This includes general information with a shipping address usually. This follows with the consumer entering payment information either into a form secured by a protocol or into an application, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. With the secured form, the payment information is protected by Secure Sockets Layer as it is sent to the merchant. Using the payment software incorporated in the Web server, the merchant sends the encrypted transaction to the acquiring processor for authorization. The authorization is a request to hold funds for purchase. The acquiring processor either authorizes a certain amount of money or declines the transaction. An authorization reduces the available credit limit but does not actually put a charge on the customer’s bill or move money to the merchant. If the transaction is authorized, a “capture” is the next step. The capture takes the information from the successful authorization and charges the authorized amount of money to the consumer’s credit card merchant service. In line with bank card association rules, the merchant is not allowed to capture transactions until the ordered goods can be shipped, so there may be a time lag between the authorization and the capture .If the consumer cancels the order before it is captured, a “void” is generated; if the consumer returns goods after the transaction has been captured, a “credit” is generated.

The final step is to “settle” the transaction between the merchant and the acquiring processor. Captures and credits usually accumulate into a “batch” and are settled as a group. When a batch is submitted, the merchant’s payment-enabled Web server connects with the acquiring processor to finalize the transactions and transfe the cash to merchant bank account

For more information on credit card processing,please visit http://www.paynetsystems.com

Not so long ago there was a booming cottage industry that catered to novice internet marketers who were in a bat-outta-hell rush to get their websites indexed by Google.

The purveyors of those services that catered to the burgeoning get-indexed-quickly-by-Google crowd usually directed internet marketing newbies to buy expensive one-way links for the duration of one month from high page rank websites or more specifically, high PR web pages.

Such links commonly cost as much as $800/month (not an expense for the faint of heart, as you can see). But why would someone shell out that kind of money for one measly link?

MYTH 1: Being Indexed By Google Means Lots of Traffic

A lot of new marketers think that once they’ve got their site indexed by Google, they can sit back, relax, kick off their shoes and contentedly watch the show of internet traffic snaking its way to their website. If you happen to have been (or still are) a student of this school of thought take consolation in the fact that you were (are) not alone, not by a long shot!

How come?

Because seo practioners of the day certainly weren’t about to go out of their way to disavow such a misconception; after all it was very much in their interest to perpetuate the myth. How else would they convince you to fork over a princely sum for a mere one-month link? Anyway here’s how the technique worked:

When you bought a one-way link on a webpage with a page rank value of 7 and above you were guaranteed of getting your website crawled by the googlebot within 24 hrs at the outmost which by proxy ensured that your site was indexed within 24 hrs. If your link was found on a web page with PR8 and above, your site would be indexed by Google within hours thanks to that high page rank link!

MYTH 2: Being Indexed By Google Means A Turbo-Charged Dash Up The SERPs

The 2nd selling point for acquiring an expensive one-month one-way link was the premise that your website would accelerate up the SERPs once it was indexed by Google. (SERPs stands for search engine rank pages which is just a fancy way of referring to the search engine page that lists relevant websites in response to your query). Obviously the higher up the SERPs your website gets, the greater the traffic flow!

But like any over-inflated bubble this one too had to explode, and so it did in time. With increased awareness and knowledge came new understanding of budget techniques that worked just as effectively. Besides Google effectively nullified the system by introducing the Link-Aging Filter which is an algorithm tweak that negates any influence that any new link may pass to your website or blog until said link has been in place for a certain amount of time. The interval of probation varies from link to link and appears to be based upon the competitiveness of the keyword incorporated in your back-link. The Link-Aging Filter hence effectively nullifies the technique of acquiring short-term links in order to get your website indexed rapidly by Google or accelerate your website up the search engines.

Methods To Get Your Website Googled Quick And Cheap!

1. Submit an original article to a high page rank article directory; don’t forget to include a back-link pointing to your website with the anchor text of your choice! This technique works as follows: article directories are content rich sites (a quality Google loves) and assuming that the directory has a high page rank, you can bet that the googlebot (google crawler, google spider, it all means the same thing) will crawl such a site several times a day. When the googlebot comes across your article it will continue its eternal crawl across your back-link to your site and Hey Presto You Just Got Googled! (Well at least your site did.)

2. The second way to get your website googled fast and cheap, is by getting a back-link pointing to your site on one of the popular tagging websites which includes the likes of: Digg.com, Technorati.com, del.icio.us to name but a few. The trick here is not to get lost in the sea of over-popular keywords; in other words, since you’re aiming to attract the googlebot not eyeballs (human internet traffic), tag your website with a little-used-little-known keyword! Once again these sites are crawled multiple times a day and tend to have a page rank value of 8 and above!

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Ba Kiwanuka is the webmaster of http://www.internetbusinessmart.com

If you are looking to market a new product, It is imperative that you perform a keywords research before taking the plunge into your new online business venture. A keywords research tool is where you can look at what internet users are searching on the web, and see what are the most searched keywords in the major search engines. If you can find your product among the most searched keywords then you know that your product is in high demand.

However, just knowing if your product is in high demand does not mean that there is a market for it. You next need to look and see what sites come up when you type in that keyword. Sometimes there are people that will have a lock on a keyword, and that means that everyone will buy from them, thus, there would not be much of a market would there? Also may be your niche is over-saturated. It would be like trying to open a bagel shop among twenty others on the same boulevard. Sure you will make some money but not enough to survive your next month!

One thing that you have to remember about keyword research is that it’s very important, but it is not always going to tell the truth. The truth is that a lot of sites will pay for their ranking on a bunch of these search sites. So just because a web site comes up first does not mean that it’s the one that everyone buys from. Also, you have to keep time frame in mind.

If you are looking to start up your own business then you have to know that it can take time for you to get ranked on the major search engines. However, that does no not mean that over time you will not get ranked. It’s very important to not give up right away if your web site is not ranked in the first few weeks. It can take time, but in the end it is worth it.

Another misconception about keywords research is that the “most popular” terms are the most important for rankings. Getting your website ranked number one for a keyword who is unrelated to your site is a complete waste of time and money. Your will see a lot of clicks but your visitors won’t stick around. Also you won’t get any sales in the process and your ROI (return on investment) will be close to zero (if not worse).

This is why I like to search for long tail keywords when I perform a keywords research. Focusing on keywords which receive lower volumes of search engine traffic will lead to an increase in overall targeted traffic to your website. Long tail keywords will also give you a better conversions ratio because you are generating better qualified prospects . Search engines users using long tail keywords are more likely to make a purchase from you. By using these long tail phrases, you are effectively targeting the right market of potential buyers.

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Serge Daudelin is a Search Engine Optimization specialist and consultant who has written over 300 articles in print and 5 published ebooks. Serge is dedicated to helping others and offering the best information on how to make more money online.

They are everywhere, YouTube, AOL Videos, Flicker, Metacafe and many more. We are talking about people just like you making and posting videos for the public to view.

With the availability of almost any subject, and I mean almost *any* subject, a video can address why not use the opportunity to have some fun, learn a lot and perhaps make a few extra dollars along the way. It may even help pay for all that equipment you’ve been wanting.

Speaking of equipment, actually you need very little to start. Of course, you will need a camcorder and computer to upload to the video server. Nevertheless, take heart; you do not need anything near broadcast quality equipment, especially when just starting.

When looking for a camcorder, carefully consider the MiniDV format. While the newer MiniCD and internal hard drive camcorders do offer convenience, these formats do not lend themselves to the easy editing like the MiniDV. One thing you do not want to use is anything with analog tape, such as VHS or Super 8. While these were once/are popular formats they are not digital, therefore editing is much more difficult with these systems.

Another consideration is a camcorder with an external microphone jack. While almost all entry-level camcorders will shoot an adequate video (adequate may not necessarily be professional), without a mic jack the sound will suffer. Videos with only adequate video and poor sound will not be successful; indeed, it may even be a determent for your future videos if someone buys your poor sounding video first. Remember—Sound Matters!

One entry-level camcorder I have used and can recommend is the Canon ZR800. Currently (March ‘08) the ZR800 can be purchased for under $200 US Dollars. This camcorder has a mic jack and is likely the only one you will find for less than $500 that will have one. In addition, the picture quality is OK for a DIY video.

Another critical must have is some type of lighting setup. A very common lighting unit is a converted halogen shop light. These lights can be found at many big box stores such as Big Lots, Lowes, Wal-Mart, etc. While they provide a lot of light, it is a harsh light and needs to be toned down somewhat for video use. One good way to do this is bounce the light off a nearby wall or use foam board to reflect the light back to your subject. In a pinch, aluminum foil over cardboard or a reflective auto sunscreen will do.

Now back to the microphone (mic). While you can spend hundreds or even thousands for a top quality microphone, likely that is out of the question for most people just starting out. One suggestion is look on eBay for a lapel condenser microphone or a shotgun microphone. One piece of advice; if you are using the ZR800 you need to get a condenser microphone with a built in power supply. This built in power supply (pre-amp) is usually powered by an AA or similar battery.

When I first started, I used a microphone that cost less than $20. While I do not recommend you go this cheap, it does show what you can do on limited funds. Trust me on this one, the $20 mic sounded MUCH better than most built-in camcorder microphones.

You need some way to get the video from your camcorder into your computer; Firewire is the most common and preferred way. When you purchase your camcorder check to see if a Firewire is included or if it is purchased separately. Here’s a tip. If the camcorder you are considering does not include a Firewire cable, buy one off eBay. They are much less expensive there than at the local Best Buy/Circuit City type of store.

Furthermore, make sure your computer will accept Firewire, otherwise you may need to install a card to accept the cable. It’s an easy install.

You already have a movie editor if you are using Windows XP or Vista. It’s called Microsoft Movie Maker. Movie Maker is an easy to use, excellent piece of software that will take you a long way on your film making journey.

The final piece of required equipment will be some type of backdrop. An uncluttered wall or even a bed sheet will do. Just make sure there is nothing in the background that will distract from your message.

Think you are ready to shoot your DIY video? STOP! Now is time for planning or storyboarding your production. Time spent here is some of the most valuable you will spend. Think about shooting your video in 4-5 minute sections to keep viewer attention. Plan what you are going to say, do you need any props? Special set up? Etc?

The last step is practice, practice and more practice. Check YouTube for more great ideas on film making. Best of success to you and your projects.

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John Robertson is a misplaced TEXAN currently living in Mississippi. His interests include woodworking, metalworking, hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He is also a part time videographer and produces How To DIY Videos. Check his website http://www.TinkerJohn.com for more ideas and plans.

If you love designer purses and want to make money, you may want to consider hosting a designer purse party.

A designer purse party is a home party where a group of women get together to socialize and buy designer purses in a friendly and unpressured environment. As a host of one of these parties, you would provide a selection of designer purses for your party attendees to choose from. It’s possible to buy designer purses at excellent prices if you know the proper sources.

Usually designer purse parties are well attended with excellent sales potential. Who can resist a designer purse at a great price? You would create an environment that’s ripe for buying by displaying your purses attractively and providing light snacks, desserts or coffee to make everyone comfortable.

The women at your party would have the chance to touch, hold, and try on the different purses and get the opinion of other women in attendance. You could even turn it into a mini fashion show! At some designer purse parties, the host will lead the crowd in a game or two to break the ice, but this usually isn’t necessary as most women are anxious to view the designer purses.

All you need to get started is a source for designer purses, a place to host your party, a list of friends, invitations, a calculator, a book to collect email addresses, refreshments, and a box to hold your money. If you choose to accept credit cards, you’ll also need a merchant account, although this isn’t necessary, particularly in the beginning.

Upon hosting your first successful party, you’ll want to recruit a party attendee to host the next party by offering them a free designer purse or a portion of any sales they generate. Usually, party attendees are quite enthusiastic about hosting a designer purse party once they see how fun they can be.

You can continue to build your business by hosting more parties and recruiting more designer purse party hosts in your area. It’s easy to advertise on local bulletin boards, by word of mouth, and even placing a magnetic sign on your car to create a moving advertisement.

The sky’s the limit to the level of success you can achieve with your designer purse party business! You can keep it small by hosting most of the parties yourself or build it into a very lucrative business where others do most of the selling for you. The choice is yours. Why not see how fun and profitable a purse party business can be?

Kristie Leong can help you get started making money in the designer purse party business. For more information, visit http://www.squidoo.com/designer-purse-party

Want to make fast money online? The best way to make money fast is with an online business opportunity. When looking for an online business opportunity, there are 3 key ingredients to working with any program that will make you successful fast.

The list below is the basic inventory for evaluating any online business opportunity. There are many things that go into making money online, but here are the most important points to consider:

1) Training. Picture this, you are at home in front of your computer. You just decided to sign up for an online business opportunity with the hopes of striking it rich. Now what? If you have limited to no experience marketing on the internet, you will need help.

Regardless of the program you choose, training should be included in any online business. Making money fast online is possible with the right training. No matter what you are marketing, the proper training will make all the difference in your success.

2) Support. When you sign up for an online business, you will want a support system. Who will you call if you have a question about your new venture? Having someone to help you on the other end of the phone or to answer your questions by email is invaluable.

The most critical part of a support system is aligning yourself with a mentor. Having a mentor as part of your support team will ensure your chances for success.

3) You. That’s right, you. You are the most important part of any online business venture. If you want to make money fast online, it’s up to you. How much effort are you willing to put in?

The only thing standing in the way of success, is you. You have the power to change your life.

Training, support and you. These are the key factors when choosing a business to make money fast online.

If you are looking to Make Money Online Fast, visit Darren’s Home Based Marketer website.

Darren Rosenwinkel is a top marketer and has been self employed for over ten years. Darren works with entrepreneurs around the world. He concentrates his energy on training and mentoring his team members to ensure their success.

Debt solution services available online these days apart from other means of media prove to be very helpful to the debt-ridden borrowers. Even those with a bad credit history stand to benefit well with these services. These services aim to ease out your debt situation by helping you to reduce your payment amounts. This can be done through different methods such as reduction of interest rates and merging of several debts into one. Debt consolidation is thus a very viable solution for handling your debts. It helps you to make the necessary repayments on time.

Once you are able to make your repayments on the due dates, you can safely get out of the debt imbroglio. At the same time, you do a good job to repair your dented history. Of course, this is done, courtesy the debt solution services. And what you get is freedom from debts and a sigh of relief.

As mentioned, among the best debt solution schemes, debt consolidation provides an effective way to get out of debts. This financial scheme helps you to consolidate your existing debts into one large sum such that you can make easy repayments under one account. Also the rate can be negotiated at what may be suitable enough for you. These services are generally offered by the financial experts who can deal professionally with your lenders to convince them to make the terms and conditions convenient for you.

Debt consolidation comes as a happy debt solution to most people who are under the burden of debts, since it allows them to shed it off in a manner that they can afford. The new consolidated interest rate is generally lower than what you would be paying out to different lenders. You are also saved the hassle of remembering different due dates to make your settlements, instead the dues are settled in easy installments under a single account.

About The Author: The author has been in the financial industry for a considerable period of time and has been assisting quite a few reputed banks and other financial institutions. Now he has his own set up and counsels people on debt related queries. He is also assisting Online Debt Advice {Debt solution} and their customers on debt related issues.