Online Shopping Tips
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This may be the Internet age, but there are still plenty of people who don’t want to take advantage of the convenience of online shopping because 
they’re not sure if they want to risk their personal information. While it’s true, you can never be too safe, it’s also good to know most online retailers offer secure, worry-free shopping. If you’re still hesitant, consider some of these online shopping tips:
- Always shop with a trusted merchant. Even though Joe’s Fly By Night Bargain Basement is selling that widget for $2.00 less, it might be worth it to you to shop at a well-known retailer. At the very least, you should research any unfamiliar merchants to be sure they’re who they claim to be and have no complaints against them. Online retailers should offer ways other than email to get in touch with them. You’ll want to know their address and phone number in case something happens to your order. 24 hour customer service is always a plus.
- Shop with security. There are two things you should look for when shopping online, both are located on pages asking for personal information. The first is to look for an “https” instead of http. The extra “s” means a secure, encrypted page. You should also see a padlock on the bottom of the page. This too ensure security. If you don’t see either of these on a page requiring information such as a credit card number or address, it makes the information isn’t encrypted before being sent to it’s final destination.
- Never shop from a public computer. Don’t order anything from the computers at the local coffee shop or public library. Your information might be picked up by the next user and can be used for identity theft.
Online shopping should be a pleasant, not worrisome, experience. Knowing what to look for means a secure purchase…and peace of mind.
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May 18th, 2007 at 2:03 pm
Hey there,
The link posted is something that recently ran on AOL and was successful. The article reviews the top 5 reasons for buying a Wii. Just thought that this could be a good article to comment on for all those people still on the “fence”.
Let me know what you think.
Thanks,
Paul
May 19th, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Great advice! I am working on a web site dedicated to global online shopping for fashion and beauty, so this is good to know. Please take a look at my site, and give the address to friends who like to shop online.
May 19th, 2007 at 2:25 pm
Oops, I forgot the address! Here it is:
http://www.smallshoppingworld.com
Thanks!