SecureTrading

Have you visited the SecureTrading website recently? If so, you will have hopefully noticed some big changes…

Throughout the first half of the year we have been working tirelessly to improve our site from top to bottom, we wanted to make the customer journey better for you whilst reducing our content to give you just the right amount of information that you need to make an informed decision.

So what’s new? Continue Reading..

July is Independent Retailer Month, a global ‘Shop Local’ campaign that highlights the vital role of smaller, local, independent retailers play in the communities they serve, the local economy they contribute to, and in the retail sector as a whole.  Many independent retailers are investing in an eCommerce arm to support their business which SecureTrading can assist with. Continue Reading..

It’s difficult to grasp just how much information is floating around on the web.

Let’s consider the typical person on the web, call him “Bob.” Bob’s address, phone number, and family history is definitely on the web whether or not he actually goes online. Continue Reading..

To assist the growth of the hospitality industry, Gift Voucher Solutions and SecureTrading, the UK’s leading independent payment processor, have launched a bespoke service that enables restaurants and hospitality businesses to sell gift vouchers online. Continue Reading..

There have been a number of stories in the news recently regarding online businesses which allow under age children to buy items such as cigarettes and alcohol.  Continue Reading..

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the Euro 2012 football championship and London Olympics have provided an unprecedented opportunity for online retailers to exploit additional sales potential this summer. Here are some top tips on ensuring your website is in tip top order to maximise this once in a generation sales window. Continue Reading..

SEO is the process of getting keywords to appear high on the first page of search engines like Google with the aim of driving traffic, sales or leads.

This guide won’t help generate thousands of new visits or sales overnight but by the end of it you should be able to carry out the basics to improve SEO on your own website or be able to approach an SEO agency without the worry of getting burned. Continue Reading..

We only charge for settled transactions

SecureTrading realise that not all transactions will be settled because of one reason or another and we don’t think it’s fair that the merchant is charged for unsettled transactions that’s why we will only charge you for a transaction once it has been paid. Continue Reading..

This year will see a marked increase in smartphone use for searches and online purchases.  Research by Google commissioned by the British Retail Consortium found that recent growth was down to shoppers using handheld devices, with search volumes from smart phones or tablets up a huge 132 per cent compared to Q1 in 2011. Continue Reading..

There is a piece of legislation that is becoming wider known each day due to sites like moneysavingexpert.com and lovemoney.com that potentially allows a customer to return an item that has fallen outside of its guarantee. Continue Reading..