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Using Linkpoint/Cardservice Payment Processing

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:00:36 GMT

We have partnered with Linkpoint/Cardservice to bring you a turnkey solution to your payment processing needs. Linkpoint/Cardservice provides both the payment gateway and merchant account. All you need is your bank account.

This service makes sense if you currently don't have a merchant account and you expect orders in excess of $1,000 per month. There are setup fees and recurring charges with all payment processing/merchant solutions.

Linkpoint/Cardservice:

Using Authorize.Net Payment Processing

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:56:36 GMT

Since 1996, Authorize.Net has been a leading provider of Internet Protocol (IP) based payment gateway services, enabling merchants to authorize, settle and manage credit card and electronic check transactions from a Web site, retail store, mail order/telephone order (MOTO) call center or mobile device. An Authorize.Net payment gateway account enables you to accept credit card payments from your e-store.

A payment gateway is the Web based processor of the transaction between you and your customer. In addition to a gateway like Authorize.net, you will need a merchant account in which to deposit the funds from the transaction. This can usually be provided by your local bank. Check with your bank to make sure they support a connection with Authorize.Net.

As a rule of thumb, if your e-store is generating more than $1,000 per month in sales, using a payment gateway with a merchant account should the most economical choice. If you plan to sell less than $1,000 per month, please refer to the other options like PayPal or manual processing.

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Using Paypal Payment Processing

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:56:55 GMT

iHost Networks has partnered with PayPal to bring you affordable, easy to implement payment processing solutions.

With more than 96.2 million accounts in 55 countries and regions, PayPal offers a fast, affordable and convenient online payment service for businesses of all sizes.

Using PayPal, you can accept credit cards, debit cards, and bank account payments for low transaction fees. PayPal has access to a growing user base with millions of active online shoppers. In general, if you don't already have a merchant account, then PayPal is the way to go.

Network of buyers - One in three online buyers in the U.S. has a PayPal account, and over 58,000 users worldwide sign up for PayPal each day.

Website Payments Standard Overview:

Quick setup - Sign up and get started in minutes. No extra software or hardware needed
Low cost - No start-up fees, no cancellation fees, and no minimum payments. Lower transaction fees than other merchant accounts
Security - As an industry leader in fraud prevention and risk management, PayPal has 60%-70% lower fraud loss rates than other merchant accounts.

Website Payments Standard Overview:

Customers stay on your site - With our pre-integrated e-store, you control the customer experience from start to finish
Customers check out fast - Customers pay in as little as three clicks. They come back to your site for upsell, cross-sell, and marketing opportunities
You get more sales - Website Payments Pro helps you get incremental sales from our growing base of over 100 million accounts in 103 countries and regions, and 16 currencies
Low cost - No set-up fees, no cancellation fees, only $30 monthly. Lower transaction fees than other merchant accounts

How PayPal Websites Payments Pro Works

Using Manual Payment Processing

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:43:32 GMT

Already have a merchant account

If you have a merchant account for your bricks and mortar business, manual processing can work for you as well. With your e-store, you can take orders and periodically enter your sales into your point-of-sale terminal. Using this method will save you from having to signup for additional services.

Adjustable payment terms & payment periods

Even though most internet transactions are handled with a credit card, not all businesses work in this manner. For example, if you have repeat customers who are given Net 30 terms, they can place orders online and you can bill them later. You are able to offer your customers the convenience of placing Web orders without having to change your way of doing business.

Note about manual payment processing

One thing to keep in mind with manual processing is that orders are put on hold until you login and mark them as paid. If you are selling electronic downloads, your customers will not have access to their download until you log in to your control panel and process the order.

Setup Payment Processor

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:30:23 GMT

Receiving Payments from Your E-Store

Processing customer payments over the internet is an essential part of your e-store. We have integrated support for many of the leading payment processors.

Your customers will be able to choose from a variety of payment options. These options include credit cards, Paypal, purchase order, telephone, fax, email and check by mail. Within your control panel, you can quickly set up your own payment settings and start collecting right away.

Accepting Credit Cards

In general, there are two components required for you to receive payments from your customers in real-time over the internet:

1.) Merchant Account

A financial institution or bank account that is used by a merchant specifically for the purpose of collecting proceeds consumer bank account or credit card payment transactions. Your existing bank may be able to set you up with a merchant account, in which case, all you'll need is a payment gateway. If your bank can set you up with a merchant account, they will know how to work with Authorize.net.

2.) Payment Gateway

This service acts as the online facilitator of the transaction. It makes sure the funds are available, authorizes the charges and informs the credit card companies of the transactions. We have integrated our e-stores with the leading gateway, Authorize.net.

Learn more about payment options:

Opening an account through WebEasy (preferred)

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:59:46 GMT

Opening an account through WebEasy (preferred)

Adding Meta Tags

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:56:57 GMT

Adding Meta Tags to your e-Store.

Setup Email Templates

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:53:27 GMT

Setup email templates for communication from your e-Store.

Change Return Policy

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:51:38 GMT

How to change your return policy.

Change Shipping Policy

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 22:50:18 GMT

How to change the shipping policy in your e-Store.