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stomachmonkey 01-14-2008 04:22 AM

I set up a client on Google Check Out and it went very well. Simple. There were things that I thought were better than PayPal but can't remember exactly what they were.

I think you will see a similar result as PayPal. The more options you give the better off you are.

deathpunk dan 01-14-2008 05:04 AM

advantages of Google checkout:
-bolded adwords listings with the cart icon displayed
-easy to tie it in with google analytics and adwords for tighter ppc reporting
-google handles the card processing fees
-much like paypal and 'bill me later', providing another strong 'brand' payment option
-some kind of premium visibility will most likely happen down the road...something to do with google shopping/'base' aka froogle.

disadvantages:
-providing google with inside info on conversion data..gives them more info as to the $ value of certain phrases...may impact cost per click in the future
-integration. I know for us it was not possible to use goog checkout due to database issues.
-can your existing metrics package track it as well?
-not necessarily proven to improve site conversion rate, particularly for trusted/credible brands.

I'd do 'bill me later' if you haven't already...just my .02

johndglynn 01-14-2008 11:20 AM

I use Google Checkout on my site and try to use it on eBay sales too, though eBay have banned it as a payment method as it was free for sellers last six months. It's brilliant. Never one problem and all fee-free up to this point.

stomachmonkey 01-14-2008 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by johndglynn (Post 3703951)
I use Google Checkout on my site and try to use it on eBay sales too, though eBay have banned it as a payment method as it was free for sellers last six months. It's brilliant. Never one problem and all fee-free up to this point.

Probably more to do with the fact that eBay owns PayPal.

johndglynn 01-14-2008 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by stomachmonkey (Post 3704113)
Probably more to do with the fact that eBay owns PayPal.

Yes, was doing some work with eBay when they bought Paypal.

Joeaksa 01-14-2008 01:23 PM

Have used it several times and worked great. Anything to not support Pay Pal is good.

RWebb 01-14-2008 02:19 PM

I like Gcheckout.

I hate PayPal - you can read their rap sheet (list of court cases brought against them by the Attorneys General of various states + many screwed over individuals) to find out why...


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