Many contemporary content management systems such as WordPress and TYPO3 can be used to design and program web shops with the help of plugins. But depending on the CMS, plugins can be pretty inconvenient to manage, making them a poor choice for larger projects. Some content management systems like Magento, however, are specially tailored for e-commerce, and therefore present a considerably more…
The search for the perfect software to meet your requirements of design and functionality for e-commerce can be a long and tedious affair. Some platforms just don’t quite give you the design you’re after, while others might look great but lack important shop functions like flexible payment methods, legal certainty, or optimisation for mobile devices. PrestaShop was developed especially for…
The NFC feature opens up a range of possibilities for smartphone users. Market-ready NFC applications can be used for mobile payments, for example. We explain what NFC is precisely, how the technology works and for which applications it can be used.
If a game you purchased on the popular gaming platform wasn’t a hit, you can request a refund and get your money back after a few days. Find out which requirements you have to fulfill to get a refund, which games can be exchanged, and how to apply for a refund on Steam. Our dedicated article holds all the answers. Read on for more.
What do stamps, tickets, and posters have in common in the 21st century? More than you might think: Many companies now use QR codes on printed items for a variety of purposes. They can be used to quickly read data and execute commands. How does a QR code work? Which QR code scanner apps are the best? And what are the disadvantages of using these graphic codes?
The payment methods offered by an online shop say a lot about its legitimacy, and can be decisive for many internet shoppers. Alongside debit card, credit card, and bank transfer payments, e-commerce has seen the rise of another online payment method in recent years: PayPal. But what is PayPal? Why is it so popular? And how does PayPal work exactly? We’ll take you through the basics for setting up…
Cryptos are the new gold. Unsurprisingly then that cryptomining evokes some association to the historical gold rush. The rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin has led to tremendous hype surrounding digital money and cryptomining. Mining, in this case, refers to the mining or verification of cryptos through computing power and cryptominers. Read on to learn about the function and the dangers of…
For a smooth checkout experience that appeals to many customers, it is recommended to set up different payment methods in WooCommerce. WooCommerce offers different methods by default but you can add other payment gateways, too. Find out more about available payment gateways, their advantages and disadvantages, and the top WooCommerce payment providers.
With low transaction costs and fast processing, Binance Smart Chain has been able to capitalise on Ethereum’s problems and win over developers and users. Here’s how BSC works, what advantages and disadvantages it offers compared to Ethereum, and whether a change at the top of the most popular blockchain networks is imminent.
When it comes to the peer-to-peer network Bitcoin, published in 2009, opinions are divided. On one side of the argument are those who see the enormous potential of a decentralised payment system, run not by a single authority, but administered and controlled by all users. On the other side are those who use every opportunity to point out the instability of the open source project’s exchange rate…
