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Why We Are Here => Monetization => Topic started by: bill on May 21, 2013, 03:50:17 AM

Title: They're shutting down Google Checkout
Post by: bill on May 21, 2013, 03:50:17 AM
Google announcement:
http://googlecommerce.blogspot.jp/2013/05/an-update-to-google-checkout-for.html

Google Admits Defeat In Its 7-Year Battle With Amazon And PayPal
http://readwrite.com/2013/05/20/google-checkout-closure

I wasn't a Google Checkout user so this won't impact me. How about the rest of you?
Title: Re: They're shutting down Google Checkout
Post by: ergophobe on May 21, 2013, 06:22:21 AM
Yes but they also announced the ability to pay by email...

QuoteGoogle Checkout will be retired as we transition to Google Wallet — a platform that enables merchants to meet the demands of a multi-screen world where consumers shop in-stores, at their desks and on their mobile devices. 

This is more like out with buzz, in with plus than giving up the challenge to Paypal
Title: Re: They're shutting down Google Checkout
Post by: bill on May 21, 2013, 06:49:00 AM
Ah. The Read Write Web article made it sound a bit more sensational.
Title: ***SOBs*** "Send Money"
Post by: Mackin USA on May 21, 2013, 02:47:49 PM
http://www.google.com/wallet/#in-store&utm_source=EMB&utm_medium=emb-mgmt&utm_campaign=en-US
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