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EU Revises Payment Services Directive

Europe’s latest electronic payments regulation is about to take center stage. The revised Payment Services Directive (PSD2) changes how payments will work across the EU.

Cathy Beardsley ·
opinion

Fraud Takes Flight as Thieves Go to New Heights to Steal Data

On a recent cross-country flight to Los Angeles, I surfed away wirelessly at 35,000 feet. I looked around to see the faces of many other passengers buried in their laptops.

Cathy Beardsley ·

Segpay Signs On as ASACP Corporate Sponsor

The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) has announced Segpay as its newest corporate sponsor.

Segpay Launches Payout Platform for Models, Affiliates

Segpay has launched a payout platform offering merchants multiple options for seamlessly paying their models, affiliates, producers, vendors and other contractors.

opinion

Ready to Volunteer for an Industry Advocacy Group?

It’s so easy to get caught up in our day-to-day work that we (understandably) aren't following some of the important work that non-profit groups such as the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) are doing to advance and protect the adult industry.

Cathy Beardsley ·
opinion

Major Card Brands Roll Out New Changes

Visa and Mastercard are shuffling the deck in 2019, impacting the way business is done in the world of payments.

Cathy Beardsley ·
opinion

Direct Account vs. Payment Facilitator: A Merchant's Guide

Deciding which processing solution is the right one for your business is a big decision. Should you apply for a Direct Merchant Account? Or would an IPSP or Payment Facilitator arrangement suit you better? What are the differences and which one best matches your needs?

Cathy Beardsley ·

Segpay Rolls Out 'Post Pay' for Token-Based Services

Segpay has announced the launch of Post Pay, a feature designed to give merchants more control over how they authorize and settle purchases.

opinion

The U.K. Bucks the Business Landscape

After a long and winding road, two major changes are set to shake up Northwest Europe, changes that will impact how business is conducted around the globe.

Cathy Beardsley ·

Johnny Goodluck Reports Success With Site, Seeks Affiliates

Calling himself a “modern-day James Bond of porn,” Johnny Goodluck is reporting success with his site, which launched last November, and is now encouraging promoters to join his Segpay-powered affiliate program.

Segpay Launches Merchant Services Group

Segpay has announced the launch of its Merchant Services Group, a dedicated team specializing in direct merchant account placement, gateway and other specialized services for e-commerce businesses.

opinion

How to Stress Less in the New Year

Cheers to the new year, 2019 has arrived. While it’s a call to celebrate, it can also bring on the blues. The industry’s busy business blitz from Thanksgiving to the year’s end has eased and now it’s time to face how we’re going to top our successes from last year.

Cathy Beardsley ·

Segpay Reports Strong Growth in 2018

Segpay is reporting a strong close to 2018, with the company seeing a 35 percent boost in overall revenue, which it notes is the company’s 13th consecutive year of growth.

Johnny Goodluck Launches Affiliate Program for His Official Site

Johnny Goodluck’s adult site, which launched in November, now has added an affiliate program.

opinion

The Rocky Road of Regulations in 2018

Part of everyday driving is avoiding potholes as you navigate often crowded streets. Rocky roads can lead to flat tires and banged up wheels if you’re not careful.

Cathy Beardsley ·

Segpay Donates Payment Services to Free Speech Coalition

Segpay has announced its support of the Free Speech Coalition by donating payment and consulting services to the nonprofit, including processing all upfront and recurring membership dues, along with fraud prevention services and regulatory compliance expertise.

opinion

Giving Credit to the Adult Industry

As we ease into the holiday season, I wanted to take a moment to share why I’m thankful to work in the adult industry. Besides being exciting, vibrant and cutting-edge (there is never a dull moment), it has shaped Segpay and my own life in ways I could have never imagined.

Cathy Beardsley ·
profile

WIA Profile: Teresa Van Eps

Each month, industry news media organization XBIZ spotlights the career accomplishments and outstanding contributions of Women in Adult. WIA profiles offer an intimate look at the professional lives of the industry's most influential female executives.

Women In Adult ·
opinion

Taming the World ‘Wild’ Web With Compliance

We are an open-minded bunch when it comes to content. We’ve seen it all over the past 13 years, including the kind of content which can raise the ire of the card brands and result in significant, non-compliance assessments and/or account termination for egregious violations.

Cathy Beardsley ·
opinion

Strategies to Gain, Retain and Regain Customers

Your customers are key to the success of your business, so keeping them should be your number one priority, especially since it costs more to acquire new customers than to retain the ones you have. At Segpay, our merchants’ retention rate for recurring subscription memberships is just under three rebill cycles.

Cathy Beardsley ·