What is an eCommerce Website?

An eCommerce, or Electronic Commerce, website allows you to conduct transactions online letting your customers order and pay for products or services through your website.

Do you offer e-commerce packages?

 We have e-commerce packages that start at $1,000.00. The costs all depend on your requirements.

How can I accept credit cards on my site?

In order to accept credit cards, you must have a merchant account.  In addition, payment processing software is used to deposit the funds into your merchant account. GOA can help you with everything needed to accept credit cards online.

What is a Shopping Cart?

A shopping cart is a piece of software that acts as an online store's catalog and ordering process. Typically, a shopping cart is the interface between a company's Web site and its deeper infrastructure, allowing consumers to select merchandise; review what they have selected; make necessary modifications or additions; and purchase the merchandise.

What is an SSL Secure Server?

The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a commonly used protocol for managing the security of a message transmission on the Internet. SSL uses a program layer located between the Internet's Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and Transport Control Protocol (TCP) layers. With an SSL Web Server Certificate on your website, any information sent to your web server is encrypted or scrambled, making it impossible to intercept or steal. SSL encrypts confidential data such as credit card numbers and passwords. A private SSL is required when taking credit cards off your site. Private SSL certificates require a dedicated IP address at $5/month. We can install a private SSL certificate you may already have for a $20 install fee. You can purchase a private SSL CRT from us for $100 per year including installation. (Recommended)

How might my business benefit from using an eCommerce website?

An eCommerce website can bring you a host of benefits including access to a global market, greater customer satisfaction, accepting money on the internet.

How long does it take to build an eCommerce Website?

That depends on how complicated the site will be. It's possible to have one up and running in two to four weeks.

What information do I need before I start the Merchant Account application process?

· Business Name & Address

· Business Bank Account Number or Personal Saving, Checking account information

· Bank Routing Number

· Contact Name & Date of Birth

· Tax ID or Social Security number

· Contact numbers

What do I need to start selling my products on the web?

When establishing an E-Commerce site it is good business practice to have the following information/documentation listed on your site -

1. A Satisfaction Service Guarantee - (If you are offering an online service) 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantees are standard

2. Product Satisfaction Guarantee - (For online service providers.) 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantees are standard

3. A Return Policy (If you are selling tangible products online)

4. Terms and Conditions (for Service Providers)

5. Support - As an online merchant, you need to develop a trust relationship with your perspective clients/members/buyers.

People need assurance that they can contact you in the event of a question or concern, whether it's by US mail, phone, fax or email. List ALL the support resources that you are capable of providing.

If you want to set up an E-commerce site, selling products or service on your site, let us know.