Online Banking Purchases Lower Merchants' Transaction Fees
[June 23, 2011] Consumers topping up mobile wallets and shopping online with a bank account instead of cards can save retailers hefty credit card transaction processing fees. Mazooma makes this connection for retailers.
Ecommerce 101: Learn About Payment Gateways
[March 16, 2011] Understanding how the payment gateway and transaction verification processes works will help you to choose a service provider best-suited to your ecommerce business needs.
Will PCI Outsourcing Kill Conversion Rates?
[September 29, 2010] Fear of increased cart abandonment rates is no reason for a small business ecommerce site to ignore the benefits of PCI outsourcing.
Ecommerce Dictionary: 20 Words to Know
[May 26, 2010] Feeling confused by ecommerce lingo? Our Ecommerce Dictionary offers definitions and descriptions to twenty phrases commonly encountered in the world of online commerce.
Buyers' Guide: Choosing a Payment Gateway Provider
[March 9, 2010] From chargeback fees to PCI-compliance issues, this ecommerce buyers' guide will tell you everything you need to know to select a payment gateway service provider.
Badcustomer.com Helps E-tailers Avoid Chargebacks
[September 30, 2009] If you’re worried about chargebacks, a new online service offers a chargeback history to help you weed out negative customers before they checkout.
Buy Online — Pay In Person
[September 8, 2009] eBillme’s walk-in service gives people who don’t have credit cards, or are reluctant to use them online, an alternative e-commerce payment option.
PCI Security: Small E-tailers Face Large Fines if Hacked
[September 1, 2009] Tough PCI reglations go into effect on October 1, but off-site credit card processing can help ease the pain of compliance. Here's what you need to know.
Ecommerce Primer: What You Need to Set Up Shop Online
[August 31, 2009] From registering a domain name to making sure your retail site is secure, we cover the basic fundamentals that lay the foundation for building a retail shop online.
An Introduction to Payment Gateways
[May 21, 2009] Payment gateways are an essential part of e-commerce, but there’s a lot of mystery around them. We explain what they are, how to pick one, and how to set them up.
osCommerce Now Easier in Google Checkout
[March 27, 2009] Google Checkout is now easier to use with the popular open source commerce platform. Plus, new features support subscriptions.
E-Commerce Briefs: Non-Credit Online Payment Option Debuts
[February 13, 2009] New payment service Mazooma allows shoppers to buy online without a credit card, while ShopVisible announces support for Amazon Payments and TheFind.com debuts its Top 100 list recognizing outstanding online stores in 16 categories.
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.
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.
eBiz Briefs: Selling Overseas, Digital Media Management
[October 31, 2008] New e-commerce services make it easier to go global and cash in on photos and music, plus we have click fraud stats for Q3. And, our pick for most creative online coupon: "The Alcoholic Bailout Package." Cheers.
PCI Compliance: Does It Equal Security?
[September 26, 2008] Complying with the payment card industry security standards doesn't always mean your e-commerce site is safe, but it's a step in the right direction.
Automated Licensing, Rights Management for Digital Artists
[September 11, 2008] If you sell digital content — artwork, photos, music, video — and want to simplify the licensing, distributing and payment processes, LicenseStream may be the answer.
eBiz News: Google Streamlines Feeds to Product Search
[September 5, 2008] Google rolls out streamlined product feed uploading to its Google Product Search, while several e-payment companies announce updates. Plus, m-commerce news and e-mail marketing tips for the holidays.
Credit Card Heist Due to Weak Wi-Fi Security
[August 8, 2008] This theft hit large retailers, but the lessons learned here — namely that you need to protect any Wi-Fi networks you use for conducting business — can also be applied to anyone selling on the Web.
eBiz Briefs: Shoppers Share Stories, Online Marketing Tools
[August 1, 2008] Bazaarvoice offers a way for shoppers to share their stories by posting them at your Web store and Wigix makes it easier for members to make money without selling at the site.
Amazon's New Payment Plans: PayPal Plunderers or Posers?
[July 31, 2008] Amazon rolls out two new payment services for small e-commerce sites, and while they sound promising, pundits can't agree on whether they'll be PayPal pillagers or posers.
International E-Commerce: Going Global Just Got Easier
[July 29, 2008] iShopUSA’s international e-commerce solution allows online businesses of all sizes to sell to customers in over 200 countries, without the hassles or risks.
eBay Watch: Safe Shop Search, RedTag.com on Tap
[July 23, 2008] Security firm offers tool that vets e-tailers during search process, uBid announces fixed-price site to launch next month and iPhones continue to ring the virtual cash register.
