=== Plugin Name === Contributors: merchium Donate link: http://merchium.com Tags: shop, store, ecommerce, storefront, merchium, cscart, facebook Requires at least: 3.6 Tested up to: 4.1 Stable tag: 1.0.4 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Merchium is a powerful online store right in your WordPress blog. Get started in seconds! == Description == [Merchium](http://merchium.com) is the most powerful shopping cart for your WordPress website. Start your online store in seconds: just install the Merchium WordPress plugin and complete the short setup. In a moment, your store will be set up and ready to sell. = Portable Power = Merchium is unbeatable in respect of feature richness. Your customers will enjoy seamless shopping experience with fast cloud search and one-page checkout, and you, as a storeowner, will have the access to tons of advanced eCommerce features, like flexible promotion system, built-in CMS, visual design editor, etc. Merchium supports **45+ payment gateways** right off the bat and lets you accept payments with credit cards, PayPal, and other popular options. Thanks to integration with major shipping services like **FedEx** and **USPS**, Merchium calculates shipping rates on the fly. Merchium is localized into **over a dozen languages** and lets your customers change between currencies; all prices are converted in real time. = Easy to Customize = Merchium has an on-site **visual editor** that lets you change your storefront's color scheme, fonts, backgrounds, and more. No HTML or CSS knowledge required! You can create a specific layout and choose a style for every location you have a storefront at, e.g. WordPress, Facebook, company's website, and so on. = Mobile-Friendly = Merchium looks great on all screen sizes thanks to its responsive design and the specially crafted **mobile storefront** by Twigmo. The mobile storefront was created from scratch with touch interface in mind. It utilizes familiar touch gestures to deliver the best shopping experience to mobile users. = Facebook Store = You can embed your Merchium store right in your **Facebook page**. Your catalog and orders will be synced across all your storefronts. Actually, you can embed a storefront in any website that allows custom JavaScript code: **Joomla**, **Wix**, **WordPress**, and so on. Learn more about Merchium at [merchium.com](http://merchium.com). == Installation == = Automatic = 1. Go to your **WordPress admin panel → Plugins** 1. Click **Add New** 1. Type *Merchium* in the search box and click **Search Plugins** 1. Click **Install Now** under the **Merchium Shopping Cart** entry 1. After the plugin is installed, click **Activate Plugin** 1. Go to **Merchium Store** in your WordPress admin panel and follow the setup instructions = Manual = 1. Download the plugin from this page 1. Go to your **WordPress admin panel → Plugins** 1. Click **Add New** 1. Click **Upload** 1. Click **Browse...**, and pick the saved plugin archive (.zip file) 1. Click **Install Now** 1. After the plugin is installed, click the **Activate Plugin** link 1. Go to **Merchium Store** in your WordPress admin panel and follow the setup instructions == Frequently Asked Questions == = How much does it cost? = See the full pricing on [our site](http://www.merchium.com/pricing). = Is there a trial? = Yes, you can try Merchium with our risk-free **15-day trial**. = Do I need a credit card to register? = Nope. You'll just need an e-mail to register. The registration is absolutely free. And it won't take longer than a few seconds. = How is it better than Ecwid? = Merchium is more feature rich. Whereas Ecwid is a very basic shopping cart, Merchium has many [advanced features](http://www.merchium.com/features-design/). == Screenshots == 1. Merchium store in WordPress (live on [demo.merchium.com/wordpress](http://demo.merchium.com/wordpress)) 1. Product details 1. Merchium admin panel 1. Merchium plugin in WordPress admin panel 1. Merchium mobile storefront 1. Merchium store in Facebook (live on [facebook.com/merchium](https://www.facebook.com/merchium/app_1414013668838412)) 1. Quick product view == Changelog == = 1.0.4 = * [+] WordPress 4.1 support added. = 1.0.3 = * [!] App icon was shown incorrectly on WordPress 3.6 to 3.8 beta. Fixed. = 1.0.2 = * [*] Registration and login: Merchium admin panel now opens in a new tab. = 1.0.1 = * [+] Registration: The e-mail and store name fields are now pre-populated. * [+] Placeholder text for the blank store page added. * [*] The beta label added to the banner and descriptions. * [*] Registration: Domain field renamed to Your store name. = 1.0.0 = The first version released! == Upgrade Notice == = 1.0.4 = The latest WordPress version support added. = 1.0.3 = Improved icon for older WordPress versions. = 1.0.2 = Sign up and login are now easier to follow. = 1.0.1 = Sign up form and the blank store page are now more clear. = 1.0.0 = Install **Merchium Shopping Cart** plugin to have an online store in your WordPress website.