When you're just starting out in the online retail market, it is important to ensure you have an effective point of sale system in place. Choosing the right ecommerce software can be tricky, since there are so many options available. Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you work on establishing your online point of sale:

1. Security is crucial. Bank Info Security pointed out that correctly installing​ POS software or applications can reduce the threat of cybercrime to you and your customers.

2. Software should be secure. According to Practical Ecommerce, your POS software should provide authentication, authorization and SSL services that will protect sensitive information.

3. Compliance with industry standards is a must. Payment Card Industry compliance ensures your business is adhering to the latest security and safety guidelines.

4. Customer support can prevent shoppers from abandoning sales by resolving common checkout issues.

5. Offer different payment methods. Not all online shoppers will want to hand out their credit card information, so accepting payments from third-party sites like PayPal and peer-to-per digital currency like Bitcoin can increase your customer base.

This entry was posted by Retail Pro on Monday, March 17th, 2014 at 11:41 am .