Category Archives: e-Commerce

The Future of Shopping Carts?

The ups and downs of “checking-out” online. Making purchases online is a huge time-saver for me. I get to browse through businesses and inventories and buy what I need without taking more than a few minutes out of my day. Even more importantly, I can do this without having to drive from store to store [...]
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Address Verification, Keep Your Online Business Safe

We often get asked by our merchants what they can do to reduce their risk of fraud. This is a major concern especially for online businesses selling and shipping tangible goods. Our first recommendation is to force customers to enter their CVV (card verification value; the 3 to 4 digit security code on the back [...]
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The Virtual Currency Pipe Dream

You just went out for dinner with a group of friends and forgot your wallet. No problem! You simply ask a friend to cover your $20 share while you take out your cell phone and transfer the funds to him with a click of a button. Forgot your cell phone too? Simply wait until you [...]
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