Should I go with Google Checkout or a custom merchant account?

Discussion in 'Google' started by solarpanelsdirect, Nov 17, 2009.

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    So I wanted to get everyones experience with Google Checkout. I was wondering do you think customers feel safer paying with Google Checkout as opposed to a custom merchant account?

    I am also looking at it from the standpoint with enough purchases my adwords campaign may also get one of those nifty google checkout badges.

    Whats your experience? Has anyone used a custom merchant account then switched to Google checkout and noticed a gain or loss in conversions?
     
    solarpanelsdirect, Nov 17, 2009 IP
  2. Barre Tire

    Barre Tire Peon

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    I was not happy with it. Had to many complaints and was losing sales. I went back to a merchant account.
     
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    larysmith711 Notable Member

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    Why not offer several options to your customers? About 5 years ago many merchants were using Paypal and they had gone offline intermittently through an entire weekend. This caused many of use to not only accept Paypal but to go with a merchant account as well.

    I doubt Google would have any issue but you never know. Plus this would give your customers a choice.
     
    larysmith711, Nov 17, 2009 IP