In part one of our four-part series, we explained how we got involved with Bitcoin and how we got organized—as in, how we narrowed down our search of all the thousands of articles out there about Bitcoin so that it would benefit our company and clients most. Today, we’ll talk about what it takes to accept Bitcoin as a merchant, as well as the vendors we researched and decided to go with… and why. We’re… read more →
We love the eCommerce world; obviously, it’s our industry. But some days, enough is enough. Right? So, we’re starting a new category on our blog this week—Off Topic Friday. Off Topic Friday is a way for us to share things that we experience, learn, see, and/or hear about that piques our interest. Topics may vary from Hot Topics in today’s world, to stories that make us feel all warm and fuzzy inside (like today’s), or… read more →
With the popularity of smart phones and tablets, it was only a matter of time before mobile shopping surged past traditional desktop and laptop shopping. This surge is happening right now, and a mobile-optimized experience is no longer an option for sellers—it’s a must-have feature. Regardless of the device the potential customer is using, the seller’s website and store needs to be responsive to all environments. That’s the eCommerce way. What is Responsive Design? Responsive… read more →
We recently launched our first Bitcoin Payment Processing Integration, partnering with BitPay. The total process took six months. During this time, we painstakingly worked with various partners and attempted to use several solutions optimizing Bitcoin transactions. Simply put, the task was daunting. After much trial and error, and massive amounts of testing, we finally went live! And what better way to celebrate than to share our experiences with our readers and clients… This four-part blog… read more →
Today we’re talking about Bitcoin Payment Processing, something we feel is a really cool new feature here at Content Shelf. First, what is Bitcoin? We’re sure everyone has heard about it at some point or read an article about it on the internet. Dare we say, it’s the hot new thing? Bitcoin is a digital currency, which is quickly becoming popular for all types of transactions. When compared to traditional payment processing, Bitcoin transactions are… read more →