eWAY (using Merchant Hosted Payments)

A secure online payment gateway that makes it easy and hassle free for you to accept credit card payments through your website.

Integrates eWAY Merchant Hosted Payment (XML).To integrate with eWAY, you need eWAY plugin which is distributed with PAP by default.

Note! If you are using Shared Payment Solution, use eWAY integration method for Shared Payment Solution.

How to integrate PostAffiliatePro with eWAY

Activate and configure your eWAY plugin

First, you have to activate the eWAY plugin. Login to your merchant panel and navigate to menu Start > Plugins. Click the “Activate” button for eWAY plugin and when it is active, click the Configure button for the eWAY plugin. Here you have to set the Custom field number. This is the number of the field you will use for custom cookie on your pages. As the Response type select XML.

Note! If you are using custom field with selected number for transferring some data (other than pap custom cookie), please setup the Custom value separator as well. For example you can use string “||”.

Add tracking code to your page

Now, you have to put the tracking code to your button form. If you are using some e.g PHP script for processing payments, first you have to fill a custom value with the PAP cookie and then you need to assign this value to the option field with number you’ve chosen in the previous step:

$cookieVal = $_COOKIE['PAPVisitorId'];
$optionField1 = $cookieVal;

For PAP versions below 4.3 the cookie name is PAPCookie_Sale.

Note! If you are using option field to transmit some data other than PAP cookie, don’t forget to insert the separator between your data and PAP cookie.

$optionField1 .= ‘||’ . $cookieVal;

String “||” have to equal the separator you’ve configured in previous step.

Tracking code – processing

Last step is to set the data to be sent also to your PAP. If you are using PHP script to process the responses from eWAY after your payments, insert this code into the begin of the function which processes the responses, or to the beginning of the file.

/* PAP integration */
$ch = curl_init();
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_URL, "https://URL_TO_PostAffiliatePro/plugins/Eway/eway.php");
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POST, 1);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_POSTFIELDS, $xmlResponse);
curl_exec($ch);
/* end of PAP integration */

XML response from eWAY server should be stored in variable $xmlResponse

Now all is set, you are ready to start tracking.

What is eway?

Eway is a suite of products designed to facilitate seamless transactions and customer relationship management for businesses. This article explores two primary offerings under the eway brand: Eway for WooCommerce and eWay-CRM. Both products aim to enhance business operations, whether through improved payment processing or streamlined customer relationship management.

Eway for WooCommerce is a robust payment gateway extension that integrates directly with WooCommerce, one of the most popular eCommerce platforms for WordPress. It enables online stores to accept credit card payments seamlessly on their websites using the Eway Rapid 3.1 API, eliminating the need for customers to be redirected to external payment sites.

Features of Eway for WooCommerce

• Direct Credit Card Payments: Accepts major credit cards directly on your website, offering a smooth and secure checkout experience.
• Tokenization Support: Allows customers to save their payment details for future purchases, encouraging repeat business.
• Integration with WooCommerce Extensions: Compatible with extensions like WooCommerce Subscriptions and WooCommerce Refunds API for enhanced functionality.
• PCI Compliance with Secure Fields: Utilizes Secure Fields to ensure compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards, incorporating fraud prevention tools for added security.

Pricing Options for Eway for WooCommerce

Eway for WooCommerce offers two pricing tiers to cater to different business needs:

• Free Version: An open-source option with basic features suitable for small businesses or startups.
• Paid Extension: Priced at $135 per year, this version unlocks advanced capabilities and offers additional support.

For more detailed pricing information, visit the WooCommerce Eway Gateway Pricing Page.

User Insights on Eway for WooCommerce

• Pros:
  • Seamless integration with WooCommerce.
  • Supports a variety of payment methods.
  • Maintains PCI compliance, enhancing customer trust.
• Cons:
  • Some users have reported technical issues like payment errors.
  • Challenges with subscription processing have been noted.
• Overall Experience: While the plugin offers valuable features that enhance the shopping experience, users express a need for improved reliability and support to address technical glitches.

Alternatives to Eway for WooCommerce

If you’re considering other payment gateways, here are some alternatives:

• Square
• Authorize.Net
• Adyen
• Braintree
• Nimbbl
• GoCardless
• WorldPay
• 2Checkout (Verifone)
• Amazon Pay

eWay-CRM: Transforming Outlook into a Powerful CRM

eWay-CRM is a customer relationship management software that integrates with Microsoft Outlook, turning it into a comprehensive tool for managing business relationships and data. It allows businesses to handle customer interactions, sales processes, and project management directly within the familiar Outlook environment.

Features of eWay-CRM

• Outlook Integration: Seamlessly blends CRM functionalities into Microsoft Outlook for ease of use.
• Automated Tasks and Email Management: Automates routine tasks and organizes emails, increasing productivity.
• Centralized Data Hub: The HUB module provides a centralized view of customer and project data accessible to the entire team.
• Advanced Capabilities: Offers AI-powered features, cloud access, customization options, and ensures GDPR compliance.

Pricing Options for eWay-CRM

eWay-CRM provides flexible pricing plans to suit various business sizes and needs:

• Free Plan: $0 per user/month – Ideal for startups or small businesses to get started with basic CRM features.
• Basic Plan: $20 per user/month (or $18 per user/month billed annually) – Includes essential features for growing businesses.
• Professional Plan: $27 per user/month (or $24 per user/month billed annually) – Offers advanced features for established companies.
• Enterprise Plan: $40 per user/month (or $36 per user/month billed annually) – Designed for large enterprises requiring comprehensive CRM solutions.

Detailed pricing and feature comparisons are available on the eWay-CRM Pricing Page.

User Insights on eWay-CRM

• Pros:
  • Deep integration with Outlook simplifies user adoption.
  • Enhances productivity through automation of tasks and efficient email management.
  • Excellent customer support assists with implementation and troubleshooting.
• Cons:
  • No significant drawbacks highlighted; users focus on the importance of seamless integration and support.
• Overall Experience: Users report positive experiences, noting that eWay-CRM effectively enhances customer relationship management and streamlines business processes within a familiar interface.

Alternatives to eWay-CRM

If you’re exploring other CRM solutions, consider these alternatives:

• Salesforce Sales Cloud
• HubSpot CRM
• Zoho CRM
• Insightly
• monday CRM