Do you need web hosting, domain names, SSL certificates, reseller plans, or dedicated servers? We're going to cover where to visit to find any of the best web providers for the best web services.
1. Best Web Hosting - This site is 100best-web-hosting.com - a web hosting review site that covers many different topics on web hosting and related services. The site features web hosting reviews on over 100 different web hosting providers. Find the best web host for your needs and make sure you get a great deal on it!
2. Best Free Web Hosting - this site is freehostreview.com - a free web space review site that discusses the differences of free vs. paid hosting. The free web space arena has it's own pros/cons and you should read up on them before signing up. Most of the providers on this site provide free hosting supported by advertisements. You might find a good provider if you're a beginner. If you're more advanced we recommend going with a cheap host instead.
3. Best Merchant Accounts - this site is bestmerchantaccountreviews.blogspot.com - a new blog that is just for merchant account topics. Includes topics on SSL certificates, payment gateways, and pretty much anything else related to processing credit cards online. So if you're trying to sell your products online - you'll need a merchant account. These allow small businesses take visa/mastercard and discover or AMEX.
4. Reseller Web Hosting - this site is bestresellerwebhost.com - a brand new site that is dedicated to giving information to those looking to start a web hosting company or just compliment their existing business by offering web hosting. This site includes articles on the pros/cons of different types of hosting, dedicated vs. shared hosting, and when you should get a reseller plan or go out and get a dedicated web server.
We hope you find these resources useful. We'll be doing another post that will cover some of the best payment gateways, ssl certificates, shopping carts, and other ecommerce tools. We'll also tell you how to find the best domain names on the web - either new or resale. Keep in touch by checking our blog about every week or so for new posts. Thanks and good luck!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Prevent Credit Card Fraud
Prevent Credit Card Fraud - A certain amount of loss is expected in conducting business, but being smart and covering your bases can go a long way in saving your reputation and your bottom line. The two most common scenarios in credit card fraud are stolen credit cards used to make online purchases or customers claiming they never received their shipments.
Taking a look at the first problem, when credit cards are stolen the victims might not realize what’s happened until they get their statements 30 days down the road. If they chose to dispute the claims, you run the risk of being out the product and the payment. So what can you do?
One good idea is using an address verification service which runs a cross check of the address of the credit card holder against the address the customer gives. They could still trip you up with a shipping address, but most of the time thieves only have the credit card number and not all of the true card holder’s info. Also ISP address verification is the same idea but cross checks the computer the card holder owns against the computer they are using to make purchases.
Another tactic is requiring CVC2 and CVV2 numbers (security codes on the back of the card) for purchases. If the thief has the physical card then they could still get around this road block but it will weed out those scammers who just have the card number.
In the case of a legitimate purchase being made and then the customer claiming they never received the product, the best defense is shipping services with tracking numbers and delivery confirmation. This type of back up ensures you don’t chase off true customer concerns or wreck havoc on your customer service reputation by failing to recognize some claims but knowing the difference from the real one to the rip off.
Taking a look at the first problem, when credit cards are stolen the victims might not realize what’s happened until they get their statements 30 days down the road. If they chose to dispute the claims, you run the risk of being out the product and the payment. So what can you do?
One good idea is using an address verification service which runs a cross check of the address of the credit card holder against the address the customer gives. They could still trip you up with a shipping address, but most of the time thieves only have the credit card number and not all of the true card holder’s info. Also ISP address verification is the same idea but cross checks the computer the card holder owns against the computer they are using to make purchases.
Another tactic is requiring CVC2 and CVV2 numbers (security codes on the back of the card) for purchases. If the thief has the physical card then they could still get around this road block but it will weed out those scammers who just have the card number.
In the case of a legitimate purchase being made and then the customer claiming they never received the product, the best defense is shipping services with tracking numbers and delivery confirmation. This type of back up ensures you don’t chase off true customer concerns or wreck havoc on your customer service reputation by failing to recognize some claims but knowing the difference from the real one to the rip off.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Identity Theft
Identity Theft - This review is for explaining identity theft, what is does, what to do if your identity is stolen, and how to prevent identity theft. For starters, what is identity theft in the first place? Identity theft is when someone uses your personal identity information (birth certificate, social security number, driver’s license, etc.) without your permission. Often, identity thieves will commit some form of fraud such as opening a bank account under your name, buying things under your credit, taking out loans under your name, and more.
If someone steals your identity it can severely injure your credit. In some cases, it could get you arrested for a crime you did not commit. If a thief makes purchases under your name and does not pay the bills, then you will be charged for the defaulted payments. Thieves may send a change of address form, so you won’t see the billing statements of their charges for several weeks.
Thieves can steal your identity in several ways. They may use a normal, physical method such as going through your trash or stealing a purse. A thief may try a method known as phishing. This is when they send you an email that looks like it is from your bank or another financial institution. They may ask you to verify your user name and password, or some other form of information. The thief uses this information to cause damage. There are many ways a thief could get your info, but these are some of the most common.
More importantly, what should you do if your identity is stolen? Some common but important starters would be to file a police report, tell your creditors and let them know about any unauthorized purchases, and keep an eye on your credit report. You may even want to freeze your credit. It will probably take a while before the problems are sorted out. Unfortunately, some of the problems may have a long lasting affect on your credit report.
The most important question of all would be, how do you prevent someone from stealing your identity in the first place? One simple way is to shred any documents you were going to throw away that contain any important personal information on them. Be aware of how much you are spending and check your credit report regularly. Don’t answer suspicious emails about your bank account or any other personal information. Let your friends know of any tips you come across, so they can be safer too.
Identity theft is growing. The more consumers know about how to prevent it, the safer we can all be. Don’t forget the things you can do to stop it, and if your identity is stolen do what you can as quickly as possible.
If someone steals your identity it can severely injure your credit. In some cases, it could get you arrested for a crime you did not commit. If a thief makes purchases under your name and does not pay the bills, then you will be charged for the defaulted payments. Thieves may send a change of address form, so you won’t see the billing statements of their charges for several weeks.
Thieves can steal your identity in several ways. They may use a normal, physical method such as going through your trash or stealing a purse. A thief may try a method known as phishing. This is when they send you an email that looks like it is from your bank or another financial institution. They may ask you to verify your user name and password, or some other form of information. The thief uses this information to cause damage. There are many ways a thief could get your info, but these are some of the most common.
More importantly, what should you do if your identity is stolen? Some common but important starters would be to file a police report, tell your creditors and let them know about any unauthorized purchases, and keep an eye on your credit report. You may even want to freeze your credit. It will probably take a while before the problems are sorted out. Unfortunately, some of the problems may have a long lasting affect on your credit report.
The most important question of all would be, how do you prevent someone from stealing your identity in the first place? One simple way is to shred any documents you were going to throw away that contain any important personal information on them. Be aware of how much you are spending and check your credit report regularly. Don’t answer suspicious emails about your bank account or any other personal information. Let your friends know of any tips you come across, so they can be safer too.
Identity theft is growing. The more consumers know about how to prevent it, the safer we can all be. Don’t forget the things you can do to stop it, and if your identity is stolen do what you can as quickly as possible.
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