Worldpay SEO

corkhopper · 12-01-2007, 06:31 PM

Yesterday, I opened a bank account for a new project which will be based online. The Business Manager advised me to use Worldpay, who I have used before and found to be good. His reasons for advising them is that Worldpay now promote online the business that they deal with - I have not heard of this or discover any affirmation of this on their website.

Does anyone have any info on this?

ScottJ · 13-01-2007, 11:20 AM

Haven't heard of that but I have used Worldpay for 6 years now with no problems.

JamesSmith · 13-01-2007, 05:02 PM

If possible, I would avoid WorldPay. My reasons are lengthy so if you're bored (or just want to make an informed decision) take a read of my rant (was some years ago) here:

http://www.uh-hosting.co.uk/worldpay-thread/page1.htm
http://www.uh-hosting.co.uk/worldpay-thread/page2.htm
http://www.uh-hosting.co.uk/worldpay-thread/page3.htm
http://www.uh-hosting.co.uk/worldpay-thread/page4.htm

We still have an active WorldPay account, but stopped using it for new clients from January 2006, we have a large number FuturePay agreements still active. All new clients from January 2006 go through ProtX (who are now owned by Sage) with a HSBC merchant account, lower transaction charges and only 3 day remittance. Cash flow wise WorldPay have you over a barrel, not very good for a new business, despite their claims.

Your business manager doesn’t happen to work for Natwest or RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)? As WorldPay is owned by RBS and RBS owns Natwest.

***Brian Turner*** · 13-01-2007, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corkhopper

His reasons for advising them is that Worldpay now promote online the business that they deal with

I think I recall Worldpay showcasing a handful of client users on their website a couple of years ago - but as a general policy, I don't think Worldpay have ever promoted my company over the couple of years I've been there.

I'd also point out that Worldpay transaction charges and fees are far higher than any other provider I know of - as a start-up I'd look more at Paypal and Google Checkout than Worldpay.

kinlane · 14-01-2007, 03:01 AM

I recently switch our UK Office from Worldpay to HSBC. HSBC is much more intuitive and stable. Their API includes reporting as well as all the transaction related items.

I never saw any SEO benefit from Worldpay while with them. They may list you in their directory, but it is hardly worth a single link.

HSBC is a much bigger provider as well.

Kin Lane - Original Web Solutions

12-01-2007, 06:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
corkhopper Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Eastbourne Posts: 14	Worldpay SEO Yesterday, I opened a bank account for a new project which will be based online. The Business Manager advised me to use Worldpay, who I have used before and found to be good. His reasons for advising them is that Worldpay now promote online the business that they deal with - I have not heard of this or discover any affirmation of this on their website. Does anyone have any info on this?

13-01-2007, 11:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
ScottJ Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterhead Posts: 11	Re: Worldpay SEO Haven't heard of that but I have used Worldpay for 6 years now with no problems.

13-01-2007, 05:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
JamesSmith Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Luton Posts: 234	Re: Worldpay SEO If possible, I would avoid WorldPay. My reasons are lengthy so if you're bored (or just want to make an informed decision) take a read of my rant (was some years ago) here: http://www.uh-hosting.co.uk/worldpay-thread/page1.htm http://www.uh-hosting.co.uk/worldpay-thread/page2.htm http://www.uh-hosting.co.uk/worldpay-thread/page3.htm http://www.uh-hosting.co.uk/worldpay-thread/page4.htm We still have an active WorldPay account, but stopped using it for new clients from January 2006, we have a large number FuturePay agreements still active. All new clients from January 2006 go through ProtX (who are now owned by Sage) with a HSBC merchant account, lower transaction charges and only 3 day remittance. Cash flow wise WorldPay have you over a barrel, not very good for a new business, despite their claims. Your business manager doesn’t happen to work for Natwest or RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)? As WorldPay is owned by RBS and RBS owns Natwest.

14-01-2007, 03:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
kinlane Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 4	Re: Worldpay SEO I recently switch our UK Office from Worldpay to HSBC. HSBC is much more intuitive and stable. Their API includes reporting as well as all the transaction related items. I never saw any SEO benefit from Worldpay while with them. They may list you in their directory, but it is hardly worth a single link. HSBC is a much bigger provider as well. Kin Lane - Original Web Solutions

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