If you’re a small-business owner trying to compete in the big leagues, spending money on marketing for your business may not be an option. Targeted advertising does get results if done properly, but there are plenty of free ways to build your business and market online. One of the first steps in a solid marketing…Click to read more >
How to Prevent, Dispute, and Reconcile Chargebacks for Online Businesses
The majority of sale transactions happen smoothly, working much like this: the sale is authorized by the customer’s card issuer, you ship the merchandise to them and get paid. Once in awhile, though, the customer may file a dispute, asking their credit card company to reverse the transaction. Why does this occur and what can…Click to read more >
How to Protect Your Ecommerce Store from Payment Fraud
According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, almost 50% of small businesses fall victim to fraud at some point in their business lifecycle, costing them an average of $114,000 per occurrence. Aside from phishing and hacking, if you accept a fraudulent payment, you could be held financially responsible for the loss. Having to deal…Click to read more >
Accepting Credit Card Payments Online – Your Best Options
Figuring out the best ways to accept credit cards online and choosing the right payment processor can be overwhelming at the beginning. It is the lifeblood of your ecommerce operation and a necessary cost to consider when selling online. If you can not properly take payments online, you have no business. Before we dive into…Click to read more >
What to Know Before Choosing a Payment Provider
Choosing the right payment processor for your business is one of the most important decisions you make when setting up your ecommerce website. And once you’re up and running, ensuring you have the right payment gateway to suit your business only grows in importance. To make an informed decision, you’ll need to get caught up…Click to read more >
A Case Study: Do Businesses Really Use Google My Business Posts?
Google My Business (GMB) is one of the most powerful ways to improve a business’ local search engine optimization and online visibility. If you’re a local business, claiming your Google My Business profile is one of the first steps you should take to increase your company’s online presence. As long as your local business meets…Click to read more >
One-Click Methods to Pay at Checkout
Every business owner wants shoppers to come to their website and buy something. Once they’ve done that, how do you keep them coming back? Amit Mathradas, the general manager and head of North American small business at PayPal, tells us about some e-commerce quick fixes to improve the customer experience. Click below to watch the…Click to read more >
Learn How to Get Your Business Facebook Page Up and Running
You know by now that you need a Facebook Business Page. You’ve seen the statistics. You know that Facebook’s more than two billion monthly active users make it an impossible platform for any business to ignore. The fact is being on Facebook makes it easier for people to discover and interact with your brand online.…Click to read more >
Facebook: Learn to Setup a Business Facebook Page
Setting up your Page You can set up a free Facebook business Page in a matter of minutes, from a mobile device or a computer. → Get Started. This link will also show you how to set up a Community or Public Figure page. What you’ll need to set up your Facebook Page A name…Click to read more >
Boost Your Instagram Following With These Simple Hacks
When you want to grow your followers fast and boost social engagement, you need to go beyond just posting static images. Here are the Instagram hacks that will get your engagement and follower growth soaring. Instagram has traditionally been a social playground for a much younger demographic. That’s been changing recently after Facebook’s acquisition of…Click to read more >