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How do I set up a online store?

callmemike20

callmemike20

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Aug 21, 2007
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I want to sell a service online. I already own my basic domain and have hosting for it through godaddy.

I want to sell a service through my website. However, I don't want people to be redirected to a third party website in order to pay for their service. How do I go about doing this?

It is really only 1 service and no "cart" is really required. It will just be 1 form that they have to fill out and 1 flat price.
 
miles01110 said:
Perspective. You are a startup with zero reputation. I would not even consider clicking a payment link that was not Paypal when dealing with that kind of retailer.
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Very good point. I just think having a paypal logo on your website would look unprofessional.
 
callmemike20 said:
Very good point. I just think having a paypal logo on your website would look unprofessional.
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Unprofessional? Just off the top of head: Netflix, Microsoft Xbox Live, Sony PSN, web hosting companies, NewEgg, DropBox, all offer PayPal payments and subscriptions and most display the logo on their pages somewhere.

As mentioned above, people trust PayPal over an unknown retailer. Who would want to give their credit card info to an unknown?
 
You don't only have to worry about customer perception -- there are also some nasty legal bits of red tape you need to deal with if you're touching a customer's credit card data.

Don't do it. Use a payment gateway. If you don't want it to look like a Paypal site, use the Paypal Pro service and brand it until your heart's content :)
 
bpaluzzi said:
You don't only have to worry about customer perception -- there are also some nasty legal bits of red tape you need to deal with if you're touching a customer's credit card data.

Don't do it. Use a payment gateway. If you don't want it to look like a Paypal site, use the Paypal Pro service and brand it until your heart's content :)
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I just saw the Pro service and it seems to be exactly what I am looking for. Thanks.
 
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