhiles · #2 (**permalink**) 05-25-2004, 10:25 AM

Hi Kevin,

Welcome to WebProWorld! Afraid I can't answer all of your questions, but what I have done is move your post into a more suitable forum (eCommerce Talk) where you'll hopefully get lots of helpful replies from our members! :o)

Good luck!

Paul

jestep · #3 (**permalink**) 05-25-2004, 11:47 AM

Try www.storesense.com . Im not affiliated with them, but they have an awsome product, and I think it will fit your needs.

Corey Bryant · #4 (**permalink**) 05-25-2004, 01:39 PM

Are you looking for an ASP solution? Do the members have their own merchant account or will they be using one merchant account?

kevyeow · #5 (**permalink**) 05-28-2004, 02:06 AM

Thanks Paul for placing my message in the right section.

TO Corey Bryant's question, I am thinking of a self automated shopping mall where each 'tenant' comes in and rent a store space. They will be able to have unique sign-in, upload image or documents, features writeup, selling price etc. Payment to them will be centrally collected with commission taken by mall and balance to the tenants.

I have this business plan in mind - just not good in web design to create this and hoping some of you may guide me.

Best Rgds
Kevin

kevyeow · #6 (**permalink**) 05-28-2004, 02:09 AM

Forgot to add.

ASP, Java or PHP - whichever doesnt matter so long as it works and at reasonable reliability & costs.

Best Rgds
Kevin

Corey Bryant · #7 (**permalink**) 05-28-2004, 09:06 AM

Hm as far as whatever programming language is better - that is a debateable question that I won't try to even touch on.

There is this site here: http://www.spidersales.com/purchase.asp - I am not too sure of your budget at this point, but they have one cart that might fit your needs. I also sent you a PM as well.