Content Cart

The set of extensions allows you to add items to the Joomla articles and create a simple online store. The extension allows you to add the 'Add to cart' button to the Joomla article (com_content), which adds the product to the basket from which the order is already made.

The package includes:

• Module Shopping Cart
• Plugin processing

Content Cart Features

• Full compatibility: Works with Joomla 5/6, with versions also available for Joomla 3 and 4.
• Turns Joomla articles into products: Easily creates a product catalog based on standard articles (com_content).
• Kit composition: Includes a plugin for cart logic and a module for dynamic product display.
• "Add to Cart" button: Smart buttons with status indication and instant AJAX-powered adding.
• Price field processing: Supports custom fields for prices.
• Localization: Supports Russian and English languages (JS i18n).
• Accounts for quantity: Ability to adjust the quantity of products in the cart.
• Email notifications: Emails to the administrator and customer about the order.
• Order saving: Orders are saved as separate Joomla articles in a special category.
• Template customization: Ability to override all layouts in the template.
• Improved performance: Uses AJAX, LocalStorage, and caching for fast operation without page reloads.
• Security: CSRF protection, price validation (server-side only), and strict data typing.
• Cart storage: Configurable cart storage time (TTL, default 30 days) in the browser.
• Disabling extension styles: (Not specified by default, but often implied when overriding layouts)

How Content Cart works

Content Cart turns regular Joomla articles into products for your mini-store.
1. Creating products: You create regular Joomla articles and specify the price in a custom field.
2. Adding to cart: The user sees an "Add to Cart" button under the article. When clicked, the product is instantly added to the cart via AJAX, without a page reload. Product data (title, quantity, price) is stored in the user's browser for the duration of the session or the specified storage period.
3. Cart management: In the dynamic cart module, the user can view selected products, change their quantity, or remove unwanted items.
4. Placing an order: After adjusting the product list, the user fills in the necessary order fields and clicks "Submit".
5. Order placed! Order information is saved as a new Joomla article in a special category, and the administrator and customer receive email notifications.