Congratulations! You were just approved for your merchant account and have received your login instructions for NaviGate…now what? Well, a good first step is to turn on your AVS (Address Verification Service) and CVV (Card Code) security settings. AVS settings will verify the house number and the zip code entered by the customer against the billing address of the credit card. The CVV is just the three or four digit code located on the back of the card. These fraud prevention measures are important because they help lower the risk of fraudulent transactions and can help lower your rates. Once…
Read MoreHow to Turn On Your AVS & CVV Settings for Authorize.net
Congratulations! You were just approved for your merchant account and have received your login and activated your Authorize.net account …now what? Well, a good first step is to turn on your AVS (Address Verification Service) and CVV (Card Code) security settings. AVS settings will verify the house number and the zip code entered by the customer against the billing address of the credit card. The CVV is just the three or four digit code located on the back of the card. These fraud prevention measures are important because they help lower the risk of fraudulent transactions and can help lower…
Read MoreSecurity Tips for Your WordPress Website
When it comes to building trust with your customers online, nothing is more comforting than those cool green letters in the top left of your browser bar: While security is a critical component of accepting credit cards online, it’s not always easy to perform at a high level – especially if you are active on your website adding new features, pages, and tools to attract and enrich your audience. A Few Tricks for WordPress Users The most popular CMS on the internet happens to be WordPress, and with good reason! It’s easy to install, quick to learn, and through…
Read MoreClover
Clover is the easiest way to settle up with your friends and family for meals and entertainment, living expenses, group presents, etc. With Clover, you’ll always have the right change. When you are ordering food with someone and cannot seem to find the change in your wallet to settle the split, Clover is a great solution. Its a very simple app that can completely change the payment game. Create an account and very simply add money to your account from your credit card or your bank or PayPal account and easily withdraw money via your bank or PayPal accounts, Amazon gift…
Read MoreFreelancer Panel
A new invoicing software from Xyche Web Solutions, Freelancer Panel is a fantastic program for freelancers and businesses of all sizes. Overall, Freelancer Panel can: Maximize your time by knowing what you have to do and when. Keep track of payments from all of your clients. Effectively communicate with your clients. Completely manage your website. Features of Freelancer Panel: Send Online Invoice to your Clients Online Freelance Client Management Software Fully Featured Project Management Software for Business & Freelancers Full Helpdesk with Knowledgebase Selling your Products through a Shopping Cart Bill For your Time, and Track Your Time! “Freelancer Panel has…
Read MoreEstablishing trust online – how to improve checkout conversions
If the goal of your website is to make sales, you need to ensure the process at the checkout is clear, secure and answers common concerns or questions.
Read MoreQuestions to ask your hosting provider about PCI compliance
PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance applies to all organizations and merchants regardless of size or number of transactions. In place since 2005, it protects credit card data from hacking and fraud. You can view the standards here. One card provider, Visa, categorizes merchants into four levels based on transaction volume over a 12-month period. Merchant Level 1 – processing over $6m/year Merchant Level 2 – processing $1-6 million/year Merchant Level 3 – merchant processing 20,000 to 1 million/year Merchant Level 4 – merchant processing fewer than 20,000 e-commerce transactions per year and processing up to $1m/year Any merchant that has…
Read MorePlugins to ensure security during payment processing on your WordPress site
When selecting a merchant account, security is uber important. OK – you know this already. You need to make sure your software can’t be hacked with malicious code and your customer’s vital details stolen. Not only are security plugins and complex passwords a key part of the process, you also need a properly managed host. With MerchantPlus, you can upgrade to the Authorize.Net Advanced Fraud Detection Suite™ (AFDS). This is a set of customizable, rules-based filters and tools that identify, manage and prevent suspicious and potentially costly fraudulent transactions. You can customize AFDS filters and tools to match your business…
Read MoreHow to Keep Costs Low For Your Mail Order Business: Part 1
There are enough complexities involved with running a mail order business. Not only do you have to constantly market your products to your customers, you also must continuously work to develop new products.
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