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SegPay Wraps Up Successful 2015

Online payment processing company SegPay announced today that 2015 was "an extremely good year" for the company.

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Anti-Fraud Measures, Mobile Optimization Are High Priorities

When Larry Flynt launched Hustler back in 1974, paying for erotica was often accomplished with a very simple question: cash or charge? But in the digital age, paying for erotica is much more complex and nuanced. And adult paysites have a lot to consider as 2015 winds down, from geo-targeting to the implementation of chip-and-PIN technology in the U.S.

Alex Henderson ·
opinion

Processing Power: Best Practices to Mitigate Credit Card Fraud

It’s almost impossible to imagine how we ever got along without it, but it may soon be a thing of the past. Just a fond distant memory and an item destined to be in a museum exhibit. That magnetic strip on the back of your credit card isn’t up to the job anymore!

Cathy Beardsley ·
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Cryptocurrency In Adult, Some Companies Remain Skeptical

The merits of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies (also known as “digital currencies” or “alternative currencies”) have been an ongoing debate in the adult entertainment industry in 2015.

Alex Henderson ·
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E-Wallets Remain Plentiful In The Alternative Payment Landscape

As 2015 enters its fourth quarter, credit cards continue to dominate online payments in the U.S. and Canada. But looking at e-commerce around the globe, one finds a diverse payments landscape that also includes everything from direct debiting to direct carrier billing. And for e-commerce, another popular option is e-wallets and the prepaid/preloaded method.

Alex Henderson ·
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Reducing the Friction in Mobile-Friendly Adult Billing

XBIZ World recently asked some of today’s top billing companies about the current trends in mobile-friendly transaction processing. Here’s what they had to say.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

SegPay Returns to NASCAR in the Ford EcoBoost 300 on Nov. 21

SegPay has announced it is the primary sponsor of NASCAR driver Garrett Smithley, who will make his Xfinity Series debut in the No. 70 SegPay Chevy, at Homestead-Miami Speedway's Ford EcoBoost 300 race on Nov. 21.

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Today's Top Market Trends In Payment Processing

There are numerous options available today for the billing of online adult entertainment customers — from tried and true credit and direct debit solutions, including MasterCard and Visa, to online checks (ACH), and more, to a growing range of alternative payment mechanisms...

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
opinion

Attempting to Make Sense of Alternative Payment Offerings

The way we’ve paid for things has evolved over time. Life used to be simple; we’d barter. I’ll give you eggs and you give me corn. It was face to face and each party got something they needed. And while it might have been simple, it wasn’t very scalable.

Cathy Beardsley ·

SegPay Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary

SegPay, a global leader in online payment processing, announced today the company is celebrating 10 successful years in business.

SegPay Unveils New Pay Pages for Digital Merchants

SegPay, a global leader in online payment processing, has announced the release of significant enhancements to its pay pages that will benefit digital merchants seeking to convert international consumers throughout the checkout process.

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Looking At The Future Of Adult Mobile Processing

For a long time, the phrase “online adult billing” referred primarily to transactions occurring on desktop and laptop computers. But with the explosion of smartphones and tablets, more and more consumers are paying for online adult entertainment on their mobile devices.

Alex Henderson ·
opinion

Perils and Pitfalls of Affiliate Marketing

Traffic is king in e-commerce and that’s why affiliate marketing is a critical revenue driver for merchants. Effective use of affiliates allows online merchants to outsource digital marketing and to generate additional leads ultimately resulting in higher profits.

Cathy Beardsley ·

SegPay Returns to NASCAR Camping World Truck Series

SegPay will be the primary sponsor of Garrett Smithley, an up-and-coming NASCAR driver, competing this weekend at the Pocono Raceway.

SegPay Celebrates 10th Anniversary by Extending NASCAR Sponsorship

SegPay announced today the company has extended its NASCAR sponsorship with Garrett Smithley.

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Regulation Breeds Innovation in High Risk Processing

The high-risk processing space is one of the most tightly regulated and rapidly changing parts of the adult industry online and one of the more complicated components of any successful adult venture.

Stewart Tongue ·
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Alternative Payments Overcome Obstacles

The alternative payments market is becoming a bit of a misnomer because many aspects of what used to be considered “alternatives” are now being absorbed into the heart of mainstream payment services. Aspects of paperless check transactions, online verification methods and geo-targeting were once the hallmark of people trying to think differently about payment processing and like most great ideas they eventually evolve their way into commonly accepted business practices and after a while the former alternatives are now the marketplace norms or best practices.

Stewart Tongue ·

SegPay Offers Merchants a New Point of Sale System

SegPay, a global leader in online payment processing, has announced the launch of its new Point of Sale (POS) system.

opinion

Global E-Billing Solutions: Don’t Leave Money on the Table

If you live in the U.S., now is a great time to travel to Europe, Brazil or Russia!

Cathy Beardsley ·

Official 2015 XBIZ Miami Schedule Announced

XBIZ is pleased to announce its official 2015 XBIZ Miami schedule, which highlights the educational, networking and social opportunities at this elite annual gathering of adult entertainment industry insiders.