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CyberTrendHub

CyberTrendHub is a full-featured e-commerce and dropshipping platform, built using PHP and MySQL to deliver a smooth shopping experience for customers and an efficient backend for sellers. CyberTrendHub supports a wide range of products, flexible dropshipping options, and offers powerful analytics for tracking sales and customer insights.

Table of Contents

Features

For Customers

  • Product Catalog: Browse products across various categories with detailed descriptions and images.
  • Advanced Search and Filters: Quickly find products with filters for price, category, and brand.
  • User Accounts: Create and manage accounts, view past orders, and track current orders.
  • Cart & Checkout: Simple cart management with secure checkout.
  • Multiple Payment Options: Integration with PayPal, Stripe, and credit cards.
  • Order Tracking: Track order status from checkout to delivery.

For Sellers

  • Seller Dashboard: Real-time data on sales, products, and performance metrics.
  • Product Management: Tools to add, update, or remove products and manage stock levels.
  • Order Fulfillment: Simplified order management with tools for handling returns and refunds.
  • Dropshipping Support: Connect with suppliers to automate inventory and fulfillment.
  • Sales Analytics: Insights into revenue, best-selling items, and other key metrics.

Additional Features

  • Responsive Design: Optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.
  • SEO-Friendly Structure: Built to rank well on search engines.
  • Notification System: Alerts for customers and sellers on order and stock updates.
  • Admin Control Panel: For site management, including user roles, orders, and general settings.

Technologies

CyberTrendHub is powered by:

  • Backend: PHP (native or using a PHP framework like Laravel)
  • Database: MySQL
  • Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Bootstrap
  • Payment Integration: Stripe, PayPal
  • Authentication: PHP session management with secure handling

Getting Started

Prerequisites

  • PHP 7.4+ (or the latest version)
  • MySQL (or MariaDB)
  • Composer (if using Laravel)
  • NPM or Yarn for managing frontend dependencies

Installation

  1. Clone the Repository:

    git clone https://github.com/your-username/CyberTrendHub.git
cd CyberTrendHub

  2. Install Dependencies:

    • Composer for PHP:

      composer install

    • NPM for frontend assets:

      npm install

  3. Set Up the Database:

    • Create a MySQL database for CyberTrendHub.
    • Import the provided cybertrendhub.sql file (located in the database directory) to set up the necessary tables.

  4. Environment Configuration:

    • Create a copy of .env.example and rename it to .env.

    • Update the .env file with your database credentials and other environment settings:

      DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=127.0.0.1
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=cybertrendhub
DB_USERNAME=root
DB_PASSWORD=your_password

  5. Generate Application Key (if using Laravel):

    php artisan key:generate

Configuration

  1. Environment Variables:

    • Define variables in the .env file for app settings, such as the application URL, database credentials, and API keys for payment gateways.

  2. Payment Gateways:

    • Configure PayPal and Stripe by adding their API keys to the .env file.

Usage

  1. Start the PHP Development Server:

    php artisan serve

  2. Access the Application:

    • Open http://localhost:8000 in your browser to access the CyberTrendHub site.

Directory Structure

The main directories in CyberTrendHub include:

  • /app: Core application logic
  • /config: Configuration files for the app and database
  • /database: Migration and SQL files for database setup
  • /public: Public assets like images, CSS, and JavaScript
  • /resources: Views and templates
  • /routes: Web routes for defining application endpoints
  • /storage: Logs, cache, and uploaded files

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community. Please open an issue or submit a pull request with your suggested improvements. For major changes, please discuss them with us first to ensure alignment with the project's direction.

License

CyberTrendHub is open-source software licensed under the MIT license.

CyberTrendHub is your one-stop platform for building a successful e-commerce and dropshipping store. Thank you for using our platform, and happy selling!