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The information contained in this section applies to IBM WebSphere Commerce Version 7.0.0.9 and Feautre Pack 8. The documentation also applies to all subsequent releases and modifications until otherwise indicated in new editions.
Samples
Starter stores
A fully functional sample online store, provided in store archive format with WebSphere Commerce. Starter stores are samples designed to be used as a base from which a customized online store can be created. Starter stores are translated into several languages and support multiple Web browsers and platforms. Starter stores are fully accessible, with the exception of the Madisons mobile starter store. Accessibility guidelines for mobile devices are not well defined or well established.
Mobile starter stores
WebSphere Commerce provides optimized starter stores for mobile devices such as smart phones containing Web browsers. Mobile starter stores demonstrate best practices in mobile store development with WebSphere Commerce, and can act as a base for implementing mobile storefronts.
Smart phone and tablet starter stores
Smart phone and tablet starter stores provide rich storefronts for several mobile devices and platforms. They can be viewed on mobile devices using the mobile web, or deployed as native or hybrid applications.
Mobile Web starter stores
Mobile Web starter stores are accessed using a smart phone or tablet device's Web browser. They provide a feature-rich, multiplatform deployment option that is supported on a large number of mobile devices that use WebKit mobile Web browsers. Advantages of using mobile Web starter stores include easy storefront updates, consistent user experiences across devices, built-in Web browser support, all without requiring deployment approval processes.
Catalog browsing flows
The catalog browsing flows include the store pages that are commonly viewed to browse and search for products in the storefront.
Overall layout
The overall layout of Mobile Web starter stores contains three main sections: the header and footer, with the site content wrapped between. The header contains the store logo, search options by keyword or product categories, store locator, and the shopping cart product total. The footer contains links to commonly browsed additional sections, such as signing in to the storefront, and store settings.

Mobile Web starter stores overall layout

The overall layout of Mobile Web starter stores contains three main sections: the header and footer, with the site content wrapped between. The header contains the store logo, search options by keyword or product categories, store locator, and the shopping cart product total. The footer contains links to commonly browsed additional sections, such as signing in to the storefront, and store settings.

Screen captures

The overall layout is available on both smart phone and tablet devices.

Smart phone screen capture

Feature Pack 4

Feature Pack 5

Smart phone overall layout

Feature Pack 6 or later

Smart phone overall layout

Tablet screen capture

Feature Pack 4

Feature Pack 5

Tablet overall layout

Elements of the overall layout

The overall layout contains the following page elements:

JSP files

CachedHeaderDisplay.jsp displays the store header on smart phone and tablet devices.
CachedFooterDisplay.jsp displays the store footer on smart phone and tablet devices.

e-Marketing Spots

e-Marketing Spots that contain a Mobile prefix are displayed on smart phone devices. For example, MobileHomePageFeaturedProducts.
e-Marketing Spots that contain a Tablet prefix are displayed on tablet devices. For example, TabletHomePageFeaturedProducts.