Templates - Web Development Features

Those who possess a good knowledge of HTML & CSS will find developing a SearchFit template to be a piece of cake. Examining a template will quickly reveal that it's made of the plain old HTML that so many of us are accustom to. Just add a few easy-to-use SearchFit Keywords to your code and the template is ready. Quickly and easily customize templates and pull information from a database using inserted keywords and data from SearchFit Keywords. There is no need for a programmer to build templates unless seeking some advanced functionality that requires custom programming. Outside of that SearchFit is equipped with everything needed to make it happen.

The pages generated and published from SearchFit are always static HTML pages, making them more accessible and search engine friendly. The entire website structure is published on static pages consisting of static content. Impressive benefits include less demand on server resources per page load and ease of search engines spiders to crawl a site. As a result a server setup is more cost-effective and requires less maintenance. Additionally, search engines will have a much easier time indexing websites because there is no time needed to dynamically create the page.

SearchFit offers alternate methods of navigation that are separate from main website structure. These alternate methods of navigation, such as "filtered navigation" and "super search" take place on dynamic pages and offer a powerful means for users to locate desired products. These pages do not require additional programming. As an added bonus they will also boost the website usability and conversion rates with minimal effort.

It's frustrating when a content management system does not permit access to make a small, simple change to a website graphics or content. That's why SearchFit provides complete control over the presentation and content in each section of a website. Each of the templates offered are based in html and offer maximum customization in order to fit any reasonable design. Some of the available templates include: Main Template, Product Template, Category Description Template, Checkout Template and Thanks Page Template. Aside from website design templates, other types of templates are available such as product & order export templates, email receipt templates, email gift certificate templates and a lot more.

Feel free to use a wide array of templates. This comes in handy when various categories need a different template. With SearchFit this is not a problem. Create, store and assign templates as needed. In addition, store templates of old designs, seasonal designs and special promotions. Add a different page and product template to each store category. "Template Storage" provides easy organize of all templates. SearchFit Sub-Stores can set templates to be valid only for certain stores, making organization much easier.

Assign templates per website, store, category or page. There is no need to create or set each page section of website when using certain templates. Simply assign templates to an entire store or just a section. Assign a template to a product structure level, then that level and all child levels will use the assigned template. The bottom line is an ability to create and organize an easily-updated website using a template structure that makes sense.

Add the type of media, markup and script most you desire to web pages including CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Flash and popular alternatives. Take complete control of content development and enjoy true freedom in design implementation.

Fans of tableless layouts rejoice. SearchFit provides the ability to separate content from presentation with an HTML based template system and CSS storage area. Design templates for website nearly every way imaginable. The menu template system builds automated, list-based menus. Easily store external scripts and add them to templates. Since the templates are html based, the power to develop new code to implement is at your fingertips.

The base structure of the checkout form cannot be changed, but many aspects can be modified. Assign a custom template to checkout pages that surround the checkout form. The form has class attributes throughout in order to allow style with CSS. There’s also the ability to add unique content, such as progress indicators to each of the three steps during the checkout process. Add custom fields to the checkout form in order to capture additional information. This provides an opportunity for customers to request detailed information needed for a site or product-specific requirements. Quickly and easily change form labels and add custom buttons like "next" and "finalize order" using the Labels & Messages screen. It's also easy to install tracking code on checkout pages to determine where users might be dropping off.