Commerce

Commerce 2.5.5 for Community Server 2008.5 SP1

We've released another update to Commerce for Community Server 2008.5. In this new release, our primary focus is the user's experience with the check out process. We've improved the usability of the check out pages and have reduced the number...

Published 4 Mar 2009 9:05 AM by SeanWinstead

Filed under: News, Commerce 2008, 2008.5

Commerce Update

As most of you are aware, Telligent discovered a security flaw in Community Server and released a patch for CS 2008.5, CS 2008, and CS 2007. We've tested Commerce with the new patch so that you can apply the CS patch with confidence. We have point...

Published 16 Jan 2009 8:06 AM by Robert Nash

Filed under: Commerce

Commerce 2.1.4 for Community Server 2008

Our recent release of Commerce for Community Server 2008.5 SP1 has been a great success and I want to share some news on CS 2008 support and also our road map for the next release of Commerce. First, the good news, Commerce 2.1.4 for CS 2008 has been...

Published 4 Dec 2008 3:22 PM by Robert Nash

Filed under: News, Commerce 2008, RoadMap

New Commerce Feature: Social Bookmarking

One of the new social features added to this latest release of Four Roads Commerce is social bookmarking. Over the last couple of years there have been several methods of doing this, from CS Modules to Chameleon controls, all with configuration via the...

Published 20 Nov 2008 3:14 PM by MikeTrefry

Filed under: Commerce, Social Commerce, Features

Commerce for Community Server 2008.5 SP1

We're happy to announce that Four Roads Commerce 2.5.1 is available for download. Four Roads Commerce is the first integrated social commerce add on for the Community Server platform. The primary goal of this release is to support Community Server...

Published 20 Nov 2008 12:05 AM by SeanWinstead

Filed under: Commerce, News, 2008.5, Releases

Defining Social Commerce - It's only half baked, if that!

Honestly, we can talk about what Social Commerce is and what it isn't all day long. The truth is though, Social Commerce is a continually evolving concept atributable to the creative and diverse business models in which it is being applied. At it's...

Published 17 Nov 2008 4:20 PM by Mark Courtney

Filed under: Social Commerce, Discussions

The E-factor in Social Commerce

In looking at the evolution of e-Commerce and social networking over the last few years, a convergence has occured which is now being called "Social Commerce". Ratings, reviews, referrals, personalized recommendations...It's really quite...

Published 13 Nov 2008 11:53 AM by Mark Courtney

Filed under: scommerce, incentives, member points, promotions

ERRM: Social Commerce Key Components

What is the difference between social commerce and ecommerce applications? I can summarize the difference between social commerce (scommerce) and ecommerce simply by looking at the core features that make a social commerce application. The list below...

Published 10 Nov 2008 11:35 AM by Robert Nash

Filed under: Social Commerce, scommerce, Discussions, ecommerce

Social Media debate at E-commerce Expo

At the recent successful e-commerce expo at Olympia in London there was a debate on Social Media ROI, which by all accounts was an interesting session. I was interested to read this blog on the debate and try to relate it to where Community Server , Harvest...

Published 31 Oct 2008 10:34 AM by Robert Nash

Filed under: Commerce, Social Commerce, E-commerce Expo, scommerce

Commerce for Community Server 2008.5

Four Roads Commerce 2.5 is now available. This version of Commerce supports Community Server 2008.5. Please see below for information on upgrading from an older version of Commerce to this latest version. Improvements in this version include: CS 2008...

Published 27 Oct 2008 7:22 PM by Robert Nash

Filed under: News, Commerce 2008, Releases

Commerce for CS 2008.5 Progress Update

Great news! The latest release of Commerce that is compatible with Community Server 2008.5 is in final testing and a release will be made available some time just before the inTelligent conference. As pointed out by our well qualified associates Bill...

Published 10 Oct 2008 2:19 AM by Robert Nash

Filed under: News, Commerce 2008, 2008.5

Commerce email notifications

When your users place orders through your community, you typically want the user to receive a receipt. If you're shipping physical product, you may also want to notify the customer once their order has been packaged and dispatched via a carrier. Out...

Published 25 Sep 2008 12:00 AM by SeanWinstead

Filed under: Commerce, Commerce 2008, CS2008, payment, email template, order, email, subscription

A primer on the Commerce events system for CS 2007

One of the simplest ways to inject code into Community Server is through the use of a CS module. Using a CS module, you register a method with Community Server such that the method is called when a an event occurs, such as the creation of a new user....

Published 22 Sep 2008 12:15 AM by SeanWinstead

Filed under: Commerce, example, IShopModule, events, EventManager, shop module

Collect postal address for new users

Over the past months, we've been helping various people install and use Four Roads Commerce in their Community Server websites. One of the features people have asked for is the ability to collect a person's postal address at the time they create...

Published 20 Sep 2008 4:00 PM by SeanWinstead

Filed under: Commerce, address, user, join, example

New Versions of Commerce Released

We are pleased to announce a new release of Commerce for Community Server 2007 and 2008. This latest release brings in features and enhancements that you have been asking for and marks the next step in the evolution of our product. Please have a look...

Published 27 Aug 2008 4:27 PM by Robert Nash

Filed under: Commerce, News, Commerce 2008