Category: Questions

  • Should You Install PayNow for Stripe or WooPayments When Selling in Singapore?

    Should You Install PayNow for Stripe or WooPayments When Selling in Singapore?

    In your excitement to launch your WooCommerce store, it’s tempting to just activate all the recommended plugins. And when it comes to payments, the plugin that gets pushed front and centre is WooCommerce’s own WooPayments, as well as PayPal Payments. Since they are both marked as “Official” and WooPayments is “Recommended”, it makes sense to…

  • You’re Already Selling on Shopee. Do You Still Need Your Own Website?

    You’re Already Selling on Shopee. Do You Still Need Your Own Website?

    In early 2024, Kim started selling her tote bags on Shopee Singapore. Like many sellers, she appreciated the platform’s convenience and the continuous stream of customers at her fingertips. But beneath that steady growth lurked a growing problem: hefty marketplace fees were quietly chipping away at her profits, while ever-changing rules made it harder to…

  • Do I Need a Payment Gateway to Start Selling Online in Singapore?

    Do I Need a Payment Gateway to Start Selling Online in Singapore?

    If you’re just starting out selling something online, you might think that you need a “payment gateway” to collect payments. And, you probably heard of Stripe or PayPal, or local players like HitPay or Qashier. So, what exactly is a payment gateway? Think of it as the secure bridge between your customer’s bank and your…

  • Will Customers See My Full Name When Scanning My PayNow QR Code?

    Will Customers See My Full Name When Scanning My PayNow QR Code?

    If someone scans a PayNow QR code that links to your mobile number, yes, they will see your full name displayed in their banking app. When you use PayNow for transactions, privacy is a common concern, especially if you are using your personal mobile number to receive payments. But to the customer, this feature is intended…