about Paypal "website payments pro"

[Nochexman]

Good afternoon!

I hope you won't mind a non-designer popping his head in here. I read DaveGears86 message on Twitter and thought I might be able to help.

Given the relative inexperience I would suggest that using a standard shopping cart with integrated payment solution is the right choice. Since you initially asked about PayPal I would guess that PayPal integrates, relatively easily, with all the carts mentioned.

Now the pitch. Given the opportunity I hope you will consider Nochex as an alternative to PayPal. We're a UK based company and we do integrate with all of the shopping carts mentioned, with the exception of bluepark, though I'm sure we could! We also have an integration team to help people setting up shopping carts. Also, given that this sounds like a start-up merchant you might like to consider that Nochex don't tie you into an extended contract and we don't charge recurring monthly or annual fees. Merchants and Sellers pay just 2.9% + 20p per transaction. Oh, and introducers to our service can earn a commission. Apologies for the ramp, but just trying to spread the word a little!

Anyway, I do hope this helps and if there is anyway you think I can help, please don't hesitate to ask.

Kind regards,
- Peter (I work for Nochex)

[DaveGears86]

What's the issue with using the mysql database on the clients host? Have they used them up already?

Ideally I was looking for a simple cart which is why I flagged up Paypal.

(if they do have mysql on their hosting) they definetly haven't been used. It could be used as a solution if it is the easiest way forward but the truth is my knowledge with mysql is very limited (I only know how to create a log-in, using the mysql database for username/password).

If I did implement mysql to store the products and prices, and used an e-commerce platform to front it. does the e-commerce platford deal with the debit/credit card transactions?

thanks