Getting started with shopVOX
Getting started with shopVOX
Your Account
Icons and Interface Tour
Inviting Users to Your Team
Setting Roles for your Team
My Profile + SMTP Settings
Import Customers & Contacts from your Accounting software
Adding Vendors
How do I Update Our Billing Info?
Connecting Your Sage One Accounting to shopVOX
Transaction Numbers Settings
Add your Payment Gateway
Adding Your Own Products
Setup Vendor Catalogs
A Guide to Creating Your First Order
Microsoft Outlook - Two Factor Authentication
Customize your account with Add-on Features
Importing and Exporting Customers & Contacts with a spreadsheet
Transactions: New Quote
Database Migration Support for shopVOX - Legacy data
Notifications: Keep your entire team up to date
Color Picker - Saving Colors
Transactions: What are Transactions?
Transactions: New Sales Order
"What's New" Feature: Your Guide to shopVOX Updates
How Do I Cancel My shopVOX Account?
Transactions: New Invoice
Securing Your shopVOX Account with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
How to Create a Quote
shopVOX's History Tracking for Quotes, Sales Orders, Invoices, and Jobs
Save Time with Emailed Document Templates
Webinars in shopVOX Pro: Learn and Grow with Us
shopVOX Express vs. Pro. Explaining the differences in Workflow
Optimizing Quotation Efficiency: Unlocking the Power of Multiple Quantities with shopVOX
Workflows - Quick Overview Express VS Pro
Global Search in shopVOX
Sales
Managing Customer and Leads
Sales Order States
Customer Alerts & Flags
Reports
Merge Customers
Adding new Contacts to Existing Customers
Customer Contacts: Setting Primary and Billing Contacts
Managing dates on Quotes, Sales Orders, and Invoices
Sales Leads - Sample Pipeline Setup
Understanding Quote Statuses in shopVOX
Sales Leads on Business Intelligence Dashboard
Products & Pricing
Basic Pricing concepts
Advanced Pricing concepts
A Comprehensive Guide to Ternary Operations in shopVOX
Product Templates - How to Turn on a Product Template
Mastering the Use of *, /, +, -, >, <, >=, <=, % in Ternary Operations
Unlocking Efficiency: Harnessing System Variables and References to Create a Click Charge
Undertanding Sell/Buy Ratio in shopVOX
Product System Formula - with Filter
Product Templates - Custom Formula Logic
Product Template - Add New Defualt Items Configuration Window
Custom Logic in shopVOX: Evaluating Multiple Boolean Modifiers
Mastering the Use of &&, ||, and === in Ternary Operations
Product Template - Add New Drop-Down Menu Configuration Window
Products: Utilizing the "Reference" Field to Combine two References into one Click Charge
Custom Product, Template, and Code Modifiers
Apparel Decoration
How to Price Color Changes
How to Price Promotional Products
How to Price Digitizing
How to Price Direct To Garment Printing
How to Price Color Matches
Comprehensive Guide to Setting Up a Basic Apparel Product in shopVOX
Integrated SAGE Promo ( promotional catalog )
Golden Products
Golden Product: Flyer - with BOM
Golden Product: Postcard- with BOM
Golden Product: Greeting Cards - with BOM
Golden Product: Calendar - with BOM
Golden Products List by Global Region
Products shopVOX Golden Products
Golden Product: Brochures - with BOM
Golden Product: Print + Copy - with BOM
Golden Product: Business Cards - with BOM
Golden Product: Booklet - with BOM
Golden Product: Door Hangers - with BOM
Managing Your Product Catalog with shopVOX
Workflow Stages and Templates Explained
Product Pricing - Round to 2 or 4 Decimal places
Setting Up Machine Rates in shopVOX: A Comprehensive Guide
Products: Grid Pricing Example
Product Templates - Using System Formulas - Adding a Double Sided check box
Materials Management in shopVOX: A Comprehensive Guide
Product Templates - User Created Formulas
Setting Up Labor Rates in shopVOX: A Simple Guide
Product Pricing: Material Wastage Calculator
Product Templates - Using System Formulas
Product Templates - User Created Formulas - Adding a Double side check box
How to Publish Products in shopVOX
Product Features - Custom Fields
Products - Pricing Type - Formulas
Product Pricing : Cost Plus
Product Templates & Formulas Explained
Increasing Product Prices by a Percentage in shopVOX - PBase
Production Management
Uploading and Sending Proofs for Approval
Using a TV for your Job Board
Creating Your Own Custom Job Views
Accounting and Reporting
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Desktop
Xero
Connecting to your Accounting Software
Sales Commissions
Streamline In-Store Payments with with Stripe Terminal or USB Credit Card readers in shopVOX
Avalara AvaTax - Sales tax setup guide
Differences between USA QuickBooks Online and Non-USA QuickBooks Online
How to create Partial Invoices
Multiple Currency Add-On - How it works and setting up
Setting Up Your Account
Accounting
How are Users Billed?
Five challenges to consider when setting up your Account
shopVOX Work Flow - The Big Picture
Leveraging External IP Addresses for Security
Hide or Show Quotes & Sales Orders, Ordered Quotes, and Invoiced Quotes and Sales Orders
Add Your Logo and Company Info
How to add Additional Charges to your Quotes, Sales Orders and Invoices
Terms and Conditions
Document's and PDF Settings
Group and Describe Jobs with Tags
How to Change Password
Forms: Customizing Forms in shopVOX
Common Questions About Users
Flagging a user as a "Sales Rep"
Industry Specific Content
Automation & Integrations
Shipping
APIs
What is an API?
How an API Works: A Simple Explanation
Leveraging the Power of shopVOX with API Integration
API Essentials: Understanding the Backbone of Software Communication
Building Your Own Custom Integration with shopVOX APIs
JSON Demystified: The Universal Language of Data Exchange
I'm having an issue with the shopVOX APIs. Who do I contact?
Does shopVOX do custom development?
Does shopVOX integrate with Salesforce?
Setting up Mailchimp Integration in shopVOX
Sales Leads Web Form in shopVOX: Streamline Prospect Capture and Management
Simplify User Authentication with OAuth Integration in shopVOX
Who to Contact for shopVOX API Issues
Setting up Constant Contact Integration in shopVOX
Does shopVOX integrate with Microsoft Project?
API and Webhooks integration feature
shopVOX Go! App
Discovering Your shopVOX API Credentials: A Step-by-Step Guide
Automation - Scheduled Actions
What are some popular advantages when using Zapier?
FAQs
shopVOX specific terms
Common questions
How to increase Database size ?
Opening PDFs directly in your browser
shopVOX User Types
Empowering Project Managers in the Proofing Process: A Guide to Workflow Enhancement with shopVOX
Hex Color file to match PMS color chart
How do I disabled user?
What is the Admin checkbox for when creating a new user?
Invoicing - Enhancing Customer Engagement: Tracking Invoice Views with shopVOX Pro
Where do jobs "fit" in the order process in ShopVOX?
Why can't I print the PDF documents directly, instead of downloading?
How can I send a quote and a proof together in one email to my customer?
Terms and Definitions
Printing Examples - Letterpress Printing
Printing Types Defined
Printing Examples - Digital Printing
Printing Examples - Offset
Errors and Troubleshooting
How to clear history from Chrome browser?
When I convert a quote to a work order, does the name of the order and the line item description carry forward or do I have to rewrite?
How to optimize your browser for shopVOX
Streamlining Proof Attachment to New Sales Orders for Enhanced Efficiency
Setting Up Minimum Order Amounts in shopVOX
What is our IP address for the mail server ?
Custom PDF in shopVOX
shopVOX Pro - Onboarding
Onboarding - Simple Products Setup
Mastering Product Setup in shopVOX: A Step-by-Step Guide from Basics to Advanced Customization
Lesson 1: Setting Up a Basic Product
Lesson 2: Introducing Dynamic Pricing Based on Square Footage
Lesson 3: Enhancing the Product with Templates and Dropdown Menus
Lesson 4: Adding a Default Item Linked to Modifiers
Lesson 5: Implementing a Double-Sided Boolean Modifier with Conditional Logic
Lesson 6: Replacing a System Formula with a Custom Formula
Lesson 7: Integrating Custom Formula into the Conditional Double-Sided Logic
Lesson 8: Adding an Additional Dropdown Menu
Lesson 9: Creating Custom Fields to Enhance Usability
Lesson 10: Implementing a Rush Charge Option
Summary Conclusion: Lessons 1-10
Quoting and Order Management
Adding/Updating Customers and Contacts
Purchase Orders - How to Add Materials and Products to a Purchase Order in shopVOX PRO for the Inventory Add-on
Stay Organized with Notes, Tasks, and Assets
Roll-Up Line Items to Combine Pricing
Purchasing and Receiving Blank Garments
Creating Your Own Custom Views
How to Issue Refunds and Credit Memos
Add Ons
Ecommerce
Ecommerce - Web Store
Ecommerce: Creating Discount Codes
Ecommerce - Steps to setup custom URL for paid cPortal
Webstore & Shopping Cart Examples from shopVOX Users
Setting up a Shopping Cart to sell online - Changing the URL
Ecommerce - cPortal - White Label Setup
Ecommerce - cPortal
Ecommerce - Overview
Empowering Your Customers with the Free cPortal
Ecommerce - Shopping Cart
Ecommerce - Apparel Web Store
Inventory
Inventory Module Add-On - Setup and use of Feature
Inventory Module Add-On - Setup Locations
Inventory Module Add-On
Divisions
Vehicle Wrap
Amazon S3 Storage
Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) - shopVOX Add-On
Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) - Amazon S3 Pricing
Amazon S3 Add-On (Simple Storage Service) - What is it?
Projects in shopVOX: Comprehensive Guide
Service Job Add-On: Streamline Your Workflow with shopVOX's New Service Job Feature
- All Categories
- Add Ons
- Ecommerce
- Empowering Your Customers with the Free cPortal
Empowering Your Customers with the Free cPortal
Updated by Tyler MacDonald
If you're using shopVOX Pro, you're already equipped with a robust set of tools to manage your business. But did you know that shopVOX also offers a free Customer Portal (cPortal), designed to strengthen the connection between you and your customers? This free cPortal provides a seamless way for your clients to interact with their orders, review jobs, and approve proofs—right from their own dashboard. While it shares many features with the powerful paid Ecommerce add-on, the free version focuses on enhancing communication and transparency by allowing customers to track their jobs and transactions, without displaying products for purchase.
Imagine giving your clients access to a custom, branded portal where they can stay updated on every aspect of their order, without needing to reach out directly. The free cPortal provides that touch of professionalism and self-service, making your business feel larger and more efficient. And when you're ready to take things further, the paid Ecommerce version offers even more customization, including the ability to display and sell your products, all with tailored pricing per customer.
By unlocking the potential of the cPortal, you’re not just offering convenience—you’re building trust and creating an elevated customer experience that will set your business apart.
How to Enable the Free cPortal for a Customer:
- Go to Customers
- From the main toolbar, select "Customers."
- Choose a Customer
- Find and select the Customer for whom you want to activate the free cPortal.
- Enable Customer Portal
- Click the blue action button and choose "Enable Customer Portal."
- Edit Portal Settings
- Once the cPortal is enabled for the Customer, click the pencil icon to access and adjust the available settings.
- View cPortal Options
- You can now view the cPortal options for that Customer.
Enabling the Free cPortal for a Contact:
- Open Customer Information
- From the Customer screen, click "Show All Information."
- Locate Contacts
- Scroll down to the "Contacts" section at the bottom of the page.
- Select a Contact
- Choose the contact you'd like to enable the cPortal for.
- Activate the Free Customer Portal
- Using the blue action button, select "Enable Customer Portal."
- Login Credentials
- A login and password for the cPortal will be automatically generated and sent to the contact’s email address. This information will also appear on the Contact’s screen.
- Return to Customer Screen
- Click the link at the top of the page to return to the Customer screen.
- Access the free cPortal
- Once back on the Customer screen, click "Show All Information" to reveal the link to the cPortal.
- Click the link to access the portal.
Free cPortal - Logging In:
- After clicking the link, you’ll be taken to the cPortal login screen.
Enter the provided credentials to log in and access the portal. - This is the screen your Customers Contact will see once logged in.
- Once logged in, your customer will have access to the following features:
- Order Status: Customers can view all orders that are in process from their dashboard.
- Job Board: They can access their job board to track ongoing jobs.
- Transactions: All transactions specific to the logged-in user can be viewed.
- Proof Approvals: Customers can review, reject, or approve proofs directly from the cPortal.
Empowering Your Customers with the Free cPortal
The free cPortal empowers shopVOX Pro users by allowing their customers to engage directly within your shop’s shopVOX system. From reviewing orders to tracking jobs and managing proof approvals, the cPortal streamlines the communication between you and your customers. By simplifying these interactions, it not only elevates customer satisfaction but also frees up valuable time for your team.
But if you're looking for even more functionality, consider upgrading to the paid eCommerce version of the cPortal. This powerful add-on takes things a step further by allowing you to selectively display products for purchase, while also giving you the flexibility to adjust pricing per customer. Whether you need to increase or decrease prices based on specific customer relationships, the paid version helps you fine-tune your sales strategy and maximize revenue.
With both versions, shopVOX Pro offers unmatched flexibility in customer management, helping you deliver a personalized, high-quality experience that keeps your customers coming back.