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--- simpleintegration:simpleintegration [2009/07/30 13:47] – matt
+++ 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 =====
-FIXME - This text is generic and needs updated
+   - [[https://www.subscriptionbridge.com/subscriptionbridge-free-trial.asp|Sign up for a free trial]]
+   - You will receive an email with further instructions.
-This section explains how to become a SubscriptionBridge merchant and begin to integrate your online store.
-   - Go to http://www.subscriptionbridge.com/signup to sign up for a SubscriptionBridge merchant account. Complete the sign-up process and provide valid values for all fields. You will need the federal tax ID number for your business or a credit card and your Social Security number.
 ===== How it Works =====
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 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]]
+  * [[: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]]
+  * [[: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.
-Now that you have your subscription-based products/service created you can start adding links to you store, blog, or newsletter.
-  * [[:merchant_guide:subscription_links|Finding your Subscription Links]]
-  * [[:merchant_guide:text_links|Sample Text Links]]
-  * [[:merchant_guide:button_links|Sample Buttons]]