In order to sell products on the Internet, it's recommended that one be capable of accepting credit cards from their Web site. This makes processing transactions much easier, and also makes the customer feel comfortable giving out their credit card number. Unfortunately, setting this up can be a nightmare for many webmasters. Where does one start? Which company should one use? How can this be implemented?

In this 5-part series, Peter Cooper answers all these questions and more. You'll learn why you need a merchant account and how to implement it. In addition, you'll also learn the cons of using a merchant account, the alternatives, and see examples of companies already in business.

Part 1 - What Are Merchant Accounts and Why Should You Want One?
Part 2 - How to Implement a Merchant Account
Part 3 - Best Offers and Commissions
Part 4 - Merchant Account Pitfalls
Part 5 - Doing It Without a Merchant