Rant about Google Checkout for Sellers
I normally praise Google but there is an exception - Google Checkout for Sellers. This is the most un-intuitive program to use. I invoice through it. I had to del.iciou.us the right URL because there are separate ones depending on if you’re buying or selling. It took me a long time to find the correct one, but in case you need to know (and for my memory) it’s http://checkout.google.com/sell/.
After logging in you go to the “settings” tab to find a link on the left that says, “send an invoice.” Why is it under settings? That is usually things like how you want to format or set up your account. Not to bill from. Then you fill in the information and send the invoice. It does not remember past emails, so I have to look it up again. Also, there is no formatting on the message, it takes out all the spaces. So I still send a separate email with an actual invoice.
Once you get payment, you have to claim it (another unnecessary step).
The best part of Google Checkout is that there are no fees to use it. Otherwise, I prefer PayPal. Even PayPal hides invoicing and makes it difficult to find. Once you’re there though it’s pretty straightforward.
If you’re purchasing things online, Google Checkout is a breeze to use and you use the same login wherever you go.
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November 12th, 2007 at 10:54 am
Janet-I completely agree. The interface definitely needs a facelift. Btw-following you on Twitter. = )