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C o n t i n u i n g D i s c u s s i o n s (5)
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1.) Any Merchant System Provider for Non-U.S. Company
~ Rina
~ Linda Caroll
2.) Webhosting
~ TOM TREE
~ Penny Widell
3.) Link Share problems
~ Patricia Bergfeld
~ Robert Lee
4.)Subject: A note of thanks, and request for an objective point of veiw!
(was
Affiliate links question)
~ Sheila Currie
5.) Merchant Accounts
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N e w P o s t s (5)
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1)From: Melanie Kozik
~ Real Value
2) Rodger
~ Say,,just got a brainstorm..maybe
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From: "Rina" <ajunksiteofresources@businessweekmail.com>
Subject: Any Merchant System Provider for Non-U.S. Company
Original message:-
From: "Michael Loo" <mikcflo@pc.jaring.my>
Subject: Any Merchant System Provider for Non-U.S. Company
I am in the process of creating my own website selling
Allergy-related product, looking for a credit card merchant
system provider who would accept non-U.S. company.
I am also interested to setup affiliate program & ezine
related to Allergy, where could I get the right management
software/system for of the above.
Thanks.
========================================
Hello Michael,
I am going to answer your questions in more details as I myself receive a lot of
similiar questions from people interested to set up their online webstores and I hope
it's also of benefit to Adland Pro Readers.
The reason why most websites uses the American Merchant System is because most
countries recognise, accept (and respect!) the American dollar! (Yes, even in
Singapore!) A credit card can be debited with any currency (the magic of using
credit cards)! S
o even if you're using a Singapore UOB Credit Card to pay for something in Hong Kong
dollars, the conversion rate will apply at time of purchase or billing (accroding to
the respective credit instituition's terms), automatically. Example, I am paying US$
50.00 for something, actual bill will appear as SGP$75.00 for my Singapore credit
card. Like I said, conversion is automatic and you perhaps need to put this in
writing somewhere on your secure payment page so you don't have to worry if it's a US
payment
system at all.
However, the safest bet, if you want to be able to provide non-US payment systems to
your customers, is to consult your COMMERCIAL / INTERNATIONAL bank.
Try http://www.acceptcreditcards.com/m/135/cards.html
if you want to consider cheque
drafting software which allows you to print your customer's cheque in realtime (no
waiting for cheques to come in).
If you need to accept US currencies, you only need to have a US Savings or Current
Account. Here are some sites with US payment systems:-
http://www.eccx.com/cj_apply2.html?AID=16038&PID=65941
http://www.cardacceptance.com/cgi-bin/RATS.cgi?14347-authorizenet.htm
Please also note that web shopping carts are entirely a different matter from the
online payment systems. Web shopping carts are a matter of design and/or computing
language that facilitates your online catalogues.
If anybody has an updated ecommerce service that I am not aware of, please let Adland
Readers like myself know. Thanks for reading and Happy Millenium!
Regards,
Rina
==========C o n t i n u i n g D i s c u s s i o n (1.2)=============
From: Linda Caroll <linda@lindacaroll.com>
Subject: Any Merchant System Provider for Non-U.S. Company
Hello Bogdan and Adland Subscribers!
RE: Michael's post in Adland Digest #147
From: "Michael Loo" <mikcflo@pc.jaring.my>
Subject: Any Merchant System Provider for Non-U.S. Company
... looking for a credit card merchant system provider who
would accept non-U.S. company....
***
Happy Holidays to you all! I am writing in response to
Michael's post, looking for an International Merchant Acct.
I have written to Michael personally, but thought that Adland
subscribers might be interested in this information, too,
as well as the reseller benefits available to you all.
Like Michael, I was once looking for an International Merchant
account that didn't require a US business license. I'd been
looking for a good program for almost two years. It seemed
that almost everything required a US based business license,
US based mailing address, and US based bank account.
Many merchant providers had ridiculous holdback fees where
they would sit on 10% or 15% of the profits - without interest-
for six months or more in case of chargebacks. Knowing that
the average chargeback rate is about 2%, this is ridiculous.
Getting the balance of my Christmas profit next summer?
With no interest? Then there were the "per transaction" fees...
more profit out the door.
A few months ago, I stumbled across a press release for
a European bank that has offices around the world and
offer merchant accounts to International Merchants.
No hold back fees. No credit checks. 48 hour setup.
No per transaction fees. Multiple currencies. The company
does not distribute to the end user, but were looking to
partner with ISP's and providers who would then distribute
these merchant accounts to "the merchants"
I tried it out for my own business first. I am even more
impressed. I can not only take internet orders, I can
take phone, mail and fax orders, too. Many Internet
Merchant Accounts don't allow anything but Internet
sales, and you need a separate merchant account for
offline transactions. Not this one!
I am now fully authorized to distribute these International
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International Merchant Accounts, I am also offering a
referral plan, in which I will pay resellers $50 cash (USD)
for every person that signs up on their referral.
It's a little like the proverbial Schick ad where the owner
says "I liked it so much I bought the company" ..
except that I bought "into" the company.
I would like to invite Bogdan and all Adlanders to visit
the new site and check out this fantastic package.
Whether you need an International Merchant account, or
don't qualify in the US due to credit checks, or if you're
interested in a referral plan so that you can resell this
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Please feel welcome to contact me by email, or visit
my new website at:
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All the best in the New Year!
Sincerely,
Linda Caroll
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==========C o n t i n u i n g D i s c u s s i o n (2.1)=============
From: "TOM TREE" <tomtree@hotmail.com>
Subject: webhosting
Hello all. I have a questions I hope someone can help me with. I was
wondering if there are any websites that offer free page hosting that
includes the ability to have CGI scripts?
thanks for your help
Kenneth Smith
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Have been using "FREEYELLOW.COM for two years and they have CGI
capabilities. They also have 'tracking' The iSP has grown considerably in
that time and is quite adequate for the price (FREE)
If you connect thru MY website www.TOMTREE.com I
believe I receive 2 cents
or something. LOL HAPPY HOLIDAYS to all!
TOMTREE
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From: "Penny Widell" <pennydw@wcenet.com>
Subject: webhosting
Hi Bogdan,
This is in answer to Kenneths post in Digest 147.
He can get a page now at Tripod that allows cgi.
They also have shorter urls now too.
Just go to:http://www.tripod.com and sign up.
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From: "Patricia Bergfeld" <surfinpbergfeld@hotmail.com>
Subject: Link Share problems
I have to agree with you guys about Link Share. I really think I have have
had some buyers for which I did not get any type of credit.
I also have some stores that are associated with Comission Junction and they
seem to be very accurate. They are extremely to check and everything is
updated daily.
I have been considering discontinuing the Link Share programs, but if you
like the mall type programs, you might want to check out Comission Junction
on my website at http://members.theglobe.com/surfinfool/paid4email.html
==========C o n t i n u i n g D i s c u s s i o n (3.2)=============
From: "Robert Lee" <robl@direct.ca>
Subject: Link Share problems
Don't miss my point!
I wrote:
>>
Do I have a lot of confidence in Linkshare? NO!
In December so far I have 6,300 impressions of banners and text links, with
43 clickthroughs and no sales. This is just banner space that isn't paying
its way.
My last recorded sale with any of the merchants was back in April 1999, I
was paid under $5.00 US
>>
My inference here was the fact that despite 6,000 impressions in December so
far, no clicks and no sales.
Maybe my site isn't a shopping site, but with the use of banners and text
promoting Linkshare merchants, I would expect a greater return on the space
I am giving them for promotion.
This is not the case here and it is time to move on and find more profitable
ways to have a shopping area at aLoveLinksPlus.
http://www.alovelinksplus.com/shopping/index.htm
I will offer any merchant service the opportunity to be reviewed and
possibly replace existing merchants at aLoveLinksPlus. Do you have great
products? Do you customers trust you and come back to purchase a second and
third time? Is this your own online business and not an affiliate program?
If the answers are yes, lets talk about getting your service in place at
aLoveLinksPlus.
Valentines is just around the corner and I will help you to increase sales!
Write me now!
Rob.
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==========C o n t i n u i n g D i s c u s s i o n (4.1)=============
From: Sheila Currie<currie@megsinet.net>
Subject: A note of thanks, and request for an objective point of veiw!
(was
Affiliate links question)
I wrote last month about my problem with my affiliate coding ( 1StoreMore.com ). I
received a lot of great response, so thank you. I have decided to rework the links
in 2000. I am also going to re-design my business site Currie Business Services.
I
was analyzing another site for re-design and I realized the owner needed to focus on
one thing and not let the visitors or advertisements get so overwhelmed with
everything that is going on at the site. Emphasizing a theme and making it the main
focus to our pages and advertisements seems so easy, when you think of designing for
someone else. Now someone go to my site and tell me what my focus should be:)
I
need to split up my site and build around an idea. I have considered the "Work
at
Home", focus. But who, working at home, can afford to hire someone to do their
finances or buy from one of my affiliates? Help! I know the site need to
look less
creative and more business like, and I need to focus more on a main idea to bring in
a profit. As I said this is easier though the eyes of a stranger, so if anyone has a
minute my business site is at http://www.megsinet.net/currie
Feel free to write FLAN
or email me currie@megsinet.net with any ideas on
what my focal point (or draw)
should be. Thanks again!
Sheila Currie
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Currie Business Services
Balancing, Analyzing, Budgeting
1StoreMore.com
The online family shopping mall,
indexed for easy comparisons.
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==========C o n t i n u i n g D i s c u s s i o n (5.1)=============
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Subjects: Merchant Accounts
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======================N e w P o s t i n g (1)========================
From: Melanie Kozik mailto:bearpass@jam21.net
Subject: Real Value
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Melanie here-I suppose this posting could be viewed as only an
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Note from Editor.
Melanie is often contributing to the digest and I trust that this message
although is advertising program she is member of, will provide marketing
help for those who try it.
B.F.
======================N e w P o s t i n g (2)========================
From: Rodger CJCRWC1@aol.com
Subject:Say,,just got a brainstorm..maybe
Say,,just got a brainstorm..maybe. When sending out the "Digest",for those of
us who prefer to copy and file on a paper trail,how about posting the total
number of pages? I'm not sure if printing these out is cost effective,but it
does let me read them at leisure. Idea for staffers.....give an updated
dictionary to somebody you know has spelling problems. Hint: I used to take
one word,write it out,write out the "brief" definition,and place it on the
wall right across from the toilet seat. Funny how quickly you can ads da
verbages to ya's vocapulary.See whats i mean/. heheheheheheh.
Rodger......bye!
"Wishes"
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Note from Editor.
Rodger,
The number of pages this message will print, will be different for
different printer setups, fonts and paper sizes used to print.
It would not be practical for some users to say number of
pages and this wouldn't be true in their situation.
In regards to spelling errors. Most computer users have on their
computers this or other program which does spelling.
In my case even my email program does spelling for me, and I
always use it before any message is sent.
It is much harder to check for grammatical errors though. (LOL)
B.F.
======================N e w P o s t i n g (3)========================
From: Zak Onyiego <zonyprop@netscape.net>
Subject: Internet advertising Tips.
Hello Folks! Call me Zak.
Have you ever wondered how people successfully market on the Internet and make
millions selling, of all things, just 1-3 page reports? It's like in the
movies -- how do they do it? Know the stunts. That is how they do it -- and
they do it well. Here are some of the rules of the game:
Rule 1)
Strategically position yourself. In other words, be a unique
"you."
Don't chicken out because of the multitude and excellence of some of the
Internet marketing moguls. You will find out that their are actually no
moguls. They are only different. We are human beings and we love variety. That
is why we have the color spectrum.
Rule 2)
Never copy anybody's work. Be creative. Just read other people's work to gain
knowledge. If you want to write, write exactly what you feel. Don't be
intimated by others' styles and serious experience. You will learn that your
own work is the best of its own kind. However, when you write, be sure you
write well and stay within the rules and norms of English authorship. Do not
murder and mutilate grammatical rules of the English language or any other
language you are writing in.
Rule 3)
Find your niche in this jungle called the Internet. By finding a niche, I mean
a unique service or product that a lot of people need but is not in the
market. If you find a cure for cancer, you'll be an automatic billionaire.
That's a stretch, nevertheless. Your unique service or product can be as
simple as what you are reading here. For example, if you can write a report,
based on facts, on how people can advertise to 1 million targeted prospects on
the Internet for less than $1,000, you are a winner. Here I'm not talking
about these MLM scams I see walking around the Internet.
Rule 4)
Always, always, wear a happy face while communicate in the Internet. Make your
prospects comfortable and feel that they are indeed dealing with a human
being. Have that human touch. This can be achieved by referring people by
their names, stating how the product or services you're offering will benefit
them and not how good you services are. Appear to be honestly concern about
their welfare. Hold a dialogue instead of a boring self-serving monologue.
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vulgar or of bad taste.
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Subject: Resolution
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Tag-Team Marketing!
By John Ellis
Hello Everyone!
How's your business? Fine I hope!
Are you a newbie to online marketing? Have you been
online for a while now, but you're still not receiving the
results you desire?
Today I'm going to show you 3 simple and cost effective
ideas that you can do today to drive more traffic to your site
and increase your sales!
If you're having problems trying to get more traffic to
your site, chances are there may be many other sites
that are in the same situation. Have you ever thought
about partnering with these sites?
I know.... you're afraid you'll lose more prospects and
they'll take your sales, right?
This method of marketing, I would like to refer to as
"Tag-Team Marketing".
It's sort of like wrestling, when there are 2 or more
members of a team, who compete against another team.
Each member of the team is called a 'tag-team partner'.
When one member gets in trouble, they can tag in their
other partners. If one of them gets hurt or is down for
the pin; the other team members will jump in and help
out.
This concept can also apply when it comes to marketing.
(Whether online or offline.) And I will show you some
simple ways you can do this too....
Before you can begin to use "tag-team marketing", you
must first find the right partners to work with. This is targeting.
You should try to find other sites or businesses that relate
to your site or industry. May be their products or services
could complement your products.
If you're a newbie, may be you could team up with another
newbie site. If your a wholesaler, it could be other
wholesalers, distributors or retailers. May be you can even
team up with your competition?
You've heard right.... you can team up with you competition.
What's better that having you competition selling your
products for you?
This is what "tag-team marketing" will do for you!
Once you have found a few sites you're interested in
working with, you can now begin by:
* Participate In Their Opt-In Mailing Lists Or Discussion Forums
*****************************************************
Go to these sites and begin to post messages on their message
boards or on their discussion forums. This can be very
effective way to begin to "tag-team market".
Most webmasters (especially newbies), who have these
types of forums, may have some difficulties getting
visitors to frequently post on their boards. By you
posting, this will help to activate their boards. I have a
saying, "A crowd will draw a crowd." If others see
these forums are active, they'll also read and post
messages.
But be sure that you post useful information. Post
'client centered' posts. Answer the "What's in it
for ME?" questions. Don't use this as an opportunity
to promote your products or blatant ads. The
webmaster will appreciate this and what will he do?....
He'll return the favor, by participating in your forums. Now
you have also activated your board.
If these new webmaster publish ezines, what do you
think is another common problem?
Finding fresh, up-to-date, useful and credible content for
their readers, right?
Since you have already participated in their other forums
and you have provided useful information; these webmasters
will be more than happy to publish your articles. This can be
a great way to gain recognition. You will sort of become an
expert for these groups. This will also help to build your
subscriber base.
* Trade Links
******************
How many hits did you get to your site today?
2, 5, 10 or 15?
What if you traded links with another site that's receiving
500 hits per day?
You have now increased your site's hit count potential from
2 visitors, to 502 visitors per day!
Now what if you had 5 other similar sites on your team?
Your potential hit counts will now be 2,502 visitors per
day! How does that sound?
Most marketers are afraid to use this method of marketing
online. The feel it will only give prospects the opportunity
to purchase from your competitors.
If you prospects aren't purchasing from you right now;
then they're already buying from your competition. So
if you don't show them, they'll probably find them any ways.
Most prospects will appreciate this. They may get the
impression that you're really concerned about their goals,
interests or their desires. They will be able to compare
prices, your offers, products and services. Trading links
can be one of the fastest ways for a new site to multiply
their web presence and get more traffic.
* Create A Free Product Together
********************************
The next phase of "tag-team marketing" is to come
up with a item that you and your team can give away
free. It could be almost anything. (A free trial offer,
free services, free report, free ebook or free cup of
coffee, etc....)
Whatever you choose, be sure that it will have some
value to your prospects. It has to be something that
will benefit them.
Let's say your business is website designing and another
member's site offers internet marketing solutions. You
could create a free report or ebook, "How To Design A Site
That Sells!"
May be you can start an ezine together? The point
here is to come up with a free item that will give value
to each of your prospects.
This can also be a very effective and simple way to
multiply your web presence. In your free report you
could include information about other products, offers,
details about your ezine or links back to your site.
Plus each member will be responsible for promoting
this report. This means you'll be able to cover more
ground quickly; than you would working alone.
If your a newbie or you're struggling to get visitors to your
site, "tag-team marketing" may be the solution for you!
It's cost effective and one of the fastest and simplest ways
to quickly multiply your online presence and drive more
traffic to your site!
*This article may be reprinted and used only in its
entirety in your newsletters or ezines. Only
requirement is that you also include the resource
box below.
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**Article by John Ellis. John has helped hundreds to
promote their online businesses. His desire is to
assist other businesses in achieving the success YOU
deserve! Check out his newest book, "Net Marketing
Made Easy!" Subscribe to the FREE bi-weekly ezine NOW!
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======================Joke of the Day=====================
From: "Laurie Delk" <delk@columbia.total-web.net>
A very weird thing has happen. A strange old lady has moved into my
house. I have no idea who she is, where she came from, or how she got
in. I certainly did not invite her. All I know is that one day, she
wasn't there, and the next day, she was. She is a clever old lady, and
manages to keep out of sight for the most part, but whenever I pass a
mirror, I catch a glimpse of her. And whenever I look in the mirror to
check my appearance, there she is, hogging the whole thing, completely
obliterating my gorgeous face and body. This is very rude. I have tried
screaming at her, but she screams back. If she insists on hanging
around, the least she could do is offer to pay part of the rent, but no.
Every once in a while, I find a dollar bill stuck in a coat pocket, or
some loose change under a sofa cushion, but it is not nearly enough. I
don't want to jump to conclusions, but I think she is stealing money
from me. I go to the ATM and withdraw $100, and a few days later, it's
all gone. I certainly don't spend money THAT fast, so I can only
conclude the old lady is pilfering from me. You'd think she would spend
some of that money to buy wrinkle cream. Lord knows she needs it. And
money isn't the only thing I think she is stealing. Food seems to
disappear at an alarming rate -- especially the good stuff like ice
cream, cookies and candy. I can't seem to keep that stuff in the house
anymore. She must have a real sweet tooth, but she'd better watch it,
because she is really packing on the pounds. I suspect she realizes this
and to make herself feel better, she is tamping with my scale to make me
think I am putting on weight, too. For an old lady, she quite childish.
She likes to play nasty games, like going into my closets when I'm not
home and altering my clothes so they don't fit. And she messes with my
files and papers so I can't find anything. This is particularly annoying
since I am extremely neat and organized. She also fiddles with my VCR so
it does not record what I have carefully and correctly programmed. She
has found other imaginative ways to annoy me. She gets into my mail,
newspapers and magazines before I do, and blurs the print so I can't
read it. And she has done something really sinister to the volume
controls on my TV, radio and telephone. Now, all I hear are mumbles and
whispers. She has done other things ---- like make my stairs steeper, my
vacuum cleaner heavier and all my knobs and faucets harder to turn. She
even made my bed higher so that getting into and out of it is a real
challenge. Lately, she has been fooling with my groceries before I put
them away, applying glue to the lids, making it almost impossible for me
to open the jars. Is this any way to repay my hospitality? She has taken
the fun out of shopping for clothes. When I try something on, she stands
in front of the dressing room mirror and monopolizes it. She looks
totally ridiculous in some of those oufits, plus, she keeps me from
seeing how great they look on me. Just when I thought she couldn't get
any meaner, she proved me wrong, She came along when I went to get my
picture taken for my driver's license, and just as the camera shutter
clicked, she jumped in front of me! No one is going to believe that the
picture of that old lady is me."
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