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Why OpenCart?
OpenCart is a relatively young open source shopping cart solution for online merchants. Despite that it is exceptionally developing and promising. Among the variety of open source shopping carts today OpenCart shows an incredible set of functions and a real simplicity in use.
Besides it claims attention for the growth of its popularity . Let’s turn to Google Trends to see the stats.
While Magenta and PrestaShop keep their leadership, OpenCart is gaining popularity starting from the beginning of 2009 hand over fist. And today it makes quite a competition.
What keeps bringing OpenCart on top?
OpenCart supports a large set of modules (both free and commercial) which will extend the borders of functionality for you. Currently there are 9000+ extensions on Opencart.com (including themes).
The important feature is that OpenCart is an open source module. What it means is that you have no limits in making changes. For those who like to get under the hood, you can change files and adjust module to your needs. You will find tons of useful information on this matter at OpenCart Community Forum.
OpenCart is a key-turn solution. And all you have to do is to download and install OpenCart, choose a template for your online store, fill it with products, and start selling!
What makes OpenCart popular is:
- Unlimited number of products and categories
- Multiple tax rates for different zones
- Professional sales documentation
- Related products function
- Responsive design
- Reliable backup
- Proven security
- Sales reports
- Template support
Free template challenge
There are hundreds of free OpenCart templates on the web. Laterally everyone with the access to the Internet can upload their own themes. But the problem is that far not every free template available on the web is decent, not to speak of excellent. Most templates are quite dilettante and appear to be just a minor modification of a standard theme and finding a good one is really a challenge.
I’d like to introduce you my selection of 10 excellent free OpenCart templates. You can download any of these templates and use them for your online store.
Free Egestas Template by Kulerthemes.com
Basic features
- Multi-language support
- Easy install and update
- Free support
- OpenCart v1.5.4.x, OpenCart v1.5.5.x compatible
Free Odio Template by Kulerthemes.com
Basic features
- Feature fashion template with Localization support
- Trending design as well as delightful color
- Compatibility OpenCart v1.5.4.x, OpenCart v1.5.5.x
- Open source
Free Tempus Template by Kulerthemes.com
Basic features
- Packed with Powerful functionalities
- User friendly installation and updating
- Cost free support
- Impressive design
Free Carbon Template by Opencartmarket.com
Basic features
- Cool dark design
- SEO friendly
- Advanced JQuery interface
- OpenCart v1.5.5.x
- Multi column layout
Free YooResponsive Template by Yoocart.net
Basic features
- Responsive
- Adjustable slider
- IE7+, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Safari compatible
- OpenCart v1.5.2.1 and later compatible
Free My Store Template by Loftytemplates.com
Basic features
- Easy Installation
- Fully Cross-Browser Compatible
- 24/7 support
- OpenCart v1.5x compatible
- SEO ready
Free OpenCart Template by Templatemonster.com
Basic Features
- SiteMap, search engine friendly
- Side-box banners
- Multilevel dropdown menu
- OpenCart v1.5.4.x compatible
- Sources included
- Explicit manuals
Free Jewelry Blue Template by Algozone.com
Basic Features
- Sources included
- Slideshow integration
- Quick selection in categories
- Cross-browser compatible
- Free clipart library
- OpenCart v1.5.5.1 compatible
Free Crista Template by 12leaves.com
Basic features
- 4 colors available
- User friendly interface
- Compatibility OpenCart v1.5.1.3
- Easy to install
- Detailed manual
Free Black Justin 2 Template by Dswww.pl
Basic Features
- Elegant design
- Products display options;
- OpenCart v1.5.1.x.
- Easy installation
- Slideshow integrated;
New themes for OpenCart are being constantly released. So if you find more great free themes or have your favorite ones that I missed, I would appreciate if you write about them in the comments.
About Author:
I’m Nicolas Sailor – freelance blogger, copywriter, content manager. I’m also a part of the TemplateMonster team. I’ve got a small brain quiz for you. What if we consider all tendencies of the internet as a wind? It blows in all possible directions. And its changes are often surprising. You must be able to use the wind for your best to move on, follow all the changes and be ready. Set a sail, adjust it and ride the waves. That’s exactly what I intend to do.
