Comments on: Google Checkout offers low-cost transactions for sellers; what’s in it for me? http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 13:07:44 -0800 hourly 1 By: Live http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-3/#comment-2794075 Live Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:46:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-2794075 One more market Google is going to control. I say it's brilliant. As much as I enjoy using paypal for my business they need a serious competitor offering cheaper services. Dave One more market Google is going to control. I say it’s brilliant. As much as I enjoy using paypal for my business they need a serious competitor offering cheaper services.
Dave

]]> By: PayPal To Offer Virtual Credit Card Payment Product http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-3/#comment-2034689 PayPal To Offer Virtual Credit Card Payment Product Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:50:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-2034689 [...] move is said to be in response to Google’s Checkout service (launched June 06) that also stores financial details for secure online [...] [...] move is said to be in response to Google’s Checkout service (launched June 06) that also stores financial details for secure online [...]

]]> By: Weekly Roundup, June 20, 2006 : Exclusive Concepts Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-3/#comment-1491635 Weekly Roundup, June 20, 2006 : Exclusive Concepts Blog Tue, 10 Jul 2007 08:40:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-1491635 [...] launches Google Checkout offering low cost transactions for sellers. It’s an alternative payment processing system to existing checkout and credit card [...] [...] launches Google Checkout offering low cost transactions for sellers. It’s an alternative payment processing system to existing checkout and credit card [...]

]]> By: Google Checkout Rolling Out Features and Waiving Fees » Dee’s-Planet! Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-3/#comment-374441 Google Checkout Rolling Out Features and Waiving Fees » Dee’s-Planet! Blog Sat, 11 Nov 2006 22:09:04 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-374441 [...] Google is getting serious about their PayPal killer, and is releasing of new features that appear to be addressing merchant needs. — The two most recent new features - a coupon creator and an email invoice product - are almost certainly the result of customer feedback. We tested the email invoice product this evening - it allows a quick invoice for any amount to be sent out to an email address. The payor does not need to have a Gmail account to pay the invoice. It also allows for quick, one time charges to customers. Previously, checkout buttons had to be created for set amounts which made it easy to charge the same price over and over to multiple buyers, but difficult to use for one-off charges. This solves that issue. [...] [...] Google is getting serious about their PayPal killer, and is releasing of new features that appear to be addressing merchant needs. — The two most recent new features – a coupon creator and an email invoice product – are almost certainly the result of customer feedback. We tested the email invoice product this evening – it allows a quick invoice for any amount to be sent out to an email address. The payor does not need to have a Gmail account to pay the invoice. It also allows for quick, one time charges to customers. Previously, checkout buttons had to be created for set amounts which made it easy to charge the same price over and over to multiple buyers, but difficult to use for one-off charges. This solves that issue. [...]

]]> By: TechCrunch en français » Google Checkout: nouvelles fonctionnalités et pas de commissions http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-3/#comment-373565 TechCrunch en français » Google Checkout: nouvelles fonctionnalités et pas de commissions Sat, 11 Nov 2006 18:04:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-373565 [...] Google à l’air de prendre très au sérieux son nouveau “PayPal Killer” (uniquement disponible aux USA pour le moment) et lance un certains nombre de nouvelles fonctionnalités destinées aux commerçants. Il s’agit d’un produit que nous avons utilisé depuis le lancement pour facturer les sponsors des évènements TechCrunch (aux USA). Il y a quelques bugs en particulier concernant les outils de contrôle (agressifs) des fraudes qui ont annulé des transactions mais globalement le produit est assez bon et il propose une expérience utilisateurs moins intrusive que sur PayPal. [...] [...] Google à l’air de prendre très au sérieux son nouveau “PayPal Killer” (uniquement disponible aux USA pour le moment) et lance un certains nombre de nouvelles fonctionnalités destinées aux commerçants. Il s’agit d’un produit que nous avons utilisé depuis le lancement pour facturer les sponsors des évènements TechCrunch (aux USA). Il y a quelques bugs en particulier concernant les outils de contrôle (agressifs) des fraudes qui ont annulé des transactions mais globalement le produit est assez bon et il propose une expérience utilisateurs moins intrusive que sur PayPal. [...]

]]> By: Google Checkout Rolling Out Features and Waiving Fees « IMMORTALIZATION http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-3/#comment-373306 Google Checkout Rolling Out Features and Waiving Fees « IMMORTALIZATION Sat, 11 Nov 2006 16:43:27 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-373306 [...] Google seems to be pretty serious about their little PayPal killer, and is releasing a steady stream of new features that appear to be addressing merchant needs. This is a product that we’ve been using steadily since launch to bill event sponsors. It’s had some hiccups, particuarly around some overly aggressive fraud controls that cancelled a bunch of transactions, but overall we’ve been pleased with the product, and it presents a less intrusive checkout experience for the person paying than PayPal (which we use for our CrunchBoard job board). [...] [...] Google seems to be pretty serious about their little PayPal killer, and is releasing a steady stream of new features that appear to be addressing merchant needs. This is a product that we’ve been using steadily since launch to bill event sponsors. It’s had some hiccups, particuarly around some overly aggressive fraud controls that cancelled a bunch of transactions, but overall we’ve been pleased with the product, and it presents a less intrusive checkout experience for the person paying than PayPal (which we use for our CrunchBoard job board). [...]

]]> By: Ajax Girl » Blog Archive » Google Checkout Rolling Out Features and Waiving Fees http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-373165 Ajax Girl » Blog Archive » Google Checkout Rolling Out Features and Waiving Fees Sat, 11 Nov 2006 16:12:08 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-373165 [...] Google seems to be pretty serious about their little PayPal killer, and is releasing a steady stream of new features that appear to be addressing merchant needs. This is a product that we’ve been using steadily since launch to bill event sponsors. It’s had some hiccups, particuarly around some overly aggressive fraud controls that cancelled a bunch of transactions, but overall we’ve been pleased with the product, and it presents a less intrusive checkout experience for the person paying than PayPal (which we use for our CrunchBoard job board). [...] [...] Google seems to be pretty serious about their little PayPal killer, and is releasing a steady stream of new features that appear to be addressing merchant needs. This is a product that we’ve been using steadily since launch to bill event sponsors. It’s had some hiccups, particuarly around some overly aggressive fraud controls that cancelled a bunch of transactions, but overall we’ve been pleased with the product, and it presents a less intrusive checkout experience for the person paying than PayPal (which we use for our CrunchBoard job board). [...]

]]> By: dimon http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-372415 dimon Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:58:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-372415 More anti-Google questions from Arrington. Nice to see his cadre of kool-aid drinkers obediently lining up behind him. So much for objectivity. More anti-Google questions from Arrington. Nice to see his cadre of kool-aid drinkers obediently lining up behind him. So much for objectivity.

]]> By: Techcrunch » Blog Archive » Google Checkout Rolling Out Features and Waiving Fees http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-372258 Techcrunch » Blog Archive » Google Checkout Rolling Out Features and Waiving Fees Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:16:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-372258 [...] Google seems to be pretty serious about their little PayPal killer and is releasing a steady stream of new features. This is a product that we’ve been using steadily since launch to bill event sponsors. It’s had some hiccups, particuarly around some overly aggressive fraud controls that cancelled a bunch of transactions, but overall we’ve been extremely pleased with the product, and in general it’s presents a less intrusive checkout experience for the person paying than PayPal (which we use for our CrunchBoard job board). [...] [...] Google seems to be pretty serious about their little PayPal killer and is releasing a steady stream of new features. This is a product that we’ve been using steadily since launch to bill event sponsors. It’s had some hiccups, particuarly around some overly aggressive fraud controls that cancelled a bunch of transactions, but overall we’ve been extremely pleased with the product, and in general it’s presents a less intrusive checkout experience for the person paying than PayPal (which we use for our CrunchBoard job board). [...]

]]> By: Lee http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-162930 Lee Thu, 31 Aug 2006 05:42:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-162930 Hi! Good work. By the way, look my site too http://wholesale-designer-sun-glasses.34www.com Best regards. GOOD LUCK. Hi! Good work. By the way, look my site too
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]]> By: Waheed Akhtar http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-121688 Waheed Akhtar Thu, 03 Aug 2006 19:11:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-121688 Hi All, Well Paypal has done excellent job, But we have to think as a point of user. Healthy competetion always give users better choices. I have seen that websites started putting Google Checkout buttons with Paypal. Similarly in our Ecommerce solution GoldbarOne http://www.goldbar.net/ua/link.php?affID=waheed_gb1 People demanded to integrate. It is slightly complex in way of integration but very good to use. For all of you please have test drive of Google check out at http://code.google.com/apis/checkout/developer/index.html#integration_overview Get an example credit card and signup to http://sandbox.google.com. there you will get inside look of Google checkout. and If you are looking for complete solution to integrate then let us do this at http://www.goldbar.net/ua/link.php?affID=waheed_gb1 Vidi. itsvidi@gmail.com Hi All,
Well Paypal has done excellent job, But we have to think as a point of user. Healthy competetion always give users better choices. I have seen that websites started putting Google Checkout buttons with Paypal.
Similarly in our Ecommerce solution GoldbarOne http://www.gold...ffID=waheed_gb1 People demanded to integrate. It is slightly complex in way of integration but very good to use. For all of you please have test drive of Google check out at http://code.goo...ration_overview
Get an example credit card and signup to http://sandbox.google.com.
there you will get inside look of Google checkout.
and If you are looking for complete solution to integrate then let us do this at http://www.gold...ffID=waheed_gb1

Vidi.
itsvidi@gmail.com

]]> By: Erdbeere http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-111100 Erdbeere Tue, 25 Jul 2006 04:27:53 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-111100 I checked out “Google-checkout”. The overall process seems to be very easy but exactly that makes this solution very vulnerable. During checkout there was no security question to make sure that I’m indeed the owner of the Google account or the associated Credit Cards in that account. Of course I used my username and password but because there are so many Google sites, using the same username and password, it is very easy to loose your login information on a hijacking page as you might not check the url for Ad-Words or Gmail every time you log on as those services never had the possibility to shop with your Credit Card. Now because you have one account and login information for all it is quite possible that hackers will try to get your login information from any Google service out there! Even worth is the fact that the hacker can change the password without any problem. The owner of the account might not even get any information about the password change as the e-mail is sent to the according and hijacked Gmail account. Because of this HUGE security risk I would not recommend using Google checkout! Please checkout the http://www.thebilliondollarpatent.com as s-registration solution that Google should have implemented in their service to make it solid and secure. This solution is requiring a third credential called TAN to make sure that ONLY the owner of that account is able to shop online even in case the account is hijacked. I hope that everybody is aware of the security issue with Google checkout and will inform Google of a better solution! Thanks and be safe;-)))!! I checked out “Google-checkout”.
The overall process seems to be very easy but exactly that makes this solution very vulnerable. During checkout there was no security question to make sure that I’m indeed the owner of the Google account or the associated Credit Cards in that account. Of course I used my username and password but because there are so many Google sites, using the same username and password, it is very easy to loose your login information on a hijacking page as you might not check the url for Ad-Words or Gmail every time you log on as those services never had the possibility to shop with your Credit Card.
Now because you have one account and login information for all it is quite possible that hackers will try to get your login information from any Google service out there! Even worth is the fact that the hacker can change the password without any problem. The owner of the account might not even get any information about the password change as the e-mail is sent to the according and hijacked Gmail account.
Because of this HUGE security risk I would not recommend using Google checkout!
Please checkout the http://www.theb...ollarpatent.com as s-registration solution that Google should have implemented in their service to make it solid and secure. This solution is requiring a third credential called TAN to make sure that ONLY the owner of that account is able to shop online even in case the account is hijacked.
I hope that everybody is aware of the security issue with Google checkout and will inform Google of a better solution!
Thanks and be safe;-)))!!

]]> By: Rob http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-106881 Rob Fri, 21 Jul 2006 06:16:59 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-106881 Google Checkout integration is a no brainer if you're already an active AdWords advertiser. 1) The free transaction processing is basically free money. 2) The shopping cart icon that appears next to your ad helps to make it stand out against your competitors' ads. This is a huge benefit to most small merchants, who generally have a hard time establishing trust with potential shoppers. This icon should increase their click through rates and "browser to buyer" conversion rate. Just my $.02. Google Checkout integration is a no brainer if you’re already an active AdWords advertiser.

1) The free transaction processing is basically free money.

2) The shopping cart icon that appears next to your ad helps to make it stand out against your competitors’ ads. This is a huge benefit to most small merchants, who generally have a hard time establishing trust with potential shoppers. This icon should increase their click through rates and “browser to buyer” conversion rate.

Just my $.02.

]]> By: Taking a Look at Google Checkout … and Should PayPal Be Worried | ePublishingDaily.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-105912 Taking a Look at Google Checkout … and Should PayPal Be Worried | ePublishingDaily.com Thu, 20 Jul 2006 13:09:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-105912 [...] The highly popular TechCrunch doesn’t really think much of the offering… … I like having a store of money in my PayPal account and automating monthly subscription payments. Neither of these appear to be an option with Google Checkout. I don’t know why I’d use Google Checkout over PayPal if I had a choice, and if I don’t have a choice I’m liable to resent it. Maybe someday all this data on my shopping habits will be used to better serve ads I’m interested in via Minority Report type billboards, Google style. I don’t know. [...] [...] The highly popular TechCrunch doesn’t really think much of the offering… … I like having a store of money in my PayPal account and automating monthly subscription payments. Neither of these appear to be an option with Google Checkout. I don’t know why I’d use Google Checkout over PayPal if I had a choice, and if I don’t have a choice I’m liable to resent it. Maybe someday all this data on my shopping habits will be used to better serve ads I’m interested in via Minority Report type billboards, Google style. I don’t know. [...]

]]> By: blogHelper » Competition Rules! http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-96116 blogHelper » Competition Rules! Mon, 10 Jul 2006 05:56:09 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-96116 [...] One wonders though, whether the recent rumors of a CJ-alternative by Google and launch of Google Checkout, a Paypal-alternative had a part to play in this. [...] [...] One wonders though, whether the recent rumors of a CJ-alternative by Google and launch of Google Checkout, a Paypal-alternative had a part to play in this. [...]

]]> By: ETech@Work http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-92573 ETech@Work Wed, 05 Jul 2006 15:30:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-92573 <strong>Check it Out: It’s "Google Checkout" (finally)...</strong> On June 29th, Google finally launched their much anticipated online payment (e-commerce) solution, Google Checkout. There were plenty of ...... Check it Out: It’s “Google Checkout” (finally)…

On June
29th, Google
finally launched their much
anticipated online payment (e-commerce) solution, Google Checkout. There were plenty of
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]]> By: Dale http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-91571 Dale Tue, 04 Jul 2006 13:02:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-91571 Another great idea from Google,sounds much better the PayPal,the folks that are complaining are jealous they did not come up with the idea. Another great idea from Google,sounds much better the PayPal,the folks that are complaining are jealous they did not come up with the idea.

]]> By: John Medcalf http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-91131 John Medcalf Mon, 03 Jul 2006 23:22:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-91131 PayPal is every bit the dismissive monopolist if you're at the buyer end of the food chain. They've ignored my phishing concerns whether emailed or phoned in. I closed the bank account behind my PayPal account. They had me send them a check. They cashed it. Then they sent that account to a collection agency. The collection agency understood my cancelled check and went away. They wouldn't let me correct the suite number on my shipping address for four months because I still had an item in dispute with eBay. When I visit a seller or charity or political candidate who only has PayPal I take the time to email them the above information. PayPal is every bit the dismissive monopolist if you’re at the buyer end of the food chain. They’ve ignored my phishing concerns whether emailed or phoned in. I closed the bank account behind my PayPal account. They had me send them a check. They cashed it. Then they sent that account to a collection agency. The collection agency understood my cancelled check and went away. They wouldn’t let me correct the suite number on my shipping address for four months because I still had an item in dispute with eBay. When I visit a seller or charity or political candidate who only has PayPal I take the time to email them the above information.

]]> By: Chris http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-89899 Chris Sun, 02 Jul 2006 05:54:42 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-89899 I do not like ebay and paypal since they should charge less for their customers. My paypal account was limited for 6 months (I can not use my money, I can not get money through paypal. It is ridiculous since they did not give me any specific reason for me.) Now, they told me my account was normal on June 28 because of google. I do not like ebay and paypal since they should charge less for their customers. My paypal account was limited for 6 months (I can not use my money, I can not get money through paypal. It is ridiculous since they did not give me any specific reason for me.) Now, they told me my account was normal on June 28 because of google.

]]> By: Woeba » Google Checkout Roundup http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-89362 Woeba » Google Checkout Roundup Sat, 01 Jul 2006 12:37:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-89362 [...] TechCrunch reviews Google Checkout. [...] [...] TechCrunch reviews Google Checkout. [...]

]]> By: Aibek Esengulov http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-89295 Aibek Esengulov Sat, 01 Jul 2006 11:09:29 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-89295 as for the last paragraph it wasnt supposed to be there...smiles... as for the last paragraph it wasnt supposed to be there…smiles…

]]> By: Aibek Esengulov http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-89294 Aibek Esengulov Sat, 01 Jul 2006 11:07:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-89294 UNFORTUNATELY Google doesn't seem to fail with this one Here is why I think so Very big portion of Paypal ACTIVE(profitable for paypal) users from one of the following groups; 1. Ebay Sellers 2. Affiliate Marketers(I do not need to tell you how popularare they, just any second tier PPC to find out) 3. Small to medum size website owners, who making their living of adsense. When we look at above, the only group ebay can really keep in my opinion is ebay sellers and this is only if they offer fees as good as google does. And for as for the rest 2 groups it seems that switch will occur. For all, small and mid size adsense publishers ability to instantly at the moment of approve get payments from Google will outweight any brand and loyalty paypal has established. For an illustration of this visit webmasterworld.com at the end of the month around 24'th when the google is at the stage of approving payments and you will see all the buzz. And the reason why it is so, it because publishers are scared of Google because of their harsh policy on banning some publishers without paying earned amount (which may be of course necessary) but unfortunatelly has resulted in Adsense Phobia...It is all there in webmasterworld And as aboutaffiliate marketers who usually sell their merchandise through paypal and drive traffic through adwords cutting expenses in both of advertising and payment processing would be nothing but far better deal. Welcome for comments Aibek I think you mucked up how much credit you get for using AdWords, for every $1 you spend in AdWords, you get $10 worth of sales that you dont pay transaction fees for. So if you spend $50 in AdWords, then make a $500 sale, you would be saving $2 + 2% = $12 in transaction fees. UNFORTUNATELY Google doesn’t seem to fail with this one

Here is why I think so

Very big portion of Paypal ACTIVE(profitable for paypal) users from one of the following groups;

1. Ebay Sellers
2. Affiliate Marketers(I do not need to tell you how popularare they, just any second tier PPC to find out)
3. Small to medum size website owners, who making their living of adsense.

When we look at above, the only group ebay can really keep in my opinion is ebay sellers and this is only if they offer fees as good as google does. And for as for the rest 2 groups it seems that switch will occur.
For all, small and mid size adsense publishers ability to instantly at the moment of approve get payments from Google will outweight any brand and loyalty paypal has established. For an illustration of this visit webmasterworld.com at the end of the month around 24′th when the google is at the stage of approving payments and you will see all the buzz.
And the reason why it is so, it because publishers are scared of Google because of their harsh policy on banning some publishers without paying earned amount (which may be of course necessary) but unfortunatelly has resulted in Adsense Phobia…It is all there in webmasterworld

And as aboutaffiliate marketers who usually sell their merchandise through paypal and drive traffic through adwords cutting expenses in both of advertising and payment processing would be nothing but far better deal.

Welcome for comments

Aibek

I think you mucked up how much credit you get for using AdWords, for every $1 you spend in AdWords, you get $10 worth of sales that you dont pay transaction fees for. So if you spend $50 in AdWords, then make a $500 sale, you would be saving $2 + 2% = $12 in transaction fees.

]]> By: P-Air http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-88576 P-Air Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:59:24 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-88576 The people who have the most to worry about are the affiliate management systems (ie. Linkshare, Commission Junction, BeFree et al). With Google's ability to track the transaction w/no invasive technology on the merchant's side they can now also begin reporting what AdSense affiliate sites generated in sales for the advertiser/merchant. This to me seems like a nice shot across the bow of those players given that those companies do not have a lock in on their merchants and Google is effectively offering a consolidated place to now view advertising data and sales data. The people who have the most to worry about are the affiliate management systems (ie. Linkshare, Commission Junction, BeFree et al). With Google’s ability to track the transaction w/no invasive technology on the merchant’s side they can now also begin reporting what AdSense affiliate sites generated in sales for the advertiser/merchant. This to me seems like a nice shot across the bow of those players given that those companies do not have a lock in on their merchants and Google is effectively offering a consolidated place to now view advertising data and sales data.

]]> By: Derek Tut http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-88459 Derek Tut Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:31:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-88459 More anti-Google questions from Arrington. Nice to see his cadre of kool-aid drinkers obediently lining up behind him. So much for objectivity. More anti-Google questions from Arrington. Nice to see his cadre of kool-aid drinkers obediently lining up behind him. So much for objectivity.

]]> By: 100 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/comment-page-2/#comment-88351 100 Fri, 30 Jun 2006 10:44:58 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/06/29/google-checkout-offers-low-cost-transactions-for-sellers-whats-in-it-for-me/#comment-88351 That's great, I will use them, because where I live (Bulgaria) Paypal is not an option ... That’s great, I will use them, because where I live (Bulgaria) Paypal is not an option …

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