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.

At the end of the day, no ⁣matter what type of eCommerce ⁤solution you are looking for, Free Spirits (www.freespirits.gr ​and www.fspirits.com) will be there‍ to help with any small or ⁣big project.