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What is an Online Terminal and Why Do Merchants Need One?

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Online payment systems are the standard. Globally, one-third of people do their shopping through eCommerce sites. In the US, that amounts to $3,428 per capita spent online. This article covers the what, why, and how of online terminals; all a business owner needs to know to dive in and thrive.

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How to Sell a Mobile App or Game Outside App Stores

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If you’re not sure how to sell an app direct to consumer (D2C) outside the app stores — or if you’re looking for a new way to monetize your mobile app or game — you may be wondering what options you have. In this article, we’ll cover: Current app store practices and rates. Thanks to Tony Markov for contributing to this article!

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Payment Security: Everything You Need to Know About Secure Payments

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In 2023, the cost of fraud to online businesses was $48 billion globally, according to Mastercard. To stay ahead of fraud means merchants must understand the threats, use trusted and secure providers, and keep up to date on payment security trends. of the global population using this method of payment in 2022.

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Is What Epic Wants for App Stores What Other Game Developers Actually Want?

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Epic’s outsized voice and the reluctance of other studios to speak up publicly for fear of repercussions from app stores leaves us wondering: Is what Epic wants for app stores what other game and app developers actually want? There were no gatekeepers — just a computer, a player, and a game. But the world has changed.

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Top Payment Gateways for Shopify: Streamlining Online Transactions for eCommerce Success

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eCommerce businesses need to process many orders in a day. This trust is tested when payments are processed from the customer’s account to the merchant account. It is the crucial point where eCommerce businesses cannot afford any mistakes or a lag. Shopify is the eCommerce platform that many businesses trust.

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Marketing Your Video Game Outside of Game Marketplaces & App Stores

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Todd Harris knows how to leverage effective video game marketing strategies to get games in front of players. As the former COO and Co-Founder of Hi-Rez Studios, he spent 15 years making games and marketing them to gamers — with the studio’s games reaching 150 million players. (At

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News: Potential Apple App Store Policy Changes Due to EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA)

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App developers and game developers may be interested in the latest news about Apple gearing up to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act. With the European Union’s Digital Markets Act continuing to ramp up, Apple may be making changes to its App Store policies to comply with the new act.