It is essential for eCommerce websites to accept credit cards. Using fax and/or requiring people to send in checks for purchase is a thing of the past. And without the technology to process credit and debit cards, your business may become a thing of the past as well.

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encrypts the data and keeps sensitive information safe. Most customers simply will not purcahse from a website where they do not see the secure connection indicator on their browser.

The use of up-to-date technology that is valued in today's market is also important in eCommerce. Outdated technology exposes weaknesses in security and reliability, two of the most important values in any marketplace. Without trust in the merchant, consumers will simply find another place to shop.