While it may be “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” for merrymakers, it is also “The Hap-Hazardous Season of All.” Researchers predict that 43% of cyber-attacks will be aimed at small businesses this fourth quarter. According to a recent study conducted by Verizon (DBIR). Cyber-crime has never been more advanced, and small business owners…Click to read more >
Instagram Beefs Up Ads With App Install And Buy Buttons, Interest Targeting, API
Instagram is ready to make some serious money. After a year and half of format experiments and basic targeting, Instagram is giving advertisers much more powerful tools. Those include “Shop Now”, “Install Now”, and “Sign up” buttons, interest and demographic targeting, and an API for efficiently managing huge campaigns. Since their launch in October…Click to read more >
Comment Selling 101: What is it and why do you need it?
Having a brand presence on social media is a requirement, not an option in today’s socially connected world. It’s valuable for advertisement, brand presentation, fan connection, and customer service. And while social media is transforming the way that people interact with brands, it is also making waves in the way people shop with those brands.…Click to read more >
The Psychology of Live Sales: The Formula for Addictive Shopping Experiences
Every Thursday at 6pm, small business owner Mindy Switzer Mass of Mindy’s MVP Boutique, stands behind her smartphone to greet her loyal customers via Facebook Live. As the viewer ticker starts, you can watch it rise from one to hundreds in a matter of seconds. Comments start to pour in almost as quickly as the…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 life cycle, 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…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 >