A blog post about online stores on SOTE.

Information about online stores, online sales, and the e-commerce industry. Legal aspects of conducting business online. News and updates about the SOTESHOP software.

Blog Increases Sales

Blog Increases Sales

16/03/2016
We have prepared an update of the "Blog" functionality, which allows you to present new offers in the store, industry news and trends, as well as inform about other interesting things (new payment channels, deliveries, presentation and address of the stationary store).
e-Commerce Dictionary for Beginners

e-Commerce Dictionary for Beginners

14/03/2016
In the past, it took years to go from apprentice to master. Today, in order to keep up with the competition, one must quickly learn the basic mechanisms of a given industry. Systematized knowledge, presented in an accessible way, can help to overcome this barrier - emphasizes Dr. Piotr Fliciński, linguist from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań.
SOTESHOP 7.2.8

SOTESHOP 7.2.8

09/03/2016
New version of SOTESHOP 7.2.8. New, responsive graphic theme fashionrwd, latest version of TinyMCE content editor, PayU payment update, Przelewy24 payment update, added ability to hide product sales from unlogged or unapproved customers. In total, 50 updates have been released.
Payment update for Przelewy24

Payment update for Przelewy24

23/02/2016
An update of Przelewy24 payments has been released. Thanks to it, customers of SOTESHOP stores will be able to use the latest version of integration with the Przelewy24 system. The update shortens the payment time for the customer and improves the online payment confirmation for the administrator.
Biological Exclusive SOTESHOP store

Biological Exclusive SOTESHOP store

22/02/2016
We present today another store made as part of the SOTESHOP Exclusive service: Biologica. It is a store aimed both at individual customers (B2C) and business customers (B2B). What distinguishes this project is the beautiful graphics, not only of the store, but above all of the products. All photos were individually adapted for presentation in the store, thanks to which the whole creates a coherent and unique image.

'Fair Play in the Virtual World'

17/02/2016
We want not only to sell our product, but also to offer customers support during the launch and running of an online store. This is what our unique service called SOTESHOP Exclusive is for - emphasizes Marek Jakubowicz, co-owner of the Poznań-based company SOTE.
New Content Editor

New Content Editor

29/01/2016
We have released an update to the content editor. The latest version of TinyMCE has been implemented, allowing you to manage store content more efficiently. The editor has a new interface, runs faster and is more readable. One of the biggest evolutions has been the file management panel.
PayU Payment Update

PayU Payment Update

27/01/2016
An update of PayU payments has been released. Thanks to it, customers of SOTESHOP stores will be able to pay through this system in different currencies. The update changes the way of communication with payments, so a change of your account type is needed. To make such a change, contact with PayU employees is necessary.
SOTESHOP 7.2.7 is a version of the SOTESHOP e-commerce platform.

SOTESHOP 7.2.7 is a version of the SOTESHOP e-commerce platform.

20/01/2016
New version of SOTESHOP 7.2.7. New default template and update of importing mechanisms for orders from Allegro, update of Trusted Shops, update of eCard payments, addition of the possibility to set a default parcel locker from the administrative panel. In total, 17 updates have been released.
iFRiko - Women

iFRiko - Women's Clothing

12/01/2016
We present the new SOTESHOP Exclusive project - the ifriko.pl store dealing in women's clothing and accessories related to women's wardrobe. Our team has created a new store logo, as well as an individual, unique, responsive graphic design "tailored" to the needs of the fashion industry.
e-Commerce Dictionary

e-Commerce Dictionary

09/12/2015
In cooperation with linguist Dr. Piotr Fliciński from Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań, we have prepared for you a Christmas present - "Dictionary of Basic e-Commerce Terms". We hope it will be a helpful tool in your work.
Withdrawal from the contract

Withdrawal from the contract

26/11/2015
How to understand withdrawal from a distance contract? When does the Customer have the right to withdraw from a distance contract? Why is the withdrawal period 14 days? You will find answers to these and other questions in today's guide. We encourage you to read.

Mountain Shop Taternik

16/11/2015
The possibility of renting equipment, fast order processing, the first product exchange for free and special graphics are the main features of the new online store Teternik. The store is based on the SOTESHOP 7 software, and its exclusive version was developed by our team.

military.pl - military store

10/11/2015
We present www.military.pl - the largest military store in Poland. The store has been operating on external software for many years, however the Sote team undertook to transfer the entire product database to SOTESHOP 7, create a new responsive graphics, and all this while maintaining the sales process in the store.

SOTESHOP 7.2.5

03/11/2015
New version of SOTESHOP 7.2.5. New payment eRaty Santander Consumer Bank, improvements to the Allegro module, changes to the user and administrative panels, optimization of the search module and many important fixes and improvements. In total, 79 updates have been released.

eRaty Santander Consumer Bank - installment payments from Santander Consumer Bank.

30/10/2015
We have introduced a new payment system at SOTE, an automated integration with eRaty Santander Consumer Bank. It is a fast and convenient way to finance purchases. Installment sales will attract customers who value convenience and prefer to pay for the purchased goods at a later date and in installments convenient for them. Such an opportunity motivates them to make more frequent purchases and makes your offer more attractive to them.

amiQs.pl - Yarns of the World

14/10/2015
We created amiQs out of passion, love for beauty and the need to share positive emotions with other people: " write the owners of the company. We, as the SOTE team, have done our best to translate this philosophy into technology. We designed and implemented a unique graphics with interesting, individual functionalities.

SOTESHOP 7.2

24/08/2015
New version of SOTESHOP 7.2. Improved product collection display, new look of SOTESHOP e-mail messages, updated product search mechanism in the store and many important fixes and improvements. In total, 45 updates were released.

Build a "About Us" page.

14/07/2015
When browsing an online store's offer, customers often want to know who is on the other side before making a purchase decision. They want to know who they are dealing with, who they are entering into a commercial agreement with, and if they can trust them, etc. That is why it is important to create a good "About Us" page.

Collections of Products

08/07/2015
Product collections are a way to present and sell multiple products on a single image. It is the perfect solution for selling clothes, furniture collections, sets, etc. Now this feature is available as standard for all SOTESHOP 7.1 users.

SOTESHOP 7.1.1

06/07/2015
New version of SOTESHOP 7.1.1. Improved product collections in the standard, new features in responsive themes, many important fixes and improvements. In total, 27 updates have been released.

SOTESHOP Fashion

03/07/2015
If you want to open an online store in the fashion industry, read the information about SOTESHOP Fashion and see interesting implementations of fashion stores. Watch the unique video of the Charlotte Rouge store www.charlotterouge.pl based on our software.

SOTESHOP 7.1

02/06/2015
We have prepared a new version of SOTESHOP 7.1. We released 32 updates in one month. Check out the list of improvements and fixes that have been released in the new version.

StarShop Store

29/05/2015
The 30 payment methods, presentation of over 150 All Star sneaker models and special graphics are the main features of the new online store StarShop. It is based on the SOTESHOP 7 software developed by our team.

Jacob Birge Vision and SOTESHOP store

13/05/2015
Modern minimalism combined with technological innovations - this is how Jakub Bartnik, creator of the fashion brand Jacob Birge Vision, describes his online store. For JBV, the store software was developed by the SOTE company.

SOTESHOP 7.0.9

05/05/2015
We have prepared a new version of SOTESHOP 7.0.9. Check out the changes that have appeared in our application since the release of version: full list of SOTESHOP 7 features, full installation packages containing the new ArgentoRWD theme, new product options import, optimization of store page display, acceleration of product card and product list display, update of the disable weekends function in the delivery schedule, update of the warehouse mechanisms for Allegro wholesale auctions and many others.

Argento RWD Graphics

24/04/2015
In our latest SOTESHOP 7 update, we released a new theme Argento RWD. This is a responsive (RWD) and mobile version of the "Argento" graphical theme. The graphics are editable in the store's administrative panel. The user has the option to change any colors, such as the menu or boxes appearing in the store, add their own logo for desktop and mobile devices. The latest theme is compliant with Google's requirements.

Changes in Google

17/04/2015
Google is changing its algorithm on April 21, 2015. Search results will promote pages adapted to mobile devices. SOTESHOP 7 store meets Google's requirements.

SOTESHOP 7.0.8

07/04/2015
We have prepared a new version of SOTESHOP 7.0.8. Check out the list of changes that have appeared in our application since the release of the version: price filtering, YouTube add-on update, new full installation packages, adding the possibility of duplicating the responsive theme, changing texts in the store from the administrative panel, expanding import/export with dimensions and many others.

YouTube

31/03/2015
WebStore application YouTube has appeared. Thanks to the add-on, you can add a YouTube video to the product and make the description look more attractive. The YouTube application allows you to attach three special links from the youtube.com service to each product and gives you the option to choose where the videos are displayed.

Price Filtering

05/03/2015
=Starting today, customers of SOTESHOP 7 stores will be able to quickly and easily search for products in their desired price range. This new functionality allows the store administrator to enable a price filter and display it on the product list in a given category. Thanks to the "from - to" price slider, customers can quickly narrow down their desired price range and make their product selection faster.

SOTESHOP 7.0.7

02/03/2015
We have prepared a new version of SOTESHOP 7.0.7. Check out the list of changes that have appeared in our application since the release of the version: expansion of the search configuration in the store, update of the Gadu-Gadu add-on, new full installation packages, connection of category configuration and level categories and many others.

Cela37 Gallery RWD

19/02/2015
Today in the series of presentations of our customers' stores based on SOTESHOP 7 software and having individual graphics based on - we present the studio of unique sculpture and ceramics Cela37, where you will find sculptures of Angels, Purcherii, Paluszków, Pierrotniks, Damuleks, Dams and Elegants.

Olympius RWD Store

13/02/2015
Today, in the series of presentations of our customers' stores based on SOTESHOP 7 software and having individual graphics based on responsive theme - we present the store Olimpius.PL, where you will find articles for runners and triathletes.

SOTESHOP RWD Stores

06/02/2015
Today, in the series of presentations of our customers' stores based on SOTESHOP 7 software and having individual graphics based on Zdrowy But, where you can find shoes from the Birkenstock brand.

SOTESHOP 7.0.6

02/02/2015
We have prepared a new version of SOTESHOP 7.0.6. Check out the list of changes that have appeared in our application since the release of the version: new look of the update panel, increase of the character limit in informational pages to 4,294,967,295 characters, adding attributes when duplicating a product, updating integration with Google login and many others.