E-Commerce Solutions

What are the basics of an E-commerce web site?

WebWizDirect@2geckos.com () — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:15:00 GMT

E-commerce, short for electronic commerce, is the selling of products or services over the Internet E-commerce can be as simple as displaying a product on a Web page and asking visitors to send you money through the mail Or it can be much more sophisticated, utilizing a shopping cart for order tracking, a payment gateway to process credit card payments in real time, an SSL to collect sensitive payment information, and a customized storefront that keeps track of product inventory The e-commerce you use will likely fall somewhere in between these two extremes.

This is what you will need to get started

WebWizDirect@2geckos.com () — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:15:00 GMT

Domain Name & Web site A domain name, also known as a web address, or URL, is your home on the web Consider establishing your own domain name now (like www.yourcompany.com) if you are serious about e-commerce An easy-to-remember domain name, coupled with creative marketing and promotions, can be your ticket to online success!

Secure Server or SSL Certificate

WebWizDirect@2geckos.com () — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:15:00 GMT

There is a lot of concern about security on the Internet To make sure your customers transactions are safe, follow established conventions in Internet security, which means using a secure server for online transactions A secure server runs software that establishes a secure connection with your customers Internet browser using SSL (Secure Socket Layer) technology to encrypt transmitted information You know you are on a secure server when your browser shows https:// on the browser address bar and a lock icon on the status bar You can get your own secure certificate or use our server wide secure server to host your web site.

Payment Gateway

WebWizDirect@2geckos.com () — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:15:00 GMT

Payment gateways provide a link from your Web site to the credit card processing company If you want to process credit cards in real time from your site, then youll need a payment gateway The gateway take the credit card information and send it to the credit card processor to determine if the sale can be authorized Once a sale is authorized, the funds from the credit card are deposited into your merchant account.

Shopping Cart

WebWizDirect@2geckos.com () — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:15:00 GMT

In order to sell conduct business over the internet, you need to present your products, prices, product options, calculate sales tax and shipping costs and collect credit card or electronic check information Making all these tasks occur seamlessly is critical to creating a carefree experience for your buyers.

Credit Card Processing

WebWizDirect@2geckos.com () — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:15:00 GMT

Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (EST)
6901 Jerico Turnpike, Suite 240, Syosset, AZ 11791Service Group provides an array of electronic processing options to retail, restaurant, mail order, telephone order, and Internet businesses Our services include credit, debit and EBT card processing, check conversion and guarantee.

Merchant Service Group, Inc.
e-mail: sales@gomsg.com
Phone: (866) 403-0294
Fax: (800) 861-1442
Web: Merchant Service Group, Inc.http://www.GoMSG.com/

Internet Merchant Account

WebWizDirect@2geckos.com () — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:15:00 GMT

Merchant Services An Internet Merchant Account is a type of bank account that allows a business to accept credit cards as a form of payment for online transactions These accounts manage the flow of money from your customers individual credit card accounts into your own business checking account.

Options for Merchant Credit Card Authorization

WebWizDirect@2geckos.com () — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:15:00 GMT

Merchant Services

Service fees will be based upon the type of services that you request and prices will vary. We does not endorse any credit card authorization services, this information is presented only to help you chose a service that is right for your business.

Updated September 2007

	Sams Club Merchant Services	Chase Paymentech Solutions	Sun Trust Merchant	PayPal
Setup Fees	$179	$175	$179	included
Internet Service Fee	$ 12.50 /month	$9.95 /month	$ 12.50 /month	none
Statement Fee	$ 4.95 /month	$0.29 /TX batch	$ 4.95 /month	?
Monthly minimum	$ 19.95	$20	$ 19.95	?
Transaction Fee	$ 0.28	$ 0.28	$ 0.28	$ 0.30
Deposit Fee (ACH)	$ 0.29	n/a	$ 0.29	?
Discount Fee	1.98%	2.39%	1.98%	2.9%

Chase Paymentech Solutions

WebWizDirect@2geckos.com () — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:15:00 GMT

Merchant Services 1401 S. 52nd Street Suite 100, Tempe, AZ 85281

Chase Paymentech understands how ecommerce works and where its going. Every day we process transactions for nearly half a million merchants from multiple segments of the business world. But getting started can be a challenge. Thats why we created our Orbital suite of products - to make it quicker and easier for you to join the ecommerce revolution.

We make it easier for you. Our services include:

Processing and approving your merchant account for online processing in as quickly as 48 hours
Setting you up for processing from your store front
Processing your credit card sales
Paying you for your transactions

e-mail: Rex Romero
Phone: (480) 449-7465
Fax: (480) 449-7425
Web: http://www.chasepaymentech.com/

First Data - Sun Trust Merchant

WebWizDirect@2geckos.com () — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:15:00 GMT

Merchant Services Credit and debit card processing acceptance is essential for doing business today Its convenient for customers and efficient for you SunTrust is uniquely positioned to provide you the very latest payment industry technology, products, and services

e-mail: Anthony A. Vico
Phone: (386) 846-2640
Web: http://www.suntrust.com/

Sams Club Internet Merchant Services

WebWizDirect@2geckos.com () — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:15:00 GMT

Merchant Services

SAMS CLUB has teamed up with First Data the top provider in the industry to offer you great savings on credit card, check, and other payment processing services.
YourPaySM payment services are powered by the LinkPoint Secure Payment Gateway.
Use your own equipment or upgrade to new, faster equipment with low payment options.
24-hour customer service, 365 days a year
In addition to credit cards, you can also accept debit cards and electronic checks
Business Membership $35.00
Business PLUS Membership $100.00
$ 4.95 Statement Fee is removed with Plus membership

Phone: (888) 723-2417
Fax: (877) 893-5616
Web: http://www.samsclubms.com/content/accept/index.php

PayPal Merchant Services

WebWizDirect@2geckos.com () — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:15:00 GMT

Merchant Services To start accepting payments using Website Payments Standard, set up one or more of the payment processing options Then, select as many additional features as you need to help manage and grow your business.
No monthly fees No lengthy approval process
Get the funds quickly in your PayPal account.