However believe it or not the truth is that buying online is the fastest and most securest way of purchasing items.
This is because when you purchase items locally in a shop you are not covered by any guarantees and the store you purchase from can actually take a copy of your card. When you purchase through the internet you are covered by guarantees and most of the time the consumer doesnt even get to see your credit card or bank details as they are encrypted! I know this because for the last 7 years I have worked in 2 companies that sell items on the internet and even ran my own so I know exactly how it works and what it involves.
However there is people on the internet who are out there to scam people and who will try anything to get hold of your details. You just have to know what you are looking for. This is why I have developed this website. When I recieve requests of websites who wish to be listed on my site I personally visit each one and make sure that they are legitimate, offer guarantees and make sure that they are using secure encrypted servers and then will still only list them if I would personally purchase items through them myself.
I want to ensure that anybody shopping online through my website is totally safe when purchasing. I have a very strict criteria which every webstore must match before I will list them on my site. When reviewing sites for listing, I ALWAYS ensure the following:
- SSL certification for security of credit card payments. (No one else will see your details)
- Specific Product listing to ensure you only browse for what you are specifically looking for.
- Full customer services and support team if needed.
- A Privacy Policy to protect you the customer.
- I thoroughly read through all terms and conditions to make sure there are no catches.
- A user friendly site design.
- There are no hidden costs.
- All product prices are competitive to ensure you still receive good quality for less.
- All UK targeted.
If any online website you consider purchasing from displays or announces our
" Approved by Safe Online Shopping" logo below, you can be sure that there website meets our extensive criteria and is using upto date practices and technologies for online shopping transactions.
All these are just a few steps I make to ensure that buying online is safe and pleasurable for all of my visitors.
However, I am continually updating my site for ways to make the internet all the more safe for both the consumer and the seller. I would appreciate any new ideas or suggestions regarding any aspect of my site. |
