{"id":1673253,"date":"2014-03-17T11:41:20","date_gmt":"2014-03-17T18:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.retailpro.com\/News\/blog\/index.php\/2014\/03\/17\/5-tips-for-establishing-pos-software\/"},"modified":"2014-03-17T11:41:20","modified_gmt":"2014-03-17T18:41:20","slug":"5-tips-for-establishing-pos-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.retailpro.com\/News\/blog\/index.php\/2014\/03\/17\/5-tips-for-establishing-pos-software\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips for establishing POS software"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you're just starting out in the online retail market, it is important to ensure you have an effective point of sale<\/a> system in place. Choosing the right ecommerce software<\/a> can be tricky, since there are so many options available. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you work on establishing your online point of sale:<\/p>\n

1. Security is crucial. Bank Info Security pointed out that correctly installing\u200b POS software<\/a> or applications can reduce the threat of cybercrime<\/a> to you and your customers.<\/p>\n

2. Software should be secure. According to Practical Ecommerce, your POS software should provide authentication, authorization and SSL services that will protect sensitive information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Compliance with industry standards is a must. Payment Card Industry<\/a> compliance ensures your business is adhering to the latest security and safety guidelines.<\/p>\n

4. Customer support can prevent shoppers from abandoning sales by resolving common checkout issues.<\/p>\n

5. Offer different payment methods. Not all online shoppers will want to hand out their credit card information, so accepting payments from third-party sites like PayPal and peer-to-per digital currency like Bitcoin can increase your customer base.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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