We’ve gotten a few questions recently about how ecommerce will work on JewishBoston.com. Here’s a quick overview, with more to come in our FAQ and help system after launch.
First, we’re using Amazon as our e-wallet system. We’re really happy about this choice. We also looked at Google Checkout, Paypal, Authorize.net.
Beyond the rock solid security, Amazon offers competitive rates and was easy for Cantina to work with. If you want the technical details, Cantina is using the flexible payment system tools and has created a JewishBoston.com marketplace.
Using Amazon FPS, organizations will be able to accept donations and event registrations, co-brand their payment pages, and easily manage their own payment receipts, refunds, and reporting. For obvious reasons, we wanted to stay out of the reconciliation and funds distribution end of things. Amazon payments are easy to set up and we’ll be helping our partners learn how to manage their accounts during training.
For individuals, they will fill out event registration information on JewishBoston.com. When they click to pay, they will be redirected to Amazon, where they will pay in the same simple way they already pay for things on Amazon.
We’re thrilled at the flexibility, the ease of set up, and the e-commerce security offered by Amazon. We're looking forward to being able to provide event registration services for so many organizations who don't currently have this functionality.
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