Setting Up Saleor with PKB-theme

This guide provides detailed instructions for developers to install, configure, and integrate Saleor - a modern, GraphQL-first headless commerce platform - with your PKB-theme knowledge base or blog.

Introduction to Saleor

Saleor is a headless e-commerce platform built with Python, Django, and GraphQL. Unlike traditional e-commerce systems, Saleor separates the backend (data and business logic) from the frontend (user interface), allowing for more flexible and customizable implementations.

Setting Up PrestaShop with PKB-theme

This guide walks you through the process of installing, configuring, and integrating PrestaShop with your PKB-theme knowledge base or blog site.

Prerequisites

Before beginning the installation, ensure your environment meets these requirements:

• Web server (Apache, Nginx) with PHP 7.4+ (PHP 8.0+ recommended)
• MySQL 5.6+ or MariaDB 10.0+
• PHP extensions: GD, cURL, SimpleXML, DOM, Zip, PDO, and Mcrypt
• At least 250MB of disk space
• Server memory limit of at least 256MB
• FTP or SSH access to your server
• Database credentials

Installation Process

Step 1: Server Preparation

1. Create a dedicated subdomain (recommended) or subdirectory for your store:

Setting Up OpenCart with PKB-theme

This guide provides comprehensive instructions for installing, configuring, and integrating OpenCart with your knowledge base or blog built with PKB-theme.

Prerequisites

Before beginning the installation, ensure you have:

• Web server with PHP 7.3+ and MySQL 5.6+
• cURL and ZIP PHP extensions enabled
• At least 100MB of disk space
• FTP or SSH access to your server
• Database credentials
• Ability to create subdomains or subdirectories

Installation Process

Step 1: Prepare Your Server Environment

1. Create a dedicated subdomain (recommended) or subdirectory for your store:

Self-Hosted Ecommerce Solutions

This guide introduces privacy-respecting, self-hosted alternatives to commercial ecommerce platforms. These Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) solutions give you complete control over your online store without vendor lock-in or excessive fees.

Why Choose Self-Hosted Ecommerce?

Self-hosting your ecommerce platform offers several advantages:

• Complete Ownership: Full control over your store’s data, appearance, and functionality
• Privacy Focused: No third-party tracking or data collection unless you choose to add it
• No Revenue Sharing: Avoid platform fees that take a percentage of each sale
• Unlimited Customization: Modify any aspect of your store’s code to match your exact requirements
• Scalability Options: Scale your infrastructure as your business grows
• Integration Freedom: Connect with any payment processor, shipping provider, or third-party service
• Community Support: Access large communities of developers and store owners

Ecommerce Solutions Comparison

Detailed Solution Overviews

WooCommerce

WooCommerce is the most popular ecommerce platform, powering over 29% of all online stores.