PDF -vs- HTML

Question: I read in a newsletter that “articles shouldn’t be posted on Web sites as PDFs because “it will be impossible for the search engines to find them”.

I know Google displays PDF’s in it’s listing, do others and what is the best way to post my articles?

Answer: Even though some of the search engines can read PDF files, I don’t really know anyone who makes a lot of money doing it. It’s still much better for your search engine purposes to use plain old html.

So the answer is:

If you are interested in using articles to try to manipulate a higher search engine ranking, use plain html.

If you are mostly intersted in ease of use of your visitor, then pdf is OK.

Filed Under: FAQ's

January 23rd, 2008

What is a processing gateway?

Processing gateways give you the ability to accept payments online through your website’s shopping cart. The gateway works as a middleman between you and your bank. It collects the funds and then transfers them to your account for a small percentage, monthly fee and minimal per item charge (These rates tend to be fairly standardized).
When choosing your gateway, be certain that it will allow you to require the CVV2 number and billing address for your visitors credit cards. this will help protect you from fraudulent charges.
Not all gateways are compatible with all shopping carts, so verify with your web developer prior to filing your application paperwork.
If you use Kick Start Cart for your e-commerce solution, all of the following Gateways are compatible with your system
2CheckOut.com *
Authorize.net
Bank of America
BluePay
Concord EFSNet
Cybercash
DPI Merchant Services
e-Commerce Exchange
Echo Inc.
ECX QuickCommerce 3.0
Epoch Systems
eProcessing Network
EPS SecureNet
EWAY (Australia)
FastTransact
Firepay
GoRealTime/EPP GoRealTime
iBill
IntelliPay ExpertLink
IONGate (Costco)
iTransact RediCharge
LinkPoint Secure
MCPS WebLink
MerchantPartners
Moneris
NETbilling
Network Merchants
Paradata
PayCom Processing
Paymentech
PayPal *
PayReady
Planet Payment
PRIGate
PSiGate
RightConnect
RTWare WebLink
Shift4
SkipJack
StrataPay
Surepay
TrustCommerce
USAEpay
uSight
VeriPayment
VeriSign PayFlow Pro
ViaKlix (Nova Systems)
WorldPay *
YourPay
* Does not integrate with Kick Start
Cart’s recurring billing system

Filed Under: Payment Solutions

January 20th, 2008

Are You A Sandwich Master?

Mozettea says “Send us your ideas about what you think tastes great between two slices of bread-or for that matter, on top of one. You could win $25,000 and a trip to Napa Valley for two.  And of course, bragging rights as the creator of the best sandwich in the land.”

Click Here to Sign up and Win! Well Maybe!

Contest Runs from May 26, 2008 and August 20, 2008

Filed Under: Contests

January 2nd, 2008