Merchant Newsletter - June 19, 2004

I can't remember that crazy URL to enter my transactions! We hear that a LOT. So, to help our merchants remember, we now have created the convenient:
 
www.EnterTransactions.com
which is certainly easier to remember!  It will take you to Transaction Central, and gives us a spot to alert you to critical hardware and software updates as well!

Our Best Seller yet!

  WOW, a complete wireless merchant terminal system featuring the TREO 300 color Handspring / Palm Smartphone with the Pocket Merchant card reader and printer for only $449.00 (plus shipping, and tax for CA.)  In addition to this incredible price, your merchant account is 'reclassified' as 'Retail', and you get the 'Retail' or 'Swiped' rate of only 1.69% for the transactions you swipe. We have been able to get a supply of Handspring TREO 300 units, ready for activation.  This includes software, hardware, everything you need!  You will need to have this unit activated by calling Sprint and either moving your existing Sprint number to this phone, or signing up for new Sprint service. Wireless service charges will be dependent on the number of voice minutes, and the plan you select. This exact configuration is the one used in the Mobility Magazine interview with one of our merchants, the Ben Taylor Band!
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Pocket Merchant includes a leather case with a belt clip so it can be easily attached to pocket or belt...
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Click here for more info on the Pocket Merchant

  The Treo 300 uses the Nationwide high-speed Sprint Vision Network. You will need to call Sprint and activate a new number, or have an existing Sprint number moved to this unit. Charges will be dependent on the number of voice minutes, and the plan you select.  Sprint has a deal where you DO NOT pay a fixed amount for data, just 1 cent per kilobyte.  A credit card transaction (with signature) is only 2 to 3 kilobytes!
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  See all of our newsletters in our newsletter archive!  Get tips and tricks, previews of new products, and much more!

What the heck is a Froogle??  EVERYONE knows Google, the fantastic search engine.  In Fact, if you are not using Google Adwords to promote your site, then the best advice I have is: START NOW.  If you are, or aren't, but want to take advantage of a new, FREE method of boosting your Google listings, list your products in Froogle, Google's younger sister.  Why??  Well, how about this:  Google is serving Froogle results in it's searches... at the top!   It's enough that the big Search Engine newsletters are posting comments like: 

Froogle Hurting Affiliate's AdWords? Many people think Froogle could cause competition between AdWords customers and those in the Froogle index.   - Web Pro News

When a major change comes along in search engine operation, some win, and some lose.  Post your products on Froogle (FOR FREE) and be on the winning side.  Note: You can get info on submitting here.


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FREE Stuff! Everybody loves free stuff, and you can get all sorts of Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover merchant materials just by asking!  Actually, you need to go to the proper places on their websites and tell them what you want! The links to these sites are at the bottom of this newsletter, and you can get decals, tip trays, calendars, signs, mouse pads and more!  You 'pay' for it simply by identifying yourself as a merchant with your merchant number.  This number is 12 or 16 characters for Visa / Mastercard, 15 for Discover, and 9 for American Express. Look on your statements for this number.  
Accept credit cards anywhere Yahoo! Google, Overture, Inktomi...  How do they work, how can I optimize my web site for maximum search engine exposure?  www.WebProWorld.com has a very informative site and newsletter, and they specialize in search engine optimization, strategies, and marketing. They regularly converse with the people who create the strategies for Yahoo! Google, and the other giants, and this information actually converts into methods and techniques that can make a difference in your web rankings, and point out how popular practices like repeating keywords over and over can actually hurt your rankings with the big big guys.  I don't want to give TOO many secrets away... the competition may be getting these newsletters!
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Suggestion Box: Got an idea? Can you think of an improvement on any of our products?  Is there anything you think we do that could stand improvement?  Let us know! Send your suggestions to: info@merchantanywhere.com 
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