How does ownership of a shopper group or a user group affect one’s ability to access Virtuemart features
What is the Difference Between a Shopper Group and a User Group in VirtueMart?
VirtueMart is a popular choice for online stores, allowing users to create a comprehensive eCommerce solution. One of the features of VirtueMart is the ability to assign users into different groups or categories which are known respectively as shopper groups and user groups. But what is the difference between the two and what do they do?
A shopper group is a set of users that you can assign to different prices and discounts. For example, if you have a special deal for members of a loyalty program, you can create a special shopper group and assign discounts on certain items. This will allow these users to benefit from the discounts without having to go through the process of creating separate accounts.
User groups on the other hand are more general groups which apply to the entire store. This allows you to restrict certain parts of the store to certain users such as prohibiting access to the store admin and disabling comments. You can also use user groups to assign permissions to certain store displays and functions and to give users access to restricted areas.
If you want to create a comprehensive eCommerce solution, it is important to understand the difference between shopper groups and user groups. Having a good understanding of these concepts will help you create a comprehensive eCommerce experience. Additionally, if you are looking for a more robust solution, you can use third-party Plugins such as JoomlaUser Groups or CB Auto Actions to customize the experience of your customers.
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