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Choosing the Best eCommerce Solution
Finding an ecommerce solution for your internet-based business
can be a complicated process because there are so many different
options. In order to set up an automated ordering system, which
is crucial by the way, you simply have to have an ecommerce
solution that enables visitors to your website to make a purchase
and pay for it without unnecessary hassles. If your ecommerce
solution is too complex or does not provide website visitors with
a variety of ways to make a payment, you will undoubtedly lose
sales. Another important aspect of an ecommerce solution is
security. Your customers must feel that it is safe and secure to
place an order online because otherwise, their personal
information and financial information could be jeopardized.If you plan to operate a successful ecommerce website, you simply
must have an ecommerce solution that enables you to accept credit
cards. Statistics repeatedly show that the ability to accept
credit cards increases sales. Once upon a time consumers were
timid about placing orders online using a credit card; however,
with improvement to ecommerce solutions including the
availability of encrypted SSL (Secure Socket Layer) which
provides security for web-based transactions, the fears of having
credit card information intercepted in transit have been
eliminated. An ecommerce solution should feature a secure server
which uses encryption to keep your customers’ personal
information and credit card numbers safe and secure so they don’t
have to be concerned about being subjected to fraud.There are a few basic ecommerce solution options for accepting
credit cards online. You can open a merchant account through your
bank, use an internet-based broker, use a fulfillment house to
process your orders, or use a third party merchant account
provider. Things to consider when choosing an ecommerce solution
for your merchant account are the monthly fees, the discount rate
(the percent you are charged per transaction), the ease and speed
of processing, and the method for accessing your money.You also should consider the types of cards your ecommerce
solution allows you to accept through your merchant account. The
major credit cards that you should accept include MasterCard,
Visa, American Express, and Discover. Since ecommerce enables you
to sell your products or services worldwide, an ecommerce
solution that empowers you to accept credit cards internationally
and in different currencies can also be important.Next to accepting credit cards through your ecommerce solution,
you may want to consider offering other payment options. Some
options to consider include the acceptance of PayPal payments,
debit cards, online checks, and digital cash. Of course, for
those who are still leery about ordering online, a toll free
phone number and a form for fax or mail orders should be provided
as an alternative to ordering online. At any rate, your ecommerce
solution should provide plenty of options to meet the unique
needs of every customer who may want to buy from your company and
the ecommerce solution should make the customers feel that
placing an order with you is completely free from risk.So, what is the best ecommerce solution for you? That is up to
you to decide. The features to compare before selecting an
ecommerce solution include:1. Security2. Cost3. Speed of processing4. Variety of options for the consumer5. Ability to access your moneyWhen you choose an ecommerce solution compare these features.
Keep in mind that your ecommerce solution simply must give your
customers a sense of security so they will have confidence when
placing an online order with your company. Also remember that
even though there are costs associated with accepting credit
cards, the increase in sales that your company experiences when
adding an ecommerce solution for accepting credit cards is well
worth the expense.
Shoe Repairs And Several Other Things When I Was 7
Shoe Repairs And Several Other Things When I Was 7
My Dad repaired most of our shoes believe it or not, I can hardly believe it myself now. With 7 pairs of shoes always needing repairs I think he was quite clever to learn how to “Keep us in shoe Leather” to coin a phrase!
He bought several different sizes of cast iron cobbler’s “lasts”. Last, the old English “Laest” meaning footprint. Lasts were holding devices shaped like a human foot. I have no idea where he would have bought the shoe leather. Only that it was a beautiful creamy, shiny colour and the smell was lovely.
But I do remember our shoes turned upside down on and fitted into these lasts, my Dad cutting the leather around the shape of the shoe, and then hammering nails, into the leather shape. Sometimes we’d feel one or 2 of those nails poking through the insides of our shoes, but our dad always fixed it.
Hiking and Swimming Galas
Dad was a very outdoorsy type, unlike my mother, who was probably too busy indoors. She also enjoyed the peace and quiet when he took us off for the day!
Anyway, he often took us hiking in the mountains where we’d have a picnic of sandwiches and flasks of tea. And more often than not we went by steam train.
We loved poking our heads out of the window until our eyes hurt like mad from a blast of soot blowing back from the engine. But sore, bloodshot eyes never dampened our enthusiasm.
Dad was an avid swimmer and water polo player, and he used to take us to swimming galas, as they were called back then. He often took part in these galas. And again we always travelled by steam train.
Rowing Over To Ireland’s Eye
That’s what we did back then, we had to go by rowboat, the only way to get to Ireland’s eye, which is 15 minutes from mainland Howth. From there we could see Malahide, Lambay Island and Howth Head of course. These days you can take a Round Trip Cruise on a small cruise ship!
But we thoroughly enjoyed rowing and once there we couldn’t wait to climb the rocks, and have a swim. We picnicked and watched the friendly seals doing their thing and showing off.
Not to mention all kinds of birdlife including the Puffin.The Martello Tower was also interesting but a bit dangerous to attempt entering. I’m getting lost in the past as I write, and have to drag myself back to the present.
Fun Outings with The camera Club
Dad was also a very keen amateur photographer, and was a member of a camera Club. There were many Sunday photography outings and along with us came other kids of the members of the club.
And we always had great fun while the adults busied themselves taking photos of everything and anything, it seemed to us. Dad was so serious about his photography that he set up a dark room where he developed and printed his photographs.
All black and white at the time. He and his camera club entered many of their favourites in exhibitions throughout Europe. I’m quite proud to say that many cups and medals were won by Dad. They have been shared amongst all his grandchildren which I find quite special.
He liked taking portraits of us kids too, mostly when we were in a state of untidiness, usually during play. Dad always preferred the natural look of messy hair and clothes in the photos of his children.