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Trends Analysis: The State of Mobile Payment

ESW

Consumers used physical currency in just over one quarter (26%) of transactions in 2018, according to research by the Federal Reserve. Debit and credit cards are now the most popular choice for consumers, but even these trusted payment methods are under threat. Electronic and mobile payment solutions are proliferating.

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Casual Observations on Social e-Commerce

GetElastic

There are worse habits I’m sure… I’m not surprised to learn that in the last two years, social media traffic has increased 100% to online stores, or that about 70% of consumers search social media for potential buys. I’ve chased down many a handbag or a duvet cover I spotted in-store to comparison shop on the app.

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Top 10 PayPal Alternatives: Best Solutions Revied (October 2018)

Ecommerce Platforms

TransferWise is a much cheaper alternative to PayPal for international transfers (see their comparison tool vs PayPal). Their new shiny multi-currency borderless account helps consumers, freelancers, and businesses to send, receive and spend money across borders with minimum fees. Mobile payments are available.

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Multichannel selling: explanation, tips, and strategies for 2024

Omnisend

Comparison websites Comparison sites, like Google Shopping or Shopzilla, are another of the multiple sales channels you can use to sell your products. In fact, according to Statista , 77% of consumers use social media to discover new brands or products.

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Whose Most Secure: PayPal Vs. Square

RetailMinded

While there are many differences to talk about regarding the two platforms, we will only compare each of these payment processing players’ security and safety measures. . Square Inc is a mobile payment, financial, and merchant service company that provides one of the best data protection and payment security for worldwide customers.

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The Ultimate Adyen Payemnt Service Provider Reviews for 2019

Ecommerce Platforms

Based in Amsterdam, Adyen is a merchant bank (aka “global payment company”) that lets companies accept point-of-sale (POS) payments, mobile payments, and eCommerce payments. But is Adyen the right choice for ordinary consumers who just want an easy, reliable way to purchase goods and services online and in person?

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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

BigCommerce

Business-to-Consumer (B2C). B2C ecommerce ecompasses transcations made between a business and a consumer. When you buy shoes from an online shoe retailer, it is a business-to-consumer transaction. This type of ecommerce is not consumer-facing and happens only between business entities. Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C).

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