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How do you apply for a payment gateway? We cover what individuals, sole proprietors and companies need to apply for ECPay, NewebPay and other gateways, the application steps, roughly how long review takes, a checklist before you submit, and common reasons applications get sent back, like a website that isn't live yet, an email that doesn't match, or a bank account name that doesn't match.
2026-10-29
What is a payment gateway? It's a service that lets customers pay on your website and then pays the money out to you. We cover how credit cards, installments, ATM virtual bank accounts, convenience-store payment codes and barcodes, and mobile payments each work, how payouts work, and how fees are charged as a percentage or per transaction.
2026-10-29
Which payment gateways are there in Taiwan? We compare who can apply to ECPay, NewebPay, PAYUNi and TapPay, their payment methods, credit card and convenience-store fees, and payout times, and also cover mobile payments and other providers. Data as of 10/2026; each provider's official announcements take precedence.
2026-10-29
What's the difference between applying for your own payment gateway and letting a platform collect payments for you? We explain how the money flows in each, and the differences in fees, payout timing, who owns the transaction data, and whether you can take it with you when you change websites. We also list the extra work of having your own: review, refunds, reconciliation and chargebacks.
2026-10-29
What should you watch out for once your payment gateway is set up and you start taking payments? We cover who pays the fees, whether you can add a card surcharge, payouts and reconciliation, how refunds work, how e-invoices fit in, and how to guard against card fraud, chargebacks and fake payment-gateway notices, with official sources.
2026-10-29
How do you choose a web design company? Check the quote for itemized details, when the timeline starts, the payment split, acceptance and warranty, source code ownership and post-launch costs, with a comparison against our Brand Website from US$285.
2026-10-26
Small Shop Website US$20/month; Brand Website from US$285 Business Website from US$905 E-commerce Website from US$1,130 booking system from US$1,035. What each plan includes and how long it takes.
2026-10-26
You can build a website for free, or you can pay for one. Here is how free website platforms and your own website differ in web address, platform branding, ownership and cost, plus the Small Shop Website at US$20/month and Brand Websites you buy outright from US$285.
2026-10-26
Nail salons, classes and studios each need slightly different booking features. Here's a look at deposits, class packages, waitlists and multi-staff scheduling, compared with Small Shop Website at US$20/month, booking systems from US$1,035 and class registration systems from US$585.
2026-10-26
How does online booking with LINE notifications work? Booking System Starter US$1,035 Pro US$1,875 with LINE booking reminders; Small Shop Website US$20/month includes LINE booking notifications.
2026-10-26
The Small Shop Website has 35 templates that work for any type of business. We use demo shops such as a bakery, café, nail salon, bodywork studio, photographer and classes to show what each template looks like; for US$20/month you can pick from all 35.
2026-10-26
How many pages should a brand website have? Content examples for one, three and five pages, matched to plans: single page US$285 up to 3 pages US$510 up to 8 pages US$1,550 with a timeline of 10 to 20 business days.
2026-10-26
How are online store building costs calculated? The E-commerce Website Lite plan at US$1,130 already includes payment integration and convenience store pickup, with Standard at US$1,875 and Professional at US$4,455. Payment and shipping fees are charged separately by each provider.
2026-10-26
What can keyword auto-replies on a LINE Official Account do, and how is that different from AI customer service? LINE AI Customer Service Starter US$905 two-platform US$1,680; the Official Account monthly fee and AI usage fees are paid separately.
2026-10-26
How much does website maintenance cost? Website Maintenance is US$50 or US$85 per month, and Business Maintenance is US$115 or US$260 per month. Here's what the monthly security updates, backup checks and update hours cover, and what's not included.
2026-10-26
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