Across the Board

Google plus cover equals… the making of

Ania — Thu, 24 May 2012 09:18:04 +0000

It didn’t take Google long to follow into Facebook footsteps and change the look of their social website. Unlike Facebook, the change was not as drastic and didn’t leave an unprepared profile looking plain. Still, an updated look meant some … Continue reading →

About the author:
Ania is a Graphic Designer for PayLane and writes about the pretty side of credit cards and e-business.

E-commerce plugin for osCommerce!

Dawid — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:47:39 +0000

After Magento’s integration PayLane has now released an osCommerce plugin which allows online payment processing. osCommerce, just like Magento, is an e-commerce solution that allows setting up an online store with a wide range of features. The success of osCommerce … Continue reading →

About the author:
Dawid is a Web Application Designer and Developer at PayLane and writes mostly about tech stuff on Across the Board.

Everything You Need to Know About Online Payments Providers

Zosia — Wed, 16 May 2012 10:00:49 +0000

Online shopping and its development is a hot topic– whether it’s about safety, business types or pros and cons in comparison to a ‘regular shop’. In the meantime, online payments, a matter equally important, is put on a back burner. … Continue reading →

About the author:
Zosia is a PR Specialist and Evangelist at PayLane

PayLane Verified Merchant

Zosia — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:19:46 +0000

Remember us saying that we like to do more than just processing payments? We want to help all the really great businesses out there and that’s why we want to promote them. So here’s out latest perk for merchants — … Continue reading →

About the author:
Zosia is a PR Specialist and Evangelist at PayLane

So you think Pepsi is a celeb magnet?

Zosia — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:03:16 +0000

It’s nothing new that celebrities and adverts go together. A famous face is not only a matter of increased sales, but also the image of a brand. If I asked you to name the biggest celeb-magnet, you’d probably say Pepsi. … Continue reading →

About the author:
Zosia is a PR Specialist and Evangelist at PayLane

Hofstadter’s Law

Dawid — Thu, 03 May 2012 21:15:56 +0000

Hofstadter’s Law: It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter’s Law. – Douglas R. Hofstadter

Across The Board — mobile version!

Zosia — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:11:30 +0000

In the times of smartphones it was inevitable that a day when we’ll launch Across the Board for mobiles will come… Well, guess what? It’s today! You can now read your favourite blog on your phone — but in case … Continue reading →

About the author:
Zosia is a PR Specialist and Evangelist at PayLane

Communicating with a customer — fruitful or fruitless

Janek — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:20:41 +0000

Whenever we’re explaining one-click payments to our partners or clients, it’s always good to add the “just like Amazon or Apple” phrase. In most cases it says more than any detailed description would and there’s always the “big brand effect”. … Continue reading →

About the author:
Janek is a Copywriter at PayLane and writes about various subjects on Across the Board.

Payment Wars — Infographic

Zosia — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:40:04 +0000

Barely 20 years ago our wallets were full of notes and coins. Now everyone has at least 4 debit, credit or prepaid cards. And some spare change for a car parks. Ever wondered what they’ll look like in 2030? Will … Continue reading →

About the author:
Zosia is a PR Specialist and Evangelist at PayLane

Interview with Ramon Ray for Across the Board

Ula — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:48:34 +0000

Are you a small business technology geek? If not yet, you definitely have to talk to Ramon Ray — the most enthusiastic technology evangelist and a great source of knowledge about technologies for small businesses. He is also a funny … Continue reading →

About the author:
Ula is a Marketing Communications Coordinator at PayLane.