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'''Miva, Inc.''' is a privately owned ecommerce [[Finance:Comparison of shopping cart software|shopping cart software]] and hosting company with headquarters in San Diego, California and a data center in Tampa, Florida. Miva Merchant's ecommerce software runs on its proprietary scripting language, [[MIVA Script]]. | '''Miva, Inc.''' is a privately owned ecommerce [[Finance:Comparison of shopping cart software|shopping cart software]] and hosting company with headquarters in San Diego, California and a data center in Tampa, Florida. Miva Merchant's ecommerce software runs on its proprietary scripting language, [[MIVA Script]]. | ||
Rick Wilson has been CEO of the company since April 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murdock |first=Kerry |date=2022-01-19 |title=20 Years in Ecommerce for Miva's CEO |url=https://www.practicalecommerce.com/20-years-in-ecommerce-for-mivas-ceo |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=Practical Ecommerce |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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In 2007, the company underwent significant management changes, and was acquired by a group of investors and original Miva, Inc employees.<ref>{{cite web|title=Miva Small Business Solutions Acquired|url=http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/miva-small-business-solutions-acquired|work=Web Host Industry Review|publisher=iNET Interactive|accessdate=21 January 2012|date=August 10, 2007}}</ref> The company name was changed to Miva Merchant, Inc. at that time in order to differentiate itself from the original Miva, Inc.<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Miva Merchant 5|url=http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/article.php/3516871/Review-Miva-Merchant-5.htm|work=ECommerce-Guide.com|publisher=QuinStreet Inc.|accessdate=21 January 2012|author=Michael Kerner|date=June 30, 2005}}</ref> | In 2007, the company underwent significant management changes, and was acquired by a group of investors and original Miva, Inc employees.<ref>{{cite web|title=Miva Small Business Solutions Acquired|url=http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/miva-small-business-solutions-acquired|work=Web Host Industry Review|publisher=iNET Interactive|accessdate=21 January 2012|date=August 10, 2007}}</ref> The company name was changed to Miva Merchant, Inc. at that time in order to differentiate itself from the original Miva, Inc.<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: Miva Merchant 5|url=http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/article.php/3516871/Review-Miva-Merchant-5.htm|work=ECommerce-Guide.com|publisher=QuinStreet Inc.|accessdate=21 January 2012|author=Michael Kerner|date=June 30, 2005}}</ref> | ||
In 2008, Miva Merchant released Miva Merchant 5.5,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.durranidesign.com/blog/tech-talk/miva-merchant/miva-merchant-55-released/ |title=MIVA Merchant 5.5 Released | Durrani Design | San Diego Website Design, Graphic Design & SEO - serving Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad & all San Diego County |publisher=Durrani Design |date=2008-05-07 |accessdate=2012-02-10}}</ref> a core software update that added improved features and functionality. | In 2008, Miva Merchant released Miva Merchant 5.5,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.durranidesign.com/blog/tech-talk/miva-merchant/miva-merchant-55-released/ |title=MIVA Merchant 5.5 Released | Durrani Design | San Diego Website Design, Graphic Design & SEO - serving Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad & all San Diego County |publisher=Durrani Design |date=2008-05-07 |accessdate=2012-02-10}}</ref> a core software update that added improved features and functionality. | ||
In 2009, Miva Merchant became a certified provider with Chase Paymentech Orbital Gateway,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/abu/y212/m01/abu0302/s02 |title=Chase Instant Storefront - Secure Ecommerce for Small Sellers |publisher=Auctionbytes.com |date=2012-01-08 |accessdate=2012-02-10}}</ref> which allows merchants to accept real-time credit card transactions and multiple payment types via Chase with their Miva Merchant-powered storefront. | In 2009, Miva Merchant became a certified provider with Chase Paymentech Orbital Gateway,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/abu/y212/m01/abu0302/s02 |title=Chase Instant Storefront - Secure Ecommerce for Small Sellers |publisher=Auctionbytes.com |date=2012-01-08 |accessdate=2012-02-10}}</ref> which allows merchants to accept real-time credit card transactions and multiple payment types via Chase with their Miva Merchant-powered storefront. | ||
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==Awards and recognitions== | ==Awards and recognitions== | ||
Miva was named “Top Ecommerce Solution” in the 2023 Paradigm B2B Report.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-07-21 |title=Miva, Inc. Named a 'Top Ecommerce Solution' in New 2023 |url=https://salestechstar.com/b2b-technology/miva-inc-named-a-top-ecommerce-solution-in-new-2023-paradigm-b2b-report/ |access-date=2024-12-05 |website=SalesTech Star |language=en-US}}</ref> | |||
Miva ranked 15 out of the ''Union Tribune''{{'}}s Top 40 Workplaces in San Diego.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/topworkplacewinners/|title=U-T San Diego Top Workplaces Awards 2014 Winners|publisher=UTSanDiego.com|date=2014-11-06 |accessdate=2014-11-06}}</ref> | Miva ranked 15 out of the ''Union Tribune''{{'}}s Top 40 Workplaces in San Diego.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/topworkplacewinners/|title=U-T San Diego Top Workplaces Awards 2014 Winners|publisher=UTSanDiego.com|date=2014-11-06 |accessdate=2014-11-06}}</ref> | ||
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{{Sourceattribution|Miva | {{Sourceattribution|Miva}} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:41, 7 July 2025
| Industry | Ecommerce Software |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | HTMLScript Corporation Miva Merchant Miva, Inc. |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California , United States |
| Website | www |
Miva, Inc. is a privately owned ecommerce shopping cart software and hosting company with headquarters in San Diego, California and a data center in Tampa, Florida. Miva Merchant's ecommerce software runs on its proprietary scripting language, MIVA Script.
Rick Wilson has been CEO of the company since April 2017.[1]
History
Miva Merchant began in 1996 as the HTMLScript Corporation. In 1997, the company released its first catalogue-based ecommerce product, KoolKat. Shortly after KoolKat's release, the name of the company was changed to Miva, Inc, and KoolKat was renamed Miva Merchant. Since that time, there have been several updates to Miva Merchant's core software, leading up to the most recent version, Miva Merchant 9. Just prior to the release of MM9, the company name returned to Miva, Inc.
In 2003 the company was purchased by FindWhat.com which changed its name to Miva, Inc in 2005.[2][3]
Present day
In 2007, the company underwent significant management changes, and was acquired by a group of investors and original Miva, Inc employees.[4] The company name was changed to Miva Merchant, Inc. at that time in order to differentiate itself from the original Miva, Inc.[5]
In 2008, Miva Merchant released Miva Merchant 5.5,[6] a core software update that added improved features and functionality. In 2009, Miva Merchant became a certified provider with Chase Paymentech Orbital Gateway,[7] which allows merchants to accept real-time credit card transactions and multiple payment types via Chase with their Miva Merchant-powered storefront.
In 2011, Miva Merchant released an add-on mobile framework, and a streaming update for current customers (PR8), both of which were mentioned by Miva Merchant President and COO Rick Wilson in a July 19 interview with Practical Ecommerce.[8]
In January 2012, Miva Merchant was named one of the top ten e-commerce technology companies by BuiltWith Technology Usage Statistics.[9]
Over the years, Miva Merchant[10] has formed a number of strategic partnerships[11] with businesses specializing in email marketing, product reviews, and related ecommerce applications.
Each March, Miva Merchant hosts a conference[12] in San Diego, California, for developers, store owners, and other Miva Merchant community members.
In September 2014, Miva Merchant changed its company name back to Miva.[13]
Awards and recognitions
Miva was named “Top Ecommerce Solution” in the 2023 Paradigm B2B Report.[14]
Miva ranked 15 out of the Union Tribune's Top 40 Workplaces in San Diego.[15]
See also
References
- ↑ Murdock, Kerry (2022-01-19). "20 Years in Ecommerce for Miva's CEO" (in en-US). https://www.practicalecommerce.com/20-years-in-ecommerce-for-mivas-ceo.
- ↑ Robert Jaques (3 September 2003). "FindWhat.Com finds $8m for Miva". The Register. https://www.theregister.co.uk/2003/09/03/findwhat_com_finds_8m/. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
- ↑ Janis Mara (January 5, 2004). "FindWhat Adds New Division, New Tool". ClickZ. Incisive Interactive Marketing LLC. http://www.clickz.com/clickz/news/1711137/findwhat-adds-new-division-new-tool. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
- ↑ "Miva Small Business Solutions Acquired". Web Host Industry Review. iNET Interactive. August 10, 2007. http://www.thewhir.com/web-hosting-news/miva-small-business-solutions-acquired. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
- ↑ Michael Kerner (June 30, 2005). "Review: Miva Merchant 5". ECommerce-Guide.com. QuinStreet Inc.. http://www.ecommerce-guide.com/article.php/3516871/Review-Miva-Merchant-5.htm. Retrieved 21 January 2012.
- ↑ "MIVA Merchant 5.5 Released | Durrani Design | San Diego Website Design, Graphic Design & SEO - serving Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad & all San Diego County". Durrani Design. 2008-05-07. http://www.durranidesign.com/blog/tech-talk/miva-merchant/miva-merchant-55-released/. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ↑ "Chase Instant Storefront - Secure Ecommerce for Small Sellers". Auctionbytes.com. 2012-01-08. http://www.auctionbytes.com/cab/abu/y212/m01/abu0302/s02. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ↑ "Miva Merchant President Discusses eBay, Facebook". Practical eCommerce. 2011-07-19. http://www.practicalecommerce.com/articles/2918-Miva-Merchant-President-Discusses-eBay-Facebook. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ↑ "Ecommerce Technology Web Usage Statistics". Trends.builtwith.com. 2012-02-05. http://trends.builtwith.com/shop. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ↑ "Miva Merchant | The Miva Merchant Review Guide | Miva Merchant Features, Miva Merchant Customer Reviews, Miva Merchant Expert Reviews". Zippycart.com. http://www.zippycart.com/ecommerce-solutions/miva-merchant-guide.html. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ↑ "Listrak and Miva Merchant Join Efforts to Help Online Retailers Reduce Shopping Cart Abandonment". The San Francisco Chronicle. 2011-04-21. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/04/21/prweb5266344.DTL.
- ↑ PRWeb – Thu, Mar 10, 2011 (2011-03-10). "Annual Miva Merchant Conference Explores Links Between Ecommerce and Social Media". Yahoo! News. https://news.yahoo.com/annual-miva-merchant-conference-explores-links-between-ecommerce-20110310-173000-023.html. Retrieved 2012-02-10.
- ↑ "Miva Makes Changes in Look, Location and More". sdbj.com. 2014-09-29. http://sdbj.com/news/2014/sep/29/miva-makes-changes-look-location-and-more/. Retrieved 2014-09-29.
- ↑ "Miva, Inc. Named a 'Top Ecommerce Solution' in New 2023" (in en-US). 2023-07-21. https://salestechstar.com/b2b-technology/miva-inc-named-a-top-ecommerce-solution-in-new-2023-paradigm-b2b-report/.
- ↑ "U-T San Diego Top Workplaces Awards 2014 Winners". UTSanDiego.com. 2014-11-06. http://www.utsandiego.com/topworkplacewinners/. Retrieved 2014-11-06.
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