The Guide
Five learning pathways, each with 3 short lessons. Start wherever your biggest question is.
| Pathway | You Should Start Here If... | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Getting Started with Payments | You're choosing a processor or just set one up | ~20 min |
| 2. Handling Your First Chargeback | You got a chargeback and don't know what to do | ~25 min |
| 3. Protecting from Fraud | You're worried about fraud or seeing suspicious orders | ~20 min |
| 4. Running Payments Daily | You need to understand your daily payment operations | ~19 min |
| 5. Reducing Costs | You want to pay less in processing fees | ~21 min |
How to Use This Guide
Pick one pathway. Read the 3 lessons in order. Each lesson links to deeper content in the reference sections if you want more detail.
Most businesses start with Pathway 1 or 2. If you're brand new to payments, start with Getting Started. If you just got hit with a chargeback, start with Handling Your First Chargeback.
After finishing a pathway, the rest of the site is organized by topic: Accept Payments, Handle Disputes, Prevent Fraud, Operations, and Reference.