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What is PodCommerce? |
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PodCommerce is a web-based ecommerce software for businesses
serious about online sales. The software is hosted, managed,
and maintained on our servers. Merchants using PodCommerce need
only a web browser to access the software. |
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Will my customers' transactions
be secure? |
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Yes. Security is paramount at PodCommerce. We will purchase
a license for your store and set it up on our secure server.
We use the latest in Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology during
the entire order process and within the Order Management System.
For additional security, all credit cards are encrypted within
the database itself. |
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How long will it take me
to set up my store? |
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Often times, companies will sign up for PodCommerce services
in the morning and have a full-fledged store with products that
very same day. Depending on the size and complexity of your product
line, setup time can last anywhere from twenty minutes to a few
days. |
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How do customers reach
my online store? |
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PodCommerce is meant to act as a backbone of the merchant's
web site. PodCommerce clients simply enter their keywords and
descriptions in the META TAGS section of the program, and the
site can then be submitted to the search engines. Marketing
your website is a necessary step to ensure online sales. Please
inquire about the marketing plans available. |
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Will the PodCommerce work
with my current web site? |
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Absolutely. The PodCommerce storefront can be endlessly customized
to mesh with the look and feel of any preexisting web site. For
a first-hand look at our vast aesthetic versatility, feel free
to visit our Clients page. You'll
notice that the store will blend perfectly with any web site
as well as accommodate to even the most complex product line.
Your site must be hosted on our server to be integrated with
the PodCommerce software. |
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If I plan to sell thousands
of products, will I have to add each product individually? |
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No. Our trained devlepors can import your data for a small one-time fee in a batch. Your products, categories, customers, and even existing orders can be preserved for the launch of your new store. |
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Is there a limit to the
number of products I can sell with PodCommerce? |
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No. There is absolutely no limit to your store size. We do not
charge additional fees for merchants that sell a large number
of products. |
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Will PodCommerce work
on a Mac? |
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Yes, PodCommerce works on all platforms that run Internet Explorer
Netscape web browsers (versions 6.0 and higher). |
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How do I process credit
cards? |
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There are some credit card processing options.
1 - You might choose to process your orders through traditional
means using an existing merchant terminal. The Credit Card information
is saved in the database with each order, and you can charge
them yourself using your terminal.
2 - If you currently do not accept credit cards, you need to get a merchant account first. We
suggest Authorize.net because it connect easily with
PodCommerce. Contact Kutty Chanin at 646-705-1444.
3 - Some merchants choose to sign up with Authorize.net and have their transactions charged live, on the spot when an order is placed. We can easily integrate that functionality for you at no extra cost.
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Is PodCommerce integrated
with the UPS Shipping? How can I figure the shipping cost? |
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Yes. PodCommerce has integrated UPS Online Tools including Tracking,
Rates and Service Selection, and Shipping. The Rates and Service
Selection tool displays real time rates directly from the UPS
database. |
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I see that you have full
integration with the UPS Online Tools, but what if I ship via
other carriers such as FedEx or USPS? |
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Though PodCommerce has the most extensive integration with UPS,
you can still use the program and ship via other carriers. Rather
than pulling real time rates from other carriers, you will be
able to choose from many different shipping cost calculators
to estimate shipping costs for your customers. |
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How much does an PodCommerce
store cost? |
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We charge a one time setup fee of $1000 which includes a completely
synchronized online store. After that, we work off of a completed
structure to customize the look and feel according to your needs.
We will also assist you with purchasing a secure certificate
for the secure pages. Please fill out our Webdesign
Request Form today for a free consultation and price quote. |