Getting a Membership Site that has easy integration with Clickbank and Payment Gateways

Membership Sites, Payment Gateways & Clickbank Integration

No matter what type of membership managing plug-in you use, it is only as good as the payment method that collects membership fees and transfers them to your account. While most payment processor companies accept most major credit cards, it's how they make it easy for the customer, as well as you, that can set your site apart from the others selling information or products online.

There is no shortage of membership plug-ins and when determining which one is right for your site, the initial cost should not be the only concern. You can spend anywhere from free, for a limited membership version up to several thousands of dollars for full integrated membership software that once it is set up will basically run itself. But collect the money from your membership site is normally the most difficult and fustrating parts of sitting up a membership site, and therefore you need to pay allot of attention.

Essentially, all of your new members are going to pay with some sort of credit card and how you are able to process those cards will make a difference in which one you choose. Every merchant will need to have a merchant account with a payment processor and unless you have an office sitting by to process your payments, online processors are the way to go. Many membership site plug ins have allot of different payment gateway/processors, that you can pick and choose from.

Considering all of the back-end processes performed by a membership plug-in, it is not surprising that they are not free. Even though memberWing X does offer a free version for up to 10 members which isn't allot you need to understand that this software does allot and spares you from allot of expenses. If you are considering adding memberships to your site, you want to look beyond the initial cost as well as the cost of establishing a merchant account with one or more payment processors.

Digital Access Pass has scripts installed that support PayPal, ClickBank, AuthorizeNet, e-Junkie and WorldPay. Wish List can help you get set up with an iShopping Cart with payments accepted through PayPal IPN, ClickBank, e-Junkie, AuthorizeNet and TrialPay. And MemberWing X offers build in integration with PayPal IPN.

Membergate is another membership plug in and also have and offers the most flexiable and wide range of payment processors. In the United States, VeriSign, AuthorizeNet and First Data are the prime payment options while in Canada, PSiGate is used. In Australia VeriSign, PayFlow and eWay are the primary providers and in the UK, SagePay is used for merchants in the UK. The company also claims it can work with any merchant account provider that supports VeriSign, AuthorizeNet or Link Point.

Establishing a merchant account with any of the payment providers is going to be necessary regardless of the membership site you choose. When setting up on a merchant account you will normally have to have a background check, and see if your website is of a good standard. Sometimes this can be a problem, with you registrants, because of there lack of history. Providers such as PayPal often work with new merchants and once you establish your merchant credentials you can add other options to you site.