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--- simpleintegration:simpleintegration [2009/06/05 05:37] – earlyimpact
+++ simpleintegration:simpleintegration [2011/01/13 17:10] (current) – [What Happens Next] earlyimpact
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 ====== Simple Integration ======
-FIXME - This section is still under construction
 ===== Overview =====
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   * All you will do is adding to one or more pages links to the products/services that you wish to sell
   * SubscriptionBridge will take care of the rest
+  * [[http://www.earlyimpact.com/subscriptionbridge/demo.asp|See a demo of how it works]].
+===== Signing Up =====
+   - [[https://www.subscriptionbridge.com/subscriptionbridge-free-trial.asp|Sign up for a free trial]]
+   - You will receive an email with further instructions.
 ===== How it Works =====
-Using the SubscriptionBridge Merchant Center, you will set up the subscription-based products and/or services that you wish to sell. The system will generate a link for each of them. You will take that link and place it on one or more of your Web pages (or even an e-mail newsletter) as a text link (e.g. "Buy Now") or image button (e.g. "Buy Now" button).
+Using the SubscriptionBridge Merchant Center, you will set up the subscription-based products and/or services that you wish to sell. The system will generate a link for each of them. You will take that link and place it on one or more of your Web pages (or even an e-mail newsletter) as a text link (e.g. "Buy Now"), image button (e.g. "Buy Now" button), or HTML form.
-When customers click on the link, they will be taken through a quick checkout process. When an order is successfully placed, SubscriptionBridge will setup their new subscription and inform all parties involved.
+When customers click on the link or button, they will be taken through a quick checkout process. When an order is successfully placed, SubscriptionBridge will setup their new subscription and inform all parties involved.
 ===== The SubscriptionBridge Shopping Cart =====
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 SubscriptionBridge will setup a new subscription based on your merchant settings (e.g. which payment system to use) and the customer's selections (i.e. selected items, total price).
-  * The customer's credit card will be temporarily authorized for a small amount for verification purposes. The transaction is voided immediately after being authorized, so the customer is never charged.
+  * Depending on which payment system is being used, the customer's credit card will either be immediately charged or temporarily authorized for a small amount for verification purposes (more about [[:merchant_guide:store-settings-paymentgateway#card-authorization-settings|credit card authorizations]]).
   * If there is a trial period, the trial will start and the trial price (if any) will be charged
   * If there is no trial period, the regular subscription amount will be charged
   * E-mail notifications will be sent to both you and your customer.
+  * Developers: a [[merchant_guide:notifications_list|silent post]] will be sent to the [[merchant_guide:notifications_list_callbackurl|Callback URL]] if any has been specified.
+===== Ready to Get Started? =====
+These reference materials can help guide you through the process of creating your subscription-based products/services:
+  * [[:merchant_guide:getting-started|Getting Started]]: Learn how to log in to your merchant account for the first time.  Setup your first SubscriptionBridge store.  Configure the basic settings.
+  * [[:merchant_guide:merchant_guide|Merchant User Guide]]:  Learn how to create packages and add features.  Setup your Payment Options and Notification Preferences.
+  * [[:merchant_guide:links|Package Links]]: Find all about Package Links and how to add them to your web site, store, blog, or newsletter.
-===== Personalization =====
-You can personalize the SubscriptionBridge checkout process by adding your logo and changing some of the colors used in the graphical interface.