QUESTION

I've just finished setting up my Web site and now I'd like to let users buy copies of my new CD right online with their credit card. What's the trick to getting this to work?

ANSWER

I'm afraid that I can't offer you any direct help, but I'll suggest that you check out the information from either of these companies:

• First Virtual (at www.fv.com)
• CyberCash (at www.cybercash.com)

both of whom offer secure online payment schemes.

The other alternative is to just let people fill in the information and have it emailed to you as a regular Web page feedback form. If you opt for that (non-secure) route, talk with your local Web space provider to find if they have things already set up...