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maryanns50585047
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May 18, 2017
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Dreamweaver for MLM site design?

  • May 18, 2017
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I have a customer that needs a MLM online system to collect sign up info for reps, social security numbers,  d.o.b., and when they sign up to purchase the kit.

Ecommerce of products for customers to purchase, when the customers order I'd like it to have a spot for a hostess name to be entered & orders come thru quickly so we can verify orders.

If we can have a system that gives us party links,  so people can be directed to a specific link that would be good but not necessary.

Also need the site to have the ability to calculate commission &  pay out commission.

Can this be done in Dreamweaver with Business Catalyst? I need direction please!

MaryAnn

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    Correct answer Ben M

    Unfortunately, there's not really a better way to go.  What your client is asking for is a very complex setup.  Even in my experience in an agency, I would quote this as 3 separate projects.

    First is the system to collect and store SS numbers.  There is a lot of security compliance here about how you store and access the data.

    Second is the shopping cart.  Out of the 3 listed, this is by far the easiest to shop for a PCI compliant cart software, and integrate it to make it look/feel like the site.

    The third component is the commission tracking/payments.  That to me sounds like there would be a tie to some sort of accounting software on the backend especially since you said it involves paying out.  This could potentially be included in the shopping cart system because of the complexities, but could likely be a complete custom solution.

    I would suggest sticking to what you are good with an offer your services to help with those, but don't overstate what your capabilities are because that could get you into a world of trouble.

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    Jon Fritz
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    Jon FritzCommunity Expert
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    May 18, 2017

    Yes and no.

    It can be done with DW, but there's nothing in DW that will do it for you. You would need to bring the knowledge to code it yourself, or attach a third party, PCI compliant shopping cart to a site you piece together with DW.

    maryanns50585047
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    May 18, 2017

    I do have strong knowledge of HTML and CSS but PHP is still pretty tough for me. Never have used a third party shopping cart either but would like to learn how.

    Is there a better way to go?

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    Ben MCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    May 18, 2017

    Unfortunately, there's not really a better way to go.  What your client is asking for is a very complex setup.  Even in my experience in an agency, I would quote this as 3 separate projects.

    First is the system to collect and store SS numbers.  There is a lot of security compliance here about how you store and access the data.

    Second is the shopping cart.  Out of the 3 listed, this is by far the easiest to shop for a PCI compliant cart software, and integrate it to make it look/feel like the site.

    The third component is the commission tracking/payments.  That to me sounds like there would be a tie to some sort of accounting software on the backend especially since you said it involves paying out.  This could potentially be included in the shopping cart system because of the complexities, but could likely be a complete custom solution.

    I would suggest sticking to what you are good with an offer your services to help with those, but don't overstate what your capabilities are because that could get you into a world of trouble.

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