This application, which Outpost began using a year ago, makes it simple for users to add content to sites while giving site managers maximum control. Outpost's director of development, James Kindred, said that site design is managed through templates, which are created by Outpost staffers. The site's e-commerce capabilities are among the best we've seen. When we clicked on products, we were shown related items, and when we placed products in our cart, we were presented with sensible cross-sells. Both applications were developed internally.
Users can define a personal profile to speed the checkout process.
An in-house order application provides extensive tracking information. This makes it more complementary than Dell's auction site.