Multiple, unique entrance pages

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   Hi all! I would like to ask if this is possible: 
I would like to have a single store/quote system that has a unique header depending on who or how it is entered. I want to have my store branded to multiple independent reps/dealers for my products so they can either enter the store with their customer or give their customer a url to enter so 1) they can price/quote products at minimum, and 2) buy products at most. The store front would display their branded header when they enter. It would remain throughout product browsing. It does NOT need to be displayed beyond that point. The cart and checkout can be generic to all. It would be nice (but not essential) that if the customer went back to shopping for more, it would return to the appropriate branded site. If a quote or order is submitted to me, it would be good to know which "storefront" it came from. Would incorporating the affiliate function assist in any way?
How much of this is possible "out of the box" and what would need customized? Is that type of customization a "big deal?" 

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lakefreak Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12-February-2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote lakefreak Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Multiple, unique entrance pages Posted: 12-February-2006 at 6:22pm
	Hi all! I would like to ask if this is possible: I would like to have a single store/quote system that has a unique header depending on who or how it is entered. I want to have my store branded to multiple independent reps/dealers for my products so they can either enter the store with their customer or give their customer a url to enter so 1) they can price/quote products at minimum, and 2) buy products at most. The store front would display their branded header when they enter. It would remain throughout product browsing. It does NOT need to be displayed beyond that point. The cart and checkout can be generic to all. It would be nice (but not essential) that if the customer went back to shopping for more, it would return to the appropriate branded site. If a quote or order is submitted to me, it would be good to know which "storefront" it came from. Would incorporating the affiliate function assist in any way? How much of this is possible "out of the box" and what would need customized? Is that type of customization a "big deal?"

lakefreak Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12-February-2006 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote lakefreak Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 12-February-2006 at 7:02pm
	OK, I found some related information to my own question in the FAQ's: "ProductCart is sold on a per-database basis. So you could run two stores with one ProductCart license as long as they share the same database (e.g. the graphical interface might be different)." This probably is my answer. Is there any expanded discussion on this technique anywhere? Again, will I know which store produced the quote or sale? Thanks! Edited by lakefreak - 12-February-2006 at 7:04pm

cptkoi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 30-October-2005 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote cptkoi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14-February-2006 at 6:42am
	Hi In the database it stores only one set of store details - these are normally your store details and the ones used for the top of invoices/shipping notes etc. What is possible (although I haven't tried it) is to re brand your site - www.main store.com and then www.niche-store.com for example. The niche store is a trading identity of the mainstore which can be graphically re branded but come the checkout it will revert to the main store details. What would be a cool feature would be to have the option to allow multiple identity's within shopping cart all tieing into a central db/store like you are after. To get the header i should imagine any good coder could do this custom work for you. Edited by cptkoi - 14-February-2006 at 6:44am
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hometownworks Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17-April-2007 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote hometownworks Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06-November-2007 at 10:46pm
	I have a need to have custom graphics (Branding) based on which affiliate sent the user to my store. Is there a custom programmer who would be willing to take on such a project?