Miva (company)

Miva, Inc. is an e-commerce software and hosting company. It provides tools and services for businesses to build and manage online stores. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Miva primarily focuses on offering its Miva Merchant platform, a customizable e-commerce solution designed for mid-sized to enterprise-level businesses.

The Miva Merchant platform allows businesses to create and manage their online storefronts, process orders, manage inventory, and handle customer relationships. It supports a variety of features including product catalog management, shopping cart functionality, payment gateway integrations, shipping options, and marketing tools. Miva also offers hosting and support services to its clients.

The company has a history dating back to the late 1990s, initially as a part of another company before becoming an independent entity. Over the years, Miva has evolved its platform to incorporate new technologies and adapt to changing e-commerce trends.

Miva competes in the e-commerce platform market with other providers such as Shopify, BigCommerce, and Magento. The platform is known for its flexibility and customization options, allowing businesses to tailor their online stores to meet specific requirements. Miva partners with developers and agencies to provide design, development, and integration services for its customers.