Category: WEBSITE COMPLIANCE

  • How Marketers Can Stay Ahead Using the European Accessibility Act (EAA)

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    Introduced in 2019 by the European Union, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) serves as a testament to the EU’s commitment to crafting a more inclusive digital and physical space. But the ramifications of this act stretch far beyond European borders. For online business owners, marketers, and even industries involved in crafting physical digital devices, understanding…

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  • Caught by the Fine Print: The FTC’s New .com Disclosures Will Transform Online Advertising

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    Maintaining transparency between businesses and consumers is no small task. With the growth of online shopping, social media marketing, and influencers, regulations need to keep pace to ensure fairness and protect consumers. One key player in this space is the Federal Trade Commission (www.FTC.gov) and their dedication to consumer protection laws and eliminating deceptive business…

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  • Dark Patterns: Avoid These User Experience Tactics or Face FTC Takedown

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    User experience and design carry a hidden element of sinister manipulation unbeknownst to consumers called dark patterns. Dark patterns are insidious UX tactics used by companies to trick customers into completing unwanted or unnecessary purchases, or taking any action that yields more profit for the business at the detriment of customer satisfaction and trust. Consumers…

    Needle in a gauge titled "UX User Experience" pointing to "Very Bad".
  • FAQ Fridays: My Payment Processor Has Website Compliance Requests

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    Q: Hello! My high-end electronics and gadgets online store processes 30,000 euros a month. That is the maximum sales we can accept. So, recently I applied to a second payment processor to take more orders. If I get approved I will have more room for more sales, as I have limited cap at my current…

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  • Website Compliance: The Secret To Getting Approved For Payments

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    Merchants, just how familiar are you with website compliance? From PCI compliance to privacy and shipping policies to terms and conditions to pricing disclosures. These are a few enforcements that come to mind when setting up an online business. A lack of knowledge about website compliance can cost you a lot of money. It can…

    Merchants, just how familiar are you with website compliance