Pinnacle Cart integration
An easy-to-use shopping cart software and can include multiple languages for your international customers.
How to integrate PostAffiliatePro with Pinnacle Cart
This is integration method for Pinnacle Cart.
Edit template
Open file: ‘/content/skins/{your_skin}/completed.html‘. This file can be edited via File Manager > Skins Files in your shopping cartadministration panel.
Integration
Add following code at the end of this file:
<script id="pap_x2s6df8d" src="https://URL_TO_PostAffiliatePro/scripts/trackjs.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script type="text/javascript">
PostAffTracker.setAccountId('Account_ID');var sale = PostAffTracker.createSale();
sale.setTotalCost('{$order_amount}');
sale.setOrderID('{$order_num}');
PostAffTracker.register();
</script>
New version of Pinnacle Cart
For new version of Pinnacle Cart (3.x) you have to follow these instructions.
The sale tracking code has to be placed to Marketing > Google Tools > Conversion Tracking section. Use this sale tracking code, paste it below the Google code which is already there, or replace it in case you do not use it:
<script id="pap_x2s6df8d" src="https://URL_TO_PostAffiliatePro/scripts/trackjs.js" type="text/javascript"></script>
<script type="text/javascript">
PostAffTracker.setAccountId('Account_ID');
{foreach from=$items item="item" name=pap4}
var total = {$item.price|string_format:"%.2f"} * {$item.quantity};
var sale{$smarty.foreach.pap4.iteration} = PostAffTracker.createSale();
sale{$smarty.foreach.pap4.iteration}.setTotalCost(total);
sale{$smarty.foreach.pap4.iteration}.setOrderID('{$order_num}({$smarty.foreach.pap4.iteration})');
sale{$smarty.foreach.pap4.iteration}.setProductID('{if $item.attribute_sku != ''}{$item.attribute_sku|escape:"javascript"}{else}{$item.sku|escape:"javascript"}{/if}');
{/foreach}
PostAffTracker.register();
</script>
When you are done, activate Conversion Tracking Code.
You can also use these variables:
- {$item.product_name|escape:”javascript”} for product name
- {$item.catalog_name|escape:”javascript”} for category (or variation)
This is all that is required. Do not forget to integrate your site with the click tracking code as well.
What is Pinnacle Cart?
Pinnacle Cart is a comprehensive eCommerce platform designed to empower businesses in creating, customizing, and managing online stores with ease. It serves as an all-in-one solution for entrepreneurs aiming to enhance their online presence, increase traffic, and boost sales. With a plethora of features including customizable storefront designs, product listing syndication, advanced marketing tools, SEO capabilities, multi-language and multi-currency support, and seamless integration with various payment and shipping services, Pinnacle Cart simplifies the complexities of online selling for both tangible and intangible products.
Pinnacle Cart was conceived by childhood friends Craig and Mike, who identified significant limitations in existing eCommerce software regarding traffic generation and sales optimization. Motivated to create a better solution, they developed Pinnacle Cart as a marketing-centric eCommerce platform tailored around user needs and customization. What began from humble beginnings has blossomed into a robust platform supported by a team of seasoned industry professionals. Today, Pinnacle Cart offers turnkey solutions for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) striving to thrive online, bolstered by a 24/7 help center dedicated to customer success.
Pinnacle Cart targets business owners who are serious about online sales success and are focused on growth. It’s ideally suited for entrepreneurs across various industries seeking a comprehensive, user-friendly solution for building and managing an online storefront. Whether you’re a novice venturing into eCommerce or an experienced business aiming to streamline operations, Pinnacle Cart offers mobile-ready templates, scalable growth options, and integrations with leading applications to augment your online presence effectively.
Main Features of Pinnacle Cart
- Design and Customization: Pinnacle Cart provides conversion-focused, mobile-friendly templates that are easily customizable to match your brand identity.
- Sales and Marketing Tools: Enhance your marketing efforts with SEO optimization, abandoned cart remarketing, cross-sell and up-sell capabilities, gift certificates, coupons, discount codes, and integrated social media marketing.
- E-commerce Management: Seamlessly manage your store with support for over 30 payment gateways, QuickBooks integration, recurring billing, and real-time tax and shipping management.
- Security: Ensure the safety of your store with Level 1 PCI-compliance, employee access restrictions, and comprehensive login and action tracking.
- Customer Support: Benefit from professional support and custom development services to meet your unique business needs.
- Scalability and Flexibility: Pinnacle Cart adapts to your business as it grows, offering exceptional flexibility to accommodate various requirements.
Pinnacle Cart Pricing Options
Pinnacle Cart offers “The Everything Package,” which scales according to your business needs without hidden commitments when using PruPay payments. For advanced users seeking more control, there’s a custom option that supports self-hosting capabilities, providing the flexibility to tailor the platform to specific preferences.
Key User Insights on Pinnacle Cart
Users appreciate Pinnacle Cart for its ease of use and intuitive setup, making it a dependable choice for small to medium-sized businesses. The platform is praised for simplifying the complexities of eCommerce management. However, some users have noted that the Cart Designer can be somewhat unintuitive, presenting a steeper learning curve, especially for those not familiar with HTML and CSS. While customer service has been generally positive, some long-term users have observed slight declines in responsiveness. Overall, Pinnacle Cart remains a strong option with room for improvements in customer service and interface design.
YouTube Reviews of Pinnacle Cart
- Pinnacle Cart Review – Features and Overview: A comprehensive look at Pinnacle Cart’s features.
- Is Pinnacle Cart Worth It? Deep Dive Review: An analysis of the pros and cons of using Pinnacle Cart.
- Setting Up Your Store with Pinnacle Cart: A step-by-step guide to setting up your online store using Pinnacle Cart.
Alternatives to Pinnacle Cart
If you’re exploring options beyond Pinnacle Cart, consider the following alternatives:
- Shopify
- BigCommerce
- WooCommerce
- Magento
- Squarespace
- Wix eCommerce
- Ecwid
- PrestaShop
- Shift4Shop (formerly 3dcart)
- Volusion
These platforms offer a variety of features and capabilities that may suit different business needs and preferences.
