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December 22, 2020 By Barry Bright

Add a Payment Portal to Your Site in 2021

Your customers want convenience. That’s why you offer automatic delivery, fuel monitors, and fuel budget programs. 

Accepting online payments is the next step your fuel business should take in customer service.

If you don’t have modern conveniences such as the ability to accept payments online, your prospects might choose a competitor over you.

Make 2021 the year you move into the modern age with an online payment portal.

Here’s the good news: you can set up an online payment system on your website in 4 hours or less.

How to Set Up an Online Payment System in 4 Hours or Less!

Save Time, Collect Invoices Faster

As we all know, everyone is trying to keep things as socially distanced as possible these days. In fact, the number of customers making mobile purchases has greatly increased since the pandemic started. 

Adding an online payment portal allows for the entire payment process to be digital, ensuring everybody’s safety. 

It also saves time and creates a win-win for both you and your customers. They will have fewer steps to complete and you will be able to collect payment faster.

No Fancy Coding Required with Modern Tools

If your site is built on a modern content management system such as WordPress, you are in a position to set up a payment portal with ease.

There are many tools and plugins that work with WordPress and other content management systems that are user-friendly and easy ways to integrate a basic payment system into your site.

Many invoice payment systems often need basic information that is built into these plugins, like contact info and credit card information.

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Don’t have WordPress? No problem. 

There are third party tools such as JotForm that allow you to seamlessly create and publish forms to any site.

To learn more about setting up a payment portal check out our recent case study.

Don’t Know Where to Begin? Hire a Marketing Agency to Help!

Like we talked about, setting up a payment portal does not have to be a frustrating situation that requires much outside help. However, with the busy season in full swing, you may simply not have the time for such a project.

If that’s the case, consider hiring a marketing firm to do the work for you!

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