High-risk spotlight: PrestoMart Don’t you wish your high-risk or “commonly prohibited category” e-commerce business had the visibility of a big box store? You know when a company sells its product on the shelves of Target or Wal-Mart their visibility goes through the roof, and as long as they have a profitable process… Read More
Continue ReadingWhat is transaction laundering?
What is transaction laundering? This week we found an interesting article detailing a method of fraud that many merchants may not even know is fraud! Transaction laundering is when a merchant processes payments on behalf of another business through a legitimate, but different merchant account. The issue is whether or not… Read More
Continue ReadingAB testing, Data marketing, Abandoned carts, and SEO
AB testing, Data marketing, Abandoned carts, and SEO Weekly e-commerce tips AB testing tools This week we’re going to start off with something that not only high-risk merchants should do, but that every website should be doing from time to time, AB testing! This list has some great AB testing… Read More
Continue ReadingTips for new e-commerce merchants
Tips for new e-commerce merchants Analytics for new merchants Are you a new e-commerce merchant in need of some tips and tricks to really get your store going? New e-commerce sites often have a hard time utilizing the same analytics tactics that older sites use, mostly because older sites have… Read More
Continue ReadingWhen your ads are prohibited by major search engines
When your ads are prohibited by major search engines This recent headline says it all Google To Ban Payday Loan Advertisements and unfortunately for many high-risk businesses, payday loans are not alone in that unwanted distinction. Don’t despair if that popular search engine has banned all ads pertaining to your product, find other… Read More
Continue ReadingWhat is the Address Verification System (AVS)?
What is the Address Verification System (AVS) and how does it affect my merchant account? How do I avoid added processing fees. How do I control my AVS settings? What about pre paid cards.
Continue ReadingFor Everything Else There’s…Apple Pay
For everything else, there’s…Apple Pay Apple Pay was released worldwide last weekend as a feature of the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. With over 10 million units sold before stores closed on Sunday night, the equivalent of the entire population of New York City and Philadelphia combined will be… Read More
Continue ReadingOur Inside Guy At Go Daddy Helps Our High Risk And Traditional Clients Set Up Shop
By offering access to this high risk and low risk friendly, (IE vaping friendly, firearms friendly etc) nearly ubiquitous processing gateway, Go Daddy has opened up new avenues through which these merchants can grow and build their businesses.
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