eCommerce
What is involved in setting up an eCommerce website?
First, of course, you'll need a site design and the usual functional
elements of a website, such as a contact form. For standard eCommerce
functionality, you will need several additional components: an SSL
(Secure Socket Layer) certificate, a merchant account, a payment
gateway, a back-end database for processing orders and storing customer
information, and a shopping cart solution. RaSlyon Technology can help you with
all of these items.
I'm only selling a few products. Can you set me up
with PayPal?
Yes. If you only have a handful of products, you can use
PayPal for payment processing. However, you should understand that
your customers will be directed to PayPal's site while placing
their order. Also, as your sales grow, it will become more
economical to switch to a standard merchant plan.
Is an SSL for a Domain name also valid for its sub-Domains?
No, unless you get a wildcard certficate, the SSL certificate is only valid for the exact domain or sub-domain that you registered it for. If you require an SSL for a sub-domain, keep in mind that the sub-domain has to be on a dedicated IP address.
