PayPal Payments and More
What's new in secure payments for your online store.
6 Free Open Source Shopping Cart Software Options
[May 4, 2011] Why pay for shopping cart software when you can get it for free? Open Source shopping carts are economical, highly customizable, updated frequently and backed by thriving support communities.
Seller Tools: EBay Compatible Shopping Carts
[September 16, 2009] If you sell on your own site in addition to eBay, eBay-compatible carts let you track and manage your orders from one location, regardless of where the sale takes place.
eBay Search Upgrade to Impact Optional Listing Features
[September 9, 2009] EBay tests will leave some sellers with disabled—and soon to be retired—listing features. Also, GM reports success with eBay Motors, and PayPal introduces a new Student Account.
Review: Klix Online Accounting and E-Commerce
[February 12, 2009] Klix Online's Web-based accounting package can also build a Web-based retail store that accepts PayPal payments and comes complete with back-end accounting support.
E-Commerce Payment Processing Beyond PayPal
[January 15, 2009] We offer a checklist of considerations when selecting an online payment processing service and highlight features of plans beyond PayPal and Google Checkout.
PayPal's SMS Security Key
[December 5, 2008] PayPal customers can now use their cell phones to authenticate their transactions through a new service that lets customers use SMS messaging.
PayPal Opens Overseas Selling Site for Small E-Tailers
[November 18, 2008] PayPal's Global Selling Guide, which launched today, has information on the holiday customs of 17 nations and tips on a variety of topics including shipping, payments, customs and tax considerations.
Set Up Online Payment Processing in Four Steps
[November 13, 2008] FormSpring is a very easy way to accept online payments without the time and cost it takes to manage a full shopping cart application. Plus, you can use the service for contests and other online tasks requiring forms.
eBay Watch: Listing Issues Irk Sellers, OS Shopping Carts
[August 6, 2008] eBay rolls out what some
sellers call an "unfair"
Multiple Listings policy, and the eBay Partner Network announces a
new affiliate compensation plan. Plus,
PrestaShop announces its free, open source e-commerce solution.
Payment Method Management Made Easy
[May 19, 2008] If you want to provide alternative payment methods for your customers, but don't have the time and staff to manage the set up, integration and updates, CardinalCommerce can help.
eBay Alternative Wigix Goes Live
[April 29, 2008] This new online marketplace uses a price-matching method instead of an auction format, and says it beats eBay on search and seller costs.
Five PayPal Tools for Web Shops
[April 28, 2008] The payment service has a slew of affordable services including customized buttons and widgets. We show you how to take advantage of these free offerings.
OS Commerce: The True Cost of Free Carts
[March 27, 2008] How much does a free, open source shopping cart really cost? We outline all of the expenses associated with running an e-tail business using open source commerce.
NetSuite Hones In on E-Commerce
[March 18, 2008] Software-as-a-service provider adds PayPal Express, more eBay capabilities and upsell/cross-sell features in its new E-Commerce Company editions.
eBay Watch: The Auction Giant Giveth, and Taketh Away
[February 13, 2008] This week eBay offers some concessions to sellers while holding steadfast on other new policies that have the community threatening to strike.
PayPal Buys Anti-Fraud Company
[January 30, 2008] Fraud Sciences uses pattern-matching tactics that many e-tailers and payments processors already use to detect scammers.
Superpages Offering ProStores
[December 28, 2007] Superpages.com provides ProStores to turn Web sites into online shops for small businesses.
eBay Watch: PeSA, Shipping and Widget News
[December 19, 2007] The professional eBay sellers group to hold summit in New Orleans, PayPal offers Half.com shipping labels and a free pricing widget.
eBiz News: Amazon and Bill Me Later Join Forces
[December 14, 2007] Amazon.com plans to offer Bill Me Later, a report outlines eBay's role in video game sales and five quick-fix design tips for e-tailers.
