Most basic of questions

**mpierich** · 21 Nov 2009, 02:16 PM

Hi,

Is there a faq for us real dummies? Looking at the faq so far, I cannot tell things like: must I have a CC merchant acount to use with ZC?; does it collect customer info so I can build a mailing list?; what kind of followup emails, if any, does it provide?

Anyplace on the forums or otherwise where I can get a layman's overview? I provide services, not products, so my needs will be pretty simple...no taxes or shipping to collect, etc.

Thanks.

Mike

**jcdk** · 21 Nov 2009, 02:36 PM

Zencart's official book can help you on really basic stuff and configuration

**mpierich** · 21 Nov 2009, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by jcdk

Zencart's official book can help you on really basic stuff and configuration

OK, thanks.

**Kim** · 21 Nov 2009, 05:21 PM

must I have a CC merchant acount to use with ZC?;

Only if you want to accept credit cards for payment.

does it collect customer info so I can build a mailing list?

If the customer registers on your site they are added to the very basic mailing program in the core. If you are wanting to use another mailing program there are some add ons to collect addresses and add them to Constant Contact or MailChimp.