If you’ve seen the news lately, you’ve seen the mess that is Heartbleed. This post is to let you know what it is, what we’ve done about it, and how it affects you. What Is Heartbleed? Heartbleed is a security vulnerability that was recently discovered in OpenSSL. OpenSSL enables SSL and TLS encryption, which governs HTTPS—the secure communications between your computer and the servers on the Internet. It is used by about 2/3 of the… read more →
In parts one and two, we discussed how we got involved with Bitcoin and accepting Bitcoin as a merchant. Today, we’ll talk about what it takes to pay with Bitcoin, the vendors we researched and ultimately chose, and why. Paying With Bitcoin In order to pay with Bitcoin, a buyer must have a digital wallet… specifically, either a Virtual Wallet or a Client Side Wallet. What? First, a few definitions. Digital wallet – any electronic… read more →
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 →