August 2, 2012

Can Smartphones Reduce Card-Not-Present Fraud for Online Subscriptions?

Subscription and membership sites are particularly susceptible to online fraud, basically because card-not-present (CNP) transactions make it easy for fraudsters to engage in carding practices. This can be problematic for subscription sites as it increases chargeback rates and may decrease a merchant’s standing with credit card companies.But a new authentication program may help subscription and membership sites provide reduce CNP fraud. SafePay will send customers an authentication PIN to their smartphone device via an app.…

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Using Direct Mail to Acquire New and Expired Online Subscribers

Direct Mail has been a favorite marketing tactic for print publications, and shouldn’t be ignored by online publishers. Postal mail can help you acquire new subscribers and get expired accounts to return, especially when you maintain a quality list. In this handy how-to article, we detail the best practices you need to employ to have a successful postal direct mail campaign to increase your online subscribers. Learn how to maximize your response rates and get creative ideas specific to marketing online subscriptions.

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