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Frequently Asked Questions by Merchants

What are the incentives for merchants to register with PriceforSure?
  • Merchants have the option to distinguish themselves by including their promotional offers such as free shipping and sales prices in their data feeds.
  • Merchants can add a marketing text for promotional items. (Click on the link for an illustration).
  • By participating, merchants gain access to millions of qualified shoppers.
  • Products can be audio/video enhanced.
  • Merchants get an inclusive marketing program including logo, product description and links.
  • Videos and web TV provides world-wide advertising exposure to merchants’ businesses at affordable prices. It allows merchants to make their brand famous in less time.
  • Live discussions and product demos provide the viewers an insight of a product and display its benefits and key features to the user in a more powerful way. Live demos and video commercials build trust and faith among the users, enhance a brand identity, generate goodwill and encourage the users to buy the products. 
Do you have a targeted demographic to market or sell to?
PriceforSure targets active shoppers. We market to all demographics and cover all product categories which in turn increment the sales of all retailers since no one product category is marketed.
 
What is FTP?
FTP means file transfer protocol used to transfer files from one computer or network to another via the internet or intranet.
 
What is PPC?
PPC means price per click. Merchant is charged a cost per consumer click.
 
What is PPA?
PPA means price per action. Merchant is charged when a product is purchased from the priceforsure.com portal to the merchant portal.
 
Do Merchants have access to conversion data?
Absolutely, once you establish a merchant account, you will be able to log in and access this information.
 
What are your rates/fees?
Registration is free for merchants. The merchant then gathers product and merchant data from their databases, and categorize it into a wide-ranging directory that is published on PriceForSure.com. Once the products are listed, the merchants choose either PPC (pay per click) or PPA (pay per action); which means, merchants pay only when consumers either visit their site or purchase products from the PriceForSure.com portal. For more info, please click on the following link: http://www.priceforsure.com/rate_card.php
 
What are the steps for registering?
  • Click on “Merchant Area” on the homepage.
  • Follow the “Register” link from the merchant login page
  • Enter Merchant Information and select either PPC (price per click) or PPA (price per action)
  • Upload Merchant logo- if there is no logo, skip this step and click next.
  • You will receive an email with your login details.
  • After you complete the application process, you will receive the login information to access your merchant account. 
How do I add a marketing text?
You may add a marketing text through your merchant area. It should be next to your video profile icon on your merchant page. Text limit is 1024 characters and you will need to go to each product to add marketing text. For a preview, click here:
What types of data feeds do you support?
We accept product feed files in the following formats: tab-delimited text and CSV.
   
Where will our product listings appear?
Our site combines the two fundamental steps in the online shopping process: researching and buying. When users search for a product using the “Search” function, we will display the relevant product listings. Products will also be listed based on the categories that the products fall in.
 
How quickly will our products be listed, or updated, after new feeds are uploaded?
Once feeds are submitted, they are reviewed by a technician and then uploaded immediately.

How are the listings ranked?
A few factors are taken into account when ranking the listings:
Relevance
Bid Amount
Popularity (click-thrus)

What are the payment options?
We accept credit cards (Visa, MasterCard & Discover). There are two different prepayment options to choose from:
Manual: You manually fund the account whenever your balance is low.
Continuous: You specify a debit amount that we will charge your card. Whenever your account reaches the limit, we will automatically charge your card and credit the account for the specified “debit amount.” Under this option, you avoid the risk of running out of funds and having your listings removed from the site.
Monthly Budget: You set a monthly maximum budget that you do not wish to exceed. Your products will be pulled off the site if you hit this budget mid-month. We will recharge your card on the 1st of the next month and your listings will go live again.
Our system will automatically notify you every time a billing related incident occurs: if you card is charged, if your balance is low, if your balance is depleted, etc…
  
What should I do if I am having problems logging in?
Log in details are Case Sensitive. If you are still having difficulties after reviewing, please contact us. or email: support@priceforsure.com.
 
How do I report a technical problem?
Please send email to support@priceforsure.com giving a brief description of the problem

Frequently Asked Questions by Shoppers

What is PriceforSure?
PriceforSure is a shopping search engine designed with the best interests of the merchants and consumers in mind. Our mission is to increase consumer buying power by providing an educational and comprehensive online comparison shopping experience. We provide the best deals available from a variety of merchants around the World Wide Web. Additionally, consumers can view merchant information from several advertising tools. This includes online catalogs, video uploads, live web-TV, auction capabilities, chat rooms and blogs with the latest merchant news and best deals. We are able to accomplish this by allowing consumers to compare prices on millions of products available at thousands of reputable online stores.
 
Am I buying from PriceforSure directly?
No. We do not list any of the products listed on the site. PriceforSure is a comparison shopping tool that helps buyers find information about products and merchants so they can make the best decision when shopping online. We connect buyers (you) and sellers (stores) in an efficient and equitable way. The result is a fabulous marketplace where stores compete to lower your end price.
 
How do I find a product?
You can locate a product either by using our search box or by clicking on the category tabs on the left hand side of our pages. For more tips on how to find products on PriceforSure please take a few minutes to read our Search Tips. We can help you find great stores with the products you want at the best prices to make every shopping experience a satisfying one.
 
How do I buy a product?
Once you have found the product that you need you may click through to the stores website by clicking on the product. For more information about how to make your purchase see our Shopping Tips section.
 
What is the difference between a product rating and a review?
Product reviews are written reviews written by our users about a product. Product rating system shows the average of users' star ratings.
 
Do sellers ship to international locations?
It depends on the particular seller or store. Please search for the product that interests you and then inquire about shipping from any of the sellers or stores.
 
Even though I have a valid zip code, I am having problems registering. What should I do?
Sometimes new U.S. zip codes are not yet available in our system. If you have such a zip code, please send an email to support@priceforsure.com stating city, zip code and state and we will add the new zip code promptly.
 
Why does the price listed on PriceforSure website differ from that on the sellers' own web site?
Sellers may change the prices on their site before they are updated on PriceforSure. The prices are updated as soon as the information is submitted
 
If I have a problem with the merchandise I've ordered; will PriceforSure help me resolve it?
If you have a problem with the merchandise you've ordered, contact the online store you ordered it from.
 
If I need additional product information or advice, who should I contact?
To get additional advice, please contact the product manufacturer or visit their website, or speak with a store's sales department.
  
Our objective is to provide the most comprehensive comparison shopping experience globally, and we welcome any additional questions or suggestions you might have. Please contact us.

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