Banners can have the following attributes:
Name - Name of the banner.
Type - Type of the banner (text or graphics).
Description (text banners only) - Text of the banner. This can be either a plain test or formatted HTML text. If you are not familiar with HTML, you are encouraged to add a formatted description using the built-in WYSIWYG HTML editor.
Note: Banner description can be different for different languages. Simply switch to the required language when editing the banner description.
Image (graphic banner only) - An image for the banner.
The images can be either uploaded from a local computer or the server file system or linked to a remote location where the required image is physically located. An alternative text describes the image and is shown when the image is missing or cannot be displayed. It is good practice to have an alternative text associated with the image as an additional SEO–wise opportunity.
Images must be of one of the following formats only: JPEG, GIF, PNG. Or it can be an SWF file (flash
multimedia). Maximum size of an uploaded image depends on your server configuration. As a rule, it should not exceed 2 MB.
Open in new w indow (graphic banner only) - If selected, the URL under the banner is opened in a new window/tab.
URL (graphic banner only) - URL to which the banner is linked.
Creation date - Date, when the banner was created.
7. Shipping & Taxes
This section of the Administration panel assembles control elements to manage and customize shipping and tax settings in your store.
7.1. Shipping Methods
A shipping method is a set of rules and parameters to calculate the cost of shipping orders to buyers. This section contains an editable list of shipping methods present in the store.
In the list, you can quickly edit certain attributes of a shipping method, including the name and status. To access more attributes, like the applicable rates and charges, click the Edit link which corresponds to the required shipping method.
Shipping method attributes
General tab:
Position - Position of the shipping method relatively to the position of the other methods in the list.
Name - Name of the shipping method as it appears on the storefront.
Icon - Graphics to represent the shipping method.
The graphics can be either uploaded from a local computer or the server file system or linked to a remote location where the required image is physically located.
good practice to have an alternative text associated with the image as an additional SEO-wise opportunity. Images must be of one of the following formats only: JPEG, GIF, PNG. Maximum size of an uploaded image depends on your server configuration. As a rule, it should not exceed 2 MB.
Remember that the icon appears on the storefront in a special block with the content type Shipping methods. Make sure to create such a block in Design Blocks.
Delivery time - Time until the order is delivered. This info is displayed on the storefront so that customers could decide if the delivery time meets their requirements.
Weight limit - Minimum and maximum weight of the order to be delivered through this method.
Rate calculation - Mode in which the shipping cost must be calculated: manual (table-based) or real-time. Table-based, or manual, calculation is based on the custom charges and rates that you define in the Shipping charges tab.
Real-time calculation is based on the rates that your store receives from the carrier who will deliver the order. The rates are received in the real-time mode at the moment the order is being placed. In order to use the carrier- dependent estimation, you need to enable the support for the particular service provider in Settings Shipping settings. Carrier-specific settings are defined in the Configure tab.
Shipping service - Shipping service provider/carrier that will be in charge of delivering the order. This select box is available only if the rate calculation mode is set to Realtime.
Test - A special form to test the selected real-time shipping rate estimation service. Test estimation considers the weight that you specify in the form as well as the company (Settings Company) and the default customer address (Settings General/Default location).
Taxes - Tax rates that apply to the shipping method.
Status - Status of the shipping method (Active or Disab led).
Configuration tab:
This tab appears only if you have selected real-time shipping rate calculation in the General tab of this section. Here you should configure the selected shipping service and specify its settings. Such settings vary depending on the shipping service provider. So, if you do not know what values/options should be entered or selected, please refer to the carrier's help pages and documentation.
Shipping charges tab:
The rates that you define here are used to calculate the shipping cost regardless of whether you use real-time shipping rate estimation or not. If you have chosen to receive rates from a carrier in the real-time mode, the charges from this section will be simply added to the carrier's charge. You can use this to add a shipping markup in order to compensate for your actual expenses if they exceed the values returned by the carrier (e.g., packing, insurance, etc.).
The rates can depend on the product cost, weight or quantity as well as being specific to the customer's location, when table-based rate calculation is used. To adjust the set of available locations, use section Shipping & Taxes
Product Cost/Weight/Amount - Minimum value when the rate must apply.
Type - Type of the rate: absolute monetary value or a percentage of the product cost.
Per <default w eight measurement unit> - If selected, the final rate is the sum of costs of each measurement unit, which are calculated separately.
Per Item - If selected, the final rate is the sum of costs of each item, which are calculated separately.
7.2. Taxes
This section contains an editable list of tax calculation rules available in your store. Use this section to add new rules and manage existing rules.
In the list, you can quickly edit certain attributes of a tax calculation rules. To specify rates, click the Edit link which corresponds to the required rule, then switch to the Tax rates tab.