Photo/document download site

[datoney]

I am new to the forums and to E-commerce, I know how to build WebPages and build servers for a living. Here is what I want to do:

Setup a website where customers can come in look at say a sample of a photograph that I have take and then purchases it and be forwarded onto a download site that would let them download the real image. How would I go about doing that. Keep in mind that I will probably be using Dreamweaver or some open source cart and Paypal. Thanks in advance for any input.

Datoney

[Corey Bryant]

You might consider Payloadz - they support downloading and paypal. And it might be easier for you

[datoney]

I notice that Payloadz is a service, I own my own server and would rather not use a service, do you know if there is any open source software that will enable me to set it up myself? Thanks Corey

Datoney

[Corey Bryant]

Almost all carts support some type of downloadable option. There is a download controller for osCommerce. Modular merchant has a digital delivery download.

I guess it would depend on what language you are going to want to use. If you are on Windows, ASP or .NET would probably be better. On *NIX, PHP would usually be better

[cinnamon9691]

As Corey has already said there are some services out there that specialize in digital delivery. Since you've stated that you own your own server and would prefer not to use a service, you might want to try looking on hotscripts.com. You can search on the criteria that matches your needs and see reviews and details of any service.

I will also say that Modular Merchant allows you to keep your files on your server and will keep the url secure. I think that Payloadz only allows you to put your files on servers they own to keep your digital content secure.

[Fizpok]

Hi,

Promotion is described here: ecommerce.snowcron.com
It definitely works for me.

A service to automate sending PayPal post-order "thank you, here is your reg.code" letters, at snowcron.com/digital_sell.htm

It can be used to sell photos through PayPal, actually, this example is used in an online tutorial.

Good luck,
Steve