THis is a video tutorial created to teach you how to create a custom zen cart template from scratch and explain the process , from the beginning, you will first be shown how to recreate the correct template structure ,this tutorial will show you how to create a basic white template for zencart compatible with the latest zencart version release, it covers most of the questions you would have about such a task.
This tutorial is rather lengthy but its a very good base for the future tutorials we are planning to release to enable you to further customise your zencart.

Toddle along to the  unofficial  platform for free templates and modules for PrestaShop!

At EcartService you can find an absolute goldmine of prestashop modules , including the ever popular google XML sitemap module for presta, now re-written and working

• New XML generation code using the DOMDocument(*) class
• Modified the logic to remove extra elements from the generated URLs
• Added an xml-stylesheet reference to the output file, xsl included in download
• Fixed the issues when “Friendly” urls are turned off
• Add a new field to the cms table on install to track modified dates (auto updating)
• Added removal of additional field on uninstall

(*)If your server doesn’t support this then sorry. Go elsewhere for hosting!

Newest Developments……….

The latest development in progress that we think is a nice little add-on to any e-commerce store is the integration of the Vanilla forum by Mark O’Sullivan, being used in a joint project between Rainbow Studios and Ecartservice this little tweak (thats an understatement on ecartservices technical ability i can assure you !) enables the user to make an account within either the store or the forum and hold an account for both, automatically logging you in to both pieces of software.

Still in the testing stages the Vanilla 2 plug-in will have added functionality that allows content to be cross-posted between the two as both are really still separate installations which happen to reside on the same server (and share authentication). Once that’s complete We think it will be a powerful combination.

Once the project is complete I’m sure that will be getting a showcase spot on our Portfolio Blog here at Rainbow Studios, followed by a new module for presta launch over on ecartservice.

Go on you know you want to ……..

Here at Rainbow Studios we like to get interactive with our clients and guests to this end we have recently installed a chat room so that you can grab us on the fly …

Simply register with us and you will be able to log in to chat to us at anytime you like … We aim to have the chat room manned by at least one of us during regular business hours.

Coming soon will be the newsletters and the support forum all in an effort to become more available to our current and prospective clients. And of course the nosy peeps who just want to see what we are up to next. )

I have had my website for 2 years and was never happy with the design. This was going to be my 3rd attempt so i wanted to get it right, but there was a little problem, i had absolutely no idea what i wanted! I sell giftware and i wanted the design to be compatible with both childrens gifts and homewares. I contacted Rainbow-Studios and we came up with a plan of neutral colours and Donna basically did the rest. I am over the moon with my final design and would recommend Rainbow-Studios to anyone. The friendly service and quality of work is second to none. I will be using them again in the future.

Lian Benfield
Pretty Little Gift Shop

Full site design for Fluffy Lingerie, based on a Prestashop Cart, in colllaboration with Ecartservices.

Logo for display on forums and the like.

Fluffys’ business card basic design.

Four rotating banners for display on side boxes within the store.

Banner design for a retail site selling bath products.

Business Card Design

Large promotional click button graphics