E-Payment Networks
Issue 56, March 15, 2002

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Dear friends,

This issue focuses on the stability and variety of e-payment networks that are easing payment transfers for an increasing number of online businesses.

• An Introduction to E-Payment Networks
• Comparison Chart of E-Payment Networks
• Assessing Criticism of PayPal

I've taken particular time with PayPal due to their prominence, their loud critics, and their recent IPO. I hope you find it useful as you broaden your own business to accept payments from such networks.

 I'll be in Chicago on April 23, Washington DC on May 21, and Atlanta on May 23 for the one-day Doctor Ebiz® Internet Marketing Seminar. I hope you can attend. There's a particular focus on PPC strategies, e-mail marketing, and maximizing sales on landing pages and online stores. Sign up while seats are still available at the early-bird price. http://www.wilsonweb.com/seminar/

God bless you,
Dr. Ralph F. Wilson, Editor

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An Introduction to E-Payment Networks

Just what are e-payment networks and how do they work? In this brief article Dr. Wilson discusses the inherent elements in PayPal's business model, and similar models in other countries. Read the Article.

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Comparison Chart of E-Payment Networks

There are a variety of approaches to e-payment networks. In this comparison chart you can see at a glance differences in fees, services, and international reach. The comparison includes PayPal, eBay BillPoint, CitiBank C2it, Western Union BidPay, Yahoo! PayDirect, NoChex, PayBox, MinutePay, PayCash, and Cypher mint. See the Comparison.

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Assessing Criticism of PayPal

PayPal has built a network of 14 million members worldwide, but they have also attracted critics and lawsuits. Dr. Wilson assesses the validity of the various complaints leveled against PayPal. Read the Article.

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