Are You Safe Ordering Online?
By Michael Rock
Published: May 16, 2005

What the Online Store Owner Should Know:

"What's the process involved for getting a SSL Certificate?"

1. Fill out the required information of name, address, phone number, etc.


2. Certificates range from $39 to $1499. Typically the $39 one will
   work fine.


3. You will get a 'phone authentication' call recording your voice stating
   your name for security and asking you to enter a 4 digit code that would be
   provided for you.


4. After that has been verified you can install the SSL Certificate.

"What alternate ways are there to accept payments?"

1. Check. But this way takes longer to achieve payment.


2. COD Will you get the payment after it's delivered?


3. PayPal Secure, but viewed as unprofessional. (I still offer
   it as an alternative though)

If you have a business that you would like to move
online you should get a merchant account or have your 'brick and mortar'
merchant account upgraded to online by adding a gateway. If you have any
questions at all on anything about merchant accounts talk to
Corey
Bryant. He has an enormous amount of information on merchant accounts
and setting up your business online. You can email him at

crbryant@loudhost.com?subject=Internet_Presence_sent_me. You can also find a
wealth of information about SSL certificates at

http://www.theinternetpresence.com/ssl.htm.

In Conclusion:

It is possible to have an unsecured transaction over the internet, but by far
it is MUCH SAFER than handing your credit card over to someone who can jot down
the number and verification code on the back of the card, or stating the card
number over the phone for an order. I sincerely hope that I did not scare
anyone off with this report, but gave them the knowledge on how to protect
themselves.

Until the next article have a great day!

Copyright © Michael Rock

(You have permission to copy this article as long as it remains intact with the
author's byline)


Web development contractor (Web Design and Hosting)

Internet Presence

www.TheInternetPresence.com

About the Author

Internet Presence was founded in 2003
from a desire to become independent. Less than 1 year later Internet Presence
has had accounts in three different states ranging from a locally owned auto
collision repair shop to a glass packaging industry that sells its product
worldwide.

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